Simple licensing provides significant benefits for content creators, educators, businesses, and filmmakers, allowing for easy and flexible use of media assets. Buyout Footage offers several types of licensing models based on the source of the footage itself.
Government sourced archival films and privately published works that are no longer considered under copyright protection in the United States, are licensed as public domain royalty-free. Buyout Footage provides source documentation and copyright search reports where necessary. Licensed for multi-use with no releases attached.
Buyout Footage proprietary and exclusive film and video content is licensed on a two tier basis for simplicity and affordability.
Buyout Footage proprietary content is licensed for Limited Digital | All Media. This includes video footage related to the World Trade Center attack on 9-11, vintage home movie films, and an extensive video library from the 1980's - 1990's.
Non-proprietary content is licensed for Public Domain Royalty-Free and includes government sourced archival films and privately published works that are no longer considered under copyright protection in the United States.
There are 3rd party rights that have nothing to do with copyright. These include rights of privacy and publicity which are typically associated with commercial exploitation - such as advertising for products or services. For more information, please review our Public Domain Usage Guidelines
Quality - uncompressed film transfers delivered in ProRes 422HQ for the finest quality available. Value - get the most footage for your money with complete films, individual reels, or custom cuts tailored to your project's needs. Service - downloads available within 24 hours. Source documentation and copyright search reports satisfying most E&O production insurance requirements.