Perform a search
Are you looking for the perfect shot for your film project?
It’s simple: Enter your search term in the search bar. A dialog box will open, offering you a selection between Rights Managed and Royalty Free Stock Footage. In the Rights Managed area, you can search in one of our themed categories; CREATIVE, HISTORY, EDITORIAL, ALL.
CREATIVE is best for advertising footage, HISTORY for historic material, and EDITORIAL for documentary footage. If you don't wish to search a particular area, then do a general search using ALL .
Under the search bar, you will always be shown your selection between the Rights Managed or the Royalty Free area.
Have you made your selections? Now click SEARCH!
It’s simple: Enter your search term in the search bar. A dialog box will open, offering you a selection between Rights Managed and Royalty Free Stock Footage. In the Rights Managed area, you can search in one of our themed categories; CREATIVE, HISTORY, EDITORIAL, ALL.
CREATIVE is best for advertising footage, HISTORY for historic material, and EDITORIAL for documentary footage. If you don't wish to search a particular area, then do a general search using ALL .
Under the search bar, you will always be shown your selection between the Rights Managed or the Royalty Free area.
Have you made your selections? Now click SEARCH!
Selective search terms
You can refine your search results by using a combination of search terms. To do this, use simple, descriptive terms.
For example: Woman laughing.
By using "+" and "-" you can add or exclude as many search terms as you wish.
To ADD: +summer +ocean +sandcastle...
To EXCLUDE: -rain -crying...
For example: Woman laughing.
By using "+" and "-" you can add or exclude as many search terms as you wish.
To ADD: +summer +ocean +sandcastle...
To EXCLUDE: -rain -crying...
Further refine your search
If you want to refine your search further, make use of our keyword suggestions. They can be found in the navigation bar next to the search results.
Advanced search options
This is recommended especially when you are searching for specific technical details.
Are you looking for a specific recording format or aspect ratio, a special camera position or blue screen shots? Simply click in the search bar on the desired option.
Are you looking for a specific recording format or aspect ratio, a special camera position or blue screen shots? Simply click in the search bar on the desired option.
The settings for the advanced search can be withdrawn at any time. This can be done using the search bar in the advanced search option.
Should your search still be unsuccessful, we would be happy to personally assist you further. Just ask us! We will search in the depths of our offline archives and/or tap into our global resources for you.
Describe your project and the desired footage in as much detail as possible and send your search request to: [email protected]
Describe your project and the desired footage in as much detail as possible and send your search request to: [email protected]
How to get your license online
Please log in first.
Have you found a shot you would want to license? Then just click on the shopping cart icon below the shot.
Have you found a shot you would want to license? Then just click on the shopping cart icon below the shot.
Usage
You'll be asked to define the usage for your desired shot.
Please select production type, the kind of media your production will be displayed in, the territory and the duration of your license.To fill in the form step by step please click on NEXT STEP and finish your entries by finally clicking on CONFIRM .
After the confirmation, costs for every shot will be displayed (fitting the usage you set). Shots that have already been put in the cart will be marked by a filled cart icon.
You can add further shots to the cart by simply clicking on the cart icon underneath the shot.
Please select production type, the kind of media your production will be displayed in, the territory and the duration of your license.To fill in the form step by step please click on NEXT STEP and finish your entries by finally clicking on CONFIRM .
After the confirmation, costs for every shot will be displayed (fitting the usage you set). Shots that have already been put in the cart will be marked by a filled cart icon.
You can add further shots to the cart by simply clicking on the cart icon underneath the shot.
Cart
If you want to have a look at the contents of your cart, please click on the cart symbol in the navigation bar (1).
The following overview shows all details of your order. Additionally you have the opportunity to determine the start date of your license.
To complete your order, please click on LICENSE (2).
The following overview shows all details of your order. Additionally you have the opportunity to determine the start date of your license.
To complete your order, please click on LICENSE (2).
The license project name (3) is automatically created by the system. We recommend you to enter a recognisable project name.
It will be easier for you to retrieve your project in case you want to widen or extend your license later.
It will be easier for you to retrieve your project in case you want to widen or extend your license later.
Delivery and payment
In the following step you can select your desired download format.
For playouts to data carrier or tape, please contact an account manager near you.
You will receive a customized offer, including all handling and shipping costs, which you can then license online.
To choose a payment method and delivery address, please proceed by clicking on the orange button NEXT .
Finally, please confirm your order. You will receive an online order confirmation and a further e-mail confirming the order.
Payments via credit card or PayPal are operated by our partner Wirecard AG. On completion of your order, you will be automatically forwarded to their external payment site.
The link required for downloading the licensed shots will be sent to your e-mail address upon receipt of payment.
For playouts to data carrier or tape, please contact an account manager near you.
You will receive a customized offer, including all handling and shipping costs, which you can then license online.
To choose a payment method and delivery address, please proceed by clicking on the orange button NEXT .
Finally, please confirm your order. You will receive an online order confirmation and a further e-mail confirming the order.
Payments via credit card or PayPal are operated by our partner Wirecard AG. On completion of your order, you will be automatically forwarded to their external payment site.
The link required for downloading the licensed shots will be sent to your e-mail address upon receipt of payment.
Basics
> What is a BIN?
A "bin" or "production folder" is a collection of various shots of one production, showing similar motifs or thematically related shots.
Bins will only be displayed in the search view.
Bins will only be displayed in the search view.
> How can I change between different search views?
Please click on the textlinks that appear above your search result. The default view is an overview.
If you want to see your search result displayed in bins, please click on "Show result in production folders (BINs)". If you want to leave the BIN-view, please click on the textlink "Show result as shot overview".
If you want to see your search result displayed in bins, please click on "Show result in production folders (BINs)". If you want to leave the BIN-view, please click on the textlink "Show result as shot overview".
Registration / Login
> I’ve registered, but I didn’t receive a confirmation email. What can I do?
Maybe the confirmation email wasn’t able to pass your spam filter. Please make sure that the email address [email protected] or the domain @framepool hasn’t been greylisted or blacklisted by your mail provider. Should this be the case, please ask your email service provider to remove the domain @framepool from the spamlist.
Please also check if the email could have been removed from your inbox due to mail rules.
Please also check if the email could have been removed from your inbox due to mail rules.
> I can’t log in. Why?
Our website uses webtechnologies such as cookies and JavaScript. If your browser has been set to block cookies or JavaScript, you can’t log in. Please change your browser settings and try again. If you still have problems to log in, please get in contact with us (0049-89-30764860 | [email protected]).
> Where can I change my password?
You can change your password here: > "My Account" > "Change Password".
Order
> Can I place an existing shotlist in the shopping cart?
Yes. Please open the desired project. Then click on the shoping cart symbol next to the desired shotlist and follow the order process.
> Can I order HD and SD shots at once?
Yes, but SD shots in your order will be converted to HD resolution. If you would like to receive the SD shots in SD quality, we recommend you to order these shots separately.
> Can I order only a few shots from a shotlist?
To do so, please create a new empty shotlist and copy or move the shots you want to order to this list. Then order the complete new list.
Shotlists generally can only be ordered as a whole.
Shotlists generally can only be ordered as a whole.
> Which methods of payment do you offer?
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Credit Card / Prepayment via QPAY - currently not available for payments in US$
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Credit Card / Direct Debit via PayPal - no PayPal customer account required
- Payment via PayPal customer account
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Prepayment via advance bank transfer
The necessary bank details will be displayed upon order confirmation. Please note that delivery of the ordered files will be effected upon receipt of payment. -
Purchase on account
Available to approved users only. Please contact us to check whether you are eligible.
> Where do I need to enter my credit card information?
Payments via credit card, direct debit or prepayment are processed by PCI certified third-party payment modules.
Depending on your selected payment option, these are provided either by Wirecard AG or PayPal.
Upon confirming your order you will be automatically redirected to the corresponding payment site.
Framepool does not register or store credit card information or bank details of any kind.
Depending on your selected payment option, these are provided either by Wirecard AG or PayPal.
Upon confirming your order you will be automatically redirected to the corresponding payment site.
Framepool does not register or store credit card information or bank details of any kind.
> My payment via QPay or PayPal failed. How can I complete the payment?
To complete your payment, please open the corresponding order in your Account.
Located at the top right corner you'll find an option to repeat your payment via one of our credit card or prepayment options offered by QPay* and PayPal.
Please note that delivery of the ordered files will be delayed until full receipt of payment.
(* *QPay is currently not availbale for payments in US$. In case you are experiencing problems with your US$ payment, please contact us.)
Located at the top right corner you'll find an option to repeat your payment via one of our credit card or prepayment options offered by QPay* and PayPal.
Please note that delivery of the ordered files will be delayed until full receipt of payment.
(* *QPay is currently not availbale for payments in US$. In case you are experiencing problems with your US$ payment, please contact us.)
> Where can I get an overview of all my orders?
You have a complete overview of all orders under MY PROJECTS in your Framepool customer account.
Each order is of course available within its corresponding project.
Each order is of course available within its corresponding project.
> I have a question concerning an order - whom do I contact?
Please get in contact with a sales manager responsible for your area.
A complete overview of all sales contacts can be found on our contact page.
A complete overview of all sales contacts can be found on our contact page.
Rights
> What do these icons mean 
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The green or yellow dots indicate the rights situation of the respective shot.
Green dots mean that all rights are fully cleared for all uses.
For certain uses, third party rights can be affected (e.g. privacy rights of individuals). Those rights have to be cleared. This rights situation is indicated by yellow or half-yellow points. If you define a usage in the license calculator, the dots can change colour according to the usage.
Green dots mean that all rights are fully cleared for all uses.
For certain uses, third party rights can be affected (e.g. privacy rights of individuals). Those rights have to be cleared. This rights situation is indicated by yellow or half-yellow points. If you define a usage in the license calculator, the dots can change colour according to the usage.
> What happens if I order shots for which third party rights are not cleared?
The license fee covers the copyrighted rights of use.
For certain uses, third party rights can be affected (e.g. privacy rights of individuals). Those rights may have to be cleared. An exemption from claims of third parties may not be necessary, even if a yellow dot is indicated. But to be sure, a clearance of rights would be reasonable.
If you wish to, Framepool can clear third party rights for you. We also offer for a fee to carry the risk of liability in case of a third party rights violation. But you can also order the shot without further clearance. In this case you’ll have to take care of the third party rights clearance yourself.
For certain uses, third party rights can be affected (e.g. privacy rights of individuals). Those rights may have to be cleared. An exemption from claims of third parties may not be necessary, even if a yellow dot is indicated. But to be sure, a clearance of rights would be reasonable.
If you wish to, Framepool can clear third party rights for you. We also offer for a fee to carry the risk of liability in case of a third party rights violation. But you can also order the shot without further clearance. In this case you’ll have to take care of the third party rights clearance yourself.
Delivery
> The ordered videos appear completely white when I open them - what happened?
Please verify if the necessary video codecs are installed on your system (e.g. Blackmagic).
If the codecs are not installed, please install them. If you’re still having problems watching the videos or if you don’t know where to get the necessary codecs, please get in contact with us. We’ll be happy to help. (0049-89-30 76 48 799 | [email protected]).
If the codecs are not installed, please install them. If you’re still having problems watching the videos or if you don’t know where to get the necessary codecs, please get in contact with us. We’ll be happy to help. (0049-89-30 76 48 799 | [email protected]).
> How long can I use playout links?
You can use them 14 days long.
Contributors
> Where can I see my productions?
Please log in to your account.
You’ll find your production under > "my account" > "my productions".
You’ll find your production under > "my account" > "my productions".
Glossary A to Z
> Apple ProRes 4444 - RGB + Alpha
This intra-frame codec supports 4:4:4 video sources at 12-bit color depth in mastering quality, while retaining its visually lossless characteristic through many generations of decoding and re-encoding. This format provides an optional, mathematically lossless alpha channel (up to 16 bit) with real-time playback.
The target data rate of Apple ProRes 4444 is approximately 330 Mbps (excl. alpha) at 1.920 x 1.080 and 29,97 fps.
Extensive support on various editing systems. Recommended especially for Final Cut Pro workflows.
The target data rate of Apple ProRes 4444 is approximately 330 Mbps (excl. alpha) at 1.920 x 1.080 and 29,97 fps.
Extensive support on various editing systems. Recommended especially for Final Cut Pro workflows.
> Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) - Y'CBCR
This intra-frame codec supports 4:2:2 video sources at 10-bit color depth in mastering quality, while retaining its visually lossless characteristic through many generations of decoding and re-encoding.
The target data rate of Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) is approximately 220 Mbps at 1.920 x 1.080 and 29,97 fps.
Extensive support on various editing systems. Recommended especially for Final Cut Pro workflows.
The target data rate of Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) is approximately 220 Mbps at 1.920 x 1.080 and 29,97 fps.
Extensive support on various editing systems. Recommended especially for Final Cut Pro workflows.
> Apple ProRes LT (Preview format)
This codec provides very good quality at much lower data rates than ProRes-mastering formats, whilst allowing to work smoothly in editing systems. Due to these attributes, this format is also recommended for offline edits.
> Avid DNxHD 10-Bit - RGB
This intra-frame codec supports 4:2:2 video sources at 10-bit color depth in mastering quality, while providing almost lossless quality throughout multiple generations of encoding.
The target data rate of Avid DNxHD 10-Bit RGB is approximately 220 Mbps at 1.920 x 1.080 and 29,97 fps.
Recommended especially for Avid Workflows.
The target data rate of Avid DNxHD 10-Bit RGB is approximately 220 Mbps at 1.920 x 1.080 and 29,97 fps.
Recommended especially for Avid Workflows.
> Bin
A "bin" or "production folder" is a collection of various shots of one production, showing similar motifs or thematically related shots. Bins will only be displayed in the search view.
> interlaced
The fields method (= interlaced) is used in standard television formats (NTSC, PAL, SECAM). To create the impression of fluid movement, the signal is divided into 25 (PAL) or 29.7 (NTSC) frames per second. Each frame is divided into 2 fields. Each field consists of individual scan lines (all even or all odd lines). The individual fields are played in sequence. For PAL, first the odd lines are shown (1, 3, 5, ...), then the even lines (top field first). For NTSC or DV-Pal, it’s vice versa (bottom field first).
> Master (-file)
Videofile or -material in master quality, available as download or on storage medium. You can specify quality, resolution and format with your order.
> native
"Native" means, that all shots keep their native field dominance in the playout. Consequently, interlaced shots remain interlaced and progressive shots remain progressive.
> Preview (-file)
Videofile in preview quality with watermark (only available as download).
> progressive
The progressive scan method displays all horizontal lines of a picture at one time as one single frame and is used for e.g. film material where 24 full frames are recorded.
> Project
A collection of several shotlists. Creating a project with multiple shotlists can be a very handy tool if you use different shotlists for various scenes in your film or project. To create various projects, will help you keep track of various work projects.
> Quicktime H.264 (Preview format)
Highly efficient codec, which provides good quality at very low data rates. While being an excellent choice for previews, this codec is not ideal for working in editing systems, due to its complexity.
> Resolution
We offer the following resolutions: Web (320 x 180 or 640 x 360), SD (Pal or NTSC), HD720 (1280 x 720) and HD1080 (1920 x 1080).
> RF - Royalty Free
License of use that, after once paying a license fee, grants the rights for a temporally and spatially unlimited use.
> RM - Rights Managed
License of use that grants single usage of the material for the media, territory and duration stated in the license agreement.
> Shot
A videoclip.
> Shotlist
Collection of shots / videoclips.
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