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« on: March 29, 2017, 11:09 »
Most sites can down-res the 4K files so it doesn't really add anymore work other than upload times. Would it cost a lot more to upgrade your internet connection? A couple years down the road when everything is 4K then it will have been worth it.
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« on: March 23, 2017, 12:03 »
Can't remember the last time they rejected a file. So, no change for me.
They are also one of my best earners.
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« on: March 17, 2017, 11:13 »
And is asking for id verification. Ever happened to anyone
died from overdrawn
Are you certain that its genuiely PP theres a lot of scam emails about this
This, I get at least one paypal scam email a week saying my account is being frozen if I don't provide details and login through "their link". Never follow any email links, go directly to the paypal login site and see if you have any problem.
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« on: March 15, 2017, 11:08 »
It isn't reflecting changes in currency exchange rates is it? Perhaps showing you what different balances are currently worth in your chosen currency?
I have no idea but this is scary
died from overdrawn
It's really not "scary". Exchange rates are a real thing that change daily. If you have a home country currency that is different than the currency you are paid in (probably US $) then you will experience changes in the total value of your balance based on a given days rates.
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« on: March 12, 2017, 13:47 »
They were originally some sort of instagram related thing, it imported my instagram portfolio. Something sold for $2 once. I didn't even know they sold stuff... probably of no help
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« on: March 10, 2017, 12:20 »
User Spacestockfootage would be the person to talk to. I'm sure he'll see this.
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« on: March 09, 2017, 13:42 »
Google pay 70% for paid for apps. I think Apple are similar? People make apps all over the world. You don't have to buy expensive cameras and lenses to make apps. People from less affluent countries can make apps. Perhaps not as easy as using a camera but the difference between 70% and 15% seems too big.
It's not the same. I've made and sold apps. The amount of of work required to make an app is exponentially higher than microstock and the earnings are lower when you factor in the amount of time spent on it. When Apple announced they were taking 30%, developers were pretty angry. Many believe that Apple should only get 10-15% max when you account for how much time and money the developer spends on development and marketing.
Once an image is uploaded, there's is little upkeep required from the contributor. You just wait for it rise up the search results over time. Once an App is upload, there's marketing, constant updates and the fight to stay relevant. Instead of rising up the search results, it does the exact opposite...it falls into irrelevance. That's why the developer gets 70% of paid apps and In-App-Purchases. 99% of Apps don't make any money so 70% of $0 is still $0.
It's much more profitable in Microstock despite the lower royalty rate.
But AdSense can be used with less work than you have to do for microstock and they pay 51% for that. The microstock sites might say they have to pay more to host our images but Youtube pay 55% and they have those costs.
AdSense monetizes youtube videos and requires little to no effort but the work you have to put into making engaging youtube content is far greater than stock photos or video.
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« on: March 08, 2017, 12:28 »
If you say so. Can you fly in your dreams? Ignorance is bliss isn't it? Do yourself a favor, don't wake up. Flying is much cooler than anything in the real world.
You honestly think they collect the vast amount of data just to advertise better?
Ah, great, another thread where I have to repeat myself 100 times.
So, you're saying the bulk of Google's revenue DOES NOT come from AdSense and AdWords? Can you please specify what then? Google Cardboard? 
I don't know how it came to this. Increasing difficulty is a good name for you. Do you have to make everything difficult? Perhaps Captain Quibbler would be a better name though.
I said maybe 3% of Google's revenue comes from selling apps Reading Comprehension Man (even better name). I said they are diversified meaning they don't make the bulk of their revenue from any one thing like Youtube or adsense or app sales, unless you think 21% for adsense is the bulk of their revenue. But of course none of that was the point Commander Miss-The-Point. The point was since they make so little of their overall income from app sales they can afford to pay higher royalties than say Shutterstock who does make the bulk of their income from selling media.
I used some big words in that so I expect you will come back with more irrelevant nonsense so i will bid adieu to this thread.
You should probably do a quick google search about your numbers if you're claiming google is "diversified". The vast majority of their revenue is from advertising (Adwords, and Adsense). It's literally their business model. Now, to tie it together with stock photography, there has been a trend over the last few years of them selling a higher number of of ads for less money per ad. Sound familiar?
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« on: March 07, 2017, 19:55 »
4. The day you are not being able to adapt to a changing industry and setting yourself apart from the masses. This also applies to pretty much any business. 
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« on: March 05, 2017, 02:38 »
Their upload system did used to be brutal, unforgiving, medieval and apocalyptic... but they've been rolling out the new uploading system which is a lot closer to most other sites now.
Upload via web, ftp or Dropbox, auto population of file size and duration, upload multiple clips at once, auto generation of thumbnails, watermarks and preview videos etc.
Do you know when the new upload system will be available to everyone?
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« on: March 04, 2017, 22:20 »
My sales have been steady. I understand there is a lot of hatred towards the pricing model of this site but for me personally I've had 20+ sales of my first batch of videos uploaded to VH in the last 2 months. I also have 3 times as many videos on pond5 and VB and I have yet to get a sale on either of those sites.  On a side note, their review process is embarrassingly slow. I have files in waiting 2 months now. Good thing this is a side gig
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« on: February 21, 2017, 17:22 »
My FTP uploads are working again now.
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« on: February 14, 2017, 17:03 »
Fotolia has been earning almost 4 times that of SS for me
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« on: February 13, 2017, 19:02 »
For the last few days I haven't been able to upload via the ftp server.
I've tried filezilla which can't connect to the server and using stocksubmitter also isn't able to connect.
Anyone else experiencing this?
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« on: February 13, 2017, 12:13 »
Canada is fairly straight forward.
Have insurance, meet the exemptions from SFOC and don't fly too close to airports or restricted zones and you're all good.
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« on: February 10, 2017, 13:03 »
Idon't see any amazingness in those snapshots.
Hence why I wrote. "the ski and snowboard industry which has drastically different ideas of what a "good" photo is."
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« on: February 08, 2017, 12:24 »
What type of images were they? Offset is far from your traditional stock look. I have a friend who has a portfolio but stock is by no means their goal with photography. She is an amazing photographer in the ski and snowboard industry which has drastically different ideas of what a "good" photo is. https://www.offset.com/artist/Ashley+BarkerYou can check out her portfolio here if you're interested in seeing the type of content they look for. Good luck with your photos
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« on: January 31, 2017, 20:47 »
Does your current HD footage sell? If it does, it never hurts to shoot 4K to future proof your work as well as benefiting from the higher price tag on 4K footage.
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« on: January 16, 2017, 18:34 »
Hey guys,
Just wondering your experiences with uploading longer clips. I've got some aerial shots that are about 30 seconds but they also look good when sped up 200% which also makes the clip have the length and a much smaller file size.
My question is, would you upload the longer clip and allow buyers to speed up the clip if they choose or upload both versions offering two options?
cheers
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