Stock Media: What, Where and How
Everybody working in the media industry has a collection of stock media hidden away in one of their libraries to fall back on. Whatever the debate on Stock media may be, it is an absolute essential! It is very often that last touch you need to bring the project together. With Stock Media, however, it is key to remember that less is more. Overuse of stock media could potentially ruin a project. Without much ado, let’s get into finding and aptly using stock media. For the ones who are not familiar with the term, stock media is a collection of media (sound, photos, titles, fonts, templates, videos, etc.) that is made available by an external source for license and use. It can provide you with high-quality photos and videos when you’re not in a position to shoot them yourself. Stock media is a great way to gain access to content that would not be available to you otherwise—for example, photos and videos of famous landmarks and structures from across the globe. Sourcing Stock Media The...