April 24, 2023

A History Of The World According To Getty Images

A History Of The World According To Getty Images, by Richard Misek

Richard Misek explores why public domain footage can be expensive despite its free availability. Getty Images, the largest commercial archive, controls access to public footage and charges high licensing fees. Misek examines the power dynamics involved in capturing historical events and the barriers to accessing footage. He highlights the expression of power through filming and the limited release of government-shot footage. To address these issues, Misek paid for select clips, making previously inaccessible images freely available in his film for online streaming and download.

The full video can be found here: https://vimeo.com/818633482