H Bob,
I have worked with about 200 models now, so maybe I can help a bit:
- What format(s) do you prefer to keep releases in, and what format do you upload them as?
I use JPG, though some others use PDF as well. That's usually it.
- Do all agencies accept all generic releases, or do some agencies have specific requirements? Which ones? and how do you manage those differences?
I only use one generic release form for ALL agencies and most pros do the same.
- What data/fields do agencies need to know about each models/property?
Some want to know: Age (or age range), sex (male/female), ethnicity, Location
- Do you produce seperate releases for each shoot? (I vaguely remember iStock introduced a requirement for something to do with this in '09)
Yes, though I try to only upload one release for ALL shots, because it gives better results for the "more of the same model" searches.
- Do you track image-volume/acceptance-rates/rpi/other on shoots/models/locations? If not, would that be helpful to you?
On a basic level, I do and it has been proven very helpful for casting new models.
- Do you find much results from 'More Images from this Model' in some agencies?
Yes.
- A couple of agencies have added MR-via-FTP... anyone using this yet? (If so, do you prefer a 1MR-Entire batch import, or would some kind of filenaming (like with .eps) be more suitable?)
Only sometimes.
Anything else:
A batch support to add several releases to a group of images at once would be really time-saving, especially for group shots.
If you need anything more, let me know, you know how to reach me...
Best regards,
Robert