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3401
« on: February 05, 2020, 16:30 »
Thank you! That worked. And, if anyone from Adobe is listening, this is something that should be right on our main dashboard.
Bookmark this as your link to Adobe and the first thing you see will always be recent sales. Then you click Display Statistics the big blue bubble button and you see the best sellers for the last 90 days (actually the same date back three months). Easy as pie, just use this as the landing page: https://contributor.stock.adobe.com/en/insights/sales-earnings
3402
« on: February 05, 2020, 16:17 »
I am seeing less download this year.
Can coronavirus be one reason behind this?
Yes, because as any fule kno, this new coronavirus is spread by infected jpegs. 
LOL and someone will believe you. Worse than any virus: misinformation can now be round the world at the touch of a button! 
Oh dear, I'd better make it clearer that I wasn't being factual.
I understood from the start. Alamy just got three of these: 4 MB 1414 x 942 pixels 192KB compressed China, Editorial website, Bulk Discount, Flat Rate
3403
« on: February 05, 2020, 09:45 »
I am seeing less download this year.
Can coronavirus be one reason behind this?
Yes, because as any fule kno, this new coronavirus is spread by infected jpegs.
LOL and someone will believe you. Worse than any virus: misinformation can now be round the world at the touch of a button!
3404
« on: February 04, 2020, 13:24 »
Is that YOU, Pete???
Yeah, one of the Christmas band jams for anyone who played in various groups together. Less hair, more grey, I'm about 30 pounds heavier. That set had been through a flood, shells were splitting after it dried. Good for something to leave behind in a friends basement. 2004 KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA, which was the point of that image, not me. 2MP camera. 2005 HP PhotoSmart C945 5MP (specs were better than the actual quality, has banding issues) Still shutter lag problems 2006 Powershot A400 went into my pocket, to have a camera with me everywhere, at all times. 3.2MP 2006 now that I tracked down a photo = my first 10-D a whole 6.3MP but far better than anything else I ever owned. Date from an image that I could find with EXIF data. 2007 second 10-D Back to the OP, that would make me pretty sure that 2006 was the last year, except for fireworks double/triple exposures, that I shot anything on film. And with software now, multiple exposures and overlays are simple. These are all 10-D or 20-Ds, used for timelapse, star trails and remote. Although sometimes for fun I shoot something stock, just to prove they are suitable and can make Microstock images. Man means that camera has no electronics that work anymore. One of the 20-Ds works when it's been sitting in front of dry heat. That one was outside for a year taking a time lapse. 
3405
« on: February 03, 2020, 21:19 »
Still use my old Kodak digital camera. For now still works great.
? Which one? Still use a 10-D and it works great.  Somewhere in a file cabinet is the Sony Mavica FD7 which last I checked still works great, saves to a floppy, 22 images on a disk. 640x580? Oh WOW!  or holy cow 2004? 
3406
« on: February 02, 2020, 12:12 »
Keywording is bad, they don't even pay attention to the notes I put to the reviewer about the location
I see that as the biggest downfall at this point. Vague descriptions, weak keywords, and they have no way of knowing details about the specifics. If our images can't be found or seen, they won't sell. Anyone who uses Stocksubmitter will not want to lose 15% just to have WS make up vague descriptions and weak keywords. That comes from friends who do use Stocksubmitter. I'm still adding images to WS and then I'll wait and watch. "As for metadata, we are working on the second version of Wirestock which will support uploading and submitting with existing metadata. We plan on releasing this in March."But I'd like to point out, the idea is to pay them 15% to keyword the images, so am I going to pay them 15% for distribution? I could buy Stocksubmitter for that. This will be interesting to watch. I hope they keep improving.
3407
« on: February 02, 2020, 11:57 »
What is film?
Actually, thanks for the info. In the old days I used to have a lead pouch to put film in but don't know how that would work with the latest equipment. Not even sure where you would buy film nowadays - haven't used it in over 15 years - although I have seen some people achieve great results with scans of large film a couple years ago.
I still have my lead bag and some film that's out of date marked SAMPLE which Kodak sent me and expired in 2010. Just one of many reasons I'm glad I abandoned film in 2004.
But still, thanks, Pete, for the info.
I think 2005 is when I bought my first good digital camera, a Canon 10-D, I did have some toys, like a Sony Mavica, HP and Casio, oh and yes a Kodak. Once I started with the 10-D I actually had some film left and used it, but everything look faded and soft in comparison. That's a Canon AE-1 with good lenses. Last I shot was fireworks at night, time exposures, which the store marked, exposure problems. That color film was out of date when I shot it.
3408
« on: February 02, 2020, 11:37 »
Hey everyone
Have just started doing some color correction and grading of the video from my sony a7III, but shutterstock rejects most of it.
Settings : 4k XVAC 100 MBps
Editing : Premiere - mostly saturation, exposure, contrast and adding some color on the highlights and shadows. Exporting in H264 at 100mbps with max bitrate 200mbps
Where am i going wrong? I've heard the video from the a7iii is very detailed and editable
Sent from my HD1901 using Tapatalk
What another asked, what are the rejection reasons?
3409
« on: February 02, 2020, 11:33 »
Guess it is interesting that
a. data is going back to china and
b. that any drone can be restricted or hold to the ground through no-fly zones or remote restrictions?
Data might be going back to China or someone else. No fly zones make sense with some idiots who think flying over a commercial airport is cool. But the story says nothing about that, just grounding UAV or UAS designed in China. The grounding is by choice. So I'm still wondering why this is of interest to all drone users?
3410
« on: February 02, 2020, 11:25 »
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Yup that's what I did with Yay Micro. I deleted them. Is anyone uploading to Yaymicro, and would you suggest uploading there?--Thanks
No and NO! You're Welcome.
3411
« on: February 01, 2020, 12:04 »
Kodak Professional January 27 at 7:00 AM CT Scanning X-Ray Technology and Film As many of you know, the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently been installing Computed Tomography (CT) scanners for carry-on luggage in US airports. In the coming months these scanners will be operational at 145 airports in the US. CT scanning technology has been used for checked luggage for many years, and Kodak Alaris and Eastman Kodak have warned photographers not to check their film, but rather to carry it on and request it be hand-checked by TSA agents at Security. To better assess the risk to film from the new carry on scanners we brought a small quantity of Portra 400/135 to John F Kennedy Airport in NYC. With the help of TSA representatives the film was put through the new carry on CT scanners from 1-10 times. The film was then evaluated at Eastman Kodak Research facilities. The initial results are not good. Just 1 scan shows significant film fogging, leading to smoky blacks and loss of shadow detail. This will be more significant for higher speed films. Although its possible that a roll of 100 speed film would show less degradation, we strongly recommend against putting any unexposed or exposed but unprocessed film through a CT Scanner. We reached out to the TSA to ask what options there might be to warn passengers. We originally asked if it would be possible to add signage at airports that utilize CT scanning technology. We are developing warning stickers that can be placed on your film. These will be available in a label format so they can be printed on your in-home or in-office printer. Just attach the label to the plastic bag as described in the TSA description below. The TSA did tell us that all TSA screeners are trained to hand check roll and movie film as well as single-use cameras. Sheet film in boxes may require more diligence on the part of the photographer. From the TSA: Most x-ray machines used to screen carry-on bags should not damage undeveloped film under ASA\ISO 800. There are a limited number of screening checkpoints that use x-ray equipment that may damage undeveloped film. These airports will have signage in front of the x-ray stating that the x-ray may damage undeveloped film. If you are traveling with the following types of film, please pack it in a clear plastic bag, remove it from your carry-on bag at the checkpoint, and ask for a hand inspection: Film with an ASA\ISO 800 or higher Highly sensitive x-ray or scientific films Film that is or will be underexposed Film that you intend to push process Sheet film Large format film Medical film Scientific film Motion picture film Professional grade film Film of any speed that is subjected to x-ray screening more than five times In most cases, the x-ray equipment used for screening checked baggage will damage undeveloped film; therefore, please place undeveloped film in carry-on bags. For more information please download the film Storage and Care Information sheet from our website: https://imaging.kodakalaris.com//f/wysiwyg/pro/CIS_E30.pdf For more information on TSA use of CT technology, please: https://www.tsa.gov/computed-tomographyFor more information on TSA screening procedures, please visit https://urldefense.com//www.tsa.gov__;!!NtZYYMejrjoc!zT1yW . These US airports currently use CT scanning technology: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) Indianapolis International Airport (IND) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Logan International Airport (BOS) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Miami International Airport (MIA) Oakland International Airport (OAK) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) Tampa International Airport (TPA) Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) Kodak Professional Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kodakprofessional/photos/a.272982146053466/3171302796221372/Here's another place with the same information and graphics https://petapixel.com/2020/01/27/kodak-warns-users-new-ct-scanners-at-airports-will-ruin-your-film/
3412
« on: January 31, 2020, 13:44 »
How would you take these stats?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Where are those stats from? I haven't seen that before.
https://www.stockperformer.com/ a pay service that compares your sales to others who pay for the service. I don't think they can read data from companies, only members. If that's true and only people who pay are included, then being in the top 15% is a good sign for Liorpt?
3413
« on: January 31, 2020, 13:31 »
Fully agree with Brasilnut about their attitude and potential. They were open to take suggestions and reacted very fast. I see myself working with them exclusively. Time-saver is undervalued. They practically take almost the whole process away from me giving me time for new things. Thank you Wirestock.
Yes and they fixed the bug that was sending every upload to every agency, not just the four I selected. Support contact seems to actually be a human who reads what I write and answers, which is so much unlike most of the rest. If they start showing the metadata to the reviewers and caption writers, that should help make the data they add, more relevant. Images with nothing will still be subject to vague descriptions, without important details.
3414
« on: January 31, 2020, 13:23 »
Why? I'm not a US government agency?
3415
« on: January 30, 2020, 12:59 »
Shutterstock
dreamstime
123rf
deposit
iStock/getty
Alamy
bigstock
Bigstock: "Currently we are not accepting video/footage submissions. However, if you have video or a music clip you would like to submit to be licensed as stock, we would recommend checking out our parent company, Shutterstock. They are always accepting new submission applications for Shutterstock.com." Alamy Oct 2017: "Were receiving and selling more images than ever before and because of this weve decided to solely focus on stills for now and were not currently accepting any new footage applications." iStock/Getty apparently not since the change to ESP in 2018.
3416
« on: January 29, 2020, 14:05 »
How SS accepted these without a (legitimate) press pass is beyond me.
Whole account comprises of stolen images...
https://www.shutterstock.com/g/RJ-studio
Gone
Pure WallStreet GREED....that's how!
Do you have the slightest idea how investors money is what makes a business grow? If you think that the investors are unfairly making money from running a crappy site, or off your hard work, while intentionally doing things wrong... you should buy stock and make that profit yourself. Shutterstock is cheap, only $44 a share. You can tell them how to run the company right.
3417
« on: January 27, 2020, 15:00 »
Hi everyone. Any opinions on Wirestock?
https://www.wirestock.io/#howitworks
They seem to be the follow up of the group that wanted to start a blockchain linked agency.
https://www.microstockgroup.com/selling-direct/peer-to-peer-direct-stock-selling-platform/
Now they have opened a place that on the surface looks similar to blackboxglobal, they take 15% distribute to seven micros but also do your keywording and description (unless it is editorial).
For many part timers or newbies or people who are not good with English, this is certainly a very attractive idea.
makes more sense than a blockchain site IMO.
All content goes into a central port, juts like blackbox, not into your individual portfolios.
What I really don't like that nowhere on the site kann you find address, telephone number, bios of the team and managers.
But jjneff has looked at them, also brasilnut.
https://brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2020/01/08/review-wirestock-stock-agency/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cClb-o5lQss&fbclid=IwAR3gzhzM4UBqgclksMj9Nm-_BjAYgYQ7bIotZTSwR6ICkHNjUS0I9yRqJ-c
I find it interesting enough to sign up.
But more info about the faces behind the service would make a huge difference.
Like Blackbox it will be an additional place and not replace my main ports.
I just joined, there are still some bugs in the system. The most upsetting is if I choose to NOT use the automatic keywording, which is necessary if I want to submit anything Editorial, their system doesn't read keywords. My keywords are properly attached using XMP protocol. So why do I want them to do the keywording, when they don't? And if I have to fill in the specifics, except Description, which is limited to 150 characters so my descriptions are truncated... They store releases and that seems to work fine. I released a shot of myself. Accepted and distributed just fine. I checked only some agencies, but they appear to submit to all anyway. Which ignores my three selections for example. However it appears they cross check before uploading anything, to see if it's already on the agencies. Nice touch for that second part. What I'm getting at, is there are some bugs or inconsistencies and some parts don't seem to work as we'd expect. This is interesting, agency minimums, for anyone. I revised the list, re-ordered:  If they are submitting images and their collection is on SS for example, they should be past the $500 mark in a flash, and I suspect level 2 just as soon. So the 25c is understated. SS is likely to be just the same as the rest in that range. Look at IS. Yeah, WS is honest, you might get a 2 dl Here's how it works, the easy version. We upload, they are supposed to review and do the data, keywords Etc. upload to the agencies. They take 15% off the top, we get the rest. Minimum payout is $30. Pretty simple? Oops, needed to add this, they are sold under the Wirestock name, not our name. Example: https://www.shutterstock.com/g/wirestock+inc?sort=newest 34,000 images on SS.
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« on: January 27, 2020, 14:43 »
https://www.agefotostock.com/become-a-contributor/licenses-and-contracts/SECTION 4. TERM 4.1. Term: This Agreement shall be for an initial term of three (3) years from the Effective Date (Initial Term). This Agreement will be automatically renewed for consecutive one (1) year terms (Renewal Terms), unless either one of the parties gives a written notice of termination to the other at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or any of the Renewal Terms. Too bad, you sent back the required signed contract? They get 50% for managing your images and distribution. True they should have sold them with your name on the images. Remember to give notice 90 days prior to the expiration or it will auto renew for another year!
3419
« on: January 26, 2020, 12:18 »
It's not my case I think. The keywords were random and were removed 6/50 in several pictures, the same number.
f.i. In a winter landscape
outdoors,winter and four more, all relevant.
They were not repeated. Maybe winter in title.
Wide panorama view of a row of evergreens and other trees, covered in fresh snow from a Winter storm. Peaceful, quiet open space in front and sky. Copy Space
background, beautiful, branch, cold, copy space, covered, day, evergreens, fresh, landscape, nature, new, no one, open, outdoor, panorama, peaceful, rural, rustic, scene, scenic, season, snow, snowfall, snowy, storm, tree, trees, weather, white, winter
Not missing in mine. What were the four words? Like Outdoor and outdoors? Plural and singular? Not that, that should matter, but just wondering.
No I'm not missing words that I know. I don't have time to look through thousands of images, even if they did change words. Just thinking, wouldn't snow and trees and landscape always be outdoor? I can see words I should have included as well.
They were deleted with no reason. Same number in several different pictures.
Different words but the same number of keywords.
Looks like a bug.
Have copied again all words for the pictures I have seen. I'm not going to revise more than the last batch, just 5 o 6 were wrong in 40, I think.
Sorry I misread, I thought the same keywords from reading your first message with examples.
3420
« on: January 26, 2020, 12:10 »
I love Haggis specially a wild one I've hunted down myself
But those teeth are quite dangerous if they get cornered 
Much like the Hodag from Wisconsin. Hodags live in caves, the Haggis has developed the long and short legs for an advantage while on mountain sides.
3421
« on: January 24, 2020, 16:57 »
Only way DP made it was paying people 50c an upload,
They paid 20c per image. I couldn't let that one stand uncorrected.
Sorry I thought they started higher and then limited how much as time went by? I didn't jump in before looking for how deep the water was. Not someplace I wanted to be. Yes my memory was in error: The promotion program - $0.20 per each accepted image (on 500 images);
Author commissions is 44 to 60%; What's the commission now?
3422
« on: January 24, 2020, 16:50 »
O Whisky! soul o' plays and pranks! Accept a bardie's gratfu' thanks! Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759, in Alloway, Scotland. So break out your Haggis and get celebrating. Myself I'll have a dram of some fine limited release Single Malt. 
3423
« on: January 24, 2020, 11:33 »
It's not my case I think. The keywords were random and were removed 6/50 in several pictures, the same number.
f.i. In a winter landscape
outdoors,winter and four more, all relevant.
They were not repeated. Maybe winter in title.
Wide panorama view of a row of evergreens and other trees, covered in fresh snow from a Winter storm. Peaceful, quiet open space in front and sky. Copy Spacebackground, beautiful, branch, cold, copy space, covered, day, evergreens, fresh, landscape, nature, new, no one, open, outdoor, panorama, peaceful, rural, rustic, scene, scenic, season, snow, snowfall, snowy, storm, tree, trees, weather, white, winterNot missing in mine. What were the four words? Like Outdoor and outdoors? Plural and singular? Not that, that should matter, but just wondering. No I'm not missing words that I know. I don't have time to look through thousands of images, even if they did change words. Just thinking, wouldn't snow and trees and landscape always be outdoor? I can see words I should have included as well.
3424
« on: January 24, 2020, 11:14 »
Just got this:
Error 522 Ray ID: 55a30d7dffa49dbf 2020-01-24 15:31:09 UTC
Connection timed out
Yes, runs hot and cold. Sometimes fast, minutes later, slow, back to responsive, then changes to slow loading. Something is fudged up.
3425
« on: January 24, 2020, 11:12 »
Hi I build a photo studio and i dont know what is the best pain for the floor and the wall ? someone can help me ... Thank you
White or 18% grey
Definitely no bold colours or black
+1 for backdrops. Easy to use and change, modify or even make own ones.
The magic words were: wall and floor. So, full body or larger scale product shots?
Perhaps a blue or green color and keying could be a solution for photos and possibly video?
Grey is a good neutral idea but white walls with repositionable black flats is more useful. No colour contamination and you can turn a light around to bounce a little fill here and there as needed.
You know what? Besides different all correct answers, with reasons, I was just thinking what I should have answered the first time I read the question: What are you shooting?
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