![Backgrounds](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1182636162/video/4k-loopable-color-gradient-background-animation.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=JuVV2xQovr4QECbDJ0G-3Z0cc5xPanhrEF3emWmBO9Y=)
Backgrounds stock videos, footage & clips
Check out iStock's vast library of royalty-free Backgrounds footage. Browse our stock film clips and find stock video clips and b-roll footage.
![Backgrounds](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1182636162/video/4k-loopable-color-gradient-background-animation.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=JuVV2xQovr4QECbDJ0G-3Z0cc5xPanhrEF3emWmBO9Y=)
![Red background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1308244016/video/clean-soft-and-shiny-background-animation-abstract-simple-shapes-beautiful-blurred-motion.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=cZ39IIbmmm788Ug94Qq3oWuXqhAdiD-m8UvfW1k89JU=)
![Orange background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1211121498/video/4k-abstract-geometric-background-dynamic-shapes-composition.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=BkK9wmkHyhwA4ytwGR0e0xSTF5reCc6RLIrYNUF6iVQ=)
![Yellow background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1134204542/video/soft-background.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=K2yE2a_I8OJaVB6ixb5qHoGNpsSxujAKKUhF0z6odkw=)
![Green background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1191991111/video/abstract-blocks-background.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=3lRBqAA-NfHRNtSGidP3c3FZIlnP9XdaFArQ4DoqmIE=)
![Blue background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1175643252/video/4k-blue-underwater-with-sun-rays-and-seaweeds-loopable-stock-video.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=ek11M0VwWZl1yTxCEbwT-lWudq4vL8NVrA44N4tXIo4=)
![Indigo background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/845840292/video/4k-abstract-navy-blue-background-loopable.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=P8Vbm2mWYHeiOa5V9bHFWNwSCySEapqIQzyrL9ZpI0s=)
![Violet background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1145613646/video/smooth-clean-and-abstract-looped-gradient-background-4k-video-for-underwater-ocean-sky-clouds.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=0VsUAjFZ7EU4MzkxtrK0jV3ldCrow_HBCWizYzxX34U=)
![Purple background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1151551500/video/4k-resolution-soft-lines-stock-video.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=fC-D5S5vZJfVfrAdhtdpBFDxa9RZUaLs1DV8MVs62sA=)
![Maroon background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1178908183/video/dark-red-marsala-animated-looped-backdrop.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=UERi8aiGfnXo0QttHs4uW3gj0lQ-RWr1j2VTFDtE4OE=)
![Light blue background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1296326970/video/abstract-background-with-bokeh-light-effect.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=SQiqMKAzbtFgX1yqER4GsormnqTKx50OUNB_TMQIQCY=)
![Dark blue background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/696742932/video/abstract-background-blured-blue-spots-motion-blured-dark-blue-spots-background-modern-colour.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=JOrhM069i182Y7y_Arjy4UeyRIoctwWhny7pRqXxoc4=)
![Light red background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1273713068/video/4k-bright-dark-red-gradient-seamless-looped-animated-background.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=JQ8uZSg1WJjqMrqAs6a05tHhVJ6Snkb9_jqvHWzgw6w=)
![Dark red background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/481036175/video/abstract-background.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=_SS-sRE84rqzppSRbQP_Q6zV7s7joPW67glSmPxu7XM=)
![Lemon background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1266139779/video/stop-motion-collection-of-lemons-on-a-yellow-background.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=3eCDACAwyDOKdByMeeBSnwlISlZNbi_lKIRL2CMM5wk=)
![Chocolate background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1188237667/video/liquid-abstract-white-background-smooth-glossy-texture-3d-rendering-loop-4k.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=d6bc6G1huFJIC-NnBhvmsQ3uZa-aJZ3kQcwf-SjcWP4=)
![Brown background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1175643778/video/4k-abstract-wave-background-loop-stock-video.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=RcwXQg62pMi03dVbYR7fYW9QWP2HD349tHF2McRaTUs=)
![Black background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1195621890/video/the-effect-of-the-antique-frame-on-black-background-hd-1920x1080.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=0kuNh9FG3fqiGuyCBxk2IIk_XzqOJsjYA22jr2tifmk=)
White background
Black and white background
Striped background
Bubbles background
Abstract background
Retro background
Cool background
Desktop background
HD background
Wooden background
80s background
American flag background
American football background
Anime background
Baby blue background
Basketball background
Beach background
Black and gold background
Unique Backgrounds finds from our Signature collection
iStock’s ever-growing Signature collection features millions of authentic images—including these awe-inspiring Backgrounds videos—that you won’t find on any other stock site.
![Soft Background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1365468767/video/abstract-soft-background-the-concept-of-clean-beautiful-soft-shiny-simple-blurred-motion.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=xDruWeSrKl8Ty0mH44jOgepRhVYk3iFROeVd0k5FbTs=)
Soft Background
![4k footage of Abstract blue wave particle over dark background with light effect, digital technology connection and innovation concept](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1300254459/video/abstract-blue-wave-particle-over-dark-background-with-light-effect-digital-technology.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=UJioji_zBmk1MHYJ7l7_VeRObDB5trX1hmJ7VVbkV4o=)
4k footage of Abstract blue wave particle over dark background with light effect, digital technology connection and innovation concept
![4k resolution Christmas Background, Defocused Gold Colored Particles on black Background,Slowly falling Gold bokeh, glitter lights Background, party-social events Background, celebration events Background, birthday events Background,Happy new Year Background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1172143282/video/4k-resolution-christmas-background-defocused-gold-colored-particles-on-black-background.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=fWwBMivf3_x_vUo8-p1JREBR-lNoy2KJ9Lc9wVA4r1w=)
4k resolution Christmas Background, Defocused Gold Colored Particles on black Background,Slowly falling Gold bokeh, glitter lights Background, party-social events Background, celebration events Background, birthday events Background,Happy new Year Background
![Abstract background animation, seamlessly loopable. Beautiful particles floating mid-air, shallow depth of field. Perfectly usable for all kinds of topics.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1356557770/video/abstract-glitter-background-bokeh-shallow-depth-of-field-selective-focus-dark-gold-colored.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=S0OTb4D52JTgrloK1I4KtXmDyF5JVP83n3BfyMr1hBQ=)
Abstract background animation, seamlessly loopable. Beautiful particles floating mid-air, shallow depth of field. Perfectly usable for all kinds of topics.
![Digitally generated abstract background animation, seamlessly loopable. Beautifully glittering particles floating through space, constantly changing their form. Perfectly usable for all kinds of topics.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1199496434/video/4k-abstract-particle-wave-bokeh-background-blue-water-snow-beautiful-glitter-loop.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=wJZnP92dlyTfrnhzG_dQ8atT77i0u3vX6_qBXhx7-WE=)
Digitally generated abstract background animation, seamlessly loopable. Beautifully glittering particles floating through space, constantly changing their form. Perfectly usable for all kinds of topics.
![Beautiful background animation of digitally generated bokeh moving in slow motion. Perfectly usable for a wide range of topics.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1285933832/video/glittering-gold-particles-in-slow-motion-glamour-christmas-celebration-falling-abstract.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=c0TWFCnKuKMwn2CdJxGJOfOUodzQDIsyyohESD7Idng=)
Beautiful background animation of digitally generated bokeh moving in slow motion. Perfectly usable for a wide range of topics.
Most popular Backgrounds videos
These eye-catching videos have a recognizable quality and universal appeal that connects with audiences everywhere.
![4k footage of Abstract animated color gradients background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1353968500/video/abstract-animated-color-gradients-background.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=_SO41hIGQnuzy72kIjt7qsZO2FGOkJO-lQhssa8o8Y8=)
4k footage of Abstract animated color gradients background
![4K resolution 3D motion Graphic design of decentralized finance and blockchain concept, Digital Futuristic abstract background, blockchain and cryptocurrency Concept, Digital design for Business finance investment and technology advertising](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1358440707/video/digital-futuristic-abstract-background-of-decentralized-finance-and-blockchain-concept.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=2g3GfmAgGEq4nHVbSo0UeSzoPSooUZ8v8WYsiszAivo=)
4K resolution 3D motion Graphic design of decentralized finance and blockchain concept, Digital Futuristic abstract background, blockchain and cryptocurrency Concept, Digital design for Business finance investment and technology advertising
![Digital , Abstract background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1333612025/video/4k-technologic-background-loopable-blue.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=QXfKKRt_EitJFbzKeDuthP9eoiw494W_DB_WNVt0Afs=)
Digital , Abstract background
![4k footage of Abstract animated color gradients background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1301179210/video/abstract-animated-color-gradients-background.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=zEdhzLTwiMyCbEWzlnzvrnT7DbcLbAcP96hI-tj7XGc=)
4k footage of Abstract animated color gradients background
![Defocused Particles](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1358321288/video/clean-soft-and-shiny-background-animation-abstract-blurred-circle-beautiful-bokeh-motion.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=2UKUYG2jRpdcJgIx8QT19Yo3Avo_01ELkD0L9G1h-zw=)
Defocused Particles
![Soft Background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1279243899/video/clean-soft-and-shiny-background-animation-abstract-simple-circle-beatiful-motion-design-the.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=-GcTHD8ZxR3DEHvmdtHoNuUBo3zpcaKiLP7ueSTqUpg=)
Soft Background
![Flying through glowing rotating neon squares creating a tunnel, blue red pink spectrum, fluorescent ultraviolet light, modern colorful lighting, Loopable 4K animation](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.istockphoto.com/id/1180472070/video/flying-through-glowing-rotating-neon-squares-creating-a-tunnel-blue-red-pink-spectrum.jpg?s=640x640&k=20&c=ZnP0u11o4cPL8EaRcAx_Irfw9UxJ0pNdnfFltzrs6yE=)
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