Two Years, Decades of Learning, and One Unforgettable Cloud Inversion: The Ultimate Snowdonia Stock Footage Triumph
For nearly two decades, I’ve dedicated myself to understanding mountain weather. I’ve studied meteorology at the Met Office, poured over forecasts, and learned the intricate dance of pressure systems, humidity, and wind. Yet, despite all that knowledge, the mountains—especially the Welsh mountains of Snowdonia—have a humbling way of defying prediction. I’ve spent countless days up here, battling gale-force winds, enduring relentless rain, and staring into the impenetrable white void of a cloud, only to come down with nothing but soggy gear and a fierce determination to try again.
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For over two years, one shot, one phenomenon, has eluded me: the perfect cloud inversion on Y Foel Goch in the Glyderau range. I needed a precise alignment of atmospheric conditions: high pressure, low winds, and crucially, high humidity to form that ethereal sea of cloud. It’s a delicate balance, and Snowdonia doesn't give up its secrets easily. But I watched, I waited, and finally, the forecast whispered of a window. It was now deeply personal mission to capture something truly rare and magnificent. And now, I have the Snowdonia stock footage to prove it – the culmination of everything I've learned, all the failures I've overcome, and it can now be yours.
The Ascent: A Drum & Bass Heartbeat to Heaven
The journey up Y Foel Goch (The Red Bare Hill, 805 metres) was a logistical effort, requiring a serious pack-haul up a lesser-known route off the Ogwen Valley. I've learned to lighten my load over the years, but even with meticulous planning, the gear for this kind of shoot—multiple cameras, drone, robust camping kit, extra food, and water for a potential two nights—still brought the pack weight up.
The ascent began in thick, oppressive humidity and fog. It was quiet, almost eerily so, the thick air muffling all sound. But I knew this fog in the valley was the golden ticket; it meant clear skies—and magic—were waiting above. The push was physical, a relentless grind upwards. When I hit 705 metres, I saw the first tantalising glimpse of sun breaking through the grey, and that was it. I put my foot down. My heart hammered, a frantic 150 beats per minute, thrumming like a drum and bass track in my chest. The exertion was immense, but the payoff was instantaneous and utterly overwhelming: at 752 metres, I broke through the final cloud layer.
The world below was gone. Replaced by a silent, brilliant white ocean of cloud, stretching as far as the eye could see. I was genuinely lost for words.
Above the Cloud Sea: A Symphony of Light and Majesty
From my hard-won vantage point on Y Foel Goch, every iconic peak in the region became an island in a shifting, ethereal sea. This was truly world-class Snowdonia stock footage material:
Tryfan (917m), the jagged king, perfectly framed and rising from the cloud blanket like a sharp shark fin, or even, as I later captured in timelapse, an armadillo.
The entire Ogwen Valley and Llyn Ogwen—the legendary lake—were completely submerged, replaced by a swirling, dynamic canvas of white.
The distant, great Snowdon Massif (Yr Wyddfa, 1085m), Crib Goch, and Y Lliwedd were all visible, majestic sentinels in a realm above the clouds.
Further off, the majestic peaks of the Carneddau range—Carnedd Dafydd (1044m), Carnedd Llewelyn (1064m), and Pen yr Ole Wen (978m)—punched through the mist. Moel Siabod also made its appearance, often draped in wisps of cloud.
The conditions gifted me some incredibly rare and personal moments: I witnessed a Brocken Spectre, where the sun casts your dramatically enlarged, rainbow-crowned shadow onto the mist below. I also captured a magnificent cloud bow arcing into the sky.
Introducing the New Snowdonia Cloud Inversion Footage Packs
These four new packs offer the complete visual story of this magnificent cloud inversion event, from ground-level intimacy to sweeping aerial timelapses. They are unique, unmatched in quality, and ready to elevate your productions.
Clip Pack #312 - Snowdonia Cloud Inversion Landscape Stock Footage
Details: 1 hour 55 minutes, 115 clips, 42.17GB, 4K UHD
Price: £2495
Description: This pack provides the crucial ground-level perspective and the intimate story of the entire trip, all in pristine 4K quality. It features 115 stable tripod clips, including some exceptionally long, custom-timelapse-ready shots of Tryfan that run for minutes. You’ll find the intimate, model-released shots of me setting up camp, and showcasing the truly rare Brocken Spectre. This is the full narrative of the journey, from trekking through the thick valley fog to emerging into the clear air above, capturing the sunset, night, dawn, and sunrise above the cloud sea. These shots provide the human element and raw beauty of experiencing this phenomenon from the ground on Y Foel Goch.
This collection offers 1 hour, 55 minutes, 31 seconds of unparalleled 4K UHD landscape footage captured on tripods from high up on Y Foel Goch in the Glyderau range of Snowdonia Natioanl Park. This pack is the visual proof of a two-year wait for the perfect conditions: a dramatic cloud inversion where low cloud sits all around below the summits, engulfing the Ogwen Valley and Snowdonia beyond, while the peaks rise into clear skies above.
This pack features 115 clips focused on creating mood, majesty, and realism. It includes a couple of extremely long clips, such as an awe-inspiring 22-minute morning shot of Tryfan and a 7-minute dawn scene, designed to showcase the majestic scale of the scene and allow for custom timelapsing at any speed.
The footage documents the full journey: starting in the wet, cloudy, and foggy Ogwen Valley with wet foliage, grass, and trails, before breaking through the cloud layer. Highlights include a majestic cloud bow arcing into the cloudy blue sky, the iconic Tryfan summit appearing like a shark fin in a sea of cloud, and the distant summits of Snowdon, Crib Goch, and Y Lliwedd visible as isolated islands. The pack also captures a Brocken Spectre, where the sun projects an enlarged shadow of the observer onto the mist, and beautiful shots of me setting up camp and cooking noodles, all fully model released.
Footage Highlights
115 Tripod Clips: Over 1 hour 55 minutes of stable, ground-level 4K UHD landscape footage.
Core Scene: Low cloud inversion smothering the Ogwen Valley, with Tryfan, Snowdon, and Crib Goch appearing above the 'cloud sea'.
Long Clips: Includes a 22-minute morning shot of Tryfan and a 7-minute dawn shot, perfect for custom timelapses or long background plates.
Rare Phenomena: Features a Brocken Spectre and a Cloud Bow.
Personal Detail: Model-released shots of the cameraman setting up the tent and cooking.
Atmosphere: Magnificent sunset and sunrise colour, moody air, and swirling low cloud.
Resolution: 4K UHD
Licensing: All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for TV or film use, and no maximum circulation limits. Fully model-released content of the cameraman is included. Full terms apply.
Clip Pack #313 - Snowdonia Cloud Inversion Drone Stock Footage
Details: 1 hour 29 minutes 54 seconds, 97 clips, 35.27GB, 4K UHD
Price: £2495
Description: This collection offers 97 clips of simply magnificent 4K UHD drone stock footage, captured during the very same cloud inversion event. This is world-class Snowdonia drone stock footage and some of the best I've ever captured of this phenomenon. The full spectrum of light is here: from clear daytime views to red fiery dusk and dawn scenes. My drone captures the perspective high up on Y Foel Goch, with the majestic sea of clouds whirling below like a bowl of soup, and the iconic summits—Tryfan, Glyder Fach, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn, Pen yr Ole Wen, Snowdon, Crib Goch, Y Lliwedd, and Moel Siabod—protruding like isolated islands. Watch Tryfan emerge from the cloud at dusk in a way I believe is truly unparalleled.
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 54 seconds
Clips: 97
File Size: 35.27GB
Resolution: 4K UHD
This collection offers 97 clips of simply magnificent 4K UHD drone stock footage, captured during a cloud inversion event that I spent two years waiting for. This is world-class Snowdonia drone stock footage and some of the best ever captured of this phenomenon. The full spectrum of light is here: from clear daytime views to red fiery dusk and dawn scenes.
The perspective is captured high up on Y Foel Goch at the edge of the Glyderau range. Below, a majestic sea of clouds whirls like a bowl of soup, with the rugged mountains protruding like isolated islands. The drone captures this scene across the day:
Iconic Peaks: The summits of Tryfan (917m), Glyder Fach (994m), Carnedd Dafydd (1044m), Carnedd Llewelyn (1064m), and Pen yr Ole Wen (978m) are all visible above the cloud layer. The Snowdon Massif (including Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon, Crib Goch, and Y Lliwedd) completes the background.
Cinematic Motion: The low shots capture the top of the cloud layer, emphasising the cloud whipping up like cotton wool or whipped cream, while high views provide crucial establishing shots.
The Best View: The way Tryfan emerges from the cloud at dusk is something you have to see to believe—arguably the best drone shots of Tryfan ever captured.
Content Variety: Clips are left minutes long to allow long background plates of this rare phenomenon, and also allow for custom timelapse playback in the edit. The pack also includes intimate tent scenes with the cameraman (me, fully model released) and views of small mountain pools and lakes.
Footage Highlights:
97 cinematic 4K UHD drone clips of the cloud inversion over the Glyderau range.
Features iconic peaks (Tryfan, Snowdon, Crib Goch) rising above a swirling sea of cloud.
Captures the full day cycle: golden light, fiery dawn, and sunset over the cloud layer.
Includes clips minutes long for long background use or custom time-lapse creation.
Resolution: 4K UHD
Licensing: All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for TV or film use, and no maximum circulation limits. Fully model-released content of the cameraman is included. Full terms apply.
Clip Pack #314 - Snowdonia Cloud Inversion Drone Timelapse Stock Footage
Details: 5 minutes 59 seconds, 15 drone timelapse sequences, 2.23GB, 4K UHD
Price: £1495
Description: This specialised pack delivers 15 unique 4K UHD drone timelapse sequences, representing the technical pinnacle of my two-year mission. This is Snowdonia timelapse drone stock footage at its absolute best. These clips capture the dramatic, time-compressed motion of the cloud inversion from a high-altitude perspective above Y Foel Goch. The sequences cover the full spectrum of light—sunrise, dawn, day, and sunset—with the clouds swirling around the great summits. See Tryfan in fast motion, looking like an armadillo poking up from the sea of cloud. These ethereal drone shots are designed for high-impact, dynamic sequences in your projects.
Duration: 5 minutes 59 seconds
Clips: 15 drone timelapse sequences
File Size: 2.23GB
Resolution: 4K UHD
This specialised pack delivers 15 unique 4K UHD drone timelapse sequences, representing the pinnacle of my two-year mission to capture a perfect cloud inversion. This is Snowdonia timelapse drone stock footage at its absolute best.
These clips capture the dramatic, time-compressed motion of the cloud inversion from a high-altitude perspective above Y Foel Goch in the Glyderau range. The Ogwen Valley below is transformed into a churning, majestic sea of cloud.
The sequences cover the full spectrum of light—sunrise, dawn, day, and sunset—with the clouds swirling around the great summits: Snowdon, Crib Goch, Y Lliwedd, the Glyderau, Tryfan, and the Carneddau. The footage captures eerie, ethereal drone shots, highlighting the clouds forming interesting shapes and patterns as they pass through the mountains. Watch Tryfan in fast motion, looking like an armadillo poking up from the sea of cloud. This is a rare natural phenomenon that few get to witness, let alone film with high-end drone gear.
Footage Highlights:
15 dedicated, high-altitude drone timelapse sequences.
Captures the extreme cloud inversion movement, transforming the Ogwen Valley below.
Features unique aerial views of major Welsh peaks (Snowdon, Tryfan, Moel Siabod) rising above the cloud layer.
Ethereal drone shots capturing the sublime patterns and speed of the cloud movement.
Resolution: 4K UHD
Licensing: All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for TV or film use, and no maximum circulation limits. Full terms apply.
Clip Pack #315 - Snowdonia Cloud Inversion Timelapse Stock Footage
Details: 9 minutes total playtime, 32 timelapse sequences, 18.22GB, 4K UHD, ProRes 422
Price: £2995
Description: This pack is nothing short of magnificent. It delivers 32 sublimely produced timelapse sequences in high-quality 4K UHD ProRes 422, showcasing the awe-inspiring cloud inversion from the ground. The collection is anchored by two exceptionally long sequences that ran for almost 12 hours in raw capture time: one capturing Tryfan from day-to-night with Comet Lemmon visible, and another facing the Carneddau with a hint of the Northern Lights as the cloud soup bowl wafts below. These are magnificent, rare, and brilliantly sublime fixed-position timelapses, capturing the true scale and beauty of the phenomenon.
Duration: 9 minutes total playtime
Clips: 32 timelapse sequences
File Size: 18.22GB
Resolution: 4K UHD, ProRes 422
This pack is nothing short of magnificent. It delivers 32 sublimely produced timelapse sequences in high-quality 4K UHD ProRes 422, showcasing the awe-inspiring cloud inversion event on Y Foel Goch in the Glyderau range. This is rare, brilliant Snowdonia timelapse stock footage that few ever witness, let alone film with this level of technical dedication.
The collection is anchored by two exceptionally long sequences that ran for almost 12 hours in raw capture time:
Tryfan Nightfall & Comet: This sequence captures the scene from early afternoon as Tryfan is engulfed by cloud, transitions through sunset, and runs into a night sky with rising stars and even includes the faint signature of Comet Lemmon. The cloud inversion forms a thick, turbulent "cloud soup bowl" swirling around the Ogwen Valley below.
Carneddau Sunrise & Aurora: The next long timelapse faces out towards the Carneddau range, capturing the majestic sun rising, the cloud inversion swirling, and a night sky moving overhead, with the faintest tint of Northern Lights visible.
Additionally, there are 30 more timelapse sequences showcasing Tryfan, the Glyderau, Glyder Fach, Snowdon, Crib Goch, and Moel Siabod above the phenomenal inversion layer. These are magnificent, rare, and brilliantly sublime fixed-position timelapses.
Footage Highlights:
32 dedicated, ground-level timelapse sequences.
Features two central, near-12-hour sequences capturing Tryfan from day-to-night and the Carneddau under the aurora.
Captures the extreme cloud inversion movement, transforming the Ogwen Valley into a swirling cloud sea.
Includes rare celestial events: Comet Lemmon and a hint of the Northern Lights.
Delivered in ProRes 422 quality for professional editing flexibility.
Resolution: 4K UHD, ProRes 422
Licensing: All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for TV or film use, and no maximum circulation limits. Full terms apply.
The Final Takeaway: Perseverance Pays Off
This was a long-awaited and deeply rewarding personal triumph. The success of this mission, after two years of preparation, decades of regularly studying mountain weather, and countless past failures battling the elements in Snowdonia, is a powerful reminder that perseverance pays off. I’ve put in the hard hours—the cold nights, the heavy packs, the long waits—so you don't have to. You get the ready-to-use, professional cinematic result.
These four packs offer an unparalleled visual narrative of one of nature's most spectacular events in the Welsh mountains. They are unique, unmatched in quality, and ready to bring a touch of the sublime to your next production.
Watch the full video documenting this incredible adventure on my YouTube channel. See the effort that went into capturing this world-class Snowdonia stock footage.
More Snowdonia Expeditions
If you liked this trip report, you should read about my Winter Camping mission on Y Garn, where I got snowed in and had to dig a kitchen out of the ice. I also do a fair bit of camping closer to home; you can find my Shropshire Hills adventures, including Northern Lights and wild ponies, in the blog archive.
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Clip Pack #147 – Snowdonia Winter Landscapes Stock Video Footage & Timelapse: My ultimate cold-weather collection, featuring 121 clips filmed across the challenging Carneddau range.
121 clips | 33.77GB | 34 minutes 50 seconds | 4K UHD
15 Drone Clips | 15 Timelapse Sequences | 91 Tripod Clips
No extra fees for 4K, TV, or film use
Experience the raw beauty of Snowdonia in winter with this breathtaking collection of drone, timelapse, and tripod footage, filmed on a multi-day hiking and wild camping trip across the Carneddau.
Epic Mountain Landscapes in Stunning 4K UHD
This extraordinary clip pack captures the icy peaks, rugged trails, and ever-changing winter skies of Snowdonia National Park, featuring:
🌄 Incredible Drone Views
Ogwen Valley, Tryfan, Pen yr Ole Wen, and the Glyderau range
Sunrise over Tryfan with low cloud – one of the most stunning aerial views of Snowdonia ever filmed
Snowy mountain landscapes, frozen lakes, and pink-hued morning skies
🎞️ 15 ProRes 422 Timelapse Sequences
Clouds rolling over Y Garn, Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr, and Llyn Bochlwyd
Snow showers forming over the peaks, then breaking to reveal blue skies
The ultimate shot: Nightfall over Tryfan with traffic light trails below, hikers descending with headlamps, and stars streaking across the sky
📷 91 Tripod Clips – Cinematic Detail & Storytelling
Wild camping moments – setting up camp, cooking, coffee, and photography BTS
Hiking, scrambling, and exploring snowy mountain trails
Close-up shots of snow-covered summits, windswept heather, rocks, and distant houses in the valley below
Capturing the isolation, beauty, and challenges of a winter expedition
A Must-Have for TV, Film & Documentary Projects
This is Snowdonia National Park winter footage at its finest, perfect for TV, film, documentaries, travel films, and nature storytelling. Whether you need wide establishing shots, detailed B-roll, or dynamic timelapse footage, this pack delivers.
🎥 Your editors will love you for licensing this stock footage pack. No extra fees. Full terms apply.
Clip Pack #206 - Amazing Cloud Inversion Snowdonia Timelapse 4K UHD Stock Footage: A valuable companion offering 17 meticulously crafted timelapse sequences of clouds over iconic peaks like Crib Goch and Snowdon Summit.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Snowdonia National Park with this stunning 4K UHD timelapse collection. "Clip Pack #206" captures the rare and mesmerising phenomenon of cloud inversions, a spectacle achieved after years of planning and patience. This pack features 1 minute and 42 seconds of captivating footage, compiled from 17 meticulously crafted timelapse sequences.
Witness clouds wafting gracefully over the iconic PYG track, and be transported to the heavenly heights of Crib Goch, where low cloud inversions dance and swirl around the majestic mountains of Snowdonia and the serene Welsh Valleys. The footage showcases the awe-inspiring summits of Snowdon, Y Lliwedd, Carnedd Ugain, and the entire Snowdon Massif, bathed in sublime, ethereal light.
Captured over two days of perfect conditions, this collection offers some of the most extraordinary Snowdonia footage ever recorded. Ideal for documentaries, travel films, nature programmes, and any project seeking to evoke the grandeur and tranquillity of the Welsh mountains.
Key Features:
4K UHD Resolution: Crystal-clear footage for exceptional detail.
17 Timelapse Sequences: Diverse perspectives and cloud movement.
1 Minute 42 Seconds Total Duration: Perfectly concise for impactful visuals.
4.69GB File Size: High-quality footage for professional use.
Cloud Inversions: Rare and captivating weather phenomenon.
Iconic Locations: PYG track, Crib Goch, Snowdon Summit, Y Lliwedd, Carnedd Ugain, Snowdon Massif.
Royalty-Free Licensing: No extra fees for 4K or TV/Film use.
Sublime and Ethereal Scenes: Evokes a sense of wonder and tranquillity.
Technical Specifications:
Resolution: 4K UHD
Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds
File Size: 4.69GB
Number of Timelapses: 17
Licensing:
Royalty-free.
No extra fees for 4K use.
No extra fees for TV and film use.
Clip Pack #190 - The Devil's Kitchen, Glyderau, and Tryfan Stock Footage: For a specific focus on the rugged, jagged peaks of the Glyderau range and Tryfan, this collection features 117 clips with low mist, swirling clouds, and vast mountain vistas.
Unveil the stunning beauty of Snowdonia National Park with Clip Pack #190, featuring 117 breathtaking clips in 4K UHD. Capturing the magical essence of the Glyderau mountains and Tryfan, this comprehensive pack showcases the rugged splendour of Snowdonia, from the iconic Devil's Kitchen to the serene Llyn Idwal.
With 21 drone clips, 3 timelapse sequences, and 93 ground-based tripod shots, this collection offers an unparalleled view of the Ogwen Valley, Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach, Y Gribin, and the majestic Tryfan peaks. The low mist, swirling clouds, waterfalls, streams, and rugged rock formations create a captivating atmosphere that is perfect for your documentary, broadcast television, or film project.
Details:
Resolution: 4K UHD
Total Footage Length: 20 minutes 57 seconds
Size: 8.52GB
Content Breakdown:
21 Drone Clips
3 Timelapse Sequences
93 Ground-Based Tripod Shots
Fully Model Released: All shots of Chris Homer are model-released with no additional fees.
Usage Rights: No extra fees for 4K resolution, TV and film use.
Key Themes: Snowdonia National Park, Glyderau Mountains, Tryfan, Devil’s Kitchen, Low Cloud, Wild Camping, Mountain Landscapes, National Trust Mountains, Waterfalls, Rocks, Boulders, Timelapses, Mist, Drone Shots, and more.
This incredible footage includes spectacular low cloud swirling around mountain landscapes, ethereal drone views of Tryfan, the Adam and Eve summit stones, and majestic mountain scenes bathed in mist. These breathtaking shots of rugged peaks, rocky summits, and stunning panoramas are perfect for TV programs, series, nature documentaries, and more.
Price: £2295
An absolute bargain for high-quality 4K stock footage with full broadcast TV rights—clips that typically sell for over £500 each on major stock footage sites.
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Clip Pack #203 - Snowdon and Tryfan Drone & Timelapse Stock Footage: This pack provides another essential archive of the Ogwen Valley and its surrounding peaks, featuring 63 premium 4K UHD clips, including 36 Drone & Gimbal Shots of Crib Goch and 27 Timelapses.
Total Clips: 63
Total Size: 5.75GB
Total Duration: 13 minutes 33 seconds
Resolution: 4K UHD
A high-quality stock footage collection showcasing the dramatic landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, captured in stunning drone, gimbal, and timelapse shots. This pack is designed for TV production, film, and documentary use, delivering cinematic visuals for editors and producers working on premium content.
Included Footage:
36 Drone & Gimbal Clips:
Crib Goch ridge from multiple angles
My image is fully model released
Carnedd Ugain, Snowdon summit, and Y Lliwedd
The Snowdon steam train near the summit
The visitor center at Snowdon’s peak
Breathtaking sunrise and dawn footage of Crib Goch’s red rock formations
27 Timelapses:
Bubbling morning fog in a Welsh valley
Mountain lakes, jagged rock formations, and shifting light over the countryside
Moving clouds, sunrises, and sunsets over Snowdonia
The Adam & Eve stones on Tryfan
The Carneddau, Glyderau, Pen yr Ole Wen, and Ogwen Valley
Thick clouds, blue skies, and dramatic weather changes
Fast-moving mountain stream carving through the landscape
Key Features:
No extra fees for 4K resolution, my model release, or TV/film usage
Cinematic, professionally shot footage ideal for broadcast, film, and commercial projects
Captures the raw beauty and extreme conditions of Snowdonia, perfect for high-end productions
This pack provides striking visuals for projects requiring epic, atmospheric, and high-impact footage of Snowdonia’s rugged peaks and dynamic weather.
Clip Pack #114 – Glyderau, Snowdonia National Park – Winter Views of Tryfan, Glyder Fach, Snowdon: This comprehensive winter pack of 62 clips showcases the Glyderau range in its most raw form, with sweeping aerial shots of iconic summits under frost, and timelapse sequences of breathtaking cloud inversions.
Stock Video Footage & Timelapse - Glyderau, Snowdonia National Park – Winter Views of Tryfan, Glyder Fach, Snowdon
62 clips – 8.05GB – 20 minutes 13 seconds
46 drone clips – sweeping aerial shots of Tryfan, Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr, and Snowdon
16 timelapse sequences – breathtaking cloud inversions, shifting winter light, and icy mountain peaks
Captured in the depths of winter, this clip pack showcases Snowdonia National Park in its most raw and dramatic form. The drone footage features wide cinematic vistas, steep ridges, and iconic summits, including Tryfan with its Adam and Eve summit stones bathed in golden morning light. The icy slopes of Glyder Fach and Glyder Fawr glisten under a thick frost, with snow settled in the rock shadows and along the mountain ridges.
Low cloud formations swirl beneath the peaks, creating a surreal cloud inversion effect. Pockets of mist roll through the valleys, adding to the epic grandeur of the Glyderau mountain range. Snowdon itself appears above the clouds in the distance, completing the scene with awe-inspiring beauty.
The timelapse footage is a true highlight, capturing the ever-changing winter atmosphere with remarkable clarity. From shifting sunlight over jagged rock formations to cloud movement blanketing the landscape, these sequences are among the finest Snowdonia timelapse shots ever produced.
Perfect for broadcast television, film, and commercial productions, this footage is cleared for unlimited use with no extra fees for 4K, TV, or film licensing. Whether you need high-altitude establishing shots, dynamic aerial views, or immersive timelapse sequences, this pack delivers top-tier content for professional productions.
Clip Pack #215 - Snowdon Winter Sunrise Stock Footage: This pack captures a moment of "absolute epicness" from an icy, dangerous climb to the summit of Snowdon at dawn in winter, featuring 60 clips of spectacular light and views.
Details:
Duration: 16 minutes 23 seconds
Clips: 60
File Size: 6.67GB
Resolution: 4K UHD
Description: This is an amazing collection of mostly drone footage, with some gimbal shots included, captured in January 2017 with a friend and colleague. We hiked up to the summit of Snowdon at "zero dark thirty" to reach the top by sunrise, carrying a ridiculous amount of what was then top-of-the-range drone gear. It was big, heavy, and cumbersome, flying like a sack of Snowdonia rocks, but it was cutting edge for the time. An icy, dangerous climb, filled with sweat and tears, followed, but we reached the summit in time for moments of absolute epicness that are rarely repeated.
About Snowdon and Crib Goch: Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is the highest mountain in Wales, standing at 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and is located in Snowdonia National Park. It's an iconic peak, popular with hikers and climbers. Crib Goch is a knife-edge ridge on the Snowdon massif, considered one of the most challenging and notorious scrambles in the UK.
Footage Highlights:
Winter Summit Scenes: A layer of snow covers the summits, Crib Goch looks amazing, and red to gold light develops over the national park. The light is nothing short of spectacular, and there was no wind, making it truly magical. We spent hours flying and filming to top off the trip.
Epic Views: Features wide views, reveals, tilting shots, showing Snowdon summit, Crib Goch (the knife-edge ridge covered in snow), the summit looking magnificent in the morning light, the wider areas, and the surrounding lakes.
Historical Glimpse: The summit was empty! The mountain summit cafe, the rocks, the boulders, the snow, and the ice are simply brilliant.
Gimbal Footage: Includes gimbal footage from the top, even capturing a police helicopter just a few feet above the summit.
Ideal For: This is a bargain at just £1495. Some of the shots are nothing short of incredible, where the conditions just aligned and will probably never be repeated. Secure them now! I've since spent 200+ days filming in Snowdonia National Park, and this is still some of the best content I've captured. Those views are incredible.
Licensing: All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for TV and film use. Full terms apply.
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