Which statement best reflects the pros and cons of using stock footage? Stock footage can fill in the visual gaps of a film, but
it is hard to locate, costs a great deal of money, and involves a time-consuming process for obtaining permits that must be undertaken months in advance. Stock footage can be used in place of actual footage, but it lacks authenticity when used in a film and can distort an image when cut in incorrectly. Stock footage can be useful when filming historical events, but is not very practical in most other productions. Stock footage can be an inexpensive way to capture background or “generic” shots, but rights must be acquired for use and the footage might not match the visual tone of the film.
