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Steam rises from rooftops as sunlight evaporates rainwater in Santiago, ChileVBEAR-35379 · 0:11 · 720p
Sunny weather and warm ocean waters draw visitors to Newport Beach, USAVBEAR-35354 · 0:11 · 4K
Torrential rain reduces visibility as severe storms hit North Phoenix, USAVBEAR-35345 · 0:11 · 720pREST API · JSON Feed · MRSS · custom feeds by category, country and rightsBuilt for every desk
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Tell the VBear sourcing desk what you need. We search our global contributor network, clear the rights and send previews, often within hours.
Licensing viral footage with VBear
What is VBear Media?
VBear Media is a UGC licensing and production company. We find viral user-generated videos, verify them, sign a licence agreement with the person who filmed each one and license the footage to TV channels, news publishers, digital platforms and brands worldwide.
How do I license a viral video for TV or digital?
Find the clip in the VBear library, watch the free watermarked preview and request a licence. Enterprise clients with an agreement download the original master instantly; others get terms within an hour. You can also write to licensing@vbear.media.
Is the footage cleared for broadcast?
Yes. Every clip has a signed licence from the person who filmed it and the original file. The creator, source, location and date are checked before a clip goes live in the library.
What kind of footage does VBear have?
More than 30,000 verified user-generated videos: breaking news, weather, animals, CCTV, dashcam, drone, accidents and viral moments from around the world, many of them exclusive. New clips are added every day.
Can VBear find footage that is not in the library?
Yes. Tell the sourcing desk what you need. It is staffed 24/7, searches our global contributor network, clears the rights and sends previews, often within hours.
Can we receive VBear videos automatically?
Yes. Media partners get new clips through a REST API, a JSON feed, MRSS or custom feeds by category, country and rights.
I filmed a viral video. How do I get paid?
Submit it at vbear.media/submitVideo. VBear licenses it to media worldwide and you get paid for it: upload once, we do the rest.