What are driving plates?

Driving plates are moving background footage captured from a vehicle for use behind actors in a stationary picture vehicle. They are commonly used for film and television production, VFX compositing, greenscreen work and LED volume stages.

Our standard driving plate sets are captured with a synchronized multi-camera rig to provide matching views around the vehicle.

Are the plates suitable for LED volumes and greenscreen/VFX?

Yes. Overflightstock driving plates are used for both LED volume playback and traditional chroma key/VFX compositing. The same footage can be used in either workflow depending on the production’s requirements.

How quickly can I receive the footage?

For approved clients, clean masters are usually delivered by download link within an hour of confirmation. We routinely deliver outside normal business hours when required.

International time differences can occasionally add some delay.

Can I test the footage before licensing it?

Yes. Productions covered by an existing studio or vendor agreement can usually receive clean masters for evaluation. Other requests can be supplied with watermarked proxy files.

High-resolution preview grids are also available on request.

Can I license a single camera angle?

Yes. Full multi-camera sets and individual camera angles can both be licensed.

Can you help me find the right footage?

Yes. Send us your scene requirements and we will research the collection at no charge and create a private gallery for your team to review.

Useful details include location, day or night, road type, urban, suburban or rural environment, weather, speed, camera height and any specific visual requirements.

What formats and technical specifications are available?

Original source files are delivered by default, and delivery transcodes are available at no additional cost.

See our Delivery Formats & Technical Specifications page for codecs, frame rates, resolutions, gamma options, camera specifications and camera-angle orientation.

How is pricing and licensing handled?

Pricing depends on whether you need a full multi-camera set or an individual angle, together with the intended production use. Send us your project details and we will provide a quote.

Can you capture custom footage for our production?

Yes. We provide custom driving plate capture for productions requiring a specific location, route, time of day, speed, camera height or other production requirement.

Our equipment can travel internationally, and we maintain an ATA Carnet for the capture system. Contact us for availability and a quote.

How are the plates captured?

Our driving plate rigs are engineered and built in-house. Cameras are synchronized and GPS-referenced, with redundant power and backup systems designed for reliable extended shooting.

Most standard capture can be operated by a single driver, while specialty configurations such as high-angle plates use dedicated setups.