Indiana University Libraries Moving Image Archive : Footage Sales Policies + Procedures
The Indiana University Libraries Moving Image Archive (IULMIA) houses a vast multimedia collection spanning various geographies, time periods, and subjects. Footage from IULMIA’s holdings has been featured in student films, museum exhibitions, television programs, and major motion pictures.
If you are interested in using footage from IULMIA’s collections, please review the information below and contact iulmia@iu.edu to begin the process.
A significant portion of IULMIA's collections are accessible via Media Collections Online. However, many materials in IULMIA's collections (including those under copyright and those not yet fully processed) may not be viewable in a public search.
After doing an initial search, it is recommended that you contact IULMIA (iulmia@iu.edu) with your research topic(s), and we'll see if we can identify additional materials! Through individualized, in-depth research correspondence, IULMIA will help compile a list of streamable videos that are relevant to your project. IULMIA can provide downloadable watermarked copies (free of charge) of any materials you might be interested in purchasing.
You are responsible for identifying the copyright status of all content. IULMIA will assist with this process to the best of our ability. For any content that is under copyright protection, IULMIA requires proof of copyright clearance prior to final purchase and delivery.
Finalize Selection: Once you have identified the footage you wish to purchase, contact IULMIA to begin the formal request process.
Submit Request: IULMIA will provide you with a request form to complete with specific details about your footage needs.
Review and Invoice: IULMIA will review your request and generate an invoice for the selected materials.
Payment and Delivery: Upon receipt of payment, IULMIA will prepare your footage (with small handles on both ends). Files are delivered as ProRes 4444 .mov format unless otherwise specified.
Turnaround Time: Please allow 3-5 business days for delivery of finalized content after payment is received.
Standard Rate: $25 per second of footage
Volume Discount: For purchases exceeding 2 minutes (120 seconds), discounted pricing may be available. Contact IULMIA (iulmia@iu.edu) to discuss volume pricing options.