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The Free Stock Video Music SFX & Template for Video Editors

As a video editor, DaVinci Resolve is your professional kitchen. But let's be real: even the best chef can’t make a Michelin-star meal with bad ingredients. To create thumb-stopping videos, you need top-tier raw materials: crisp video, stunning photos, mood-setting music, and impactful sound effects. 🍳✨

Spending hundreds of dollars on subscriptions isn’t always feasible when you're just starting (or scaling on a budget). The good news? You don't have to.

We’ve curated the ultimate "Editor's Pantry" β€” a list of the best resources to stock your library for free. No catch, just high-quality assets. πŸ‘‡

πŸŽ₯ Section 1: Free Stock Video Footage (B-Roll)

Need a cinematic establishing shot or a specific clip to illustrate a point? These sites have you covered.

1. Pexels Video

Pexels is the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) for modern, cinematic, high-resolution video. The quality here is consistently excellent, often looking better than paid stock sites.

  • Best For: Cinematic lifestyle, nature, and tech shots.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: 100% Free
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution ❌ (Not required)

2. Pixabay

Pixabay is a vibrant community of authors, artists and creators sharing royalty-free images, video, audio and other media. Pixabay refer to this collectively as "Content".

  • Best For: Cinematic lifestyle, nature, and tech shots.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: 100% Free
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution ❌ (Not required)

3. Mixkit Video

Curated specifically for creators, Mixkit is a treasure trove. They also feature excellent vertical video categories, making it perfect for your next TikTok, Reel, or Short.

  • Best For: Social media content, abstract backgrounds, and playful clips.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: 100% Free
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution ❌ (Not required)

4. Coverr

Distinct, high-quality footage that doesn't look like generic "stock" video. Great for backgrounds.

  • Best For: Social media content, abstract backgrounds, and playful clips.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: Free (Paid "Unsplash+" option exists, but free is plenty)
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution βœ… (Required)

5. Videezy

Good for drone shots and 4K footage. Note: Some files require attribution or are "Pro" only, so tell students to filter by "Free."

  • Best For: Social media content, abstract backgrounds, and playful clips.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: Free (Paid "Unsplash+" option exists, but free is plenty)
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution βœ… (Required)

6. Dareful

A smaller collection of completely free, high-quality 4K clips shot by a videographer named Joel Holland.

  • Best For: Social media content, abstract backgrounds, and playful clips.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: Free
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution ❌ (Not required)3

[!TIP] > Pro Tip: Always download the highest resolution available (usually 4K) even if your timeline is 1080p. This allows you to crop and zoom without losing quality! πŸ”

πŸ“Έ Section 2: Free High-Quality Images

Stop using blurry Google Images. Use these professional libraries instead.

1. Unsplash

Unsplash offers genuine, artistic photography that doesn't look like cheesy "stock photos." It’s moody, authentic, and perfect for thumbnails or documentary-style inserts.

  • Best For: Artistic backgrounds, textures, and emotionally resonant photos.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: Free (Paid "Unsplash+" option exists, but free is plenty)
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution ❌ (Not required)

2. Burst (by Shopify)

Need images for a business or product video? Burst is run by Shopify and is tailored for entrepreneurs.

  • Best For: E-commerce, office vibes, and sleek product photography.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: 100% Free
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution ❌ (Not required)

🎡 Section 3: Free Music (Royalty-Free)

Warning: Music copyright is strict! πŸ›‘ A copyright strike can kill your channel. Stick to these safe havens.

1. YouTube Audio Library

The safest place on the internet for YouTubers. Built right into your YouTube Studio dashboard. It may not always have the "trendiest" tracks, but it is 100% safe.

  • Best For: Background music when you need to be absolutely sure you won't get a strike.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: 100% Free
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution ⚠️ (Required only if you see the "CC" icon)

2. Uppbeat

Designed specifically for YouTubers and Streamers. The music here sounds modern, poppy, and radio-ready.

  • Best For: Vlogs, intros, and high-energy content.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: Free (Limited downloads/month)
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution ⚠️ REQUIRED (You must copy the credit link to your description)

3. Incompetech (Kevin MacLeod)

If you’ve watched YouTube for more than a day, you’ve heard Kevin MacLeod. His library is legendary.

  • Best For: Quirky, comedic, or specific cinematic background scores.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: Free (Optional donation removes attribution)
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution ⚠️ REQUIRED

πŸ”Š Section 4: Sound Effects (SFX)

Good sound design is what separates amateurs from pros. 🎧

1. Freesound.org

A massive, community-driven database. It’s a bit messy, but you can find literally anything here, from "ambient rain" to "alien spaceship landing."

  • Best For: Specific, raw foley sounds.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: 100% Free
  • βš–οΈ License: VARIES! ⚠️ Check each sound carefully (Look for "Creative Commons 0")

2. Mixkit SFX

Clean, high-quality, and easy to navigate.

  • Best For: Transitions (whooshes, hits), interface beeps, and standard nature sounds.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: 100% Free
  • βš–οΈ License: Commercial use βœ… | Attribution ❌ (Not required)

πŸ› οΈ Bonus: DaVinci Resolve Specific Tools

Since you're using the best NLE (Non-Linear Editor), grab these specific tools to supercharge it.

Reactor (WeSuckLess Community)

The ultimate plugin manager for Fusion. It installs hundreds of free community scripts and macros directly into Resolve. It is essential for any power user.

  • Best For: Adding free plugins, scripts, and workflow tools to Fusion.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: 100% Free (Donations accepted)
  • βš–οΈ License: Open Source πŸ”“

Blackmagic Design Training Page

Official high-quality raw footage provided by the makers of DaVinci Resolve. Perfect for practicing color grading and editing without shooting anything yourself.

  • Best For: Learning materials and practice footage.
  • *οΏ½ Cost: 100% Free
  • βš–οΈ License: Educational Use ONLY πŸŽ“ | Commercial Use ❌ (Do not use for paid work)