Pond5 and Stage 32 Join Forces to Bring Value to Your Filmmaking

On the heels of our announcement last week about offering more opportunities to our filmmakers and cinematographers, Stage 32 is thrilled to partner with Pond5, the leader in royalty-free stock media. Together we are combining our efforts to serve the global creative community and give you all the tools you need to bring value to your filmmaking and succeed.

What is Pond5?

Pond5 is the world’s largest video-first content marketplace, with over 30 million royalty-free video clips, plus millions of music tracks, sound effects, images, and more. You can use Pond5 content to amplify your projects—from sourcing the perfect shots to round out a production, to finding the right track to take any sizzle reel to the next level.

What type of content can you find on Pond5 for your project?

With assets uploaded by over 100,000 visual and audio artists, you can find content for use in both commercial and editorial productions. Pond5 licenses over 1 million archival assets and features collections from major content partners like Reuters, AP, PA Media, NFL Films, and more. From drone footage to lifestyle scenes, clips feature diverse characters and locations--if you're looking for something specific, Pond5 is likely to have it with over 30 million video clips and 100 million assets total.

More about Pond5's media types to help you on your filmmaking journey:

• FOOTAGE:  Discover millions of clips shot by professional videographers from around the world. Pond5's best-in-class search algorithm makes it easy to find the footage you need to complete your project.

• MUSIC TRACKS:  Set the tone for your next project with the perfect background music or a track that takes center stage. Search by genre, mood, instrument, or keyword.

• AFTER EFFECTS TEMPLATES:  Discover easy-to-use templates that save you time and money. Perfect your edit with seamless transitions, animated copy, or a logo reveal.

• FREE COLLECTION:  Experience Pond5 for FREE through their collection of complimentary HD & 4K stock footage videos, photos, and music tracks to inspire your audience.

Where can you use Pond5's royalty-free stock media?

Pond5 serves the needs of creators across industries—from individual users to major productions. You'll find Pond5 noted in the credits of shows and movies on Netflix, Disney, and BBC. Many creators use clips and tracks from Pond5 on YouTube and throughout social media platforms, or for personal use on websites and more.

Exclusive perk for Stage 32 members - 20% off your first Pond5 purchase!

We are thrilled to have worked out a deal with Pond5 to serve our community. If you are in need of any Pond5 footage, music, sound effects, images or more you get 20% off your first order with them! Click this link in order to activate your special Stage 32 member discount.

We look forward to seeing all the incredible films you create using Pond5 footage! We are excited to follow everyone's projects, be sure to keep us updated on what you are working on!

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