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Agency Based Discussion => Shutterstock.com => Topic started by: SpaceStockFootage on December 13, 2017, 00:36

Title: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on December 13, 2017, 00:36
So this increase to $0.36 per download. I'm assuming it will have 0% effect on the sale of videos, which account for 100% of my earnings... and 100% effect on the sale of images, which account for 0% of my earnings? Happy days!
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: Jo Ann Snover on December 13, 2017, 01:14
https://submit.shutterstock.com/payouts

Unlike for the poor relation category of images, footage was something SS wanted to encourage and build up, so all video netted 30% (as opposed to the sales-based rates for other image types)

If they ever change the rate schedule as video matures, having reached these levels may be helpful at that point.
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: Artist on December 13, 2017, 01:19
oh no, at first glance I thought shutterstock is giving royalty raise after so many years
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on December 13, 2017, 02:17
Groovy cheers Jo! Sorry to get your hopes up Artist!
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: derek on December 13, 2017, 02:35
Groovy cheers Jo! Sorry to get your hopes up Artist!

You got some really great and relevant footage!! and space should be a seller for sure! Why bother with these penny sites?  why dont you go via a production-company instead?
Get a show-reel going! :)
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on December 13, 2017, 03:23
Groovy cheers Jo! Sorry to get your hopes up Artist!


You got some really great and relevant footage!! and space should be a seller for sure! Why bother with these penny sites?  why dont you go via a production-company instead?
Get a show-reel going! :)


Thanks! Well it;s $79 a clip on SS with 30% commission so it could be worse. I make a lot more on Pond5 and Videoblocks.

I'm far too lazy to approach production companies as they'd want me to do work and meet deadlines and need stuff that I;d be scratching my head at... but some production companies use my stuff via stock sites to save time and money. Doctor Who, House of Cards, Curiosity Stream, a trailer for a Tom Hanks movie, a TV show here and there etc etc.

Feel free to check out my latest reel here...

www.spacestockfootage.com (http://www.spacestockfootage.com)
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: Justanotherphotographer on December 13, 2017, 03:43
Groovy cheers Jo! Sorry to get your hopes up Artist!


You got some really great and relevant footage!! and space should be a seller for sure! Why bother with these penny sites?  why dont you go via a production-company instead?
Get a show-reel going! :)


Thanks! Well it;s $79 a clip on SS with 30% commission so it could be worse. I make a lot more on Pond5 and Videoblocks.

I'm far too lazy to approach production companies as they'd want me to do work and meet deadlines and need stuff that I;d be scratching my head at... but some production companies use my stuff via stock sites to save time and money. Doctor Who, House of Cards, Curiosity Stream, a trailer for a Tom Hanks movie, a TV show here and there etc etc.

Feel free to check out my latest reel here...

[url=http://www.spacestockfootage.com]www.spacestockfootage.com[/url] ([url]http://www.spacestockfootage.com[/url])

Male sure you keep track for DACS payments!
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: derek on December 13, 2017, 07:57
Groovy cheers Jo! Sorry to get your hopes up Artist!


You got some really great and relevant footage!! and space should be a seller for sure! Why bother with these penny sites?  why dont you go via a production-company instead?
Get a show-reel going! :)


Thanks! Well it;s $79 a clip on SS with 30% commission so it could be worse. I make a lot more on Pond5 and Videoblocks.

I'm far too lazy to approach production companies as they'd want me to do work and meet deadlines and need stuff that I;d be scratching my head at... but some production companies use my stuff via stock sites to save time and money. Doctor Who, House of Cards, Curiosity Stream, a trailer for a Tom Hanks movie, a TV show here and there etc etc.

Feel free to check out my latest reel here...

[url=http://www.spacestockfootage.com]www.spacestockfootage.com[/url] ([url]http://www.spacestockfootage.com[/url])


Terrific!  blimey man you should be filming directing TV commercials!
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: Pauws99 on December 13, 2017, 07:59
Groovy cheers Jo! Sorry to get your hopes up Artist!


You got some really great and relevant footage!! and space should be a seller for sure! Why bother with these penny sites?  why dont you go via a production-company instead?
Get a show-reel going! :)


Thanks! Well it;s $79 a clip on SS with 30% commission so it could be worse. I make a lot more on Pond5 and Videoblocks.

I'm far too lazy to approach production companies as they'd want me to do work and meet deadlines and need stuff that I;d be scratching my head at... but some production companies use my stuff via stock sites to save time and money. Doctor Who, House of Cards, Curiosity Stream, a trailer for a Tom Hanks movie, a TV show here and there etc etc.

Feel free to check out my latest reel here...

[url=http://www.spacestockfootage.com]www.spacestockfootage.com[/url] ([url]http://www.spacestockfootage.com[/url])


Terrific!  blimey man you should be filming directing TV commercials!
From what you say on here I reckon you've got life pretty well sussed ;-)
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: suz7 on December 13, 2017, 09:00
I agree with Pauws99!
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: Semmick Photo on December 13, 2017, 09:12
Groovy cheers Jo! Sorry to get your hopes up Artist!


You got some really great and relevant footage!! and space should be a seller for sure! Why bother with these penny sites?  why dont you go via a production-company instead?
Get a show-reel going! :)

 
Thanks! Well it;s $79 a clip on SS with 30% commission so it could be worse. I make a lot more on Pond5 and Videoblocks.

I'm far too lazy to approach production companies as they'd want me to do work and meet deadlines and need stuff that I;d be scratching my head at... but some production companies use my stuff via stock sites to save time and money. Doctor Who, House of Cards, Curiosity Stream, a trailer for a Tom Hanks movie, a TV show here and there etc etc.

Feel free to check out my latest reel here...

[url=http://www.spacestockfootage.com]www.spacestockfootage.com[/url] ([url]http://www.spacestockfootage.com[/url])


Have you done work for Netflix' show Salvation?
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on December 13, 2017, 09:41
Not that I know of! Difficult to always know who is using what though.... I've stumbled across most of my work 'in the wild' by accident. 
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: THP Creative on December 13, 2017, 10:14
I'm lost - where is the 'raise' in this thread? What are we talking about exactly?
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on December 13, 2017, 10:45
Shutterstock commission rates for images. Check the link Jo posted.
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: THP Creative on December 13, 2017, 12:54
Ok I checked it but I can't see any changes. Have they changed anything that I am missing?
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on December 13, 2017, 12:58
I'm just on about the change from one tier to the next. The tiers are the still same... but I'm a person changing from one to another, so wanted to check if it changed anything to do with video. Unfortunately not.

You're right on Salvation though Semmick... thanks for the heads up!

Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: THP Creative on December 13, 2017, 13:02
Oh I see, thanks for explaining and congrats on the raise (if it ever means anything for video).
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: niktol on December 13, 2017, 15:29

Feel free to check out my latest reel here...

[url=http://www.spacestockfootage.com]www.spacestockfootage.com[/url] ([url]http://www.spacestockfootage.com[/url])


Very cool, I really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on December 13, 2017, 21:02
Thanks!
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: Justanotherphotographer on December 14, 2017, 04:25
Looked at your portfolio for the first time a while. Love your work. It just keeps getting better!
Not surprised it keeps showing up everywhere.
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: Justanotherphotographer on December 14, 2017, 04:28
What software are you using for modelling and rendering? Are your vehicles and so on all made by you or licensed from 3d stock sites?
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on December 14, 2017, 05:02
Thanks! Use C4D mainly. Models: I sometimes hire somebody to make them for me if I need something soecific.... if they're simple I'll sometimes make them myself, but most of the time I buy them. Saves a load of time and they usually look a lot better than I could do. Mainly get them from CG Trader as their license allows renders for stock. The one in the image above is from the Daz 3D shop.
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: Justanotherphotographer on December 14, 2017, 05:34
Thanks! Use C4D mainly. Models: I sometimes hire somebody to make them for me if I need something soecific.... if they're simple I'll sometimes make them myself, but most of the time I buy them. Saves a load of time and they usually look a lot better than I could do. Mainly get them from CG Trader as their license allows renders for stock. The one in the image above is from the Daz 3D shop.
You make me wish I hadn't given up C4D many years ago. I really enjoyed making models in it but hated all the camera work, learning the plugins for particle stuff and lighting etc. Just the opposite to you I guess!
Keep up the good work, I'll be keeping an eye on TV shows for your work now.
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on December 15, 2017, 06:15
Yeah I render in C4D then import to AE for backgrounds, colour correction, particles, finishing touches and the like.
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: Mograph on December 15, 2017, 13:52
Mainly get them from CG Trader as their license allows renders for stock. The one in the image above is from the Daz 3D shop.

Hi SpaceStockFootage, I have a question please: do you mean we can get any 3d model from CG trader, make some animation, and sell them on a stock sites? I work with E3D in After effects, so my question is if I bought a 3d Model and make some animation, making a background, and color correction could I sell them like mine in shutterstock and other stock sites without any problem?!! thank you in advance
Title: Re: Shutterstock Raise Confirmation
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on December 15, 2017, 22:54
Yes... CG Trader and Daz 3D allow for renders of 3D models as stock. Check the license if you buy from anywhere else, I know TurboSquid don't allow that. Check the license on Element... last I heard you couldn't use renders from it for stock. If you don't have any other 3D software you'll at least have C4D Lite in After Effects... Blender is free and Daz 3D is also free, which does some pretty good renders with their iRay plugin. Have been trying it out recently.