Three Nights, Frozen Fingers, and the Perfect Shropshire Night Timelapse Stock Footage
You know the feeling. You have an idea for a shot—usually a bonkers idea—that involves dragging huge amounts of gear up a hill in the pitch black, freezing your hands off for hours, and praying that the clouds behave.
Most people would say it’s not worth the hassle. But if you’re an editor or a filmmaker, you know that’s exactly where the gold is buried.
That is precisely what Clip Pack #319 - Shropshire Timelapse Stock Footage is all about. It represents three nights of shivering on the side of a hill in the Shropshire Hills, condensed into 90 seconds of absolute cinematic clarity.
The Hard Graft Behind the Shot
Shooting astro-timelapse isn't just about pointing a camera at the sky. It’s a battle against the elements and technical limitations. It takes hours of patience in the cold, battling wind buffeting the tripod, and then many hours more in post-processing to remove flicker and balance the exposure.
I’ve done that hard graft so you don’t have to.
This isn't your standard, compressed, generic “meh” stock footage. These files are huge—6.14 GB for less than two minutes of footage. That might sound excessive, but it’s necessary. They are solid ProRes 422 (High Bitrate) files. This means you can push the grade, lift the shadows to reveal the details in the landscape, and manipulate the colours without the image falling apart or dissolving into digital noise.
What’s in the Pack?
Clip Pack #319 is a concise, premium collection of three specific sequences captured in the dark heart of the Shropshire Hills.
Total Sequences: 3
Total Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds
Resolution: 4K UHD
Format: ProRes 422 (High Bitrate)
Price: £395.00
The Sequences:
Traffic & Stars: This is a long exposure sequence that captures the energy of the countryside at night. You get the red and white trails of car headlights winding through the Shropshire country lanes below, while above, the stars and clouds rotate in the vast darkness. It’s a perfect juxtaposition of human busyness and natural timelessness.
The Wild Camps (x2): These sequences feature my tent pitched on the side of the Long Mynd, illuminated from the inside. In the background, you can see the orange glow of the Church Stretton streetlights and the house lights of the town. It creates a cosy, isolated atmosphere that perfectly captures the solitude of wild camping.
Building Your Ultimate Shropshire Library
This new pack sits perfectly alongside the other collections I’ve built over years of hiking these hills. If you are working on a project about the UK countryside, or specifically the Shropshire Hills, combining these packs gives you incredible narrative depth.
For Day to Night Transitions: Combine this with Clip Pack #1 - The Shropshire Hills Stock Video Footage, which features a sunrise from high above the Long Mynd. You could cut from the star trails of Pack #319 directly into the sunrise of Pack #1 for a seamless passage of time.
For Winter Atmosphere: If you want to show the harsher side of this landscape, look at Clip Pack #23 - Shropshire Hills Winter Landscape. That pack features snow-covered hills and cloud inversions that would contrast beautifully with the clear night skies of this new release.
For More Astro: If you need something truly rare, check out Clip Pack #45 - Northern Lights Over England. Captured in the same region, it features the aurora borealis dancing over the Shropshire hills—a perfect companion to the star trails in Pack #319.
For The Full Adventure: If your edit focuses on the hiking aspect, Clip Pack #36 - Yearlet and the Long Mynd offers a great mix of hiking, camping, and landscapes that flesh out the story of how you get to these remote locations.
Why Buy This Pack?
Because time is your most expensive asset. You could drive to Shropshire, hike up the Long Mynd, wait for a clear night, set up your rig, freeze for six hours, and then spend a day processing RAW files. Or, you can spend £395 and drop these solid, high-bitrate files straight onto your timeline.
The shadows are clean, the stars are sharp, and the motion is smooth. It’s ready for your grade, your edit, and your story.
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