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Finding decent B-roll for faceless channels is always a headache especially when you are trying to scale your production. If you are tired of your videos looking like a cheap slideshow you need real footage. Here are the three spots I personally rotate through for my own projects.
Pexels is basically the standard for free high quality clips. It is great for tech, nature and general lifestyle shots. Pixabay is another solid free option because it often has more "random" stuff that Pexels misses. If you are just starting out or testing a new niche these two are more than enough to get the job done for free.
However if you are targeting high-intent niches like trading or finance where you need a premium look you should probably just bite the bullet and get Envato Elements. The quality jump is massive and it makes your videos look like they were made by a professional agency. I use it for my own automated workflows because the library is huge and I don't have to worry about copyright strikes. It is worth every penny if you are serious about retention.
One tip for using these: do not just use the raw clips. Overlay some textures or light leaks to give it a unique feel. Even the best stock footage looks like "stock" until you color grade it or add some noise. This is the base for any decent faceless project or AI documentary today.
Hope this saves you some time on your next edit!
Pexels is basically the standard for free high quality clips. It is great for tech, nature and general lifestyle shots. Pixabay is another solid free option because it often has more "random" stuff that Pexels misses. If you are just starting out or testing a new niche these two are more than enough to get the job done for free.
However if you are targeting high-intent niches like trading or finance where you need a premium look you should probably just bite the bullet and get Envato Elements. The quality jump is massive and it makes your videos look like they were made by a professional agency. I use it for my own automated workflows because the library is huge and I don't have to worry about copyright strikes. It is worth every penny if you are serious about retention.
One tip for using these: do not just use the raw clips. Overlay some textures or light leaks to give it a unique feel. Even the best stock footage looks like "stock" until you color grade it or add some noise. This is the base for any decent faceless project or AI documentary today.
Hope this saves you some time on your next edit!
