FP selling prints: long awaited news

madelaide

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« on: May 12, 2010, 16:42 »

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This was suggested long ago. I'm glad they finally implemented it. I haven't checked the details yet (price, commissions).

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Featurepics has recently partnered with Canvas Art Designs to allow turn Featurepics images into top-quality canvas prints.
Click on the 'canvas print' link by each image (only "standard price" images) and
learn more about canvas printing options available.

FeaturePics Web services (API) access to the FeaturePics Image Collection at Canvas Print:

http://www.canvasartdesigns.com/featuresearch.php?str=abstract+art

Only available for "standard price" (=microstock) images? Undecided


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cuppacoffee

« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2010, 18:03 »

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DT tried it and it was a big bust.


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dbvirago

« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2010, 18:21 »

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I clicked on the link and I didn't learn more. Other than they sold for $60-$180 or so. Don't know how much I get.


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madelaide

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« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2010, 05:41 »

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I've made a couple of questions at their forum, let's see what Elena replies.


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Dreamframer

« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2010, 08:13 »

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Would be nice to see those sales....


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Clivia

« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2010, 09:57 »

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Didn't Bigstock try this a few years back? I don't think they had much success.


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m@m

« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2010, 10:07 »

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Quote from: madelaide on May 13, 2010, 05:41

I've made a couple of questions at their forum, let's see what Elena replies.

Maria, how did you find their forum?...I can't seem to find it anywhere Undecided

Please let us know what Elena's reply is...Thanks


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madelaide

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« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2010, 16:20 »

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There is no link to the forum anymore, it seems, but I have it in my history:
http://www.featureimage.com/Forum/

No reply yet.


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Lcjtripod

« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2010, 20:09 »

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If the commission is nothing. I want to opt out of others buying a print made from my images. If I can't opt out, I will delete my profile. I asked about this and I am waiting for an answer.

No commissions are mentioned on the site or in a recent email to members. Angry

-Larry


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hqimages

« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2010, 04:39 »

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This is what really bothers me about microstock agents today: "Artist / Source FeaturePics" Seems like everytime they 'share' the photographers images across to another web site, the photographer suddenly loses their own copyright notice, everything now promotes FeaturePics rather than the photographers name, plus I find it misleading, as if they own the copyright on all the images.. why bother displaying copyright on their own site, and losing it when things are shared.. can't be that hard to have Artist: myname surname Source: FeaturePics, just one of the reasons I gave up on agents!


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m@m

« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2010, 08:55 »

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Since I'm not sure that Elena is reading any questions posted on the FP forum, I've email her requesting the full contributors breakdown of this new Print House venture, I'm hoping to hear from her soon with all the details...I'll keep you guys posted of any new info.


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Dreamframer

« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2010, 12:03 »

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I agree about copyright. Maybe we should all email Elena. My experience is that she listen to contributors..


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m@m

« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2010, 12:58 »

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Quote from: Whitechild on May 14, 2010, 12:03

I agree about copyright. Maybe we should all email Elena. My experience is that she listen to contributors..

I agree!!!


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Elena

« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2010, 13:10 »

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Quote from: hqimages on May 14, 2010, 04:39

"Artist / Source FeaturePics" - the images that are in "galleries" HAVE BEEN PURCHASED.
If somebody orders a print, the high resolution image will be purchased by this company from our site.


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Elena

« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2010, 13:11 »

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Quote from: Lcjtripod on May 13, 2010, 20:09

-Larry

The printing company does not use our “Purchase” API. They have an account with us as a regular client.
If somebody orders a print, the image will be purchased by this company from our site.
The commission is the same – 50%.


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Albert Martin

« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2010, 13:19 »

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It seems like marketing is busy on Featurepics...

They are trying to boost sales as it seems.


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Elena

« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2010, 13:29 »

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Quote from: madelaide on May 12, 2010, 16:42

This was suggested long ago. I'm glad they finally implemented it. I haven't checked the details yet (price, commissions).

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Only available for "standard price" (=microstock) images? Undecided

If you find your image under "subjects" (for example at http://www.canvasartdesigns.com/abstracts/

it means the image HAS BEEN PURCHASED to be available for display under "Subjects".
If somebody orders a print, the High resolution image will be purchased by this company from our site.

Search:
(example
http://www.canvasartdesigns.com/featuresearch.php?str=beach
)

The company is USING OUR API to show small thumbnails.
Please check the the urls - all of them are pointing to FeaturePics.com

Again, if somebody orders a print, the High resolution image will be purchased by this company from our site.

The images will be purchased for A SINGLE reproduction on canvas (only personal use).

The Business extension license will be purchased in other cases.


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Elena

« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2010, 13:35 »

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Quote from: m@m on May 14, 2010, 08:55

I have not seen you post....

I saw

A few questions/suggestions from Madelaide
- How much do we make from this?

50% as usual

- Isn't it possible to show our name at Canvas Art Designs? It only shows Featurepics in the credits.

I will communicate this concern to Canvas Art Designs asap.

- Why only standard prices (=microstock) are in this program?

It was a request from CanvasPrints. They are selling prints for ~$40-$50 dollars and can not purchase a digital image for $80.

Thank you, Elena.


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m@m

« Reply #18 on: May 14, 2010, 13:53 »

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Quote from: Elena on May 14, 2010, 13:35

Quote from: m@m on May 14, 2010, 08:55

Elena, I didn't post anything on the FP forum, I emailed you thru the site's contact, from which I got a very prompt reply from you with the information requested, that together with this post here on MSG, answered all of my questions.

Thanks for all the info.


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Elena

« Reply #19 on: May 14, 2010, 14:13 »

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Quote from: m@m on May 14, 2010, 12:58

Quote from: Whitechild on May 14, 2010, 12:03

I agree about copyright. Maybe we should all email Elena. My experience is that she listen to contributors..

I agree!!!

I have the answer regarding the copyright issue:

"Yes, we can add the artist name on the see details order page.
We will do today. Also, we will put a note at the bottom that the artist owns all copyright. "

Thank you very much, Elena.


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Elena

« Reply #20 on: May 14, 2010, 14:51 »

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Quote from: m@m on May 14, 2010, 12:58

Quote from: Whitechild on May 14, 2010, 12:03

I agree about copyright. Maybe we should all email Elena. My experience is that she listen to contributors..

I agree!!!

Please check out the order page now:
http://www.canvasartdesigns.com/product.php?productid=397&jav=150&ImageId=1481094

The Artist's name is there.

Thank you!


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madelaide

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« Reply #21 on: May 14, 2010, 17:57 »

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Thank you Elena for your replies and for the fast interaction with Canvas Art regarding the copyright issue.

Now that we understand how the deal between FP and Canvas Art is, here are some questions:
- if the buyer orders more than one copy of a print, will CA be requested to buy multiple licenses?
- if a second separate order on the same image is done, will CA buy the image again?
- if I understood you correclty, CA is paying for a regular license, not a volume package, right?

Did you close the forum? It doesn't load anymore. Undecided


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dbvirago

« Reply #22 on: May 14, 2010, 20:25 »

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Sorry, I'm still unlcear as to our cut. Prints on the site range from $40 - $120 or so. If a buyer purchases a print for $120, what is our net from FP?


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Elena

« Reply #23 on: May 14, 2010, 20:42 »

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Quote from: madelaide on May 14, 2010, 17:57

Forum - no, we didn't close it. We are moving it to another server.

if the buyer orders more than one copy of a print, will CA be requested to buy multiple licenses - yes
if a second separate order on the same image is done, will CA buy the image again - yes
if I understood you correclty, CA is paying for a regular license, not a volume package - I cannot restrict clients to buy volume pakcages.
But it has no sense to purchase 800px/1000px images for prints.

Thank you!


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Elena

« Reply #24 on: May 14, 2010, 20:49 »

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Quote from: dbvirago on May 14, 2010, 20:25

Sorry, I'm still unlcear as to our cut. Prints on the site range from $40 - $120 or so. If a buyer purchases a print for $120, what is our net from FP?

http://www.featurepics.com/helpcenter/LicenseRoyaltyFree.html
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A 'Royalty-Free License' grants you non-exclusive rights to reproduce the image for a single reproduction on canvas or other material.
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CD will buy image licenses behalf of their clients on our site and pay the prices stated on our site.

Thanks!


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