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« on: July 23, 2011, 20:01 »
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We are new royalty free stock site. Our idea is to focus on files which are a bit more than normal typical stock files.  Before you continue reading, I'd like you to have "open mind". Because we're a bit different.

We pay 50% of royalties to our artists from day one. There are no lockdowns, artists can delete their own images or portfolios as they wish. There's standard 30-days notice but if someone really wants to get out, were not going to keep anyone waiting. We're pretty fair comparing to other stock agencies.

We are especially looking for files in following categories:

Performing Arts
Traditional Arts
Ethnic & People of the World (Especially hispanic people)
Planet Earth
Cinema
Sports
Medical Science
Music
Aviation

We do accept all kinds of files, also renders, and stereoscopic images, but we are pretty picky on typical business photos, or photos that are too common.

We curate files based on their artistic value and technical execution.

You may call us crazy by not accepting all business handshake photos. We figure that people wanting typical business images are likely buying it from iStock.

In a nutshell, we want your most unique images.

http://www.artfilmstock.com

Here's our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/artfilmstock


« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2011, 02:43 »
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The upload process is not convenient for multiple uploads because you are required to choose a category before uploading. I suggest you make Categories optional. Cheers.

« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2011, 03:12 »
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Thank you for joining our site! We've received a lot of feedback about the category issue. I understand .. We are updating the upload engine and see if we can improve the usability in this aspect.

« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2011, 06:09 »
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Thank you for joining our site! We've received a lot of feedback about the category issue. I understand .. We are updating the upload engine and see if we can improve the usability in this aspect.

If you want to receive more uploads, you will definitely have to improve this feature. I will stay tuned.

« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 12:54 »
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We now offer FTP for promising contributors. FTP doesn't involve the category selection.
Our site pulls IPTC info from the jpg files.

In best cases, all that contributor needs to do is upload via FTP and they're done. Of course they can return to their profile to make tweaks to keywords, description.

« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2011, 17:34 »
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We now offer FTP for promising contributors. FTP doesn't involve the category selection.
Our site pulls IPTC info from the jpg files.

In best cases, all that contributor needs to do is upload via FTP and they're done. Of course they can return to their profile to make tweaks to keywords, description.

That's great news. Where do I find the FTP info on the site?

« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2011, 21:58 »
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We are contacting the contributors directly.

« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2011, 22:03 »
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I've sent you email  :)

« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2011, 03:19 »
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When photos include IPTC metadata we also accept submissions by optical discs.

« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2011, 09:40 »
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If pictures have metadata FTP or disk submissions do not require any further work from the contributor. Our staff will select the categories and make sure files get maximum exposure.

So all you need to do is to throw the files to FTP server or mail the disk, and we'll take care of the rest.

« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2011, 14:04 »
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Hi!

I read that in the about us page of your site:
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Our site is all about what we call "artistic curation". We hand pick the files to our collection and we focus on artistic expression and value. We intend to be your "Unique Royalty Free Library" where you can get the files you can't find anywhere else. Unique files, files which are a bit more than stock photos.


Then, you check the most popular and downloaded files on your site, and it's:
http://www.artfilmstock.com/photo/white-cat-in-enoshima.html

I guess art is everywhere ;).

Where is your website located and where do you target your clients? It clearly shows that your clients who buys image are looking for something other than traditional stock photos?

Thanks.

« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2011, 19:03 »
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what is your pricing for buyers? i coulldnt find it on the site

« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2011, 21:16 »
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Morphart - that cat has a free download button.

« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2011, 00:29 »
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what is your pricing for buyers? i coulldnt find it on the site

1 credit = 1 dollar (payout to artist is not any different)


Small        1 Credits   
Medium      5 Credits   
Large      8 Credits   
X Large      10 Credits   
Original        15 Credits   

« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2011, 00:31 »
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We are based in Japan.

m@m

« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2011, 09:58 »
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How much commission do you need accumulated before you can request a payout?...I requested this information from the site's support a couple of days ago with no answer yet... ???
« Last Edit: August 17, 2011, 10:21 by m@m »

« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2011, 10:48 »
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We actually replied to you. Hmm. strange.

It's 50 dollars.

m@m

« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2011, 10:54 »
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Yeah, that is strange, I never received any correspondence from you guys... ???
Anyhow, thanks for the info.

« Reply #18 on: August 17, 2011, 15:42 »
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Gosh.. that was mail client glitch.. Sorry to keep you waiting.
« Last Edit: August 17, 2011, 15:44 by artfilmstock »

m@m

« Reply #19 on: August 17, 2011, 16:15 »
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Isn't $50 kind of high for a starting stock site, one with only a hand full of contributors and images?... IMO, even though I personally don't know the amount of buyers you guys can generate,(in this new market format you're creating) that amount of money sounds kind of unrealistic for a new agency, don't you think?...sounds to me that it would take years for anyone to reach payout there, if ever... Not good news. ;)
« Last Edit: August 17, 2011, 16:39 by m@m »

« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2011, 16:47 »
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1 credit = 1 dollar (payout to artist is not any different)

Small        1 Credits   
Medium      5 Credits   
Large      8 Credits   
X Large      10 Credits   
Original        15 Credits   

Not attractive for me. On Pond5 I price most of my clips at 50 USD or 70 USD.  And they do sell well enough.
I don't want to cannibalize my sales there.
Yawn... Please wake me up when I can earn money on your site.
Sayōnara :)

« Reply #21 on: August 17, 2011, 16:58 »
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Hey those are for photos not videos.

« Reply #22 on: August 17, 2011, 17:01 »
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Isn't $50 kind of high for a starting stock site, one with only a hand full of contributors and images?... IMO, even though I personally don't know the amount of buyers you guys can generate,(in this new market format you're creating) that amount of money sounds kind of unrealistic for a new agency, don't you think?...sounds to me that it would take years for anyone to reach payout there, if ever... Not good news. ;)

I understand. You're right. We took this into consideration and we now start making payments at $25. We can even do at 10 if artist so desire. Just let us know your pay point and we'll take care of it.

« Reply #23 on: August 17, 2011, 17:03 »
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1 credit = 1 dollar (payout to artist is not any different)

Small        1 Credits   
Medium      5 Credits   
Large      8 Credits   
X Large      10 Credits   
Original        15 Credits   


Not attractive for me. On Pond5 I price most of my clips at 50 USD or 70 USD.  And they do sell well enough.
I don't want to cannibalize my sales there.
Yawn... Please wake me up when I can earn money on your site.
Sayōnara :)


In this video you can see the standard video pricing:
http://www.artfilmstock.com/video/9452.html

But the thing is that we're not 100% online with video yet.

« Reply #24 on: August 17, 2011, 17:11 »
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Hey those are for photos not videos.

Ah, ok, thanks for waking me up :) I just saw "film" in the site name and assumed you deal with videos only, didn't read the whole thread.
Footage prices are ok, images as well. I will have a look at your site when I have some more time and will consider signing up.
Cheers :)


 

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