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Creative opportunities with background and split screens videos, September archival gems, and becoming a citizen journalist.   [Pond5]( [FOOTAGE]( [MUSIC]( [SOUND EFFECTS]( REFER & EARN]( [The Splash: August 2023 ]( August 2023 Edition Explore recent highlights from the Pond5 blog—including a look at the world of background and split screen videos, iconic moments from September’s past, and an exploration of how staying up to date with headlines can make for a valuable stock media portfolio. [Background Videos: What They Are and How To Use Them]( [Background Videos: What They Are and How To Use Them]([e]( Serving a variety of purposes, ‘bg’ videos can replace green screens in blockbusters, appear behind rotoscoped subjects, spice up websites, and enliven waiting room screens. Learn about the different types and the many ways they’re used. [SET THE SCENE](   [Split Screen Video Editing]( [Split Screen Video Editing]( Split screens simultaneously display different visuals and help storytellers communicate nuanced narrative aspects. Creatively inspiring and on a serious comeback, learn more about one of cinema’s oldest mechanisms—and see its use in iconic examples. [LET'S SPLIT!](   [September Editorial Highlights]( [September Editorial Highlights]( Dive into history with a showcase of key September events, including the surprising origins of Oktoberfest, the Cannes Film Festival, Serena Williams, and the Nevada nuclear testing site. Watch them come to life with authentic and credible clips. [LET'S MAKE HISTORY](   [How Current Events Can Elevate Your Stock Media Portfolio]( [How Current Events Can Elevate Your Stock Media Portfolio]( The rapid news cycle breeds opportunities for stock photographers who know that today’s news can become tomorrow’s documentary. If you want to elevate your stock media portfolio, don’t miss this inspirational advice from one of our experts. [IT'S NEWS TO ME!](   HOW CAN WE HELP WITH YOUR PROJECT? Get free expert project support from a Pond5 [Creative Partner](. Our [Customer Service](mailto:support@pond5.com) team and [Help Center]( articles are always available. CONNECT WITH US [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Trustpilot Human score](   [Trustpilot Stars](   [Trustpilot Logo]( [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [UNSUBSCRIBE](