The Craft Unveiled I Stock Footage: A Deep Dive into My Cameraman B-Roll Archive
Every stunning landscape, every bustling city scene, every intimate wildlife moment you see in my stock footage library has a story behind it. It's a story of early alarms, long hikes, meticulous planning, and often, battling the elements. While I occasionally include a few Behind the Scenes (BTS) shots in other packs to give a glimpse of the process, Clip Pack #228 – Cameraman and Photographer Using Lenses and Cameras B-Roll Stock Footage – is different. This is a pack full of that BTS goodness, an hour and four minutes of it, offering a unique look into the sheer effort and technical precision that goes into building a world-class archive like mine.
Behind the scenes stock footage preview
For over an hour, across 141 clips and 25.14GB of 4K UHD footage, this pack pulls back the curtain. It's a vast collection of me, a cameraman and photographer, wrestling with, fine-tuning, and operating all kinds of camera equipment and technology. And yes, all footage of me is fully model released, free of charge, with no extra fees for 4K or for use in TV and film – a true bargain for this kind of detailed, authentic content.
The Tools of the Trade, and the Toil Behind Them
I often talk about the importance of high-tech gear, about using prime lenses and gimbals to get that exquisite, cinematic look. This pack shows you that in action. You'll see me messing with every kind of lens – from wide angle to telephoto, my beloved Sony glass, 20mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm, and that big 200-600mm Sony zoom lens. There are prime lenses, Samyang lenses, big gimbals, small gimbals, and fiddling with lens filters. You’ll even catch me rolling lenses on a table, preparing for a shoot. It's a comprehensive look at the tools of my trade.
But more than just the gear, this pack reveals the process. You’ll see me using this equipment in all kinds of locations, from deep in the woods to more generic views with traffic and long grass. I'm adjusting camera settings, fine-tuning focus, waiting patiently for timelapses to complete, standing still, sitting still – often at night, under the beam of a head torch, setting up tripods. There are drone shots too, showing the perspective from above the operator, giving another layer to the BTS.
This footage is raw and authentic. You’ll see me wearing coats and woolly hats in the cold, raincoats in the drizzle, through sunshine, thick cloud, and at night. There are shots of me pulling out big lenses from my camera bag, adjusting framing and composition, and even the simple ritual of making coffee during a shoot. It’s a huge variety of B-roll, offering multiple uses.
The Invisible Effort Behind the Perfect Shot
Every landscape shot, every dramatic timelapse, every smooth city aerial in my vast archive represents hours, sometimes days, of behind-the-scenes effort. For example, when I capture those incredible cloud inversions in Snowdonia, it's not just a lucky drone flight. It involves meticulous weather forecasting, often hiking up a mountain in "zero dark thirty" to be in position before dawn, setting up multiple cameras for timelapses, and then enduring freezing conditions while waiting for the light to break. My Clip Pack #215 - Snowdon Winter Sunrise Stock Footage, for instance, speaks volumes about the icy, dangerous climbs and the cumbersome gear we used in 2017 to capture "moments of absolute epicness". This BTS footage captures some of that.
Similarly, my urban hyperlapses, like those in Clip Pack #204 - Birmingham Spaghetti Junction Drone Video and Timelapse / Hyperlapse Stock Footage, don't just magically appear. They require hundreds of hours of painstaking capture and post-processing. Seeing me "messing with camera settings" or "waiting for timelapses to complete" in Clip Pack #228 offers a tangible link to the dedication required for those complex sequences.
This pack is ideal for TV programmes, TV series, news stories, hobby-related documentaries, films, social media, and more. It offers valuable insight for anyone interested in photography, filmmaking, or simply the effort behind high-quality visual content. It’s a bargain for such a huge pack of variety.
A Unique Resource for Creators
Clip Pack #228 is an amazing resource. It allows you to add an authentic layer to your own documentaries on filmmaking, create engaging content for photography channels, or even just add a subtle, realistic touch to any narrative that involves media creation or outdoor pursuits. It's the unfiltered story of the cameraman, available for your production.
All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for 4K or unlimited circulation. Full terms apply. Secure this unique collection today and reveal the fascinating world behind the lens.
Details:
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes and 6 seconds
Clips: 141
File Size: 25.14GB
Resolution: 4K UHD
Description: This is a huge pack of B-roll footage featuring a cameraman and photographer, often with various camera equipment. All footage of me is fully model released free of charge, with no extra fees for 4K or for use in TV and film. It's a bargain for this huge variety!
Footage Highlights:
Camera Gear & Tech: Clips of me manipulating all kinds of camera gear and technology, including wide-angle to telephoto lenses (Sony glass, 20mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm, 200-600mm Sony zoom lens, prime lenses, Samyang lenses), big and small gimbals, lens filters, rolling lenses on a table, and tripods.
Diverse B-Roll: All kinds of B-roll, ideal for a wide range of productions. This includes close-up detailed shots, macro shots, huge shots, wides, reveals, and obscure angles.
Activities & Settings: Footage of me messing with camera settings, adjusting focus, waiting for timelapses to complete, standing still, sitting still, and shots at night too. You'll see generic views, traffic, long grass and nature, shots in the woods, me using a head torch, setting up tripods, and drone shots.
Atmospheric Variety: I'm shown wearing coats, woolly hats, and raincoats, captured in sunshine and rain, thick cloud and at night.
Authentic Moments: Includes me pulling out big lenses from a camera bag, adjusting framing and composition, and making coffee.
Ideal For: This huge variety pack is ideal for use in TV programmes, TV series, news stories, hobby-related documentaries, films, social media, and more.
Licensing: This is a bargain price for this huge pack of variety. All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for 4K or unlimited circulation. Full terms apply.
Discover a world of stunning visuals with the option to purchase any individual clip from my extensive stock video footage library. With thousands of premium 4K clips shot across the UK and beyond, this offering gives you the ultimate flexibility to find exactly what you need for your project.
Key Features:
Unlimited Variety: From breathtaking drone views to intimate street scenes, timelapses, nature shots, and urban life, the library spans a diverse range of subjects and styles.
High Quality: All footage is captured using high-end camera gear, including cinematic gimbals, drones, and high-frame-rate setups, ensuring exceptional clarity and detail.
Tailored to Your Needs: Whether you're creating a film, commercial, or social media content, pick the perfect clip to match your vision.
Highlights:
Landscape and Nature: Serene countryside views, rugged hills, flowing streams, and woodland textures.
Urban Life and Architecture: Iconic UK landmarks, bustling city streets, construction projects, and skyline reveals.
Adventure and Lifestyle: Hiking, camping, and human stories captured authentically in stunning detail.
Special Techniques: Drone flyovers, timelapse transitions, slow-motion shots, and close-up details.
How It Works:
Browse through my vast collection, on this website, or on YouTube, to find your ideal clip.
Purchase SELECT, and complete the video clip description form.
Receive a link to the high-quality download of your selected footage.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to access bespoke, hand-picked footage without committing to an entire clip pack. Perfect for filmmakers, content creators, and anyone in need of premium visuals.
For enquiries and exclusive pricing, please reach out directly. Let’s bring your project to life!