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« on: November 05, 2022, 13:01 »
cascoly, read my posts in this thread, and not just one post, I described in detail why shutterstock went down, gave my personal examples, statistics. If you continue to make accusations against me, I will put you on ignore. I don't owe you anything. And I'm not a parrot to repeat and copy my posts. Who wanted to hear me, he heard. And I don't owe you anything.
1127
« on: November 04, 2022, 03:24 »
However, if you feel it would work for you, why not just try it? Or as 'they' say, "knock yourself out".
It's a question of exclusivity on iStock. If, in order to participate in the Fast Track to Custom Content program, I have to close all my accounts on other stocks, then this is not interesting. If iStock were to introduce exclusivity only for videos that are filmed for the Fast Track to Custom Content program, that might be interesting. It is not at all clear why the Getty started this program at all. What is the purpose of the getty. If you find authors who will shoot for the Fast Track to Custom Content program, then why put a condition on complete exclusivity. It seems that they want not so much to find authors for this program, but to lure people into exclusives on iStock. I know that the authors who are exclusive to the Getty are satisfied with the income. But I don't know if the authors who are exclusive only on iStock are happy with the income.
1128
« on: November 03, 2022, 17:02 »
Uncle Pete, I have the right to know something, but not to know something, to forget something, but to remember something. What are your claims to me? I see you are satisfied that they began to pay you less, I am happy for you. 
1129
« on: November 03, 2022, 16:55 »
So sarcasm is appropriate if people are uploading new content?! Sure, that makes perfect sense! And I'm still constantly uploading videos, just not to Shutterstock.
Why don't you upload to Shutterstock?
1130
« on: November 03, 2022, 16:52 »
Who would actually go out their way to shoot something specific they are told to for stock money? I think its far more productive to shoot 100 road signs in a shorter time and make more money from that, than to follow a lead given by iStock or any micro stock company
Well, there are many people who make money freelancing. A lot of people. Not everyone can work abstractly, guess the conjuncture and then sell it. Many people need a specific order.
1131
« on: November 03, 2022, 05:47 »
Although the link I gave at the beginning, it follows that the Getty offers iStock Exclusivity. And only for the video that is uploaded to iStock. Maybe if someone wants to become iStock Exclusivity, they should shoot a little for these orders, and they will be accepted into iStock Exclusivity. It must be hard to become iStock Exclusivity just like that.
1132
« on: November 03, 2022, 05:43 »
I haven't heard /read of any iStock contributors who have been accepted into Getty in the last few years.
Any I've read about were told their work was "more suitable for iStock".
Maybe those who have been successful have chosen, or been told (?), not to post about it.
Maybe you know someone who has made the leap recently (in the past, it was possible and known about).
So we are talking only about the Exclusive contributor with the Fast Track to Custom Content program. Exclusive for this specific program.
1133
« on: November 03, 2022, 03:46 »
On the other hand, Getty offers 100% freelancing. Work for a specific project and for a specific customer may be of interest to someone. Yes, not all projects are suitable, but an assessment of the possible costs and profits will help you choose what to take on.
I would also like to hear from those who agree to these orders and what their experience is.
The main issue here is the exclusive, the author must close his portfolios on all stocks or only the video for a specific order, he must upload only to Getty. It's not clear here. If the Getty requires the author to shoot absolutely everything only for the Getty, then this is not very attractive.
I see that there are authors who work exclusively for the Getty, under this program, new authors become the same, or with reduced opportunities? And where the author becomes exclusive, on the Getty or on iStock.
1134
« on: November 03, 2022, 03:10 »
Yeah, and Mars has been moving from west to east for the last two years and now it's suddenly changed direction... as a result, the gods must be angry. I mean, what else could it be?!
I'm not sure if you've been living in a bubble for the last 10 years, but those 10 years of experience don't seem to have given you the wealth of knowledge that you think they have!
'Rare', 'few people dare to upload it'... I wish! 'Very often, such stock agencies get banned for such space'. Perfect example of what I'm talking about... no they don't. You're wrong.
Your sarcasm is inappropriate. Especially in light of the fact that you are no longer loading anything new, as you yourself wrote. Yes, I am the one who shoots and constantly uploads videos. I don't grab stars from the sky, unlike you.
1136
« on: November 02, 2022, 12:49 »
As for SpaceStockFootage, this author has very specific content, rare, few people dare to upload it, very often stock agencies get banned for such space. His result is not indicative at all.
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« on: November 02, 2022, 12:47 »
Uncle Pete, I have been uploading videos to shutterstock for over 10 years. And every month until 2021, I received a certain minimum amount of money, and I also received the maximum. Starting precisely from January 2021, now every month I receive at best 50% of the minimum amount that I received until 2021. I shoot and upload videos all the time, this is my job. My videos are not only growing in quantity, but in quality too. As a result, I have the following, the portfolio is growing, and incomes are declining. I admit that shutterstock may promote authors from certain countries, or is afraid that they will sue it. In general, I think that either the algorithms have changed, or the buyers have left, or shutterstock is hiding my money from me.
1138
« on: November 02, 2022, 10:49 »
derby, I received the letter today, which means they have started a program to attract participants. Also, their offer is similar to freelancing, they set topics on which to shoot. As I understand it, there will be orders from specific companies. It's something new and different than before.
1139
« on: November 02, 2022, 09:28 »
I think I know the answer to this question, but I've just discovered a photo of mine that has been used on a cover of a CD. I've only sold it once through Shutterstock (I got 10 cents for it). It is marked as editorial. As the image is of a sculpture with wording from a poem on it. I would assume that usage on an album cover is not classed as editorial, but commercial?
I am going to write to the person concerned to ask where he purchased the licence (the shot is with 2 other libraries), but what would you do under these circumstances?
Take him to court and collect a large amount of money.
1140
« on: November 02, 2022, 08:01 »
If someone is interested and will submit their video for consideration, write your thoughts.
1141
« on: November 02, 2022, 07:58 »
The program is new, deserves a separate topic. So it doesn't matter what I know.
1142
« on: November 02, 2022, 07:45 »
Her Ugliness, know and understand. However, now this invitation is being sent out to everyone for some reason. Previously, the invitation was only selected and individually.
1143
« on: November 02, 2022, 03:53 »
If I understand correctly, then the one who becomes the exclusive author will not be able to upload any work to other stocks at all. Sad suggestion.
1144
« on: November 02, 2022, 03:51 »
Custom Content briefs are only available to our Exclusive contributor community. We want to help speed up your journey to becoming an Exclusive contributor with the Fast Track to Custom Content program, where you’ll unlock opportunities to earn more by shooting for real time global brand requests. What to expect: Try out up to five briefs that are similar to common Custom Content client requests. If our team likes what they see, you will receive an invitation to become Exclusive. As an Exclusive contributor you’ll have access to 100+ Custom Content briefs where you’ll have the chance to shoot for global brands.  
1145
« on: November 02, 2022, 03:49 »
1146
« on: November 02, 2022, 02:48 »
...everyone I spoke to confirmed a very strong decline in shutterstock revenue.
I didn't.
And Zero Talent didn't, Her Ugliness possibly didn't, and if we're going with your original 2020 to 2022 comparison, then Jaggy didn't. So if everyone you spoke to 'confirmed a very strong decline', then you obviously have some form of selective hearing.
Sure, I've noticed the collapse in some people's revenue. I've also noticed the increase in some people's revenue... and while the former is more common than the latter, not everybody is experience a strong decline in earnings.
So shutterstock has dramatically changed its search algorithms since January 1, 2021. Or manually promotes only certain authors, assigns them a higher rating. You are lucky, you are among the lucky ones.
You're once again making assumptions, and also changing the subject because you were proven wrong, but that's fine. My SS income for the first three months of 2021 was over 75% less than the last three months of 2020, so if anything I was unlucky as a result of the algorithm change. I was 'among the unlucky ones'. Why the earnings improved later in the year... I have no idea, I barely uploaded any new content... maybe they changed the algorithm again. I wouldn't be surprised if they're tweaking and tinkering with it on a monthly basis. I would if it results in more sales.
SpaceStockFootage, you said the same thing as me just in other words. SS has become unpredictable, income can fluctuate by 75%, but mostly I hear from the authors that it has become less than 75%. Yes, I'm uploading a new video, maybe if I don't upload it, my income will increase. This is not normal.
1147
« on: November 01, 2022, 17:37 »
...everyone I spoke to confirmed a very strong decline in shutterstock revenue.
I didn't.
And Zero Talent didn't, Her Ugliness possibly didn't, and if we're going with your original 2020 to 2022 comparison, then Jaggy didn't. So if everyone you spoke to 'confirmed a very strong decline', then you obviously have some form of selective hearing.
Sure, I've noticed the collapse in some people's revenue. I've also noticed the increase in some people's revenue... and while the former is more common than the latter, not everybody is experience a strong decline in earnings.
So shutterstock has dramatically changed its search algorithms since January 1, 2021. Or manually promotes only certain authors, assigns them a higher rating. You are lucky, you are among the lucky ones.
1148
« on: November 01, 2022, 07:41 »
I've had a 3x drop in shutterstock revenue since the start of 2021 and this drop is stable every month. I upload videos no less, and even better quality than before.
1149
« on: November 01, 2022, 06:52 »
It's increased by about 25%
I watch with interest people who haven't noticed the collapse in shutterstock revenue. I spoke with many stockers, incl. those who have an income of 10-15 thousand dollars a month. And everyone I spoke to confirmed a very strong decline in shutterstock revenue.
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« on: November 01, 2022, 06:50 »
With October now officially over, I can report that the number of downloads continues to disappoint. I'm down 18% compared to October 2021.
And compared to October 2020, what is the fall?
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