Hi all,
thanks for the feedback on the system. Let me try to answer one after another.
@elwynn: I need further info. Usually, you first upload via FTP. Then you go to "image upload" and import all images into "my images". Once imported, go to "my images" and edit all mandatory info. Once the yellow traffic light is shown, they are forwarded to the reviewers.
@steheap: I assume our IT guys have limited the FTP space to 1GB. I can be extended manually. Please contat our support with username and the request that you want to extend the limit. Maybe 1 GB is enough to process the first batch of images? Anyway, it can be extended though.
@microstockphoto.co.uk:
Thanks for the pros. Re the cons...
Rechte / Bild an Bildredaktion senden
Why not signing once and forever that I am the author of my pictures? It's boring having to tick a box each time
I will think about the consequences if we leave it out. Thanks.
Hauptsuchwörter (max. 8 )
I put most important words first already in IPTC - why not copying first eight words automatically?
We got a cool new function. Check all images, then go to the right orange box and choose "Copy main keywords". This function copies the first eight keywords of each image into the box "main keywords". The reason why it is not done automatically is, that not all photographers keyword the images by priority.
Nachricht an die Bildredaktion
If I send a picture of a building and I don't attach a model release, then it's obvious that I am convinced that I don't need it: why having to type "Property-Release-Vertrag nicht notwendig, da Motiv von öffentlichen Platz aus fotografiert wurde" or similar each time? Ok, the German Panoramafreiheit is great but there's no need to state it over and over Smiley
Leave it blank like 99,9% of all photographers...
Medientyp
I barely do illustrations. 99.9% of my pictures are photos, while others mainly do illustrations. Why can't I set it as default?
You are right. I will talk to our IT.
Freigestelltes Objekt
Can't you try to find yourself automatically if there's a lot of RGB(255,255,255) pixels on margins?
No, I get your point, but that does not work for most images. We have a search filter "copy space" that uses this function, but isolated images are different than images with a large copy space. And the only person to tell the difference is the photographer himself.
@steheap
I recommend you either on login check the box "stay logged in" or go to your "settings" an choose "Permanent login via longterm cookies". That lets you stay logged in.
@gwhitton
You are right with the waiting time for the subpages. I will talk to our IT how we can handle that.
Re the revenue overview. Please see my screenshot of our overview and my explanation:

Every image download (via credits, purchase on invoice, distribution partners, special licenses) is displayed one by one including all customer info (name, credits, price, share, etc.). ONLY the subscritpion downloads and affiliate downloads are summed up in a monthly total (without the details -> these can be seen in the respective submenu). Isn't it what you wanted to see?
Best regards,
Robert