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Agency Based Discussion => Adobe Stock => Topic started by: MatHayward on November 30, 2015, 23:50

Title: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: MatHayward on November 30, 2015, 23:50
We are pleased to announce that Adobe Stock is now selling HD video content, providing you with the opportunity to reach Adobe’s large audience of video users. Starting today, HD video files are available to Adobe Stock members for $79.99 USD.

The standard royalty rate for all Adobe Stock video sales is 35%. Those of you that are ranked Emerald or above prior to November 23 will receive a rate of 40% to reflect your past achievements and contributions. As with all Adobe Stock sales, your commissions are paid directly into your Fotolia account.

There is high demand for video in the industry. We are looking for 5-60 second clips of lifestyle/people, sports, aerial, nature, and general b-roll.

Clips will be sold through stock.adobe.com as well as directly through After Effects CC and Premiere Pro CC. Users will now be able to search for and license videos directly in their libraries panel, making for the most streamlined and efficient purchasing experience in the industry.

Some of you have noticed a change in the language of your sales emails regarding subscriptions vs. on-demand. Currently, the system is set up to report all Adobe Stock sales — including videos — as though they are part of a subscription even though they are not. The language in the emails has been changed, but the stats in your "my sales" page are still going to be shown as subscription sales for the time being. Please note that the engineering team is working to fix this and the issue should be resolved in the next several days.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly with any questions, comments or concerns.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: anathaya on December 01, 2015, 00:26
Only non-editorial videos?
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: MatHayward on December 01, 2015, 00:27
Only non-editorial videos?

Yes, that is correct.

-Mat
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: anathaya on December 01, 2015, 00:33
Have to submit to FT, similar to photos?
Will be available in both Adobe and FT?
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: gcrook on December 01, 2015, 00:46
Mat i see some of my clips offered at 4096X2304 at this price.
Actually only the hd clips show up on the adobe search but the 4K clips can also be found below  if you click on them at the "More From This Series" space below the main preview clip.
Are they for purchase as well at this resolution or adobe only offers a downconverted hd clip?
If yes why not display them as well in the main search results?
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: ccbcc on December 01, 2015, 03:07
Well I haven't sold a single video file yet! Just kidding, great to see our stuff on Adobe Stock. When do we get a discount on Adobe Creative Cloud?
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: motionguy on December 01, 2015, 03:28
Great news and thank you.

Just got my first "subscription" sale for 28 credits  ;D.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: ccbcc on December 01, 2015, 05:58
It would be awesome if we could sell footage from our Adobe Stock portfolio directly through our Adobe Portfolio / Behance site.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Dodie on December 01, 2015, 06:41
We are pleased to announce that Adobe Stock is now selling HD video content, providing you with the opportunity to reach Adobe’s large audience of video users. Starting today, HD video files are available to Adobe Stock members for $79.99 USD.

Great news, thanks Mat.

Just one question: why is there such a big price difference between US and EU sales, could you please explain or confirm?
In the email I received it reads:

Quote
The royalty rate for footage licensed at Adobe Stock is 35%, exceeding the royalty rate for stock photos. HD video files at Adobe Stock will be available for €59.99 in Europe.
Fotolia contributors currently ranked Emerald and above (as of November 30th) will receive +5% higher royalties (40%) for videos sold at Adobe Stock to reflect your achievements and contributions.

I can't access the US site of Adobe Stock to check the pricing but according to your statement above:

If
1$ = 0.94€ (today)

79.99$ = 75.19€

So we receive:

35% of 79.99$ (US sales) = 27.99$

vs.

35% of 59.99€ (EU sales) = 20.996€ = 22.336$

Is that correct or I do miss something?
Thanks for the answer!
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: click_click on December 01, 2015, 07:26
Mat, I see my 4K content for sale on the stock.adobe.com site for 59.99 Euro.

Not cool!

I only uploaded 4K stuff to Fotolia recently because I saw the 4K resolution offered at the Enhanced License price for 200 credits.

If 4K stays at 59.99 Euro at Adobe Stock I will remove my 4K content.

Please advise.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Pablito on December 01, 2015, 07:46
Mat: The UK price is £39.99 the US price is $79.99  This is a big difference.

As I am based in UK would I get the US price if a buyer buys in $ in US?

Thanks for any clarification.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: videostocker on December 01, 2015, 08:03
Hi Mat,

Question:

I've an account in FT with about 200 videos. Are those videos now available at Adobe Stock?

Thanks
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Micro4 on December 01, 2015, 09:15
4K clips for $79.99 - Not cool.

Shame on you Adobe we were expecting more from you.
Looks like we're screwed yet again  :(
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: gcrook on December 01, 2015, 09:33
Ok i think im screwed here.59euros is 63 hd.
If that's the price for 4K as well fotolia should confirm and explain asap so i can delete my port there and get on with my life.
Enough of this crap.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: KimsCreativeHub on December 01, 2015, 14:28
Are you all still indexing the vids? As I don't see mine 😊


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Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: MatHayward on December 01, 2015, 15:15
Thanks everyone for the great questions. To clarify about prices and commissions based on zones. Yes, the prices are $79.99 USD or 59.99€ EUR based on where the purchase is made. That being said, regardless of what zone you are in as a contributor or where the purchase was made, you are paid a commission based on a $79.99 sale. All Adobe Stock video downloads are paying 28 credits to all contributors (32 credits if Emerald or above prior to Nov 30).

We are not currently delivering 4K files for download at Adobe Stock. We will provide you with more information about this as it comes available.

One other item of note, originally I posted that contributors ranked Emerald or above prior to November 23 would receive 40% commissions. The correct date is November 30, 2015.

Thank you,

Mat Hayward
email: [email protected]
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: gcrook on December 01, 2015, 15:59
Thanks for the clarification,yes in that regard all is fair i guess.

-But still what happens to files that have originated from 4K?Can someone purchase them at all?

-If they can't be purchased why are they showing in search results even if only as relevant clips (if they show up by luck that is) .

-Should we wait or reupload in hd?
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Micro4 on December 01, 2015, 16:31
Mat,

I'm confused.

In the US 4K clips (3840 x 2160) are available to purchase for $79.99

There is no mention of a HD 1920 x 1080 format if the clip was only uploaded to Fotolia as 4K.

Are you saying that even though the Adobe website says 3840 x 2160 the customer gets 1920 x 1080 ?
If so, that's very misleading and extremely confusing.

Please clarify.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Noedelhap on December 01, 2015, 19:28
I have uploaded 4K clips (4096x2304) which were automatically downsized to HD (1920x1080) and offered for 60 credits, although when you buy an Extended License (200 credits) , you (apparently) get a 4K clip.

Please clarify whether or not these 4K clips are 'accidentally' being seen as an HD sale in Adobe Stock, as it certainly appears to be the case!  >:(

(http://i66.tinypic.com/1268zd5.jpg)
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: MisterElements on December 01, 2015, 19:33
Awesome! I love Fotolia!
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: MatHayward on December 01, 2015, 21:10
Thanks again for the great questions. Right now, some files being sold as HD are displaying their original 4K dimensions on Adobe Stock. A fix for this issue is expected soon. Please note that when a customer downloads one of these files, they do not receive a 4K file. Instead they receive the clip in HD. We apologize for any confusion or concern this may have caused. To minimize further confusion we have temporarily made clips that were uploaded as 4K unavailable in the search results. Some files can still be seen when using a direct link though they are not seen when using the search tool. These files will be put back in the search results as soon as the fix is complete.

Thank you very much for your patience, we will keep you updated.

-Mat Hayward
email: [email protected]


Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: stockmn on December 01, 2015, 21:41
Mat, can you tell us yet what the 4k pricing will be?
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: anathaya on December 01, 2015, 22:17
Awesome! I love Fotolia!

Sooner or later, SS will introduce exclusivity.  ;)
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Micro4 on December 01, 2015, 22:22
er. . didn't anyone at Adobe have a click around the new website. . . just to check if things were working. .  ???
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: click_click on December 02, 2015, 03:34
Mat, can you tell us yet what the 4k pricing will be?
Yes Mat, please push for this information. I assume, as we are not allowed to double upload our clips, each in HD and 4K, to be able to delete 4K later if Adobe decides to keep the price at $79.99 or in that area, I would have to hold back all of my uploads now until pricing for 4K is set.

Otherwise it would be great if we could upload HD files that could be replaced with the 4K versions later to maintain clip IDs.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: stuttershock on December 02, 2015, 11:26
(...) prices are $79.99 USD or 59.99€ EUR based on where the purchase is made.

This could be taken as yet another sign for the European market to be a rather hard sell for video. Lots of other info suggests the exact same thing anyway. Still interested to see how this goes, good news in so far! Thanks, @MatHayward

Oh, and it's 59.99 -- please put the euro sign where it belongs: preceding the numerals, just like you do with dollar signs.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Mackie on December 02, 2015, 11:43
As with all Adobe Stock sales, your commissions are paid directly into your Fotolia account.

There is high demand for video in the industry. We are looking for 5-60 second clips of lifestyle/people, sports, aerial, nature, and general b-roll.

Clips will be sold through stock.adobe.com as well as directly through After Effects CC and
[...]

so I take this to mean that "common" Fotolia accounts are included with this? (That question hadn't been addressed by existing answers here.) Would be glad to know before I bother uploading new clips...

Thanks.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: MatHayward on December 02, 2015, 11:55
As with all Adobe Stock sales, your commissions are paid directly into your Fotolia account.

There is high demand for video in the industry. We are looking for 5-60 second clips of lifestyle/people, sports, aerial, nature, and general b-roll.

Clips will be sold through stock.adobe.com as well as directly through After Effects CC and
[...]

so I take this to mean that "common" Fotolia accounts are included with this? (That question hadn't been addressed by existing answers here.) Would be glad to know before I bother uploading new clips...

Thanks.
@Mackie, All Fotolia portfolios are mirrored at Adobe Stock. When you clips are approved at Fotolia, they are made available for sale via Adobe Stock also.

-Mat
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on December 02, 2015, 12:06
Please post when all the bugs are worked out, and I'll get some video uploaded.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: WindyTai on December 03, 2015, 12:10
Thank you Adobe for making Fotolia a better place.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: trek on December 03, 2015, 18:22
I just received a $1.74 hd subscription video commission.  I remember opting out of video subscriptions years ago.  I don't see an opt out button anymore.  Is anyone else having this problem?  Is there still an opt out? 
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: gcrook on December 03, 2015, 18:45
I just received a $1.74 hd subscription video commission.  I remember opting out of video subscriptions years ago.  I don't see an opt out button anymore.  Is anyone else having this problem?  Is there still an opt out?
The only one i see is to opt out of DPC.
Strange, i would swear there was one for subs too until a few days ago.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: sharpshot on December 04, 2015, 03:36
Thank you Adobe for making Fotolia a better place.
They could do much more.  No idea why they didn't start a new site instead of buying one that has so many things wrong with it.  Lots of us saw an enormous fall in sales compared to other sites and mine haven't recovered at all since Adobe took over.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Daniel Dash on December 04, 2015, 09:41
Is it still indexing? I dont see my videos at adobe page.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: fritz on December 04, 2015, 19:58
Is it still indexing? I dont see my videos at adobe page.
I do! All of them
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Zero Talent on December 05, 2015, 05:55
I guess I just had my first video sale through Adobe, since my commission is $28 for an HD clip, instead of the usual $25.
35% x $79.99 ~ $28


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Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on December 05, 2015, 10:24
Where on FT does it describe video pricing?  On the indexing page, I see V_S Price (12-12) and V_X Price (200-200).  What does that mean?

And why can't they read the meta-data in the file?  No description or keywords come across.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: KnowYourOnions on December 05, 2015, 10:28
How pro and great this thread goes.
Well done MatHayward and Adobe, there is a HOPE!
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: click_click on December 06, 2015, 05:27
Where on FT does it describe video pricing?  On the indexing page, I see V_S Price (12-12) and V_X Price (200-200).  What does that mean?

And why can't they read the meta-data in the file?  No description or keywords come across.
Sean, Google is your friend: https://www.fotolia.com/Info/Contributors/Royalties/Videos (https://www.fotolia.com/Info/Contributors/Royalties/Videos) There you will see the prices and commission.
No idea where you are submitting your footage but it's not uncommon for footage sites to not read the meta-data. Many support CSV files though.

And what bugs were you referring to earlier in this thread?
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on December 06, 2015, 09:36
Where on FT does it describe video pricing?  On the indexing page, I see V_S Price (12-12) and V_X Price (200-200).  What does that mean?

And why can't they read the meta-data in the file?  No description or keywords come across.
Sean, Google is your friend: https://www.fotolia.com/Info/Contributors/Royalties/Videos (https://www.fotolia.com/Info/Contributors/Royalties/Videos) There you will see the prices and commission.
No idea where you are submitting your footage but it's not uncommon for footage sites to not read the meta-data. Many support CSV files though.

And what bugs were you referring to earlier in this thread?

Thx.  I know SS doesn't, but Pond does.  How hard can it be?

The bugs about 4k and other things.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Rinderart on December 23, 2015, 21:25
They now have my best selling footage. Start Indexing tomorrow.Go Adobe.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: THP Creative on December 23, 2015, 22:02
Even CanStockPhoto, a small site with virtually no major work done on it in years can read the meta-data out of video's uploaded there.

I am simply amazed the big guys haven't bothered with that yet.
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Symbiostock Official on December 24, 2015, 01:14
Can someone explain to me how Adobe Stock compares to Shutterstock with regards to commissions with videos, and how this relates to Fotolia? From what I remember, Fotolia was paying terribly for videos, but I may be wrong about that.

In general, do you get paid the same whether it's Adobe Stock or Fotolia? And are their current rates comparable to SS?
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Stkflvr on January 01, 2016, 06:21
This is a great news!

Just noticed that all my HD Fotolia videos appearing in the Adobe stock but still 4Kvideos are missing. When this will be fixed?
Title: Re: Adobe Stock now selling video
Post by: Rick_jo on February 28, 2016, 23:44
It is a shame that adobe stock is not separate from fotolia. You should really get your csv/xml batch meta import feature worked out instead of building new website under different names.