Politics

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Recreating History With ‘Vice’ Cinematographer Greig Fraser

Making a movie about a controversial figure like Dick Cheney is no easy prospect. “It was a very conscious decision that we weren’t going to demonize him visually,” says Fraser.

February 12, 2019 / 12 Shares / Comments

News, Trends

Politics as Unusual: Election Collection 2016

Sure, the unfortunate rush we get from watching an impending train wreck accounts for some of the ‘yuge ratings this year, but it’s also easier to consume election coverage than ever before.

October 21, 2016 / 11 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Trends

Celebrate Star Wars Day with an Intergalactic Election

This Star Wars Day, we’re revisiting our “Race for the Republic” series of political-ad spoofs paying tribute to the Droids, Jedi, and Sith we all know and love. Vote for your favorite, and “May the Fourth be with you!”

May 4, 2016 / 358 Shares / Comments

Featured In, News

Clinton, Sanders, and Trump Agree: Stock Video Is Essential

The 2016 US presidential race has been one of the most tumultuous in years, but one thing the candidates have been able to agree on is that stock video is essential for great ads.

April 19, 2016 / 227 Shares / Comments

News, Trends

John Oliver Featured Pond5, So We’re Nominating Him for President

Pond5 media frequently makes appearances on TV screens around the world, and one of our favorite places to see it frequently pop up is HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

March 14, 2016 / 38 Shares / Comments

Contributor Tips, Trends

What to Shoot: Political Footage

As things continue to intensify in the US political cycle, the demand for applicable footage for campaigns, political ads, and news reports only grows larger.

March 9, 2016 / 27 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Trends

Race for the Republic: Star Wars Characters as Political Candidates

With just weeks to go until the release of The Force Awakens, Star Wars mania is in full swing around the world. Like most of …

November 24, 2015 / 3 Shares / Comments