I've only used Dissolve for stock images so far, and I love that they seem to feature pictures that are not offered on other stock sites like istock or Adobe. The images offered also have a "raw," realistic quality to them, which aligned really well for our clients that don't want the generic feel of stock images, but don't have in-house creative to pick from. I also like the filters available for choosing images - Dissolve allows users to filter by "shot frame" and "shot type" and this is incredibly helpful when you already have a point of view in mind and you just need to find the stock to fit your vision. It saves a lot of time.

Footage from Dissolve is always beautifully shot. I often rely on the footage to help bridge the budget-busters of time, distance, and access. Much of the footage is available with multiple takes that help match tempo, screen direction, movement, and style.