VFX Stock Footage From FX Elements
Creating high-quality visual effects assets can be difficult and expensive. Even if you have the skills to create your own VFX elements, it can be prohibitively time-consuming to do so. FX Elements is a library of high-quality VFX stock footage ready for download and use immediately.
How to Choose the Right Footage for Your Project
The first step in choosing the right footage for your project is to decide what type of effect you need. Our collection is divided into 20 main categories:
Many of our elements can actually be classified under two or more categories, so keep that in mind when browsing, and don’t be afraid to use the search if you can’t find what you need.
Getting Started with Free VFX Downloads
We have an extensive collection of free stock footage that is available for immediate download. These are full resolution, full quality files in 4k ProRes, 4k Open EXR, and camera raw R3D up to 8k resolution.
Our free stock selection is constantly growing so check back often as you’ll always find something new.
So what are you waiting for? Start browsing our collection of VFX stock footage today! And be sure to check back often, as we’re always adding new and exciting content.
Practical Special Effects for Visual Effects Artists
Enough with the practical effects vs CGI debate. Our footage allows artists the best of both worlds. You get all the benefits of practically filmed effects with all of their unpredictable and organic details, but you retain all of the control of a modern digital workflow.
Our collection of footage is offered in 4k resolution and is available for immediate download. We offer only the highest quality file formats, including pre-keyed ProRes and Open EXR files and camera RAW R3D files.
Our footage spans the widest array of effects categories available anywhere. From fire and explosions to water, weather, and everything in between we have something for every project. No matter what kind of visual effects work you’re doing, our elements can help you improve your shots and complete your projects faster and more efficiently.
A million-dollar library at your disposal
We’ve invested heavily in our library of footage, and now you can reap all the benefits for a fraction of the cost. There’s no need to spend thousands of hours filming practical effects when you can get the same results with our elements.
Our collection is constantly expanding, and we’re always on the lookout for new and exciting footage to add. VFX elements can be an invaluable resource for filmmakers who are working within tight budgets or timelines.
But don’t just take our word for it; explore our footage and see for yourself how you can improve your visual effects work.
NOT JUST FOR VFX ARTISTS
FX Elements are not just for visual effects artists they can be useful for a wide range of creative artists.
Motion Graphics & Animation
One of the great things about our stock footage is that it’s an affordable way to add high-quality visuals to any motion graphics or animation project. Our library includes a wide variety of elements that can be used directly when working on a photoreal project or serve as a reference to be rotoscoped or otherwise adapted for non-photoreal projects.
Graphic Designers & Web Designers
Stock footage can also be a great resource for graphic designers and web designers. Adding high-quality visuals to your designs can make them more effective and help them stand out from the competition.
Filmmakers & Creators
Independent filmmakers and creators can use FX Elements to add VFX quickly and easily to any number of projects. Our footage provides an easy and cost-effective way for the industrious filmmaker to take control of the VFX in their film, increase their production value and realize effects that would otherwise be impossible or extremely costly to hire from a professional.
Photographers
Why buy a single stock image or overlay when you can have hundreds of still images in each and every video clip we offer? With our Open EXR file format option, you can literally drag and drop a still frame into Photoshop or any photo editing software that can read Quicktime or Open EXR files.
Our footage is also perfect for adding animation to a still image when creating an animated gif or cinematograph.
FAQs
What is VFX stock footage?
VFX stock footage (also called VFX elements) is video footage that is captured specifically for use in visual effects sequences. The video footage is shot in such a way that it can be easily manipulated to create the desired effect. This type of footage can be used to enhance an existing video with special effects.
VFX stock footage can be used for various purposes, including movies, videos, motion graphics, games, and TV commercials. VFX stock footage can be expensive to produce, but fortunately, we offer a ready-to-download, high-quality video library for a fraction of the cost.
What are VFX packs?
VFX Packs are a small collection of similar or similarly themed VFX stock videos.
What are the benefits of using VFX stock footage?
VFX stock footage allows artists to access a library of high-quality video clips that can be used in their projects. The footage can augment existing videos, photos, or graphics or create entirely new projects.
In recent years, VFX stock footage has become increasingly popular with filmmakers due to its flexibility and affordability. In addition to its cost-saving advantages, VFX stock footage can also help to improve the overall quality of a production.
Can I use VFX stock footage in my personal projects?
Yes, our elements are suitable for projects of all sizes, from the largest studio blockbusters to the small independent personal project. No matter if you are working on a film, motion graphics, a website, or nearly any other project, you’re in the clear.
Can I use VFX stock footage in my commercial project?
Yes! All of our downloads come with a royalty-free license in perpetuity.
Do you offer a subscription plan?
Yes! Our subscription is the most affordable way to gain access to a comprehensive library of VFX elements. In addition, all of our downloads come with a royalty-free license that allows you to use the footage in any number of your projects – even after your subscription has expired!
How do I download FX Element files?
A comprehensive list of our free stock footage is available on our free page, and the downloads for each free clip are then made available on that clip’s product page.
Purchased downloads are available on each user’s “My Downloads” page and again on the purchased product page.
What type of software do I need to open your files?
Our downloads are compatible with all modern compositing software. We offer three file formats:
• 4k Quicktime ProRes
• 4k Open EXR file sequences
• RAW R3D files in up to 8k resolution
Most modern compositing and editing software will be able to open all three file types but, at a minimum, should be able to open at least one of the three.
You can visit our free downloads page and download the full-resolution, full-quality files to test with your software in your own workflow.
Can you do VFX for free?
Absolutely! Check out our free downloads page for a variety of free VFX elements. Additionally, there are a number of free compositing applications that are fully capable of producing amazing results.
Which is the best free software for VFX?
Nowadays, there are a few options to choose from for free VFX and editing software:
First up is DaVinci Resolve and Fusion, which is a comprehensive video editing, color grading, and VFX suite of applications. A few years ago, these applications would have cost thousands of dollars, but they are now all available for free. It includes a huge range of features and effects, and it’s also constantly being updated with new features.
If you’ve used The Foundry’s Nuke, then you’ll love Natron as a free, open-source alternative. It even supports OFX plugins, so many of the plugins that work with Nuke will work with Natron as well.
HitFilm Express is another powerful video editing program with a focus on visual effects. This software is packed with features and has everything you need to create professional-looking video effects. It’s also very user-friendly, so even if you’re new to video editing, you should be able to figure it out pretty quickly.
Lastly, another great free option is Blender. It is mainly known as a 3D application, but it also has tools for video editing and compositing built right in. The Blender community is one of the best you’ll find, give it a try!