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Agency Based Discussion => Alamy.com => Topic started by: Chicago on December 05, 2016, 08:40
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So i finally uploaded my first 4 pix. They were rejected for dust or blemishes. They didnt reject just one, but all 4. Can i resubmit one at a time to see if one or more is ok, since they didnt say which of the 4 were bad? Edited my post: ok, i realize i can edit photos, i just thought that alamy had some different rules regarding editing than microstock.
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Its not every day that you see a post where every sentence includes a misunderstanding!
Perhaps you would be better researching the industry before starting to upload?
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So i finally uploaded my first 4 pix. They were rejected for dust or blemishes. They didnt reject just one, but all 4. Can i resubmit one at a time to see if one or more is ok, since they didnt say which of the 4 were bad? also, i didnt see the dust before i submitted, but if i went and looked again and found it, is fixing it in photoshop ok for alamy? i thought unedited photos were best. thanks in advance.
Really cannot help you until you show us your images. You do need to edit your images (not too much) before submitting them. Some general rules-
1. ISO 100
2. Slightly sharpen especially in the area of where you want the viewer to look
3. Not too much contrast
4. Good composition
5. Select an area of good commercial value (i.e., health, food, business)
Now send us your reject images so we can let you know what you need to improve upon... 8)
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Alamy Rule: If they find a problem, everything in your submission queue is rejected. Yes, you could submit one at a time as a test. But, another fail is a black mark on your record and reduces your speed through inspection. Much better to submit perfect work and learn from an occasional oops that gets by your inspection.
I inspect all images at 200% Photoshop zoom. Then inspect again at 100%. All dust spots and hot pixels must be cleaned up. Very distant birds in the sky can sometimes be judged as dust specs so be ruthless in your cleanup.
Some sensor dust is a larger fuzzy area (at 100-200%). The best plan is a clean sensor. After the fact it may or may not be difficult to clean in the image. It all depends on where is the spot and what image detail is damaged.
Check your sensor dust by shooting a clear blue sky at f22 to f32. Inspect at 200%. You will see the various types of dust spots pretty easily if your sensor has not been cleaned recently. Note where these spots are and look back at recent pictures in the same areas to see how they appear over image material.