Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about DenSyte
Everything you need to know about the DenSyte marketplace
The Basics
DenSyte is a curated marketplace connecting high-end productions with the offline archives of the world's top wildlife cinematographers. Unlike public stock sites, we focus on sourcing rare, behavioural, and hard-to-find natural history sequences.
Our philosophy is simple: Stop Searching the Clip Farms. Most sites are volume - based factories filled with generic content. Densyte is a curated network.
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The “Deep” Archive: We access footage siting on hard drives that has never been uploaded to the web.
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Digital Negatives: We prioritize the delivery of RAW / Log files, not just baked -in clips, giving your colorist full control.
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Creator - First: Cinematographers keep 80% of the license fee (vs. the industry standard of 30%).
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Eco - Conscious Sourcing: Licensing existing footage significantly reduces the carbon footprint of your production compared to a new shoot.
No. DenSyte is strictly for authentic, human - captured natural history. We believe in preserving the value of the optical image and the skill required to capture it.
Project Usage
We categorize usage into three distinct tiers based on the intent and distribution of your project.
1. Non-Commercial
Definition: Factual, educational, or reporting use where footage is NOT used to sell a product or service.
Includes: News reporting, educational videos (museums / universities), research organizations, and non-promotional NGO education content.
1. Commercial (marketing & Promotion)
Definition: Footage used to persuade, promote, advertise, or fundraise - regardless of the organization type.
Includes: Brand videos, social media campaigns, tourism boards, corporate presentations, and NGO fundraising campaigns.
1. Broadcast (TV, Film, Global Distribution)
Definition: Long-form storytelling and global distribution platforms. This tier automatically includes all commercial rights.
Includes: Documentary programs, streaming platforms (Netflix, Disney+), TV broadcast, and theatrical release
For Producers
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Post a Blind Request:Detail your needs (Species, Behavior, Tech Specs). Your identity remains anonymous to protect your IP/Story.
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Receive Matches:Our network of cinematographers checks their archives and uploads low-res previews of matching content.
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Review & License:Review the proposals. If it fits, you accept the bid and unlock the high-res files.
DenSyte is built for speed. Because our cinematographers are notified instantly via the app, you can typically expect matched proposals within 24 to 48hours. For urgent needs, our concierge team can expedite requests.
If you require “lock-out” rights (ensuring no one else can use the clip), you can negotiate Exclusive terms directly with the cinematographer via the platform. Otherwise, standard licenses are Non-Exclusive.
Yes, We use a secure Escrow system via Stripe. Your funds are held safety and only released to the cinematographer once you have received and verified the file integrity.
For Cinematographers
DenSyte is an "Active" marketplace. Instead of uploading thousands of clips and hoping someone finds them, you respond to Requests.
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Create your Profile (Bio, Credits, Specialties).
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Get notified when a Producer needs footage you have (e.g., "Jaguar hunting").
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Upload a preview.
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Get paid.
You keep 80% of the gross license fee. We take a 20% commission to run the platform, handle the payments, and market to buyers. This is one of the highest payout rates in the industry.
Producers come to DenSyte for “Blue Chip” quality.
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Resolution: 4K minimum (UHD/DCI). 6K/8K highly requested.
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Codec: ProRes 422 HQ minimum. R3D/ARRIRAW/Sony RAW preferred whenever possible.
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Look: Log or Flat is preferred over graded footage.
Legal & Ethics
you do. the cinematographer retains full copyright ownership at all times. the producers is simply purchasing a license (Exclusive or Non-Exclusive) to use the footage based on the Tiers listed above.
DenSyte prohibits footage obtained through harassment, baiting, or disturbance of wildlife. We adhere to the highest standards of ethical wildlife filmmaking. Content suspected of violating welfare guidelines will be rejected.
Still Have Questions?
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