VIDEOBLOCKS (Video and Still Images - now known as "Storyblocks" VIDEO CLIPS Use this link to videoblocks.com and follow the directions below:
Do not fill out any log in info. Instead click "IP Authorization" Click on "Log In" in the upper right corner of the screen.
Download thefiles you want. Either size quality is fine but the lower file size will download much faster. After the download, you will then find it in your downloads folder.
IMAGES Use this link to the IMAGES site for story blocks and follow the directions below: Click on "Log In" in the upper right corner of the screen. Do not fill out any log in info. Instead click "IP Authorization"
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY FIRST!!!!
*To add audio files not found in either iMovie or Final Cut Pro, try the following sites.... Remember, your movies (in most cases) score highest with the proper mix of music and sound effects. This is particularly true in animations to bring the characters and their actions to life (Sound FX) and to set the mood or tone (music). Remember to lower and raise the the volumes appropriately to get the most effective & realistic mix.
AUDIOBLOCKS (Royalty Free Music & Sound FX Site) Use this link to audio blocks.com but first be sure to follow the login and download directions below.
You do not need to log in with a username. We are an IP authorized account. Instead, click on the word "here" at the bottom of the log in screen where it says "If your account is IP Authorized, click here."
Search and download the MP3 or WAV files that you want. Either kind is fine. *Be aware that iTunes will automatically open up (agree to all of the terms/prompts if asked) after downloading. You can then find the song/sound effect in either your downloads folder or in iTunes.
SOUNDBIBLE (Sound FX Site) Another site that works well for sound effects is called soundbible. You can click here for the soundbible link. No log in is necessary. Search and find the audio files that you want & click on the file name. On the next screen choose either the wav or mp3 file.
* Be aware that iTunes will automatically open up (agree to all of the terms/prompts if asked) after downloading. You can then find the sound effect in either your downloads folder or in iTunes.
INCOMPETECH ( Royalty Free Music Site)
Another site that works well for mainly instrumental royalty free music is called Incompetech. You can click here for the incompetech link. No log in is necessary. Search for the music genre (dramatic, suspenseful, happy etc.) you need and preview the tracks by clicking on the "listen" tab. When you find one that you like, click on the "download" tab.
* Be aware that iTunes will automatically open up (agree to all of the terms/prompts if asked) after downloading. You can then find the sound effect in either your downloads folder or in iTunes.