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Licensing of footage // Ski films

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gpitcher
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Its not always easy for a film company to get every shot it wants. Especially when it comes to sunsets, arial views (helicopters), and wildlife. It may not be financially feasible for a company to get those shots, or they may just not have the time for it.

I know that a lot of ski film companies license footage that they cant, or didn't get on their own. But, when it comes to a movie like INTO THE MIND, and everyone praises them on all the cinematography. It was the main focus of their movie in my opinion (or at least what everyone was drawn towards), obviously many agree that the skiing was minimal.

So, my question is, how much of that footage was licensed? Sometimes you can tell by looking at the credits, other times you can't. What are your thoughts on companies using licensed footage to pull a movie together when you don't know how much of it is actually theirs?
Dec 1 2013 1:39PM
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ski0
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I would assume a company like Sherpas sells a lot of stock footage, rather then buys it.
Dec 1 2013 2:51PM
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gpitcher
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Yeah it could definatly be a two way street, but I still think there could be a fair amount of licensing, but who knows
Dec 1 2013 11:51PM
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Definitely a good question, but if I were to guess I'd say the majority of it was their stock footage. A lot probably from this project --






Sherpas Cinema is proud to present the official teaser for the amazing "FlyOver Canada": a 5D virtual-flight experience installed at Canada Place in Vancouver, BC. Takes off spring 2013.

FlyOver Canada is a new major destination visitor attraction opening on Vancouver's waterfront at Canada Place in Spring 2013. Guests will soar from coast to coast on a breathtaking aerial journey taking in the excitement and grandeur of Canada through the latest in virtual flight ride technology. The experience, a first of its kind in Canada, will appeal to locals and visitors of all ages who wish to see Canada like never before.

Groups of up to 60 guests at at time will strap in and be lifted in front of a large custom spherical screen where they will move in concert to a film with the most stunning vistas of Canada shown from the air. The immersive effect will be complete with the addition of wind, scents, mist and sound.
Dec 2 2013 7:27AM
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