Buyers are consistently in need of new footage for dramas, documentaries and films. There is a huge demand from production houses to increase supply of readily available content. Focusing on subjects that can be applied to multiple productions is a sure fire way to gain more sales.
Landscapes and Cityscapes
Buyers are constantly searching for landscapes from around the world. Check out the list to get an idea of what to shoot:
Landscapes featuring cities during the rainy season, including monsoon weather, if snow is falling then be sure to take advantage
Weather transitioning from spring to summer, including summer solstice. Conceptualize the change of season for the area.
South American landscapes including the Amazonia are in very high demand. If you can capture footage of this nature then be sure to do so.
Videos of lesser known cities/towns, such as Monterrey, Nice, Ulaanbaatar and Casablanca
Animals and Nature
Animals are great sellers and rarer species can net you some tidy profits.
Pets, both at home and in a pet store
Footage of animals in the wild, such as tigers, eagles, wolves, and owls
Video animals that live in the water, like flamingos
Footage of animals that that live under the sea such as whales
unusual drink and foods
Buyers are searching for footage that depict unusual/seasonal food and drink. Below is a list of topics you could explore:
Food associated with foreign countries, summer celebrations, including Memorial Day barbecues, Oktoberfest and unusual cultural highlights.
Footage depicting cafe culture, especially relating to summer (eg. iced coffee and new menus) green smoothies and the like!
Drinks enjoyed during the summer in tourist hot spots or beaches
Other popular foods include acai and zongzi or rice dumplings
seasonal and RELIGIOUS festivals
Editorial producers are often searching for footage representing major holidays around the world. Below is a list of topics you could explore:
Traditions and celebrations from various cultures to celebrate Ramadan, Thaipusam and Eid
Editors are searching for images related to food at these festivals and ceremonies (like Iftar dinner, table setting, menus dates, kunafa, and sweets)
You could also capture decorations (such as lanterns, tents, lights, and drums) as well as families celebrating the festival
Footage of festivals celebrated in Brazil such as Festa Junina or Portugal’s Festa de São João. Be sure to capture footage of people celebrating, food and drink with close ups and wide shots!
Background pattern illustrations (including the night sky and the moon) and illustrated greetings and calligraphy for Eid
Scenes that indicate Memorial Day including flags, celebrations, and Memorial Day sales
Other holidays celebrated in the lead up to summer, including Father's Day, World Environment Day, and Christmas in July