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Public Domain and Creative Commons Resources for Video, Audio, and Still Images

Resources for finding royalty-free video, audio, and still image content.

What does Creative Commons mean?

If you can't find public domain content that fits your needs, Creative Commons-licensed content can be a good alternative. 

Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that offers an alternative to copyright licenses for creators who want to share their work.  You may be able to freely use CC-licensed content in your own work, depending on the type of license covering the content.  A Creative Commons license does not provide unlimited permission to use content without exceptions; you must provide proper attribution and ensure your use does not violate the license.

 
This video from CreativeCommons.org gives an overview of the Creative Commons system: