WORK WITH US
WE ARE Kurational and we curate stock footage.
To understand how we can best work together please take some time to read through this page.
Introduction: The Stock Footage industry
For those of you who don't know, stock footage is film or video that can be used again in other projects. Stock footage is beneficial to filmmakers, production companies and commercial post houses as it saves them having to shoot new material. Would you rather pay for a crew to go out and shoot the Statue of Liberty, pay their expenses, kit hire and day rates, or would your prefer to pay say $250 for a shot you know you have the right to use (not own) for a specific project?
A single piece of stock footage is called a "stock shot" or a "clip". All kinds of footage can be used as stock.
To see some great examples check out this video by Dissolve, one of the libraries we work with.
It's made entirely with stock footage.
Stock Footage licencing may be either rights managed or royalty-free.
Stock libraries offer direct downloads of clips in royalty-free format. Should a client wish to purchase a clip under a rights managed licence then a fee will be negotiated between all parties involved. This would normally grant the buyer exclusivity of a clip for a period of time (approximately 2-3 years). Rights managed licences tend to be rare and the fee negotiated can vary dramatically depending on the subject matter. You as the shooter ALWAYS own the clip, unless you explicitly decide to sell ownership.
How we can work together
We have been working with stock footage for many years, primarily as sellers but also as a buyers. Our experience allows us to identify and curate content quickly and effectively. Working in partnership with Black Box, we distribute content to all the major agencies. we want to work with content creators who are already shooting great footage, have hard drives full of previous material and want to generate more income from it.
When we receive raw shots, we establish and curate its value. You will be able to see what we curate from your raw footage, when it has been uploaded to the affiliated agencies' websites and how much money those clips generate month after month, year after year. Black Box provides the secure platform for our collaboration.
We know that as a content creator, the main priority for you is to focus on current and future projects. Working together, you will be able to continue doing what you love, whilst generating a new source of income from your existing and future portfolio.
Stock takes time to curate well. Our goal is to develop working relationships with people who are creating great content regularly. Whether you're a camera operator, drone pilot or YouTuber, lets have a chat about how we can make the most out your content.