Given the vast advances in social media, there are a number of online outlets that can give you the exact stock footage of beaches and islands. Many of the most exciting locations in the south Pacific ocean, Hawaiian Islands, Fiji and a number of other islands such as Cuba, Ireland and Puerto Rico are all available from a number of different sources.

Make your life a bit easier by first beginning your search for this stock footage on major social media networks and video outlets. You are most likely to find the latest and hard-to-find video and photos of the most exotic locations around the globe that make for amazing footage for your project on social media and video outlets used by the public. Before getting started with your project, there are a few considerations to take into account. Be certain to double-check if the footage is allowed to be used by the members of the general public or if you will be required to get certain legal permission before going forward.

Because of copyright law, you may have to secure expressed written consent of the owner of the footage ahead of time. However, in some instances since the footage is in the public domain, it may not be necessary to secure this sort of permission before going forward with using the stock footage. If you are working on a project that is for your own enjoyment, you may be able to use the footage without any potential legal issues.

However, if you intend to use the footage for a public display, performance or other sort of viewing then it is suggested to secure all legal rights. If you are in doubt or uncertain, it is advisable to speak with an attorney that specializes in copyright law and/or entertainment law that can give the expertise that you need to make the best decision about your project. Once you have a clear idea of what legal arrangements that you must make, you will have an added sense of peace of mind that will then allow you to focus completely on your project. There are many amateurs who have mistakenly assumed that they were not liable for use of certain stock footage of beaches and islands, only to be met with a legal notice notifying them that they would have to immediate cease the use of the footage or face a lawsuit and other penalties in court.

Along with the internet, you can also find footage of beaches and islands with the local tourism offices of each location. Typically, they have a wide variety of photos and video footage that can be used for your projects. Simply reach out to the media division of the tourism office and give them an idea of the type of video footage that you would require, in order to complete your project. They will be more than happy to assist you with finding the best footage of the ocean, floral, fauna and mountains.