The PTB archive / Footage & photo licensing
Baltimore footage.
For your next story.
License drone footage, video clips and photography from a city we know. Tell us the place, the project and how you’ll use it. We’ll pull a focused selection.
What you can license
Start with what’s already here.
The archive brings together Baltimore’s places, people and changing landscape. Use existing material to support a website, campaign, film or visual library.
Drone footage
Skyline views, waterfronts, neighborhood context and landmarks. Aerial perspectives that help establish a place.
Ground-level video
Street scenes, local activity, public spaces and details that connect a wider view to everyday life.
Photography
Aerial photographs, waterfront imagery and views of the city for the placements covered by your license.
Inside the archive
Get a feel for the collection.
This watermarked reel is a review sample. You don’t need to watch every clip. Send us your brief and we’ll find the scenes that fit.
Archive preview · Availability, capture dates and usage rights are confirmed for each selection.
Watch on Vimeo ↗How it works
From your brief to the right assets.
01 / Tell us what you need
Start with the story.
Share the locations, scenes, intended use and timing. We’ll check what the archive can offer.
02 / Review a selection
Choose the scenes that fit.
Review a focused set of previews. We’ll confirm the selected assets, available formats, usage scope and quote.
03 / License and receive
Put the material to work.
Once the agreement and payment are complete, receive the selected files with the usage terms confirmed in writing.
A license that fits the use
A few scenes. A campaign. A curated collection.
Licensing is quoted around what you need: the assets, where they’ll appear, how long they’ll run, the territory and who will use them.
Tell us about paid advertising, broadcast or streaming, print, outdoor placements, partner distribution or exclusivity when you inquire. Those rights are confirmed in your written license.
Licensing, explained
A few useful answers.
The aim is simple: know what you can use, where you can use it and what it costs before the files arrive.
What does a license cover?
Your license identifies the selected assets, client, project, channels, term, territory and any approved partners. PTB retains copyright; you receive permission to use the material under the agreed terms.
How much does licensing cost?
We quote each request based on the assets and usage. Share your budget range and intended placements so we can propose a suitable selection. Any custom curation or additional services are agreed before work begins.
Can we use the footage in paid ads, TV or streaming?
These uses can be considered as part of the license. Identify every channel when you inquire, including paid social, broadcast, streaming, print and outdoor advertising.
Can we request exclusivity or perpetual use?
Licenses are non-exclusive by default. Tell us if you need exclusivity, a longer term or perpetual use. We’ll review availability and quote the appropriate scope.
Are model or property releases included?
Requirements depend on the selected asset and its intended use. Tell us how the content will be used so we can confirm available clearance information and flag relevant restrictions.
Can we share the files or use them with AI?
Files may be used only within the parties and permissions defined in your license. Standalone resale and stock redistribution are not permitted. Licensed media may not be used for AI training or generative AI processing.
Request a selection
Tell us what your next story needs.
Send a few details and we’ll start with the archive. If you already spotted a scene, include the video link and timecode.
Start a licensing request ime.umoh@ptbutton.com- The projectYour organization, story and audience.
- The scenesLocations or subjects. Photography, video or both.
- The placementsWebsite, social, paid ads, TV, print or other channels.
- The usage scopeDuration, territory and any partner use or exclusivity.
- The timing and budgetWhen you need the files and the range you’re working within.
Previews are for review. Final availability, fees, delivery and usage rights are confirmed in the written agreement. Looking elsewhere in Maryland or the Mid-Atlantic? Send us the location and we’ll check our coverage.