Stock Footage Dispatches: The Stories Behind the Archive

This section is your direct window into the raw, challenging, and unique expeditions that are building the Ultimate 4K Stock Footage Library.

Here, you'll find the technical journey and the personal narrative behind the newest releases:

  • The Big Wins: Read the full story behind the Snowdonia Cloud Inversion triumph, the planning that went into capturing the Manchester Timelapse, and the gritty truth behind our Trail Cam Wildlife archive.

  • Unique Assets: Delve into the complex infrastructure coverage of sites like the Thames Water Sewage Works and the historic transition of Goodison Park.

  • Filmmaking Insight: Beyond the locations, I share technical gear reviews, advanced motion capture techniques, and insights from my background to demonstrate why my stock footage is technically superior and reliably broadcast-ready.

This is a continually updated showcase, designed to keep you informed about the newest professional content flowing into the library and the effort required to capture every frame.

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Sony 16-35mm f4 Zeiss Lens

The Sony 16-35mm f4 Zeiss lens is definitely a favourite of mine. It’s one of my most used lenses on my Sony A7iii, and it has accompanied me on many a hike up into the mountains. A lot of my videos over on YouTube have used this lens a lot in their creation, like this one, Winter Camping in Snowdonia.

I took a Sony A7riii and the 16-35mm Zeiss up into the snowy winter mountains of Snowdonia for a couple of days. Hopefully, it’ll give you a bit of a feel for the type of shot that is achievable.

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Sony A7iii

What the heck am I still doing with this old camera?

The Sony a7iii is a full-frame mirrorless camera that was released in early 2018 as a successor to the popular Sony a7 II. It was aimed at photography enthusiasts and professionals who want a versatile camera that can handle a wide range of shooting scenarios.

I still use it now, in 2023. In fact, I own two of them, they’re brilliant, and still very much available for purchase.

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