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« on: July 07, 2009, 04:27 »
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I just received a Fotolia newsletter from Fotolia Germany  that they will introduce Premium subscription.
That means buyers can download high res files, vector images and videos with this subscription.

For high res images the royalty will be:


White        0.35 Credits
Bronze        0.36 Credits
Silver        0.37 Credits
Gold                0.38 Credits
Emerald        0.39 Credits
Sapphire        0.40 Credits
Rubis         0.41 Credits
Diamond        0.42 Credits

For vector images 3x and videos 10x this royalty.

What do you think?


« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2009, 04:43 »
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I hope this doesn't reduce PPD sales too much.  I don't like selling video clips that cheaply, so they wont be getting more of mine.

« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2009, 05:07 »
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This could deprecate the value of stock footage from 75$ per dl to peanuts very soon. Will there be people in a year complaining how 4$ for a stock footage is unfair? They won't see any of mine.

« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2009, 05:07 »
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can say about vectors or video as I dont do either, and I'd rather subs didnt exist at all, but I it is good to see higher amounts for subs, means I get $0.37 there and $0.38 at SS, thats 2 sites now that pay me about 50% more than $0.25 that some offer

« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2009, 06:09 »
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Look closer, the "Premium" subs packages are about 25% more expensive than the regular subs.

The contributor commission is raised between 11,9% (highest ranking level) and 16,7% (newbies).

Looks like the standard Fotolia way.... >:(

« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2009, 06:26 »
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Very sad news. Just got FT newsletter.
No more size limit for subscription. We will only get 0.05 more for XXXXL subs sale.
We will get 3.60$ for HD video sale!
Fotolia was a good earner for me. But it's too much. I don't want be exclusive with IS but probably there's no other choice.
I have not finished uploading of all my videos here (After weeks) and now I can start to delete them.
It's so stupid.

« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2009, 07:07 »
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Whats next? we will be selling for 0.01$. :S



« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2009, 07:43 »
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goings on FT, StockXpert and SS in the last few month have heavily steered me towards IS exclusivity. just waiting to ramp up enough dls and do my 6 months time on DT.... these agencies (with two exceptions) are so busy advertising sales at any prices (the lower the better) to buyers and whoring their contributors' work away in the mean time. Give 'em everything for free. Make us pay for hosting our accepted files. IS is a rare exception, with DT being close. This is the the moment to protect video pricing. If it goes through, noone will pay 75$ for HD resolution video in a years time. 3.5$-4.2$ is insulting and the market is nowhere near as saturated as photo market.

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« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2009, 07:51 »
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it's not something to go ape and celebrate, it's 5 cents or a bit more across the board in commissions. I dig Fotolia as they sell fast, and their search engine is fair.I know it is because I get a mix of subs and PPD. and it's not like some other Big6 sites where new images get nada in views (yawn, enough already).
i am not a big fan of IS, but like rene said, with Vetta, getting to be IS exclusive is sure making a lot more sense today than it ever used to be, than being independent with the other sites playing games  ;)
but i will hang on to Fotolia, as i am sure they must be looking hard at Getty , IS, and Vetta, as well as the new kid in town Veer Marketplace which has caught the fancy of many of us here.
meanwhile, so long as Fotolia sell enough for me , i won't make too much of a scene here  :D

« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2009, 08:00 »
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meanwhile, so long as Fotolia sell enough for me , i won't make too much of a scene here  :D

Fotolia monitors independent forums closely and some high-profile contributors have been deleted their port because they spitted out (justified) critique on them. They censor their own forums and they can't stand any critique outside of them. So better don't make a scene unless you're anonymous. Personally I don't have much to say against them. They sell OK but I would never upload video to them after this move.

« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2009, 08:01 »
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No!

« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2009, 08:19 »
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I thought with the addition of some well-known administrators that Fotolia would get better but their decisions are getting worse every month. Giving away hi-res in subs will probably drop the PPD revenues. And they still count only for 0.25 download for the ranks (which sucks). Like some people said here, Exclusivity is more and more tempting. Let's hope Veer will save the day.

« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2009, 08:51 »
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meanwhile, so long as Fotolia sell enough for me , i won't make too much of a scene here  :D

Fotolia monitors independent forums closely and some high-profile contributors have been deleted their port because they spitted out (justified) critique on them. They censor their own forums and they can't stand any critique outside of them. So better don't make a scene unless you're anonymous. Personally I don't have much to say against them. They sell OK but I would never upload video to them after this move.

I have posted the same criticism on the Fotolia Forum (the German one). I have done so before and until now have not been banned from their forum (nor has my port been deleted).

If they are not willing to sell my work while I openly state my opinion, it is their choice. But that will never stop me from writing what I want.

« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2009, 09:34 »
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meanwhile, so long as Fotolia sell enough for me , i won't make too much of a scene here  :D

Fotolia monitors independent forums closely and some high-profile contributors have been deleted their port because they spitted out (justified) critique on them. They censor their own forums and they can't stand any critique outside of them. So better don't make a scene unless you're anonymous. Personally I don't have much to say against them. They sell OK but I would never upload video to them after this move.

I have posted the same criticism on the Fotolia Forum (the German one). I have done so before and until now have not been banned from their forum (nor has my port been deleted).

If they are not willing to sell my work while I openly state my opinion, it is their choice. But that will never stop me from writing what I want.

I think dirkr is right. Fotolia is not some two bit stock agency with over-zealous moderators who will get furiously over-reactive simply because you voiced your opinion that may be not so agreeable to your own ideas. Constructive criticism is healthy. I would not want to associate with an agency which expects me to agree with everything they say. So long as we refrain from calling each other some filthy names, I think there is always a place for free speech and opinionated contributors. Oh, correction, I should say, there SHOULD be a place for ...   That's why we call it a forum. If not, you may as well change the word and replace it with something like, " Woo Hoo, I like everything you do !
 But if I only had a brain, I could surely give you my honest opinion"  8)
... or perchance, one word like ZOMBIE-ZONE  ;)
« Last Edit: July 07, 2009, 09:37 by Perseus »

« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2009, 09:48 »
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Could someone please post a copy of the newsletter?  I didnt get it and if video is going to be that cheap, I need to start deleting.

Thanks,

Snaprender

KB

« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2009, 09:50 »
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I think dirkr is right. Fotolia is not some two bit stock agency with over-zealous moderators who will get furiously over-reactive simply because you voiced your opinion that may be not so agreeable to your own ideas.
New here?  ;D  :D

The main reason I remain anonymous is because FT (and to a lesser extent, DT) is exactly like that. I've read enough of the horror stories to know.

But speaking of horror stories ... ! FT was the last major agency with a decent sub policy other than IS. Now they've ruined it. I'm glad I decided not to UL any video clips to them until I heard more about sales there. I certainly won't be doing so now.

Maybe those ex-IS execs are really double agents, trying to get contributors disgusted enough that we all decide to become IS exclusives? As others have said, this certainly makes FT less attractive as a contributor. About $0.35 - $0.40 for an XXL sub sale? Correct me if I'm wrong (I don't have my chart available), but weren't they already one of the lowest payouts already for this size at just about $2.25 commission for a PPD? THIS SUCKS BIG TIME!  >:(  >:(  >:(  >:(
« Last Edit: July 07, 2009, 09:51 by KB »

« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2009, 09:55 »
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Could someone please post a copy of the newsletter?  I didnt get it and if video is going to be that cheap, I need to start deleting.

Here is the email that I received.  It was in HTML format, so it looks slightly different, but the content is the same:

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Dear fotolians,

Our subscription customers asked and asked - and now, we're giving them what they want! Soon, we'll launch a new premium subscription plan allowing subscribers to download high-resolution images, vectors and video clips.

Here's the really good news - higher royalties are being paid under this new subscription plan. We anticipate this new service will quickly increase both your sales and revenues. In addition, new subscription plans will pay 3 downloads for a vector sale and 10 for video clip sale - more details follow below.

IMAGES, VECTORS AND VIDEO CLIPS

We're aggressively upping our game to go after the subscription market and generating a whole new wave of high volume, high value customers. We are positive this will mean more revenues for all contributors who sell their collections through Fotolia subscriptions

This new subscription will not only increase your sales, but your revenues through increased royalties. How? Fotolia will attract new customers with the premium subscription plans, and that will increase the number of downloads you have. Premium subscription plans also increase the credit value you receive per download, and gives additional credits for vectors and video clips.

NEW PRICING CHART FOR PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

The new revenue ranges from 0.35 to 0.42 credit/download. This is an across the board royalty increase of 0.05 credit/download. Royalties will be multiplied by 3 for vector sales and by 10 for video clips sales.

For example, Bronze members will earn 0.36/credit per download for images, and 1.08 credits (0.36 x 3) for vectors, and 3.6 credits (0.36 x 10) for video clips under premium subscription plans. Similarly, because Gold members earn 0.38/credit, they will earn 1.14 credits (0.38 x 3) for every vector downloaded.

This exciting new service will bring increased sales and revenues, so we anticipate you'll be as enthusiastic about this as we are! Keep your eyes out for the launch the countdown is on!


Revenues / download
RankingPremium Subscription
White0.35 credit
Bronze0.36 credit
Argent0.37 credit
Gold0.38 credit
Emerald0.39 credit
Sapphire0.40 credit
Diamond0.41 credit

« Last Edit: July 07, 2009, 09:59 by GeoPappas »

« Reply #17 on: July 07, 2009, 09:56 »
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These guys have no business plan, other than to continue mindlessly cutting prices to match the competition, until they hit a point at which new contributions drop off. And even if there is such a point, they'll probably just keep selling what they already have.  Eventually, 'microstock' will mean free, with the revenue coming from ads.


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« Reply #18 on: July 07, 2009, 09:57 »
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I think dirkr is right. Fotolia is not some two bit stock agency with over-zealous moderators who will get furiously over-reactive simply because you voiced your opinion that may be not so agreeable to your own ideas. Constructive criticism is healthy. I would not want to associate with an agency which expects me to agree with everything they say. So long as we refrain from calling each other some filthy names, I think there is always a place for free speech and opinionated contributors. Oh, correction, I should say, there SHOULD be a place for ...   That's why we call it a forum. If not, you may as well change the word and replace it with something like, " Woo Hoo, I like everything you do !
 But if I only had a brain, I could surely give you my honest opinion"  8)
... or perchance, one word like ZOMBIE-ZONE  ;)

WOWIE ZOWIE Perseus! I would not have said it any better. Jolly good show VampireSlayer  ;D

« Reply #19 on: July 07, 2009, 10:02 »
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I think dirkr is right. Fotolia is not some two bit stock agency with over-zealous moderators who will get furiously over-reactive simply because you voiced your opinion that may be not so agreeable to your own ideas.
New here?  ;D  :D

The main reason I remain anonymous is because FT (and to a lesser extent, DT) is exactly like that. I've read enough of the horror stories to know.


I have heard these horror stories too - but always only one side, since there rarely has been any official communication by FT.

But I have my own experience: I always used to post criticism on the FT forum (and on independent forums), and never anything happened to me. Needless to say that I try to stay objective and stay away from insulting anyone (though I sometimes feel like that... ::)).

That's why I decide to continue that way. And if I'm wrong and they kick me out, so be it. I am in the lucky situation that I do not depend on my income from stock sites, I wouldn't like it, but it wouldn't hurt me enough to make me shut up.

« Reply #20 on: July 07, 2009, 10:12 »
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Maybe those ex-IS execs are really double agents, trying to get contributors disgusted enough that we all decide to become IS exclusives?

rofl, KB you made  my day. Actually, I wouldn't mind if you're right. A back door pass to IStock Exclusive.
Seriously, hell will freeze over before that happens ROFL.

« Reply #21 on: July 07, 2009, 10:15 »
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What can I say...?  Can they make things more outrageous?  I think subs already meant 50% of my dlds in June.

KB

« Reply #22 on: July 07, 2009, 10:17 »
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Seriously, hell will freeze over before that happens ROFL.
2 words: Global Warming.

I mean, hey, the heat must be coming from someplace, right? Which just might mean ....   ;D

« Reply #23 on: July 07, 2009, 10:41 »
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Thanks for posting the newsletter.  I personally wont be selling my HD or NTSC videos for $3.60.  What a pain...I just got them all uploaded, now I have to delete them - ugh.

Snaprender

« Reply #24 on: July 07, 2009, 10:47 »
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Agencies with PPD sales on first place have the future...

Even "king of subscriptions" like SS knows that... "on demand" is a first step forward...

Will be big migration of contributors in future to PPD and midstocks...

Also IS knows that, Vetta is first step...


 

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