StormStock FAQ

What is StormStock?

StormStock® is a premium weather and climate stock footage library specializing in authentic, camera-captured cinematography. Since 1993, we've licensed footage for motion pictures, television, documentaries, advertising, museums, streaming platforms, and digital media. Every clip is AI Free Since '93™.

What stock footage topics can I find at StormStock?

StormStock licenses thousands of clips covering tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, lightning, storm clouds, flooding, winter storms, climate change, severe weather, and other natural history subjects. Footage is available in HD, 4K, 8K, and 16K.

What unique footage does StormStock offer?

StormStock pioneered authentic 16K weather cinematography and is the first stock footage library to license genuine 16K weather footage. Our collection also includes one of the world's premier archives of Hurricane Katrina landfall cinematography, professionally filmed on Super 35mm motion picture film and remastered in 4K.

What video formats does StormStock shoot on?

StormStock films new productions in 4K, 8K, and 16K. Our archive also includes professionally filmed Standard Definition, HD, and Super 35mm motion picture film, with many legacy film productions available as high-quality 4K scans.

Is 16K video real?

Yes. StormStock founder Martin Lisius developed a custom 16K camera system in 2018, making StormStock the first stock footage library to license authentic 16K weather footage.

Is StormStock footage AI-generated?

No. Every StormStock clip is authentic, camera-captured cinematography filmed by professional weather cinematographers. We have been AI Free Since '93™.

Can StormStock help me find the right footage?

Yes. If you don't have time to search, our team can help locate footage for your production, suggest similar clips, or curate custom selections based on your project requirements.

How can I view and sample preview clips from StormStock?

Browse thousands of preview clips starting on our Footage page or explore curated collections in the Storm Vault Marketplace.

What’s the advantage of using StormStock?

StormStock specializes exclusively in authentic weather and climate cinematography. Every clip is professionally filmed, fully licensed, and backed by clear copyright ownership. Clients receive personal service, flexible licensing options, and direct access to experienced cinematographers.

Who uses StormStock?

StormStock footage is licensed by producers, directors, editors, broadcasters, advertising agencies, educators, museums, and streaming productions seeking authentic, fully cleared weather and climate cinematography.

How can I contact StormStock?

Contact the StormStock team for footage research, licensing assistance, custom searches, or general inquiries.