Most Wanted in August
Although August is the last summer month on the calendar, the hot weather shows no signs of saying goodbye yet. If you’re wondering what content is in demand besides vacation shots, then put the cocktail down, get your camera ready and take a look at our list of this month‘s most requested themes. Once you’ve completed your work, apply a unique code to your keyword tags when you upload. As a result, we’ll be able to identify your content.
Traditional American Cuisine
USE THIS KEYWORD: BRAMERICANCUISINE2020
Does the thought of crispy grilled bacon, fresh-sliced lettuce and juicy meat in a toasted bun leave you speechless? American cuisine reflects the history of the US, blending the culinary contributions of people from around the globe. American food definitely isn‘t just hot dogs and hamburgers. In fact, many regional cuisines have a deeply-rooted ethnic heritage. Have you ever tried Cajun food, Louisiana Creole or Pennsylvania Dutch? We‘re looking for shots of American food this month. Clients have asked for commercial shots of “American BBQ” or “American regional foods”.
Pro Tip: Please be mindful of logos or brands – none of them may be visible in any clip. Also, please have all property and model releases filled out and submitted
Shot List Thought Starters
- Commercial clips of families enjoying BBQ
- Close-ups of traditional/mainstream American food
- Slow-motion shots on the isolated background (rotisserie, charcoal grill, mac and cheese, chicken wings)
- POV shots of cooking, baking, and plating/serving food
- “Cooking show”-looking shots
- People eating traditional American dishes
- Uncommon regional food
Suggested Keywords
Rotisserie, charcoal grill, ribs, mac and cheese, chicken wings, Cajun, Louisiana Creole, Pennsylvania Dutch, Tlingit, Soul food, etc..
Target Group
Ad agencies, cooking shows, lifestyle brands, bloggers and influencers.
UK & EU Aerial Shots
USE THIS KEYWORD: BRUKEUAERIAL2020
Clients in the UK and EU love our aerials, but they would like to see a larger number of aerial shots from not just major European cities like Paris and London, but smaller towns and villages as well. Since production companies are unable to go out on regular shoots because of the ongoing pandemic, they are relying on stock content more and more for their shows.
Shot List Thought Starters
- Aerial shots of London suburbs and seaside towns
- Highland towns in Scotland.
- Aerial shots of nature typical for the UK
- Aerial shots of UK villages
- Aerial shots of Alpine towns and villages
- Aerials of nature specific for EU countries
- More remote locations if possible
Suggested Keywords
Aerial, village, town, UK aerial, European aerial, EU aerial, etc..
Target Group
Production companies, documentary companies as well as TV/film distribution companies.
Back to School In the Time of Covid
USE THIS KEYWORD: BRBACKTOSCHOOLCOVID2020
The upcoming school year will be unlike any other, and clients have requested clips that show a return to school after the summer break with a COVID focus. Many students will be learning remotely/online for the foreseeable future, so it will be important to have content on the site that shows this.
Shot List Thought Starters
- Students of all ages on laptops and tablets
- Students in a classroom setting at home
- Children with their parents teaching lessons
- Teachers giving instructions and lesson plans from home studio/camera/tablet setup
- Children doing their homework online or with an online assistance
Suggested Keywords
Remote learning, home school, remote classroom, online instruction, homeschooling, etc..
Target Group
Ad agencies, corporations, government and educational institutions.
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