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Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Stock Discussion => Topic started by: rimglow on January 11, 2011, 16:37

Title: Clipping Paths and Microstock
Post by: rimglow on January 11, 2011, 16:37

I include clipping paths with about 80% of my photo submissions. I also include that the photo is "isolated with a clipping path" in the title, and the description field.

 I just got a note, from someone at Dreamstime, that clipping paths are only included in the largest size. That kind of makes my description misleading, and I intend to reword my descriptions to note that.

My question is what other sites (of the top eight) eliminate clipping paths for all but the largest size?

Title: Re: Clipping Paths and Microstock
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on January 11, 2011, 19:51

iStock.

Title: Re: Clipping Paths and Microstock
Post by: Suljo on January 11, 2011, 20:34

I think 123RF too.
One time I was not on my comp and dl free my file from 123 to resubmit it on iStock because of few bad keywords and this file dont have clipping path.

Title: Re: Clipping Paths and Microstock
Post by: red on January 12, 2011, 13:40

You can upload an .eps file with the embedded clipping path as an "additional format" on DT to insure that there is one option that is guaranteed to have a clipping path. I've done so on one image as a test and get downloads. Since you already have the path created it is easy to save it as an .eps and upload it - one more chance for a download at a higher price. Just put a note when uploading as to what it is and why you are uploading it in case you get a reviewer who isn't familiar with this type of .eps. Then put a note in the images with this additional format saying something like - ".eps format includes clipping path." Savvy designers will know what that means and want that option.