xStockVideo.com provides free stock videos which you can download and use in other projects. Generally the lower definition videos are available for free with the regular license, which means you or a client can use the video for a single end product which end users are not charged for. The actual resolution is 960 x 540. You must register for a free account before you can download any of the videos.
Some videos are available for free in high-definition which includes 1280 x 720 and 1920 x 1080. These will be labeled “free HD”.
The videos are generally in .mov format. The individual file is downloaded and it does not come in a zip file. The videos are usually less than 1 minute in duration.
They have videos in the following categories: Buildings/Landmarks, Nature/Landscapes, Transportation, Abstract/Textures, Education/Science, People, Animals/Pets, Holidays/Celebrations, Technology.
If you wish to download a video in higher resolution or obtain an extended license for the video then fees will apply. The higher resolution is 1920 x 1080. The fees range from $2-$5, which is exceptionally reasonable compared to other stock sites. The standard agreement simply means that the end user cannot be charged for the work itself, but there are still commercial purposes for which it can be used, such as marketing and promotions.
Additional resources and uses of xStockVideo: You can also hire their staff to create custom videos which includes intros, animations, special effects and editing. This service requires a custom quote. xStockVideo.com accepts content from approved contributors which can be useful for video production companies to promote themselves.
xStockVideo.com provides free stock videos, not just free videos. It’s one thing to provide videos that are free to watch online. It’s another thing entirely to provide videos that are not only free to download, but also free to use in derivative works. This is an excellent resource for webmasters, creative professionals, marketers, teachers, students, and other individuals.
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The videos are free to download and use in projects, many are even free in high definition. 0.25 stars was subtracted due to some restrictions on the commercial use of the videos. All videos are family friendly. It is safe to visit the site and download the videos.
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