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Messages - Mantis
4576
« on: September 06, 2012, 08:51 »
Is anyone else seeing this? The Amount on Istock is not being updated on the PicNiche tool bar for me since they changed their site a couple of days back.
4577
« on: September 06, 2012, 08:43 »
Have they changed the search engine this month? Please please say yes. I am actually getting credit sales again. I've earned more than half of August results in less than a week.
I'm almost positive that it is a planned cycle. I've seen my sales come to a complete standstill. And, it isn't the first time. I can't predict it but have learned to expect it.
2 theories -- they are losing buyers and rotating sales through remaining contributors to disguise the loss or:
They are having too much fun in Las Vegas.
 
I recall Serban saying that they do cycle their images to give everyone a fair sales shake, so during some periods your sales will be low and then they will go up during the next cycle. I will try to find that post but I am fairly sure he made that comment.
4578
« on: September 06, 2012, 08:35 »
Just do a Google search for Sean Locke. Beyond his 880,000+ sales at iStock, you'll find a resume that includes animation for Disney's Mulan and Lilo and Stitch, among others. And as much as he refuses to admit it, he gives a great deal back to these boards.
And he has a pretty good sense of humor if you can read through many of his posts.
4579
« on: September 06, 2012, 08:21 »
And if you are willing to accept their business practices. These guys are not too ethical. In my opinion, foolish move.
Hi Mantis, I'm ready to discuss any issues were not resolved. As well as any actual proofs that we do "not too ethical" business. Thank you. Vita CEO at Pixmac
Btw. have you seen this for example? It's my personal initiative.
http://fairstockphotoagency.com/
The proof is in Dreamstime's actions. As a contributor, that's typically enough for me...since I typically don't have access to the books and data DT used to draw their conclusion. However, notwithstanding a convincing explanation, I am always open to listening. I seem to recall you claimed it was a "technical issue" (you or someone from Picmax) as cause, but if that were the case wouldn't DT have listened and understood? Wouldn't they have got it, asked you to correct it and pilot test your remedies to ensure a future robust partnership? I personally believe that Dreamstime wouldn't have pulled the plug if it were an innocent, explainable and correctable issue. As you probably know, MS is a bitch to make a living, contributors fighting every day for fair play, better commissions, and frankly, being respected mechanisms of the industry. In many proven instances the opposite is in fact true. So, for me personally, the last thing I want is to have to deal with yet another dishonest agency. But do tell. Convince me to take a chance and upload my 3000 images.
4580
« on: September 03, 2012, 20:29 »
... but to offer a selective soup of images that aren't possible without an instant camera.
Realistically, what would these be that would be suitable for microstock? By the time you've removed all IP considerations, you might as well be using your dSLR, and for editorial, you can get certain pj stuff, and maybe some pap stuff that iStock won't take. All of the stuff that's there already could easily be taken with a normal camera and degraded. Hey, I should add a cyan tint to my old 'flat light' rejections, flatten/decrease contrast a bit more and voila!
Liz, it would be broadening the menu of options, albeit quality down, but "right place right time" UP.
So you are talking about editorial shots? (I'm just trying to clarify.)
Also, none of what was up already, taken by 'badges' presumably under instruction as to what's wanted, have been 'right place, right time' spur of the moment photos.
I'm wondering why it has to be a mobile and not a P&S, which could also be slipped into a handbag/pocket to have available at times you can't really have your dSLR. don't have a smartphone, but it's far quicker for me to get from off to click with my G9 (switch on, frame, focus, click) than it is with my mobile, which won't let me take a photo until it's spent a few minutes getting from switch on to getting connected. For some reason the camera won't let me take a photo until I'm connected. Maybe that's something which is smarter about smart phones. (?)
I don't care either way. I don't have a smartphone and wouldn't get one just for this. I am miffed about all my flat (i.e. 'normal for her') light rejections when I see these mobile pics. I just want to know what they seem to think can be taken with a phone but not with a P&S.
Yes and no.
4581
« on: September 03, 2012, 20:15 »
Lol, so, you think your iPhone images are the same quality as my 1dsmk3, and have no issue with those bring stuffed into the general collection whose high quality has been curated over 10+ years? Who's the troll?
I don't think he is saying that ( I could be completely wrong). I think he is saying that there is a place for these kinds of images irrespective of the camera you use. I don't think he is saying to replace a apple isolated on white with an IPHONE, but to offer a selective soup of images that aren't possible without an instant camera. The argument is simply how that image gets managed in the collections.
Yes, well, I already said there is a market for them - there's a market for everything - but putting low quality images into the general IS collection just to say "Hey, we're hipsters!" defeats the intent of the last 10 years. Besides, I haven't really seen any image that wouldn't have been possible without an phone. Any camera can capture pixels and then be processed later. The whole "mobile" thing is really a PR move, imo.
Not PR, RRofit
4582
« on: September 03, 2012, 19:44 »
... but to offer a selective soup of images that aren't possible without an instant camera.
Realistically, what would these be that would be suitable for microstock? By the time you've removed all IP considerations, you might as well be using your dSLR, and for editorial, you can get certain pj stuff, and maybe some pap stuff that iStock won't take. All of the stuff that's there already could easily be taken with a normal camera and degraded. Hey, I should add a cyan tint to my old 'flat light' rejections, flatten/decrease contrast a bit more and voila!
Liz, it would be broadening the menu of options, albeit quality down, but "right place right time" UP.
So you are talking about editorial shots? (I'm just trying to clarify.)
No, yea, maybe. It's all situational. It's not my call. I am just saying that the images might fill a niche for which traditional MS offers opportunity and not repeatability (getting inspiration from.....if you know what I mean)
4583
« on: September 03, 2012, 19:35 »
... but to offer a selective soup of images that aren't possible without an instant camera.
Realistically, what would these be that would be suitable for microstock? By the time you've removed all IP considerations, you might as well be using your dSLR, and for editorial, you can get certain pj stuff, and maybe some pap stuff that iStock won't take. All of the stuff that's there already could easily be taken with a normal camera and degraded. Hey, I should add a cyan tint to my old 'flat light' rejections, flatten/decrease contrast a bit more and voila!
Liz, it would be broadening the menu of options, albeit quality down, but "right place right time" UP. It ISN'T about replacing stock with what we do now given our high resolution solutions and all, it is about capturing stuff that we aren't prepared for that can be useful to buyers.
4584
« on: September 03, 2012, 19:31 »
You do know that Pixmac is a questionable organization right?
4585
« on: September 03, 2012, 19:24 »
Lol, so, you think your iPhone images are the same quality as my 1dsmk3, and have no issue with those bring stuffed into the general collection whose high quality has been curated over 10+ years? Who's the troll?
I don't think he is saying that ( I could be completely wrong). I think he is saying that there is a place for these kinds of images irrespective of the camera you use. I don't think he is saying to replace a apple isolated on white with an IPHONE, but to offer a selective soup of images that aren't possible without an instant camera. The argument is simply how that image gets managed in the collections.
4586
« on: September 03, 2012, 19:14 »
And yet, you seem unable to post any argument against what I am saying, except thing like 'gear envy' and whatnot.
Whatever. You've proven time and again that you MUST be right on all topics, so I'm not continuing this with you - you're just a troll. Just go on being the know-it-all, and I'll go on selling my iPhone images.
Nevermind....this is really the good, the bad and the ugly.
4587
« on: September 03, 2012, 18:53 »
It's definately worth it if a small port like mine has a sale. My port is growing.
And if you are willing to accept their business practices. These guys are not too ethical. In my opinion, foolish move.
4588
« on: September 03, 2012, 08:46 »
Those are some very cool images indeed. Obvious post processing on some but when do we not post process anyway? Especially good for web based content where high REZ needs aren't an issue.
4589
« on: September 01, 2012, 08:23 »
This was posted by Fotolia on Facebook tonight.
Eeek! We've got some really exciting stuff happening next week!
In the meantime, check out our new site for your daily dose of insipiration:
http://showcasebyfotolia.com/
So, who can predict what will be exciting next week? Commission hike? Haha
Exciting for who, them or us? That's the million dollar question.
4591
« on: August 30, 2012, 17:59 »
The new targets are at least realistic. If you look at the survey we have recently, most of the contributors (who are also the forum members too) have reached or expect to maintain last year's levels.
That doesn't make them realistic. Maybe realistic to reach your current level from last year, but completely unrealistic to grow your income via the next level and completely unrealistic to get a fair commission. This whole RC thing is a money grab my IS.
4592
« on: August 30, 2012, 17:57 »
Complete bullsht ripoff slap in the face to contributors. The pattern is so fkd up: Give away more and more of your EL for less and less. I once relied on EL to make my month, now MS sites are stealing from that too because they know there's money to be made at our expense. Good for attracting buyers bad for suppliers. When will they * get it?
4593
« on: August 30, 2012, 17:40 »
Wonder if they will pay with interest?
Don't count on that but at least they payout every week instead of once a month, do you get the interest from those sites?
Of course not, and it was meant as a joke, mostly.
4594
« on: August 30, 2012, 17:36 »
Looks like they will be paying people for levels they passed earlier in the year, that's a bit surprising to me if that's what this means:
"Regarding people who have gone up a level this year: we'll have a follow up post next week with the details of how that will all be credited."
Why is that surprising? That is what they should do and they're only going to have to do it because the RC targets were announced 8 months over the deadline. If they did announce them in time, people would start getting the higher percentage the moment they've reached their (next level) target.
Wonder if they will pay with interest?
4595
« on: August 30, 2012, 17:08 »
700 to 5000
4596
« on: August 30, 2012, 16:55 »
A do like C stock and appreciate Duncan coming on here when hes had some ridiculous insults my sales have dipped recently though - my response - work harder 
What kind of ridiculous insults are you referring to?
4597
« on: August 29, 2012, 19:18 »
It is our believe that a diverse but quality collection will work just like if one specializes in a specific segment. We're currently with 3 including myself working on this so that is why we can be there for our photographers and buyers every day.
So, three of you are working 8 hour shifts to provide worldwide customers service during their working hours. Nice, and better than at least one large micro. What is one of you is sick or wants a day off? Are the other two willing to take up the slack? What if all three get e.g. norovirus at the same time?
We have a backup for such events, it's not like we just started yesterday thinking about these issues :-) But a good point anyway !
Not like you started yesterday but you have not a functioning site so you haven't even started tomorrow. Way to premature for you to be marketing your site in my opinion.
4598
« on: August 29, 2012, 17:47 »
-$6.50
4599
« on: August 29, 2012, 17:05 »
Significant drop for me, from $10 a month to $5 But true. No growth there (or anywhere to be fair) with continued uploads.
4600
« on: August 28, 2012, 06:45 »
only 1 EL for me this month, usually quite a bit more. I am waiting for this summer slump to end and see if my new uploads since June have any impact on sales.....doubtful...but I can believe can't I? 
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