• Please submit RAW files (without any changes to the original codec)
  
  Preferred shooting settings:
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
  • Frame rate: 25
  • Frame rate: 16:9
  
  If the settings of your already existing videos were different, please don’t change them, we’ll do it ourselves.
• Additionally, please submit PREVIEW files, named exactly the same way as the RAW files:
  
  Preferred settings:
  • Format: Quicktime (.mov)
  • Resolution: at least 480x360
• Further information:
  • Other shooting formats than Full HD, for instance SD, ONLY after consultation with StockFood.
  • Short file names – no more than 12 characters. No special characters such as space or ä, ö, è, é, & /. (),°,#, etc.
  • Save the videos in separate subfolders, if:
    • Different cameras
    • Different frame rates
    • Different resolutions
  • No logos and trademarks
  • Include model + property releases, if requested
  • Include a caption list (essential for the keywording)
  • Clearly mark any distribution restrictions

All films showing recognisable or associable people, regardless of whether they are professional models or not, must be accompanied by a "Model Release". A model release is a written declaration of consent by the person featured in the film to assign all rights of use in the film (including reproduction and circulation with no time limit) to the photographer. We cannot market pictures of people with no model release, as among other things, they are barred from any promotional use.

Even though a model release is not always absolutely necessary for films showing people out of focus, pictures of hands etc., they will have a much greater chance of being sold if they too are accompanied by a model release.

Similarly, films showing someone else's property (vineyards, wineries, private houses, businesses, cafés, restaurants etc.) require a "Property Release" statement. We also require a property release for films of your own house.

All films must be either accompanied by a release (if appropriate), or marked "No release".

Model and Property Release forms are available here for you to download:

Model Release (Adult)
Model Release (Minor)
Property Release