If you’ve ever wanted to explore film scoring or soundtrack projects with your students, you’ll know that one of the first challenges is simply finding good video clips — ones that are appropriate for school, easy to use, and safe from a copyright point of view.
To make that part easier, I’ve put together a small starter pack of silent video clips that you can download and use straight away.
What’s included in the download
This free pack includes four short video clips, all provided without sound (on purpose).
They’re designed for students to:
- Create their own soundtracks
- Add sound effects
- Experiment with mood, timing, and musical choices
- Work comfortably in tools like GarageBand, Soundtrap, or BandLab
Because the clips are silent, students aren’t distracted or influenced by existing audio. Instead, they get to focus on making creative decisions and building music that really fits what’s happening on screen.
The video clips in this pack
The clips included are:
- Llamigos — from Blender Studio (Creative Commons 4.0)
- Superman cartoon opening — Max Fleischer (Public Domain, via archive.org)
- Mickey Mouse: The Haunted House — Disney (Public Domain, via archive.org)
- Goofy Gymnastics — Disney (Public Domain, via archive.org)
All of these clips are safe and legal to use in the classroom, and they work beautifully for film scoring and creative soundtrack projects.
A quick note about licensing
If licensing language ever feels confusing, here’s a short guide:
- Creative Commons 4.0 means the creator has given permission for the work to be used, shared, and adapted — including remixing it with your own music — as long as you don’t claim the work as your own and attribute it to the creator.
- Public Domain means the work is no longer protected by copyright, so it can be used freely for teaching, learning, and creative work.
In short, all of the clips in this pack are appropriate for classroom use and soundtrack creation. It is always a good idea to teach students to attribute work to its original creator whenever possible.
The GarageBand, Soundtrap and BandLab Course
The GarageBand, Soundtrap, and BandLab course inside the Midnight Music Community builds directly on this kind of work.
It walks through importing video, creating and editing soundtracks, and supporting students through film and video game scoring projects with confidence — providing the structure, examples, and teaching support to help you take these ideas further in your classroom.
Download the free video clips
Use the link below to download the silent video clip pack and start creating soundtracks with your students.
Want more resources for music tech teachers?
Hello! I’m Katie Argyle – an Australian music technology trainer and consultant with a passion for helping music teachers through my business Midnight Music. Yes – I’m a qualified teacher but I don’t currently teach in a school. I help teachers through the Midnight Music Membership Community– a go-to online hub for tech-focussed professional development.
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