Artgrid is a very popular website for stock video footage that has a wide range of uses.
Sure, I’ve thought about using it for my own videos, but what is cool is that you can actually make money from this platform.
You can earn money by referring people to Artgrid and selling your stock videos to the platform. There is also a way to brand yourself to earn money for yourself in the future.
Keep reading, and I’ll share 3 ways you can use this platform, 2 of their biggest competitors, and how much you can earn selling stock videos to Artgrid.
Plus, I’ll share 6 other ways you can use this platform to earn money.
What is Artgrid?
Artgrid is a platform where you can get a bunch of stock video footage. The cool thing is you pay a monthly fee and can download “as much” as you want.
All the footage on the platform can be used commercially, privately, worldwide, and is royalty-free. You can get videos in 4k all the way up to 8k resolution. 8k has a resolution of 7,680 by 4,320 pixels and is sharp.
They have a bunch of other options, such as you can choose video footage that is in slow motion, real-time, videos from a tripod or handheld, and much more.
Another cool feature is that they have a section of filmmakers around the world, and you can follow them and download their work.
The main selling point is that most platforms, such as “iStock”, to download a stock video can cost $60 a clip and more. Artgrid is going to be MUCH less expensive, and that is a good thing.
The bad news is, even if this platform has unlimited downloads, you can’t download more than 100 different clips in a day.
I know Artgrid sounds very similar to the platform Artlist, which allows you to download “as much” music as you want.
Guess what? They are the same company, and Artlist was first; Artgrid is the baby.
How is Artgrid Used?
The main use of Artgrid is Youtubers will stick video clips in their videos to add some spice to their channel.
I’m starting to see this more and more with a variety of channels, and some of these YouTubers are using Artgrid for this.
You could think of these weird video clips in YouTube videos as pictures in a blog post to break up the monotony.
The second use of stock footage is that maybe someone works as a videographer. A videographer is someone who is paid to record live events like weddings, legal stuff, documentaries, sports, training videos, and other small-scale productions.
This stock footage could actually save the videographer money and time. One example of this is drone footage. Yeah, if stock footage could be used, then the videographer doesn’t have to fly the drone to get similar material.
The 3rd use of Artgrid is with sales and marketing. On top of my head, I’m thinking a travel agent can use the stock video footage to help sell the dream of a vacation.
Maybe they are showing a presentation of a ski resort, and the travel agent finds some stock footage of a variety of activities someone can do in the snow.
As the saying goes sell the sizzle NOT the steak!
I’m sure there are “a lot” more uses for stock videos, such as in a TV series or even in a video game.
Earn Money Referring People to Artgrid!
One way you can earn money is by referring people you know to Artgrid. How it works is that the first person you refer gets you 2 months of free use on the platform. The second person you refer gets you another 2 months of FREE downloads on Artgrid.
When you refer 3 people, you get a raise and earn 4 MORE months of use (8 months total).
When you refer 6 people, you get an extra 12 months. Refer 6 people, and you get 20 extra months! At 10 people, you get lifetime use of the service.
Technically, you get the service for free, and this saves you money. Still, if you’re going to spend around $500 a year for this service (for example, there are different plans) and you get it for FREE, you made $500 dollars.
Selling Photos to Artgrid!
Yes, you can earn money selling videos to Artgrid, but it’s not easy, and there are LOTS of rules.
- If people are in the video, you need a talent release form. You can learn more about a talent release form HERE.
- You can’t use photos of famous landmarks.
- The photos need to be high resolution with VERY good quality.
The good news is the platform will give you MORE exposure, and that is what you want. You can actually upload clips into a batch and create a profile.
This profile can help your brand. If someone finds one of your videos, then they can check out your profile and view ALL your other clips.
Some sites don’t have this profile feature, and it’s just a catalog with TONS of different stock videos. The bad news is you have to apply to upload your work to Artgrid, and you can do that here.
You’re going to have to upload a sample of your work, and if you get rejected, you can always try to improve and keep applying.
Ok, but what about the pay, you ask?
Well, Sjoerd uploaded 36 clips that he says took 3 hours of work (I’m guessing to upload), and he earned $955 in a year. Still, that is NOT bad, and next year, maybe he will earn the same amount of money or even more.
Another thing to think about is selling your stock videos to other sites. 2 other sites you can think about are black-box and Pond5.
Pond5, you get a higher percentage of the sale. When you upload your clip to Blackbox, it automatically uploads your footage to 4 websites. These 4 websites are Pond5, Shutterstock, Vimeo Stock, and Adobe Stock.
The problem with Blackbox is that they keep 15% of NET sales, and only if your content sells. It makes it more convenient to upload your content using this tool.
There are more sites that sell stock videos such as Videvo, GettyImages, Storyblocks, and there is a lot more.
If you want to learn more about microstock and earning money with photos, videos, illustrations, and audio files, I created a post HERE that goes into WAY more detail.
Another idea is you can create a website, such as a personal blog, for your “artistic work.” Then you can use your work to sell your blog.
Of course, Vice verses. You might be wondering how to sell your art on your website. This tool HERE is really cool because you can sell anything anywhere.
Plus, you only pay a fee when something sells.
The fee you charge will be less than the microstock platforms, which means you can keep more of the money.
Conclusion
I know $995 may not seem like a lot when it comes to marketing videos, but that is just 1 piece of the puzzle.
If you combine that with the other sites that pay for videos, the exposure to your own website, the affiliate programs, consulting, your own products, plus ad revenue, and future work, it can ALL add up.
I recently wrote a post about this travel affiliate program HERE that I’m a BIG fan of. Travel and photos/videos go together like peanut butter and jelly, right?
The best part is if “you enjoy what you do” and can make some OK money at the same time that is winning in life, right?
I hope this blog post on making money with Artgrid was helpful to you. Bye for now.