Inspiring Stock Footage since 2008
Inspiring Stock Footage since 2008
Hi, I’m Rob Howard. I’m a stock footage producer, videographer, photographer and the owner of Orbit Creative. I have 35+ years experience creating content for clients. My goal is always to produce work that makes an emotional connection with the viewer.
If you’re looking for footage or you need help getting custom video, b-roll or photographs shot, you can contact me here anytime.
For my full backstory check out
my story in images below.
Canadian stock footage producer in his natural environment wearing autumn coat.
My love affair with the moving image started as an actor. At age 15, I was picked from obscurity to play the part of the son of Joshua Shapiro, played by James Woods, in the 1985 film Joshua, Then and Now. Although it was a big start, acting didn’t pan out. I’m actually more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it.
Here I am at age 15 (at right, with hair) acting with James Woods (center) and Gordon Woolvett (left).
In my early 20’s my best friend from university and I were hired to promote the Pioneer LaserDisc system in shopping malls across Canada. We also promoted Panasonic’s shortlived 3DO game system and Nintendo’s PlayStation.
One part road-trip, one part event management, driving a 24ft truck across the US and Canada and exhibiting in different cities was an awesome experience.
In the 90s, I became the Creative Director for Toronto-based Saitech International, designing images for mechanical “Point of Purchase motion signs”. To remember how POP advertising looked before flat-screen TV’s came in and ruined the party, check out the thumbnails to see AnimactionTM signs in motion.
It was fun working on the inside of the brand-making machine for clients like Starbucks, Labatts, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Xbox, Michelin, BF Goodrich, Encore Cruises and Celebrity Cruises.
I’ve always loved photography. I started shooting on 35mm film with a Nikon FE and now shoot on Canon and Panasonic cameras.
Scroll down to see some of my favourite shots...
Canada’s Wonderland, Toronto / Canon 550D
World Trade Center, NYC / Nikon FE
Palais de Congres, Montreal / Canon 550D
Northern Flicker Woodpecker, Toronto / GH5
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto / Panasonic GH5
Porsche 911 Restoration / Light Painting with Canon 550D
Laser Sail, North Bay, ON / Google Pixel
I’ve also dabbled in making corporate marketing videos and short-form documentary film. I’ve created work for clients that include Cinchy, Hailo, Living Libations and Saitech.
Here’s one of my documentary shorts made for my good friend Jamie Thompson and his Urban Flute Project.
Photo Credit: Sigi Bloomberg
In the early 2000s I bought a Sony DV Handycam.
My first video camera - the venerable Sony DCR-TRV33E
After shooting some home movies for friends I discovered a market for stock footage. My first sale was of ‘casino lights’ from a trip to Reno, Nevada. You can see it right here.
After that first sale i was hooked. I’ve since gone on to sell over 20,000 stock footage clips, some of which have made their way into indie films, tv shows and even an ad for a polish disco. Disappontingly one of my clips was stolen by Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign team in the lead-up to his election in Brazil in 2018.
I’ve really enjoyed my stock footage adventures and capturing the beauty of the world. Some favourite shoot locations have included: hiking in the Pyrenees, driving across Canada and filming in the Basque region of Spain. Check out my work here and contact me here.
