> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.4cast.world/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.4cast.world/2.-video-setup/stock-videos.md).

# Stock Videos

The MVP includes direct access to a library of over **half a million royalty-free stock videos**. Search, preview, and download content directly to your MVP.

**Prerequisite**: Your MVP must be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi.

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## 1. Accessing the Library

1. Navigate to the **Videos** tab on the left sidebar.
2. Enable **Edit Mode**.
3. Click the **SEARCH STOCK VIDEOS** button in the right-hand media panel.

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## 2. Searching & Browsing

The Stock Videos dialog opens with search and filter options:

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* **Search Bar**: Type any keyword (e.g., "Ocean," "Cyberpunk," "Abstract," "Clouds")
* **Sort**: Popular (default) or Latest
* **Type**: All (default), Film, or Animation
* **Category**: All (default), plus 20 categories including Backgrounds, Nature, Science, Education, and more
* **Safe Search**: Off by default
* **Editor's Choice**: Off by default -- toggle to filter for curated content
* **Orientation**: Landscape (default) or Portrait

Results show video cards with:

* Hover to preview (video plays on hover)
* Resolution badge (4K / 2K / 1080p / 720p)
* Duration badge
* Author name

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## 3. Preview & Resolution Selection

Click any video to open the **Preview & Download** window:

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* **Video Player**: Preview the full video before downloading.
* **Resolution Selector**: Dropdown showing all available resolutions (4K, 2K, 1080p, 720p).
* **Author Attribution**: Profile link and author information
* **Tags**: Content tags for the video

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## 4. Naming & Downloading

1. Click the **Download** button.
2. Enter a **custom filename** for the clip (max **48 characters**). The resolution suffix and `.mp4` extension are added automatically (e.g., `MyClip-1080p.mp4`).
   * Allowed characters: letters, numbers, dashes, underscores, spaces
   * Periods are not allowed (leave off the file extension)
   * Invalid characters are automatically replaced with underscores
   * The default filename suggestion is based on the video author's username
3. Click **DOWNLOAD** to save to your MVP.

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The download progress appears in the **Stock Download Widget** in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Once complete, the video appears in your **Unassigned Videos** list ready to be assigned to a MIDI note.

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## Tips

* **Search broadly**: Try different keywords to find unexpected content. Broad words like "Abstract" and "background" often yield great results for live visuals.
* **Wi-Fi speed matters**: Stock video downloads can be large (50-200MB). A fast Wi-Fi connection makes the process smoother.

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## Related Pages

* [Video Configuration](/2.-video-setup/video-configuration.md) -- Assign downloaded videos to MIDI notes
* [Wi-Fi Setup](/7.-networking/wifi-setup.md) -- Internet connection required for stock videos