Top 10 Questions film-makers ask when buying stock video from canadastockfootage.com




Question No 10.

Does stock footage from canadastockfootage.com get used by professionals?


A: Yes. With over 20,000 Licenses sold since we started shooting in 2008, clients like Visa, Bell Canada, and Amazon are just some of the customers who have used our stock footage in their marketing. 

Image of clients that have used canadastockfootage.com videos including Bell, Visa and Amazon.

 

 


Question No 9.
Where can i get photos and video shot professionally in Toronto? Where can I get video editing or colour correction done? Where can I get photoshop work done?


A: We're more than just a stock footage library. We’re also drone pilots, videographers, photographers and editors. Need drone footage? Professional video? Colour tweaks? Photoshop wizardry? We love to work on creative photo and video projects. Think of us as your one-stop creative video shop in the Greater Toronto Area. Contact us here or call anytime at 416-873-5683 if you need help.

Image showing video and photo editing services that canadastockfootage.com can provide using Davinci Resolve and Photoshop.

 

 

 

Question No 8.
Can I get a refund if I decide I don’t want the footage I bought?

A: Yes, we’re happy to offer a no-hassle 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. We’re pretty sure you’ll love our content, but just in case you don’t, we'll happily return your money.

Image showing 30 Day Refund policy available at canadastockfootage.com

 

 

 

Question No 7.
Is your stock footage fully cleared and legally safe to use?


A: Yes. At canadastockfootage.com our work is fully rights cleared. All our commercial content is logo-free, and model and property released. And because we shot the content, we also own the copyright. You can relax knowing the footage you buy from canadastockfootage.com is safe to use in your projects.

Image showing woman with hands in prayer position, showing that she is calm after buying cleared content from canadastockfootage.com

 

 

 

Question No 6.
I have questions about the location, frame rate and type of camera used in a certain shot. How do i get that info and do you have the original files available?

A: Because canadastockfootage.com is filmmaker-owned and operated we know everything about every shot in the collection. And yes, the source files are always available, as well as DJI D-Log files from our drone shots.

Image of film clapperboard with benefits of buying from canadastockfootage.com because they are film-maker owned and operated.

 

 

 

Question No 5.
What have past customers said about canadastockfootage.com?


A: One of our favourite testimonials is from a customer who said that our “Stock footage doesn't look like stock stock footage”. We pride ourselves on shooting work that is both artistic and cinematic, and our customers like that!

Image of a canadastockfootage.com client Steve Dunning giving a testimonial saying that our "stock footage doesn't look like stock footage".

 




Question No 4.
I’d like to test a stock video in my project before purchasing. Am I able to download a free, lo-res preview version before purchase?

A: Yes. You can download a low-res version of any clip by clicking the download preview button on any product page. Its a great way to test a clip in a project before buying it. 
Image showing that you can go to any product page on canadastockfootage.com and download a free lo-res comp, so you can test in your project before buying.





Question No 3.

Can I get exclusive rights to a stock video?

A: Yes! With our Exclusive Buy-Out Option you can ensure that no-one else will be able to buy a video clip for a certain period of time. Our buy-out option is for when you want a clip all for yourself. Click the buy-out button on any exclusive clip, fill out the form and we’ll respond within 24 hours.

 

 


Question No 2.
Do you use AI to make your content?

A: No. In an online world that’s increasingly prone to disinformation, we believe its important to produce authentic content of the real world. We don’t believe in selling videos that have been dreamed up by an AI prompt.

"We only shoot real footage of real things in the real world."
Image showing a AI-Free logo over a canadastockfootage.com stock video thumbnail.

 

 

Question No 1.

I’m looking for Canadian content (CanCon) for my production. Does your content qualify as a Canadian film buy? 

A: Yes. At canadastockfootage.com our content is 100% Canadian Guaranteed. If you’re looking for authentic Canadian urban or rural scenes and topics, we’ve got you covered. No more wondering if that maple tree you’re looking at, was it shot in Vermont or Ontario. The answer: you’re looking at 100% Pure Ontario goodness:

Thumbnail that links to stock video of a drone slowly circling a golden maple tree in misty morning light.

 



If you have any others questions check the FAQs, or if you need further help you can reach out anytime here or by phone at 416-873-5683.

 
Rob Howard is the author of this article and the founder of canadastockfootage.com. Rob has had work featured on CBC’s coverage of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and in ads for VISA, Amazon, Bell Canada and McDonalds. His goal is to help filmmakers, advertisers and companies connect with audiences through storytelling with video.

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