Recommendations for corporate HD motion backgrounds?

Howdy, everyone.
I have my first Motion project in a while and I'm looking to buy some corporate motion backgrounds. Anyone have a good recommendation?
FYI, I see Juice Drops has their Canvases #1 and #3 on sale in February for $49. That seems like an excellent deal.
Thanks!
Scot

Have a look at these sites:
http://www.footagefirm.com/hd-backgrounds-stock-footage.html
http://www.artbeats.com/
http://www.istockphoto.com/video
http://www.corbismotion.com/

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