Stock Video Footage
Film and sell video clips on stock footage platforms for passive royalty income.
Overview
Stock video footage is in high demand for commercials, websites, social media, and presentations. If you have video equipment, you can shoot footage and sell it repeatedly on stock platforms.
How to Get Started
- 1Invest in a quality camera capable of 4K video
- 2Study top-selling stock video categories and trends
- 3Film a diverse range of clips (business, nature, technology, lifestyle)
- 4Upload to Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, and Pond5
- 5Tag footage accurately with relevant keywords
Pros
- Passive royalty income
- Higher per-clip earnings than photos
- Growing demand
- Creative work
Cons
- Equipment investment needed
- Lower volume of sales than photos
- Need to shoot diverse content
Recommended Tools & Platforms
Pro Tip
Drone footage and 4K business/technology clips command the highest prices. One good clip can earn $100-500+ per year in royalties. Build a large library for compounding income.
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