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Stock footage keyword cheatsheet
Good footage search starts with the intent of the scene. SCNZ generates keywords from script context to reduce blank-search-box work.
Quick answer
Keywords should describe what the viewer needs to understand or feel.
The best searches combine subject, action, setting, mood, and visual style.
Keyword types
Subject, action, location, metaphor, mood, and style
Best for
B-roll research and stock footage planning
SCNZ fit
Generates scene-specific keywords from the script
Subject and action
Combine who or what appears with what is happening, such as founder typing, city commute, warehouse packing, or teacher explaining.
Mood and style
Add tone when it matters: calm workspace, urgent newsroom, cinematic city, documentary interview, or clean product demo.
Metaphor and concept
For abstract topics, search visual metaphors such as crossroads, puzzle pieces, network connections, rising charts, or crowded inboxes.