Ocean b-roll
Waves are the most requested nature shot there is: under an intro, behind a title, as a calm cut between interview segments. A slow, wide shot of a swell sits under voice-over without competing; close shots of breaking surf and spray work as transitions. Shots taken at golden hour cut together more easily than a mix of midday and sunset light.
Where these clips come from
Wikimedia Commons holds many freely licensed coastline and wave recordings, each with its licence recorded per file. NASA adds the ocean seen from orbit and its science: currents, tides and sea temperature, often in 4K. The Internet Archive contributes older seaside and travel films, which are editorial because of the people in them. For modern lifestyle beach footage, follow the links to Pexels and Pixabay that every search includes.
Hover any clip to watch its preview straight from the source, and open it for every rendition and the credit line.
