When we heard that Shutterstock contributor Daniel Hurst was taking his brand new MōVI rig out for the first time, we jumped at the chance to document his experience using this breakthrough technology. Freefly, the company behind this new form of camera stabilization, generated major buzz when t

When we heard that Shutterstock contributor Daniel Hurst was taking his brand new MōVI rig out for the first time, we jumped at the chance to document his experience using this breakthrough technology. Freefly, the company behind this new form of camera stabilization, generated major buzz when t

Shutterstock now offers a selection of more than 200,000 4K footage clips, all available for immediate download. And since most video editors, production companies, and broadcasters around the world have been adjusting to working with this new format, we wanted to provide you with more informati

Last month, we announced that our footage collection officially passed the one-million mark, and we’re still “reeling” from the news. Our tireless footage reviewers watch a ton of video clips each and every day to keep the collection expanding so quickly, and in the process, th

Image courtesy of alex-buono.com Veteran filmmaker Alex Buono has worked on Saturday Night Live for over a decade, currently serving as the long-running late-night staple’s Director of Photography. During the summer hiatus from SNL, Buono decided to launch a series of full-day workshops ar

Now that summer is in full swing, it’s time to get out your turkeys, footballs, and jack-o-lanterns! Think we have our seasons mixed up? Not so — we’re just thinking like a stock-footage buyer. Our customers tend to buy seasonal images and clips weeks before the actual season begins,

British writer, director, and videographer Helen Sarah Fields, who contributes to Shutterstock as HotelFoxTrot, is the type of artist who thrives on having multiple outlets to express herself. She started out as a lawyer, but these days, she’s focused on her creative pursuits, from writin

The simple yet effective process of animating a paper-foldout effect can be extremely useful. It works for a logo reveal, slide or scene transition, opening or closing scene, or any number of additional uses. In fact, we loved the effect so much we used it for the Shutterstock Stories artistic-g

Cinematographer Robb Crocker, founder of Uberstock and Funnelbox CEO, is a versatile video artist with an impressive range of productions to his credit. With the massive Uberstock footage collection newly available on our site, we caught up with Crocker to find out how he got started in the busi

In film theory, there are basically two types of cuts: visible and invisible. The visible cut (used frequently in music videos and experimental films) is highly noticeable, while invisible cuts are all about smoothly transitioning from one scene to the next, so as not to distract from the story.

As part of a unique collaboration between Shutterstock and Sony Music, we’re pleased to present a brand new video for “Everyday People,” the timeless classic by Sly and the Family Stone. Comprised of over 130 clips from our footage collection, along with a selection of archival

With two decades of experience, including work for the BBC, Hugo Boss, and Coca-Cola, David Baumber (aka Multifocus) has perfected the art of creating fantastic footage. In collaboration with his wife and production partner, Helen Fields, Baumber has expertly tackled a wide range of subjects. Fr

Shutterstock is a proud sponsor of the DSLR Dynamics: Video Visuals Tour, featuring Barry Andersson and Mitch Aunger (aka planetMitch), two of the most sought-after educators on shooting DSLR video. One of the early pioneers of DSLR video, Andersson has trained and consulted with numerous compan

We’ve had such great reactions to our posts reimagining pop-culture staples like Game of Thrones and Mad Men that we decided to take things to the next level for our latest Shutterstock cultural tribute. Next week, we’re tackling one of our favorite modern phenomenons through the len

After years of focusing on photography, Daniel Hurst discovered the allure of video and was immediately hooked. In 2007, he launched his own production company, VIA Films, and is now among the newest contributors featured in the Shutterstock footage collection. VIA Films has already licensed ove

Easter Sunday is coming up this weekend, and to mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Shutterstock Footage clips showcasing the symbols of the holiday — bunnies, eggs, and all. Whether or not you celebrate Easter, we guarantee you’ll get a smile out of all this ado

We’re thrilled to be exhibiting this year at the 2013 NAB Conference (April 8 – 11) in Las Vegas. NAB will showcase over 90,000 media professionals from over 150 countries. In celebration of our exhibit at NAB, we’re sharing our excitement with a great giveaway. One lucky visitor to our b

Have you ever wanted to put text into your video and make it look like it really lives in the scene? No, this isn’t another 3D Camera Tracking Tutorial — this time, you’ll learn how to add shadows to your text, making it appear as if it’s really in the shot. We’ll also t

If you’re working with video, you’ve probably noticed clips with cool 3D text that look like they required Maya or Cinema 4D to create. With After Effects CS6’s new Ray-Traced 3D Compositions, though, you now have the ability to extrude and bevel text and objects just like ful

The intrepid members of the Shutterstock Footage team watch a lot of video clips, adding over 8,000 hand-picked videos to our collection every week. We asked them to select their personal favorites from the past several weeks. Here are some of their picks. Enjoy! London Rush Hour footage ©Chris