What we cover in stock footage industry news

Platform and marketplace changes, contributor royalty terms, the spread of AI-generated clips through stock libraries, and the legal questions that come with them. We cover our own market honestly, including the parts that are uncomfortable for a company that sells visual content.

Licensing in plain language

Royalty-free does not mean free. Extended, broadcast and multi-seat licences differ in ways that matter the moment a client asks for a buyout. These posts translate licence text into decisions: what you may do, what you may not, and where the real risk sits.