I need specific shots, can you shoot them for me?
In addition to our stock library, we are also have an in-house full service production company. Our crews are all ICG Local 600 members in good standing and can integrate with your main unit on your set with your picture vehicles, stunt drivers, and actors or we can travel to bring specific shots back from anywhere in the world. A huge benefit to our array system is its portability. It was designed from the ground up to travel, fitting in standard checked bags and a carry on bag which can be mounted to any vehicle, including rental cars. Please contact us for pricing and availability.
What am I buying? What comes in a set?
A set typically consists of 9 angles: 8 overlapping angles every 45 degrees around the car and an up angled reflection view. Many clip sets were captured in 16 bit 6K with global shutter while older clips sets going back over a decade were captured in 4K and Full HD, all of which have been successfully used in both television and feature productions around the world.
What makes your footage better than others?
Driving Plates shoots with a patented (US Patent No. 88141812), height adjustable, multi-camera array that is designed for the sole purpose of shooting driving footage using a configuration that is optimized for the best possible orientation for compositing and also playback on an LED volume. All nine angles are captured simultaneously with matching timecode so the action in every angle matches. The field of view provides a minimum of 30% overlap for easier stitching along with arranging the cameras with the front and rear angled spaces in a near nodal arrangement minimizing stitching errors. This also allows playback operators on an LED volume greater flexibility to set up the individual angles for use when stitching isn’t required. Our library has been used in over 4000 productions and we stand behind every clip we sell. Our customer service is legendary.
I only want one angle, do I have to buy the whole set?
In order to achieve the most realistic results possible, we encourage our customers to utilize all 9 angles as much as possible. This will help build depth to the composition using the extra angles as reflections to enhance the movement of the vehicle, whether you are working in VFX or on an LED volume. Please contact us for pricing and availability.
Can I get full resolution files to test before I commit to buying?
We will provide watermarked proxy files upon request. Please contact us with the ID Number for the footage you would like. Although we will do our best to deliver them to you same day, please allow 24 hours for delivery.
Can I use your footage for LED projection?
We are the industry leader in advancing the technology behind the LED process and have contributed to hundreds of LED projection shoots with great success across multiple platforms in multiple countries. The needs of LED vary slightly from VFX compositing so we have indicated the suitability of each clip on the clip’s preview page. Basically, almost all of the clips sets in our library can and have been used with the LED process (even older footage captured in Full HD), but it is always prudent to test all footage prior to your shoot day to ensure success. Additionally, LED may require some post processing for best results. Please contact us for more details.
What is the resolution, frame rate, and codec of the clips?
Our library started before 4k existed, so legacy clips are only available in Full HD and can be upresed to 4K utilizing modern up res techniques. The vast majority of the library is available in 6K and 4k to suit your needs and budget. Our European locations typically shoot at 25 fps for the library in order to accommodate the use of different frame rates in different markets outside of the US. The codecs have also evolved over time. We can deliver footage in pretty much any codec needed for your project.
Do you have 6k plates?
Yes! We have multiple 6k array systems that frequently shoot driving footage for the library and they are also available for custom projects. New clips are being uploaded on a frequent basis. Our 6K footage is captured in 16 bit 6k RAW with global shutter with our patented stabilization system. Please contact us if you are looking for something specific and we can help you out!
Can I get footage over the weekend?
Due to our boutique nature, we keep a 8-6 schedule, Monday through Friday (PST), and are not a 24/7 company. We offer a concierge service and appreciate your understanding and patience if a rush order needs the requested 48 hours to be fulfilled. As we do not operate on weekends, a rush fee will apply if a weekend request is needed and we will ma every effort to assist.
What side of the road do you drive on?
We are greatly expanding our international collection and are acquiring right and left driving footage in accordance with the laws of each location. Here's a handy list of left and right drive countries... http://www.worldstandards.eu/cars/list-of-left-driving-countries/