When it comes to marketing, video is still a powerful tool. So, whether it is through your social feeds or on your website, 82% of businesses believe video is an essential aspect of their marketing strategy. Of course, it is not always cost or time effective to create every video in-house. This is why stock videos can be an essential tool at your disposal. So, where are the best places to find the right stock videos for your business and brand?
When it comes to the big stock video sites, there is a risk that other businesses will use the videos you choose. Splitshire offers a sense of uniqueness as just one person creates all of the videos and photos on this site. This cinematographer is web designer Daniel Nanescu. The videos on the site can be downloaded through Vimeo and are entirely free. Definitely a website to check out if you’re after outdoor scenery.
Pond5 is one of the big names in stock videos. The site has literally millions of videos which means you are sure to find the perfect video for your needs. While the site is not free, there is a range of pricing options to suit all budget.
There is no headache in finding the right video on the site either; the search engine is very user-friendly.
While predominantly a database for free stock photos, Pexels are increasing their stock video collection too. All of the videos on Pexels are free, and all are HD quality. Furthermore, with high pixel quality, Pexels’ videos look good regardless of the screen size.
Another great benefit of the videos on the Pexels is that users can edit the videos as well as using them without having to link back.
If you are looking to invoke an emotion from your audience, then you need a video that really captures their attention. Furthermore, the videos need to tell a story. This is exactly what Story and Heart offer. The site has a collection of beautiful, cinematic videos that are perfect for a range of brands to portray what’s important to them. You have to pay for these videos but if you license three or more clips from a story, you can enjoy 25% off each clip.
Another site that offers royalty-free videos is Vidsplay. More videos are added every single week, so there is always something new to discover on the site. If you need to keep your video content updated and engaging, then Vidsplay is a budget-friendly way to ensure you also have new videos.
The site also makes it really easy to download too. If you’re browsing on your phone, you just need to press and hold down the video clip, and the content will start downloading.
For a variety of videos that range from free to paid ‘Pro’ videos, Videezy has it all. There are plenty of HD and 4K options. Most of the HD videos are free stock videos that you can use. However, the majority of the 4K videos require payment and Videezy uses a credit system for payment.
If you do use the free videos, Videezy asks for you to credit the website with the use. However, if you pay for the videos, you do not have to attribute the video to the site.
So, why not check out these sites today and add fresh and exciting video content to your marketing channels.
