I got it too, very vague on details.

It says
"If you�re happy with our selection, then no further action is needed. If you would like to add or delete files, please do so within 7 days of receiving this email."

but no explanation on how to do any of that.

Or why? What is the actual incentive to upload more or, what is the dis-incentive that would prompt me to delete them all?  And we need to learn what this is within 7 days or make a blind decision.  Rarely are these moves for the good of the contributor, so that's probably my answer right there.

I have this one: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1301198-REG/really_right_stuff_cb_ys_qr_pkg_long_lens_y_support_package.html. But in this form it's not available. I would email Really Right Stuff.  I'm sure they still carry a newer version.


They sell the Y support https://www.reallyrightstuff.com/CB-YS-Long-Lens-Support. So all you need are the other plates for your camera that this mounts to.

If you go into your earnings page, there are sales for December 2020.  For some reason they are not reporting on the graph.  Mine is a whopping 7 bucks.

The only thing he will try to improve is his bank account. He has been very clear about that with his actions.

^this^

Regardless of the race, ethnicity, religion, location, gender or sexual preference of the thief, Shutterstock should operate under a zero tolerance policy on any account that uploads even one clip/image that is not theirs legally to upload. Flat out. The moment Shutterstock becomes aware that a specific account is run by a thief, and chooses to ignore it, they become accessories to the crime and under any real legal scrutiny would be held at least partially responsible for any losses. Most likely, Shutterstock realizes that they get to keep 100% of sales from these accounts if left to sell and then conveniently removed before anything gets paid out. Making their behavior appear to be intentionally criminal.

Well stated, Daryl.

Quote from: JaenStock on October 15, 2020, 11:26

Please, all stock agencies, stop doing stupid experiments.

With 70,000 free premium photos, any topic is covered.
 

Actually this isn't true, I've had a look and a few of my niche areas aren't covered so that's a relief.

Come on. Use simple 80/20 thinking.  Many sellable themes are covered in the free section.  Great for you that your niche is not impacted, but for the lion's share of contributors their subject matter is covered for FREE.

Nothing earth shattering about that piece.  I think anyone who has been in the biz for a while knows the themes very well.  The one thing he states is the "internet scams" and he is right. I still see all these ads to make a good income from photography.  "We are better than Fine Art America" gallery sites, "we have an un-discovered photography niche", etc. They are really laughable and Jim is right in that the only ones who will make any money are those agencies who exploit photographers.

Quote from: Mantis on September 10, 2020, 08:23

Quote from: Sean Locke Photography on September 10, 2020, 08:17

Quote from: Mantis on September 10, 2020, 08:13

"Licenses issued by Playstock for any of your Content that is later removed by yourself will remain in full force and effect in perpetuity."

Yea, NO!!

Well, to be fair, that�s true of all agencies.

Mainly true. Motion Elements is two Years. I just completed my two years post account closing and was finally able to delete my already sold vids that were locked for that two years.

Doesn't it mean that buyers who bought a license, will keep that license even if you remove your videos from the platform? Cause that's pretty obvious and fair. You cannot revoke a license a customer paid for.

I am merely relaying you the terms set forth by ME. Those were the terms.  I deleted my content in compliance with the terms.

"Licenses issued by Playstock for any of your Content that is later removed by yourself will remain in full force and effect in perpetuity."

Yea, NO!!


"Any user who fails to provide accurate and sufficient information required for the Company to deliver royalties from their Content may not be compensated even if their Content has been sold, and the amount that has not been issued will be returned to the Company during year-end adjustments."

Yea, NO!!

"Playstock shall have the right to retain any unissued royalties and/or other compensation when you terminate your account." I would rethink this. It's a bad, unfair message sent to contributors.

Quote from: Chichikov on September 04, 2020, 10:46

Quote from: Astrantia on August 29, 2020, 04:24

I have a portfolio of 1200 pics on zoonar for about 14 months now and haven�t sold a single pic yet.
Not worth the effort.

I have 6000 images on Zoonar.
My last sale was in February 2020.
The previous one was in November 2019�

Yes, not worth the effort�

I do not understand this post. This was a press release about the fact that an agency had founded a new (second) license portal to sell more photos itself in the future. It's no logic to say they haven't sold much so far, so they don't have to do anything to sell more in the future. The attempt in itself is worth it. It is always better than doing nothing or increasing your profit by reducing photo fees. It is clear that no miracles are to be expected. The market no longer produces miracles. It is shrinking ...

He is saying that Zoonar as a whole is not worth the effort. There are little to no sales on the main platform and it's easy to correlate that there would be equally little to no sales with the Express approach.  I have personally never uploaded to Zoonar just because they report so low on the earnings potential scale.  But that's just me.

I applied way back when they had their first open submission and was rejected.  Still today, I don't know what their criteria is. That's fine.  I am happy for Stocksy, though.  An agency that is mainly successful for contributors is rare today.  Now, I define success loosely because I have zero insights into their financial performance other than reading posts where artists in Stocksy appear happy with their sales.  I'll probably never be in "the club", but I do wish them long term sustainability. 

I made about $1- $3 a month there. Been gone for several years.  They just never got any traction, showing how challenging (and expensive) it is to start a micro agency. 

Clear your cache. It works after doing that.