Video and photography

Video and photography should be captured to maximize use while still fulfilling the need. This means capturing video and photos at high resolution or raw formats. Additionally, capturing subject imagery at varying depths and in vertical and horizontal orientations greatly increases use. 

Video at TxDOT should consider myriad factors before being created. Lighting, sound, and editing are some considerations, but pre-production plans should also include who the target audience is and where the video is intended to be published. These considerations help optimize video content for length, quality, and accessibility, ensuring content is viewed and understood by its target audience. 

TxDOT manages an extensive library of video assets, including footage of statewide locations, events, processes, projects and activities, animations and other motion graphics. TxDOT employs professional videographers and editors to help you with your projects. Submit a Creative Services request for Digital Media to access these resources. All photography and videography not obtained through Creative Services require proper licensing. See rights and use for more information. 

Photo library

TxDOT maintains an extensive photo library that archives images and resources taken across the state and stretches back decades. To request images from the photo library, submit a Creative Services request for Media Production in TxDOTNow. 

Images are copyright of TxDOT and may be used for official documents and communications by employees and contractors.

Public image gallery

The public image gallery offers a selection of images from the photo library covering topics across the organization. It’s a quick resource for some of the latest images Creative Services has to offer.  

Imagery is an important tool in communication. These are a few examples of unapproved photos. Additionally avoid images that are abstract, have poor composition or are unlicensed.