York Unspun: Why My Spinning York Stock Footage is the Creative Edit Your Project Needs
There are some cities that hold a special place in the heart, and for me, York is one of them. Its medieval streets, ancient walls, and iconic Minster are a visual feast that I've been fortunate enough to capture over many trips, spending more than 50 days shooting, going from hotel to hotel, in a dedicated mission to capture York at its best. But for a city that has been filmed a thousand times, finding a new, creative perspective is the ultimate challenge. That challenge gave birth to my latest collection: Clip Pack #297 - Spinning York Stock Video Footage.
This pack is a unique and unconventional visual journey through the city. Instead of static, traditional shots, this is a large collection of spinning shots, captured with the aid of high-tech gimbals and drones. The camera spins crazily through the city streets, over ancient buildings, and along the river, often in cinematic slow motion to create a mesmerising, dreamlike effect. The footage was captured under a variety of weather conditions, from bright, sunny days that highlight the city's charm to cloudy, overcast skies that add a moody, atmospheric edge. This collection can be used as a powerful, standalone pack for a music video or creative project, or it can be a perfect complement to my more traditional York footage, adding a dynamic and unique flair to any edit.
A Creative Arsenal: My Complete York Archive
This spinning collection is just one part of my comprehensive archive of York footage, a testament to my dedication to capturing every facet of this remarkable city.
York, UK - Stock video footage (Clip Pack #32): This is the foundational pack for any York project. With a staggering 448 clips, totalling over 4 hours of footage, this is my definitive visual record of the city. It's a creative arsenal that allows you to seamlessly transition from the high-octane energy of my spinning footage to more grounded, beautifully composed shots of York's timeless grandeur. It provides every establishing shot, B-roll, and cutaway you could possibly need, from the cobbled streets of the Shambles to the majestic views from atop the city walls.
People of York, England - Street Photography Stock Footage (Clip Pack #283): York is not just its buildings; it’s its people. This pack, with 168 clips and over 75 minutes of footage, provides the crucial human element to any narrative. Captured with a supertelephoto camera, it offers a cinematic look at the faces, emotions, and natural behaviour of the people who live and work in the city. It's the perfect companion to my architectural and spinning footage, allowing you to tell a story that is both grand in scale and deeply human in its focus.
York UK Top Down Drone Stock Footage (Clip Pack #280): For another creative perspective that will make your project stand out, this pack offers 75 clips of stunning top-down drone shots. These clips transform the city's streets, buildings, and rivers into abstract, geometric patterns, offering a unique and artistic angle that is visually powerful. This is not for a traditional edit; it's for a creative one, and when combined with the spinning footage, it provides a truly dynamic and visually unique style.
The Best of York: Iconic Locations Captured with Excellence
My extensive time in York has allowed me to build an unparalleled visual catalogue of the city’s most famous landmarks, all captured with cinematic quality and a creative eye. Here is a roundup of just some of the locations featured across my various York packs, each meticulously filmed to serve your production's needs.
York Minster: As one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, my collection provides countless views of this architectural masterpiece. From sweeping aerials that showcase its scale and detail to dynamic spinning shots that capture its grandeur in motion, you'll find an abundance of York Minster stock footage.
York Castle: Footage of this historic site, including the iconic Clifford's Tower, is featured prominently. You'll find views that tell the story of its history and its place within the modern city, with both traditional and creative angles available.
The Shambles: A key part of my York archive is the beautiful, old-world charm of The Shambles. My clips capture the unique architecture of its cobbled streets, the tourists that flock to it, and the medieval feel that makes it so unique.
The River Ouse: The River Ouse is the lifeblood of York, and my footage captures it beautifully. From cinematic spinning shots that track the river's flow to static shots of boats and bridges, you'll find all the River Ouse stock footage you need to add a natural, serene element to your projects.
The City Walls: My archive includes extensive aerial and ground-level footage of York's medieval city walls. The walls offer a spectacular perspective on the city, and my clips capture this beauty in a variety of lighting and weather conditions.
The Full Picture: The Ultimate Collection & SELECT
For a project that requires a comprehensive visual resource, I may be able to offer a discount for purchasing multiple York packs. Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss your specific needs.
For productions that demand a truly complete visual arsenal, my Ultimate library is the definitive answer. With over 18,519 clips, from 295 packs, and over 100 hours of cinematic material, it's a future-proof resource that gives you everything. It's a single investment that provides you with all of my York footage, all the new collections I’ve just released, and every new clip I release in the future—for life. Alternatively, if you just need that one perfect shot—a specific spinning shot of the River Ouse, a single, compelling portrait of a person in The Shambles, or a specific top-down view of York Minster—my SELECT service allows you to choose any individual clip from my entire archive.
One Investment. Lifetime Access. Infinite Updates.
Price: £201,490.00 (Approx. £10 per clip – Locking in this rate forever)
Secure immediate access to my entire stock video footage library. This is a permanent asset for your production company. You get every clip I have shot, plus every clip I will ever shoot for the library.
What You Get
Instant Access: 20,149+ professional 4K clips (as of Nov 5, 2025).
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A Complete Visual Anthology
Your license covers ALL Stock Footage in my archive, meticulously organised into the following categories:
Key Locations: extensive coverage of Cities and Towns including Birmingham, Cambridge, York, and the Black Country, as well as northern hubs like Liverpool and Manchester.
Nature & Outdoors: Breathtaking Landscapes, Woodland, and Wildlife footage, featuring specific collections for Snowdonia, the Shropshire Hills, and Wild Camping adventures.
Commercial & News: A massive resource of Industrial, Companies, and Generic stock, alongside timely Editorial content and footage of People.
Sports: Comprehensive access to Football stadiums, Horse Racing courses, and general Sport venues.
Cinematography: High-end Drone aerials and cinematic Timelapse sequences suitable for any production.
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Visit www.chrishomer.uk to explore my full collection and find the perfect footage for your next project.