Hey Matt, there are heaps of stock footage sites out there, I use a particular one, which has anything I need to do fills. i.e. a spoon in a teacup, or an arial location shot.

You must use hi-fid , and have the files available, and be able to do 15-30-1 minute chops. Upload your files, and then a client can easily access them.

It's really strange how a guy that needs a small amount of footage can access 5 seconds of a squirrel playing in the snow to use in his total production.

Good luck. Just keep the camera steady, don't pan and don't wobble. i.e' place the camera on a brick

cheers, niteshift