NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- Shutterstock also debuts affordable low resolution video 
subscriptions - ideal for adding high-impact, compelling visuals to online 
and interactive projects

Shutterstock, the world's largest subscription-based stock image agency,
announced today that as a benefit to stock video customers, it is extending
all Shutterstock Footage(R) subscription terms from 30 days to a full year at
no additional cost. Now creative professionals subscribing to Shutterstock
Footage have the flexibility to download royalty-free clips anytime they need
them over a one-year period.

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"We know that many creative professionals, especially those working in
the film, video and TV industry, are looking for innovative ways to cut costs
while maintaining top quality," said Jon Oringer, founder and CEO of
Shutterstock. "We therefore decided to extend all of our 30-day subscriptions
to a full year, without charging our subscribers a penny more."

Shutterstock is also introducing affordable Low Resolution stock footage
subscriptions, which are ideal for such uses as multimedia press releases,
marketing presentations, streaming video, websites, and blogs. Customers can 
purchase and manage multiple subscriptions from one account.

"Today, more individuals are using video in new and inventive ways to
build excitement for a variety of projects," said Adam Riggs, president and
chief financial officer of Shutterstock. "We responded to this trend by
developing Low Resolution subscription plans that are perfect for anyone who
wants to use video to capture an audience's attention."

Known as an industry pioneer, Shutterstock was the first online stock
image agency to offer affordable, royalty-free video content when it launched
Shutterstock Footage in 2006. In just a few years, Shutterstock Footage
amassed a diverse library of over 95,000 royalty-free video clips, with more
than 4,000 new clips added monthly. A global base of talented videographers
and filmmakers submit to Shutterstock Footage, ensuring that subscribers have
a steady pipeline of fresh content for their creative projects.

Low Resolution subscriptions start at $49 USD per year for five downloads 
(less than $10 USD per clip), while Standard Definition plans start at $149 
USD per year for five downloads and High Definition plans start at $249 USD 
per year for five downloads. Customers will see the US Dollar amount 
converted to pound sterling on their credit card statement.

About Shutterstock(R)

Founded in 2003, Shutterstock is the largest subscription-based stock
photo agency in the world. Its outstanding collection of premium photos,
illustrations, and vectors combined with a selection of innovative,
user-friendly subscription plans has made Shutterstock a trusted resource for
an expanding global customer base. An industry pioneer in selling
royalty-free stock by subscription, Shutterstock was also the first online
photo agency to offer editorial photos and launch a video library.
Shutterstock Footage offers a comprehensive library of royalty-free video
clips available on a per-clip basis or by subscription. For more information,
visit www.Shutterstock.com.