Sony Pictures Stock Footage Selects Getty Images as Exclusive Global Distribution Partner
NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, and Sony Pictures Post Production Services have today announced an exclusive partnership that sees Getty Images become the official provider of Sony Pictures Stock Footage. The distribution agreement will see over 160,000 clips originally filmed under the Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Television banners reach an even larger audience through Getty Images' industry-leading global platform and expert international sales team servicing nearly one million customers.
Sony Pictures Stock Footage represents the world's largest collection of stock video produced by a major motion picture studio. The collection offers unparalleled access to more than 40 years' worth of the highest quality studio produced HD, UHD, 4K and 35mm stock footage available anywhere in the world.
Clips of stunts, pyrotechnics and other extremely difficult to produce footage are included, as well as some of the industry's best aerials, establishers, day/night matching shots, process plates, transportation, playback, landscapes, animals, modern military footage and more. Most footage will be available immediately in HD but focus will also be placed on growing the 4K library.
"With video becoming the fastest growing content format today, it is more important the wide variety of content needed to create engaging videos is made available, which is why we are excited to add Sony's high-quality content to our expanding visual content portfolio," said Peter Orlowsky, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Strategic Development at Getty Images. "The expansive Sony Pictures Stock Footage collection will enable our customers all over the world to connect more deeply with their audiences."
"Sony Pictures Stock Footage library is an unparalleled resource that will provide the highest quality content to Getty Images' global audience," said Randy Lake, President of SONY Pictures Post Production Services. "Getty Images has the scale, expertise and distribution footprint to ensure our video archive reaches the widest possible audience and make this deal a win-win for both sides."
Available today at gettyimages.com.
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