Top 5 Stock Video Websites

After using stock footage to supplement video productions for years, I have come to know and love some sites more than others.  Here is a ranking of my top 5 favorite stock video websites:

#1  ShotSpy- http://shotspy.com

-          The biggest stock footage marketplace out there with 500,000+ video clips

-          A search engine so you see numerous stock footage libraries at once

-          Links through to the sellers site where you have to sign up

-          Excellent variety due to all the providers

-          DVCAM, HDCAM, Beta, HD

#2  Pond5- http://pond5.com

-          Over 200,000 stock video clips

-          Website is easy to navigate and to make purchases

-          Excellent variety in their library

-          Excellent prices- $10 - $50 per clip

-          DVCAM, HDCAM, HD and Beta

#3   Fotolia- http://fotolia.com

-          Has 75,000 stock video clips

-          Easy and quick to navigate and download

-          Good variety in their library

-          You can buy per clip or sign up for a subscription

-          DVCAM, HDCAM, HD and Beta

#4  iStockphoto- http://istockphoto.com

-          Over 250,000 stock video clips

-          Website is easy to navigate and to make purchases

-          Excellent selection in their library

-          Monthly plan, pay-as-you-go or subscription options

-          DVCAM, HDCAM and Beta

#5  Shutterstock- http://shutterstock.com

-          Over 175,000 stock video clips

-          Good variety in their library

-          Clip viewing feature is too small

-          Search options could be expanded

-          HD, DVCAM, HDCAM and Beta

For more information regarding stock footage, Royalty Free Stock Photos, microstock footage and Stock Video Clip please visit: www.shotspy.com