Post by: nobody on September 20, 2018, 20:22
Post by: Rage on September 20, 2018, 22:33
Post by: HughStoneIan on September 20, 2018, 22:38
Post by: Fruitcocktail on September 20, 2018, 23:24
Post by: Chichikov on September 20, 2018, 23:36
Glad to see someone else thinks their numbers are late. I thought I got zero for the month. Wouldn't surprise me these days...I think that I have sold so much that they need more time to calculate the total…
Post by: Video-StockOrg on September 21, 2018, 01:00
Post by: Artist on September 21, 2018, 02:23
Glad to see someone else thinks their numbers are late. I thought I got zero for the month. Wouldn't surprise me these days...I think that I have sold so much that they need more time to calculate the total…
Or contributors earned none or so less that they are ashamed of publishing it.
Post by: Kasper Ravlo on September 21, 2018, 02:48
Quote
ROYALTY STATEMENTS
The payment processing team has let us know that we will likely see a delay in the publishing of your royalty statements, which normally would have published by the end of today, Seattle time (PST).
We don't expect this to impact royalty payments which are still scheduled, as usual, for the 25th of the month.
I'll keep you posted!
Best Kasper, qHero.
Post by: microlock on September 21, 2018, 03:08
Post by: Johnski2015 on September 21, 2018, 03:08
And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?
* really!
Post by: Pauws99 on September 21, 2018, 03:33
Just amazed a coorporation such as Getty can't fufill its obligations to its contributors and fails to deliver OUR earnings at THEIR designated timeframes - afterall we are their bread and butter no?If you are truly amazed then you haven't been paying attention.
And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?
* really!
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 03:43
And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?Your guess is wrong. It was announced on their own forum and on their two official Fb groups.
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 03:45
Is there any good answers to why they wont't let us know about a sale immediately like on the other stock sites?It's because we get a proportion of sub sales, not a flat rate, so the sub needs to expire before they know how many sales were made during the sub. As an exclusive that works out better for me, as my average sub sale nowadays is much higher than when it was a flat rate. (My tiny sales are from the Premium Access heist.)
Post by: Fairplay on September 21, 2018, 03:46
Just amazed a coorporation such as Getty can't fufill its obligations to its contributors and fails to deliver OUR earnings at THEIR designated timeframes - afterall we are their bread and butter no?
And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?
* really!
Maybe getting 85% is not enough for them to do things properly.
Post by: Pauws99 on September 21, 2018, 03:59
They could report the fact that an image was sold thoughIs there any good answers to why they wont't let us know about a sale immediately like on the other stock sites?It's because we get a proportion of sub sales, not a flat rate, so the sub needs to expire before they know how many sales were made during the sub. As an exclusive that works out better for me, as my average sub sale nowadays is much higher than when it was a flat rate.
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 04:18
They could, and Content Statistics aren't the same, but you can at least see which files are garnering interest.They could report the fact that an image was sold thoughIs there any good answers to why they wont't let us know about a sale immediately like on the other stock sites?It's because we get a proportion of sub sales, not a flat rate, so the sub needs to expire before they know how many sales were made during the sub. As an exclusive that works out better for me, as my average sub sale nowadays is much higher than when it was a flat rate.
Don't put me into a position of seeming to defend them!!! ::)
Post by: Mancubus on September 21, 2018, 04:21
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 04:24
Still waiting for the August statement ... does anyone have it already?No.. Check their forum.
Post by: Johnski2015 on September 21, 2018, 05:15
Just amazed a coorporation such as Getty can't fufill its obligations to its contributors and fails to deliver OUR earnings at THEIR designated timeframes - afterall we are their bread and butter no?If you are truly amazed then you haven't been paying attention.
And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?
* really!
Hmmm attention to the death of an industry or getty incompetence?
Post by: Johnski2015 on September 21, 2018, 05:18
And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?Your guess is wrong. It was announced on their own forum and on their two official Fb groups.
What this?
https://contributors.gettyimages.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=10086&p=3#post108796
I see no official Getty annoucement? Maybe I missed the link you refer to Sue? I am not on Facebook - so maybe I have missed their official annoucement as to why our stats are not being displayed...
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 05:26
You've agreed when getting access to their forums not to quote from there, and possibly to link to there.And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?Your guess is wrong. It was announced on their own forum and on their two official Fb groups.
What this?
https://contributors.gettyimages.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=10086&p=3#post108796
I see no official Getty annoucement? Maybe I missed the link you refer to Sue? I am not on Facebook - so maybe I have missed their official annoucement as to why our stats are not being displayed...
The official announcement is on the page before the page you linked to: Kelvin is the official forum moderator.
How bizarre - you complained about the announcement not being made instantaneously on social media, yet you're not on the social media they announced it on! (You are perfectly entitled not to be on Fb, but it doesn't put you in a strong position in this case!) For all I know, they may have announced it elsewhere (I don't check Twitter very often, and amn't on any other SM), but IMO if it's been officially announced on their own forum, they have announced it.
And BTW, their contract doesn't say they have to tell us by the 25th, it only says that
"5. Compensation
a. iStock agrees to pay you royalties (the “Royalties”) within 30 days after the end of each month in which the license or sale was made (except for royalties payable on subscription downloads, which shall be paid in the month following the end of the applicable subscription term, and when sales reporting is delayed, whether made by a Distribution Partner or otherwise, in which case payments will be made in the month following the date such sale is reported)
So they have broken our contract if they don't pay us by the 30th, but the rest isn't contractual.
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 05:33
Getty incompetence. 'Twere ever thus (since they took over iS).Just amazed a coorporation such as Getty can't fufill its obligations to its contributors and fails to deliver OUR earnings at THEIR designated timeframes - afterall we are their bread and butter no?If you are truly amazed then you haven't been paying attention.
And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?
* really!
Hmmm attention to the death of an industry or getty incompetence?
Post by: Pauws99 on September 21, 2018, 05:51
Well both reallyJust amazed a coorporation such as Getty can't fufill its obligations to its contributors and fails to deliver OUR earnings at THEIR designated timeframes - afterall we are their bread and butter no?If you are truly amazed then you haven't been paying attention.
And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?
* really!
Hmmm attention to the death of an industry or getty incompetence?
Post by: Johnski2015 on September 21, 2018, 06:06
You've agreed when getting access to their forums not to quote from there, and possibly to link to there.And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?Your guess is wrong. It was announced on their own forum and on their two official Fb groups.
What this?
https://contributors.gettyimages.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=10086&p=3#post108796
I see no official Getty annoucement? Maybe I missed the link you refer to Sue? I am not on Facebook - so maybe I have missed their official annoucement as to why our stats are not being displayed...
The official announcement is on the page before the page you linked to: Kelvin is the official forum moderator.
How bizarre - you complained about the announcement not being made instantaneously on social media, yet you're not on the social media they announced it on! (You are perfectly entitled not to be on Fb, but it doesn't put you in a strong position in this case!) For all I know, they may have announced it elsewhere (I don't check Twitter very often, and amn't on any other SM), but IMO if it's been officially announced on their own forum, they have announced it.
And BTW, their contract doesn't say they have to tell us by the 25th, it only says that
"5. Compensation
a. iStock agrees to pay you royalties (the “Royalties”) within 30 days after the end of each month in which the license or sale was made (except for royalties payable on subscription downloads, which shall be paid in the month following the end of the applicable subscription term, and when sales reporting is delayed, whether made by a Distribution Partner or otherwise, in which case payments will be made in the month following the date such sale is reported)
So they have broken our contract if they don't pay us by the 30th, but the rest isn't contractual.
Not sure I care about rules TBH - they will ban me if they want, I have no concern... anyone report if you want, it is beyond my concern...
The forum you mentioned doesn't give me any information...
I wasnt talking about payment, I was talking about statements... I thought statements had to be reported by the 20th?
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 06:11
Nevertheless, it should be said in case someone else who does care has forgotten and quotes from there or links to there. I can't find a link to the forum agreement. Funny you care that little, yet here you are, caring enough to complaining with slight basis. I'm 'annoyed', but I checked the contract1.You've agreed when getting access to their forums not to quote from there, and possibly to link to there.And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?Your guess is wrong. It was announced on their own forum and on their two official Fb groups.
What this?
https://contributors.gettyimages.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=10086&p=3#post108796
I see no official Getty annoucement? Maybe I missed the link you refer to Sue? I am not on Facebook - so maybe I have missed their official annoucement as to why our stats are not being displayed...
The official announcement is on the page before the page you linked to: Kelvin is the official forum moderator.
How bizarre - you complained about the announcement not being made instantaneously on social media, yet you're not on the social media they announced it on! (You are perfectly entitled not to be on Fb, but it doesn't put you in a strong position in this case!) For all I know, they may have announced it elsewhere (I don't check Twitter very often, and amn't on any other SM), but IMO if it's been officially announced on their own forum, they have announced it.
And BTW, their contract doesn't say they have to tell us by the 25th, it only says that
"5. Compensation
a. iStock agrees to pay you royalties (the “Royalties”) within 30 days after the end of each month in which the license or sale was made (except for royalties payable on subscription downloads, which shall be paid in the month following the end of the applicable subscription term, and when sales reporting is delayed, whether made by a Distribution Partner or otherwise, in which case payments will be made in the month following the date such sale is reported)
So they have broken our contract if they don't pay us by the 30th, but the rest isn't contractual.
Not sure I care about rules TBH - they will ban me if they want, I have no concern... anyone report if you want, it is beyond my concern...
Quote
The forum you mentioned doesn't give me any information...There is an official announcement by Kelvin on the page before the page you linked to. I.e. you linked to page 3, the announcement is on page 2. And in fact, you directly linked to a statement by Kelvin with further information, so ...?
Quote
I wasnt talking about payment, I was talking about statements... I thought statements had to be reported by the 20th?1You see if you can find it in the contract - I looked and I didn't see it.
Post by: Not Today on September 21, 2018, 06:26
Post by: Johnski2015 on September 21, 2018, 06:27
Nevertheless, it should be said in case someone else who does care has forgotten and quotes from there or links to there. I can't find a link to the forum agreement. Funny you care that little, yet here you are, caring enough to complaining with slight basis. I'm 'annoyed', but I checked the contract1.You've agreed when getting access to their forums not to quote from there, and possibly to link to there.And I guess no official comment (in this day of social media, communications i.e. instant) about what is happening?Your guess is wrong. It was announced on their own forum and on their two official Fb groups.
What this?
https://contributors.gettyimages.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=10086&p=3#post108796
I see no official Getty annoucement? Maybe I missed the link you refer to Sue? I am not on Facebook - so maybe I have missed their official annoucement as to why our stats are not being displayed...
The official announcement is on the page before the page you linked to: Kelvin is the official forum moderator.
How bizarre - you complained about the announcement not being made instantaneously on social media, yet you're not on the social media they announced it on! (You are perfectly entitled not to be on Fb, but it doesn't put you in a strong position in this case!) For all I know, they may have announced it elsewhere (I don't check Twitter very often, and amn't on any other SM), but IMO if it's been officially announced on their own forum, they have announced it.
And BTW, their contract doesn't say they have to tell us by the 25th, it only says that
"5. Compensation
a. iStock agrees to pay you royalties (the “Royalties”) within 30 days after the end of each month in which the license or sale was made (except for royalties payable on subscription downloads, which shall be paid in the month following the end of the applicable subscription term, and when sales reporting is delayed, whether made by a Distribution Partner or otherwise, in which case payments will be made in the month following the date such sale is reported)
So they have broken our contract if they don't pay us by the 30th, but the rest isn't contractual.
Not sure I care about rules TBH - they will ban me if they want, I have no concern... anyone report if you want, it is beyond my concern...QuoteThe forum you mentioned doesn't give me any information...There is an official announcement by Kelvin on the page before the page you linked to. I.e. you linked to page 3, the announcement is on page 2. And in fact, you directly linked to a statement by Kelvin with further information, so ...?QuoteI wasnt talking about payment, I was talking about statements... I thought statements had to be reported by the 20th?1You see if you can find it in the contract - I looked and I didn't see it.
OK thanks Sue
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 06:34
You can see which files you've sold in August using the Getty contributor app... but you can't see the amount you've sold them for thou.Can you tell us where to find this app, please?
Someone mentioned it on here recently, but didn't follow up when asked.
Post by: obj owl on September 21, 2018, 06:44
You can see which files you've sold in August using the Getty contributor app... but you can't see the amount you've sold them for thou.Can you tell us where to find this app, please?
Someone mentioned it on here recently, but didn't follow up when asked.
Try this https://www.google.com/search?q=Getty+contributor+app&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b (https://www.google.com/search?q=Getty+contributor+app&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b)
Post by: Not Today on September 21, 2018, 06:49
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 06:56
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contributor&hl=en_GB (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contributor&hl=en_GB)
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 06:56
Thanks.You can see which files you've sold in August using the Getty contributor app... but you can't see the amount you've sold them for thou.Can you tell us where to find this app, please?
Someone mentioned it on here recently, but didn't follow up when asked.
Try this https://www.google.com/search?q=Getty+contributor+app&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b (https://www.google.com/search?q=Getty+contributor+app&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b)
Post by: jonbull on September 21, 2018, 08:41
Post by: nobody on September 21, 2018, 10:29
Post by: christiano on September 21, 2018, 10:32
Thanks.You can see which files you've sold in August using the Getty contributor app... but you can't see the amount you've sold them for thou.Can you tell us where to find this app, please?
Someone mentioned it on here recently, but didn't follow up when asked.
Try this https://www.google.com/search?q=Getty+contributor+app&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b (https://www.google.com/search?q=Getty+contributor+app&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b)
You do not need an app to see that, go to the esp site : My Performance/Content statistics/downloads and choose august...
Post by: Dumc on September 21, 2018, 11:30
You do not need an app to see that, go to the esp site : My Performance/Content statistics/downloads and choose august...
True, I only found out this downloads stats 10 minutes ago. August stats are already there. 1 download more than in July
Post by: christiano on September 21, 2018, 11:46
You do not need an app to see that, go to the esp site : My Performance/Content statistics/downloads and choose august...
True, I only found out this downloads stats 10 minutes ago. August stats are already there. 1 download more than in July
-20 for me ;-( but maybe my rdp will be better? i hope!).
Post by: Dumc on September 21, 2018, 11:54
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 12:10
I just got an email from getty for payment date and payment amount.for iStock?
The only email I've had from Getty today is the one requesting imagery of Christmas in India. ::)
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 12:12
You do not need an app to see that, go to the esp site : My Performance/Content statistics/downloads and choose august...
True, I only found out this downloads stats 10 minutes ago. August stats are already there. 1 download more than in July
-20 for me ;-( but maybe my rdp will be better? i hope!).
Like you say, it's all about the rdp. My two best download months this year also had the two lowest -by far! - rpds, so these monthly totals were relatively poor.
Post by: Dumc on September 21, 2018, 12:13
Payment Number:
4370159
Payment Date:
21-Sep-2018
Payment Currency:
USD
Payment amount:
xxxx.xx
Post by: christiano on September 21, 2018, 12:18
I just got an email from getty for payment date and payment amount.for iStock?
The only email I've had from Getty today is the one requesting imagery of Christmas in India. ::)
good to know, i have some pic of south india during christmas!!! but i didn't receive this email, but one about chinese visiting tokyo!!!
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 12:35
Post by: Pauws99 on September 21, 2018, 12:36
Yes and I also just get payment on my paypal accountIsn't that for last month though?
Payment Number:
4370159
Payment Date:
21-Sep-2018
Payment Currency:
USD
Payment amount:
xxxx.xx
Post by: Dumc on September 21, 2018, 12:41
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 12:43
Yes and I also just get payment on my paypal accountIsn't that for last month though?
Payment Number:
4370159
Payment Date:
21-Sep-2018
Payment Currency:
USD
Payment amount:
xxxx.xx
Well, inasmuch as it's a payment for sales in August, yes: but I presume that's not what you meant. My August payment has also just gone into PayPal, so it's early! :-)
Post by: Pauws99 on September 21, 2018, 13:32
Think I got confused !! Strange that some have been paid and others haven't had their reports!Yes and I also just get payment on my paypal accountIsn't that for last month though?
Payment Number:
4370159
Payment Date:
21-Sep-2018
Payment Currency:
USD
Payment amount:
xxxx.xx
Well, inasmuch as it's a payment for sales in August, yes: but I presume that's not what you meant. My August payment has also just gone into PayPal, so it's early! :-)
Post by: christopherj on September 21, 2018, 13:35
So I see the numbers of photos on the site now. I think a few of my sales are from getty images, 1 is from thinkstock, a couple are istock subs and credits.
Do these different buyers mean different rates of return?
Post by: Fruitcocktail on September 21, 2018, 13:52
Post by: HughStoneIan on September 21, 2018, 13:57
Still seeing no stats on ESP.
Post by: ShadySue on September 21, 2018, 13:59
No full stats.Think I got confused !! Strange that some have been paid and others haven't had their reports!Yes and I also just get payment on my paypal accountIsn't that for last month though?
Payment Number:
4370159
Payment Date:
21-Sep-2018
Payment Currency:
USD
Payment amount:
xxxx.xx
Well, inasmuch as it's a payment for sales in August, yes: but I presume that's not what you meant. My August payment has also just gone into PayPal, so it's early! :-)
Post by: Fruitcocktail on September 21, 2018, 14:00
Post by: Pauws99 on September 21, 2018, 14:04
Hey everyone,Yes but in a pretty random way though I believe only the Getty ones give you a shot at a big sale.
So I see the numbers of photos on the site now. I think a few of my sales are from getty images, 1 is from thinkstock, a couple are istock subs and credits.
Do these different buyers mean different rates of return?
Post by: Hildegarde on September 21, 2018, 15:06
Post by: The Mighty Jungle on September 21, 2018, 17:43
One good thing this month, a number of recently uploaded images sold and they are different subject matter from my usual. That's encouraging me to keep on truckin'...
Post by: nobody on September 21, 2018, 20:50
Received the announcement in my email, but DeepMeta still not updating.
One good thing this month, a number of recently uploaded images sold and they are different subject matter from my usual. That's encouraging me to keep on truckin'...
Good attitude!
Post by: BaldricksTrousers on September 22, 2018, 04:18
Received the announcement in my email, but DeepMeta still not updating.
One good thing this month, a number of recently uploaded images sold and they are different subject matter from my usual. That's encouraging me to keep on truckin'...
Good attitude!
Whether it is a good attitude or just being played for a fool rather depends on what the return on effort was.
Post by: The Mighty Jungle on September 22, 2018, 09:52
Received the announcement in my email, but DeepMeta still not updating.
One good thing this month, a number of recently uploaded images sold and they are different subject matter from my usual. That's encouraging me to keep on truckin'...
Good attitude!
Whether it is a good attitude or just being played for a fool rather depends on what the return on effort was.
Well...over the years, istockphoto has paid for my camera equipment, the high end laptop I bought 2 months ago, my camper, and all of my vacations. Best of all, because of istockphoto, I've developed skills in photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, had adventures and gone to places I never would have gone without looking for that next photoshoot location. It has been a great ride.
Somehow, I just don't feel like a fool.
Post by: christopherj on September 22, 2018, 10:04
Post by: nobody on September 22, 2018, 11:12
Received the announcement in my email, but DeepMeta still not updating.
One good thing this month, a number of recently uploaded images sold and they are different subject matter from my usual. That's encouraging me to keep on truckin'...
Good attitude!
Whether it is a good attitude or just being played for a fool rather depends on what the return on effort was.
Plus from me :)
Post by: Dumc on September 22, 2018, 12:36
Post by: BaldricksTrousers on September 22, 2018, 14:07
Well...over the years, istockphoto has paid for my camera equipment, the high end laptop I bought 2 months ago, my camper, and all of my vacations. Best of all, because of istockphoto, I've developed skills in photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, had adventures and gone to places I never would have gone without looking for that next photoshoot location. It has been a great ride.
Somehow, I just don't feel like a fool.
Oh, it was much the same for me. But that was the past. Today my earnings are down something like 90% on the heyday and with all the minuscule value sales I don't see the point any longer. The fact they've made it incredibly hard to track what has happened sales-wise (even if it's possible at all) doesn't give me any confidence at all.
Of course, if you are an exclusive your situation might be different.
Post by: Newsfocus1 on September 22, 2018, 14:25
Any sense when the royalty info will be out? Still can't access it!
Don't expect anything before Monday. None of these 24 hour, Seven days a week hi-tech companies seem to do anything much at the Weekend other than to run on auto pilot. Today Is 24?
Post by: ShadySue on September 22, 2018, 19:12
I read that new files weren't seeing the light of day, for over a year. Then they said they'd fixed it, but it seemed that new indie files were being seen, but not new exclusive files. Not that I'm uploading, but I don't think things are great for most exclusives either. Those who are still reporting decent sales mostly have significant expenses - only decent profit is sustainable - or sensible.
Well...over the years, istockphoto has paid for my camera equipment, the high end laptop I bought 2 months ago, my camper, and all of my vacations. Best of all, because of istockphoto, I've developed skills in photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, had adventures and gone to places I never would have gone without looking for that next photoshoot location. It has been a great ride.
Somehow, I just don't feel like a fool.
Oh, it was much the same for me. But that was the past. Today my earnings are down something like 90% on the heyday and with all the minuscule value sales I don't see the point any longer. The fact they've made it incredibly hard to track what has happened sales-wise (even if it's possible at all) doesn't give me any confidence at all.
Of course, if you are an exclusive your situation might be different.
Post by: derek on September 23, 2018, 01:24
Well...over the years, istockphoto has paid for my camera equipment, the high end laptop I bought 2 months ago, my camper, and all of my vacations. Best of all, because of istockphoto, I've developed skills in photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, had adventures and gone to places I never would have gone without looking for that next photoshoot location. It has been a great ride.
Somehow, I just don't feel like a fool.
Oh, it was much the same for me. But that was the past. Today my earnings are down something like 90% on the heyday and with all the minuscule value sales I don't see the point any longer. The fact they've made it incredibly hard to track what has happened sales-wise (even if it's possible at all) doesn't give me any confidence at all.
Of course, if you are an exclusive your situation might be different.
No consolation Simon but there are probably thousands of " old" members seeing the same thing. Many have given up! I just let my port hang in there.
Post by: dpimborough on September 23, 2018, 02:03
However every month I still get a 1 cent payout ::)
Post by: Pauws99 on September 23, 2018, 02:24
I deleted my port March last year I'm not willing to support an outfit like that.I reckon they are trying to tempt you back ;-).
However every month I still get a 1 cent payout ::)
Post by: Rage on September 23, 2018, 04:06
Post by: jonbull on September 24, 2018, 09:11
https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/morganvaleks?mediatype=photography (https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/morganvaleks?mediatype=photography)
everything uploaded from 8 to 18 august...5000 image of christmas....and i cannot browse more bu suspect this portfolio has something really strange going on, and i suspect is not the last and biggest...how can we work seriously in this environment?
Post by: ShadySue on September 24, 2018, 09:23
by the way was browsing christmas photos collection in isotck and found this portfolio....
https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/morganvaleks?mediatype=photography (https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/morganvaleks?mediatype=photography)
everything uploaded from 8 to 18 august...5000 image of christmas....and i cannot browse more bu suspect this portfolio has something really strange going on, and i suspect is not the last and biggest...how can we work seriously in this environment?
I reverse-searched on a few random images and didn't find anything untoward. They're also on SS: https://www.shutterstock.com/g/valekstudio (https://www.shutterstock.com/g/valekstudio)
Post by: jonbull on September 24, 2018, 09:27
by the way was browsing christmas photos collection in isotck and found this portfolio....
https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/morganvaleks?mediatype=photography (https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/morganvaleks?mediatype=photography)
everything uploaded from 8 to 18 august...5000 image of christmas....and i cannot browse more bu suspect this portfolio has something really strange going on, and i suspect is not the last and biggest...how can we work seriously in this environment?
I reverse-searched on a few random images and didn't find anything untoward. They're also on SS: https://www.shutterstock.com/g/valekstudio (https://www.shutterstock.com/g/valekstudio)
well they are another house of production from ukraine or russia...even if they say spain...i don't understand why every russian or ukraine put western country...probably they pay many people to produce stuff and uploaded in bulk. anyway 9000 christmas copycat photos, i repeat how can we work in this environment.
Post by: BaldricksTrousers on September 24, 2018, 09:42
well they are another house of production from ukraine or russia...even if they say spain...i don't understand why every russian or ukraine put western country...probably they pay many people to produce stuff and uploaded in bulk.
I don't know if that is true, but if it is then the reason would probably be to escape the 30% tax on US earnings. Russia/Ukraine won't have a tax treaty with the US, EU countries do.
Post by: Dumc on September 24, 2018, 11:13
Post by: jonbull on September 24, 2018, 11:23
well they are another house of production from ukraine or russia...even if they say spain...i don't understand why every russian or ukraine put western country...probably they pay many people to produce stuff and uploaded in bulk.
I don't know if that is true, but if it is then the reason would probably be to escape the 30% tax on US earnings. Russia/Ukraine won't have a tax treaty with the US, EU countries do.
i don't know if they can...they need to provide a document...i thin they just put to impress customer...they fear probably an antirussian sentiment...
Post by: estike on September 24, 2018, 14:58
Post by: ShadySue on September 24, 2018, 16:03
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Post by: BaldricksTrousers on September 24, 2018, 16:42
Oh, no! I tell a lie, a "mousover" on the pie chart is more informative.
Post by: ShadySue on September 24, 2018, 16:44
Hmm. As usual the colour codings for Canada, the US, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina are almost identical. As are colours for the UK, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy. The only one that seems absolutely unambiguous is "other".... no, I tell a lie, Qatar has it's own special green. So what sold where remains a mystery.If you hover over the colour segment, you get that info in a popup.
For some reason, this month I have a lot of German sales!
Post by: BaldricksTrousers on September 24, 2018, 16:45
You just beat me to it, Sue. Thanks, anyway.Hmm. As usual the colour codings for Canada, the US, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina are almost identical. As are colours for the UK, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy. The only one that seems absolutely unambiguous is "other".... no, I tell a lie, Qatar has it's own special green. So what sold where remains a mystery.If you hover over the colour segment, you get that info in a popup.
For some reason, this month I have a lot of German sales!
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on September 24, 2018, 18:06
...the reason would probably be to escape the 30% tax on US earnings. Russia/Ukraine won't have a tax treaty with the US, EU countries do.
Did you just make that up?! The withholding rate for Spain is 5%... the withholding rate for Russia is 0%.
Post by: Pauws99 on September 24, 2018, 19:12
Or maybe they are not from Russia/Ukraine as you have zero evidence for that assertion.well they are another house of production from ukraine or russia...even if they say spain...i don't understand why every russian or ukraine put western country...probably they pay many people to produce stuff and uploaded in bulk.
I don't know if that is true, but if it is then the reason would probably be to escape the 30% tax on US earnings. Russia/Ukraine won't have a tax treaty with the US, EU countries do.
i don't know if they can...they need to provide a document...i thin they just put to impress customer...they fear probably an antirussian sentiment...
Post by: Pauws99 on September 24, 2018, 19:29
Post by: BaldricksTrousers on September 25, 2018, 01:53
...the reason would probably be to escape the 30% tax on US earnings. Russia/Ukraine won't have a tax treaty with the US, EU countries do.
Did you just make that up?! The withholding rate for Spain is 5%... the withholding rate for Russia is 0%.
Really? I'm surprised the Russians have got a more generous treaty with the US than the EU. I have seen people from former Warsaw Pact countries complaining about losing 30% and then having to pay local taxes on top. I assumed Russia was the same.
But,, yes, you're quite right, it's here http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/ID/United-States-Corporate-Withholding-taxes (http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/ID/United-States-Corporate-Withholding-taxes)
Post by: Sebastian Radu on September 25, 2018, 02:05
Post by: derek on September 25, 2018, 02:05
Anyway what sort of treaty have they got with China and India?
Post by: Gannet77 on September 25, 2018, 03:02
...the reason would probably be to escape the 30% tax on US earnings. Russia/Ukraine won't have a tax treaty with the US, EU countries do.
Did you just make that up?! The withholding rate for Spain is 5%... the withholding rate for Russia is 0%.
Really? I'm surprised the Russians have got a more generous treaty with the US than the EU. I have seen people from former Warsaw Pact countries complaining about losing 30% and then having to pay local taxes on top. I assumed Russia was the same.
But,, yes, you're quite right, it's here [url]http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/ID/United-States-Corporate-Withholding-taxes[/url] ([url]http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/ID/United-States-Corporate-Withholding-taxes[/url])
According to that chart, it's not actually a treaty with the EU - the rates are applied to individual countries, with some being zero and some not.
Which is good news for those of us in the UK, because it presumably won't suddenly become subject to a 30% rate after Brexit but will remain in the 0% bracket.
Post by: rene on September 25, 2018, 03:30
My earnings have just appeared actually a very good month thats two in a row maybe a trend......Not for me.
After few very good months WME!
Post by: Pauws99 on September 25, 2018, 05:27
I made on average 55 cents per photo sale, much more than shutterstock. Is this common?My overall RPI at SS is around 67c and last month IS was about the same as yours...IS can vary but I can't be bothered to trawl their stats to work out a longer average.
Post by: ThinkingLouder on September 26, 2018, 12:03
So How they reached this total amount without the individual stock sales calculations...(good question!!)
Don't make me think that they cook the stock sales numbers after the total amount they want to pay us each month?
::)
Post by: ShadySue on September 26, 2018, 12:18
When they said, they needed time to calculate the total sales of each month....(years ago), it was supposed to have the total amount in based of all the calculations (stock sales)...now we have the total amount of august...but not the calculations (stock sales)!!!The stats came in on Monday, if you haven't got yours, you'll need to take out a support ticket.
Your questions about how we can trust them isn't invalid, but it applies to all of the sites, who could be pulling the wool over our eyes.
Post by: sgoodwin4813 on September 26, 2018, 21:14
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Post by: davidbautista on September 29, 2018, 15:04
Post by: ShadySue on September 29, 2018, 16:00
It's funny I sold the same picture twice. It was 0.01+0.01 cents.Two people saw it in the bizarre Connect pay per view scheme.
Post by: davidbautista on September 29, 2018, 17:16
Was does that mean :o? I'm kind of newIt's funny I sold the same picture twice. It was 0.01+0.01 cents.Two people saw it in the bizarre Connect pay per view scheme.
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Post by: ShadySue on September 29, 2018, 18:38
These tiny payments are pay per view, which Getty calls Connect.Was does that mean :o? I'm kind of newIt's funny I sold the same picture twice. It was 0.01+0.01 cents.Two people saw it in the bizarre Connect pay per view scheme.
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Post by: davidbautista on September 29, 2018, 19:01
That's kind of weird. So they view the photo and then what?These tiny payments are pay per view, which Getty calls Connect.Was does that mean :o? I'm kind of newIt's funny I sold the same picture twice. It was 0.01+0.01 cents.Two people saw it in the bizarre Connect pay per view scheme.
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Post by: ShadySue on September 30, 2018, 04:43
That's why I wrote "bizarre", and I don't know where the money comes from.That's kind of weird. So they view the photo and then what?These tiny payments are pay per view, which Getty calls Connect.Was does that mean :o? I'm kind of newIt's funny I sold the same picture twice. It was 0.01+0.01 cents.Two people saw it in the bizarre Connect pay per view scheme.
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https://contributors.gettyimages.com/article.aspx?article_id=2533 (https://contributors.gettyimages.com/article.aspx?article_id=2533)
(and Google Getty Connect)