4K Stock Libraries

[Mark Thorpe]

When the time comes I'll be honored to be able to include your work.

P.S really nice musical concept regarding Seaflix. I have always made these little musical shorts which I also offer as Bonus Features on divers DVD's here in Palau. I have one, currently being shown on the Ocean Channel, called 'When Mantas Dance' which has actually generated enough cash to pay for the VX1000 system I filmed it on.

I'm also starting out on another idea of mine, musically oriented and have the backing of a musical group signed to Warner. Basically entails a Bruckheimeresque approach to editing for the pilot. Should be a blast.

Cheers,
Mark.

[Michael Schrengohst]

Hi Red Guy,

I understand fully the implications of what is required to run a successful stock agency and believe myself to have that ability without any question. I will start as I mentioned, to build up my own site, and then branch out to look at further representation.

Jim is not the only one around here who likes a challenge

Cheers,
Mark.
P.S I don't think there are going to be hundreds of underwater RED shooters. I will not make false promises of representation to anyone. I would only be willing to represent those with a proven track record. The select few. If they have their own representation and are happy with that then so be it but I will be looking at networking more to these individuals in the future.

Excellent, I know of some underwater shooters not happy with their present deals. When you are ready to "dive-in" let us know what develops!

[Ken Corben]

Camdiver,

Cheers, thanks for the compliment on the Seaflix DVD's.

If you want a good laugh check out "Echolocation" at this link:

http://kennethcorben.com/echolocation.html
You need quicktime 7 to view the clip.

This was a concept I tested for kids that I love. Executives passed on it I think because it was not "slick enough" and has no built in toy product empire.

[Mark B.]

Hmm... I've been thinking it over and will concede that a central stock footage site probably will have to take a percentage of proceeds. I was thinking it would be self-sustaining by it's mass, rather than relying on marketing, but that's probably an unrealistic expectation. And since marketing costs, then I guess that money's gotta come from somewhere.

[Mark Thorpe]

Camdiver,

Cheers, thanks for the compliment on the Seaflix DVD's.

If you want a good laugh check out "Echolocation" at this link:

Hey Ken,
That is wild, love the puppets.

RED Guy, The stock endeavors will be for 4k footage mainly from RED, if your buddies fit that bill and are proven then no worries.

Lowkus, yep its a costly thing but if done right can be a success. Taking it slow to find the right model at the outset will be my chosen approach.

Cheers,
Mark.

[WesG]

Been following this thread and it all sounds great.

I would actually be concerned about a stock footage site that didn't charge a commission. If I'm to submit my work to be represented by someone I expect them to be out there marketing and promoting their site in order to drum up business. Otherwise I'm not going to sell much :)

A commission is essential to help cover the costs of this work and the huge back end that would be involved in getting a good stock business up and running.

Can anyone point to professional high end stock footage businesses that provide a good working example????
I'd love to have a click around and see how they work, what they charge etc
Not istockvideo but more premium material

PS - Sharkguy - that's a classic vid!!! lol - must have been fun to put together

[Nick Shaw]

Look at http://www.getty-images.com/ if you want to see how the world's biggest do it

[Michael Schrengohst]

This footage was shot on HDCAM,
rates are Australian....
Does that = the dollar??
CamDiver how does your footage compare?

http://www.aliensofthesea.com/Demo/

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Yikes!

What's with the transfer rates on their site??? I was only getting about 3KB/sec download speed and I'm on an 8Mbps connection here. I'm patient, but not that patient. Maybe I'll try again later -- that cuttlefish mating video looks promising. ;)

[Mark Thorpe]

My pick of the bunch would be:

www.oceanfootage.com
www.getty-images.com
www.naturefootage.com

These are for delivery and professional aesthetics. There are a whole bunch of others out there but these kind of set the mark.

Cheers,
Mark.