A semi-related video/film question.

[Sammas]

Hey guys,

I have a video project coming up that ideally would
use a bunch of existing video footage as a component
within the film. Things such as new footage, etc.

I'm quite familiar with video/film, but really have
very little clue about sourcing pre-recorded material
like news footage. Where do I start?

One could assume... tv stations. ABC, etc. Perhaps
the national film archive in Canberra?

...But, will this be successful? I don't doubt most footage
is restricted via some kind of copyright and I have a
sneaking suspicion that such a small budget won't yield
much at all.

The film depends on it in a rather substantial way, so
the real first step is getting release forms signed to
use this kind of footage.

[jkhuri44]

try libraries also :-)

bigger state libr's are a good place.

[lonearranger]

Also have a look at http://www.archive.org/details/movies

Lots of footage that is out of copyright or creative commons license (check the fine print).

Not sure how much AU content is there but worth a look.

[Sammas]

thanks guys. A good place to start!