where is the next 5D 

My income ranking is
SS
IS=DT
FL=StockXpert

so StockXpert is worth it.

However, to support FP with their photographer friendly 70% return, I would recommend to upload a "top selection" (eg top 100 pics) to FeaturePics. I have set the price similar to IS pricing. Upload is easy there.

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Quote from: stock_fan on January 07, 2008, 21:04
- Educate customers (eg in designer forums) that IS pays only 20% to artists, FP pays 70% which is more than a fair share.

Thinking about this, where are the designer forums?  I have never seen one.  I know some designers hang out in the istock forums but I don't think we will get very far there

Yeah i think its a great idea but despite istock i also don't know any Designer-Forum so if you know one please let us know!

Sorry, not an illustrator/ designer myself. It was more a brainstorming idea / suggestion. I saw a post from a designer on the IS forum some time ago. He was really surprised (not to say shocked) to find out that the artists get only 20%.

- What is the leading Illustrator forum out there?
- What other design software (3D) forums exist?
- What are the popular/ professional magazines for designers? Do they have online representation/ forums?

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Quote from: stock_fan on January 07, 2008, 21:04
I would recommend to all the big playes like Yuri, Andres, Lev, ... to
- Promote this site like hell (email signature in each eMail, web site, etc.)

And what is your affiliation to the site?

I'm sure there is no affiliation at all, featurepics are just one of the most photographerfriendly sites and deserves our support something an iStock exklusive will probably never understand!

Correct. There is no affiliation. I just think it's a fair deal ...

I would recommend to all the big playes like Yuri, Andres, Lev, ... to

- Upload to Featurepics
- Set price similar to DT, IS, StockXpert per picture price for max size
- Tick "do not allow downsizing" / lower price
- Promote this site like hell (email signature in each eMail, web site, etc.)
- Educate customers (eg in designer forums) that IS pays only 20% to artists, FP pays 70% which is more than a fair share.


Regards

SS is upsizing images anyway. I do not know what "ratio" they use. But my last image was shot with 20D (and very slightly cropped) and it can be bought in 6700x4456 at SS (Super JPG 15.2 MB). Thats why they have the strict no noise policy, makes sit easier to upsize ....

Just search one of your images when you not loged in and check it out ...

Downsizing to the lowest allowed size (4MPx) would make sense ... but again SS simply upsizes them.


I opted out at StockXpert in Dec. for subs.


Regards.

how much traffic/ megabyte would watching a vid like cost?
just worried about reaching my limit pretty quickly with a 1hr vids?!

Thanks

Is StockXpert down or is it just me?
Uploaded via FTP, but cant access webpage?
all other pages are ok?!

Thx.

total $ this month: -27$
DT and BS stable.
SS,IS,StockXpert,FL: -20% to -40%

Happy New Year 

Quote from: DanP68 on December 29, 2007, 13:18
Nicely said Stock_fan. 

Regarding the 5D however...as much as I have looked into it, I have not seen where there is that much improvement over the 30D/40D.  The body is sealed better, and it can definitely take more wear and tear.  The AF apparently is a little faster too, but I assume most of us use Manual Focus whenever possible.  I've not encountered a review which stated the image production of the 5D was much of an improvement.  Am I wrong about this?  I'd appreciate the advice, as I may look to upgrade within a year from my 30D.

Hi DanP68,

First, I still use a 20D.

Next model of 5D is expected next year. Rumors say 24th Jan before PMA photo exhibition or for Photokina in September 2008. Some say it might be called 7D or 3D or whatever .... update is due.

5D has less noise than the crop sensor cameras, because less pixel density (larger sensor) means less noise. Although I do not get many rejections for noise ... anymore. From what I read, 5D image quality is better ... at least than 20D?! Also AndresR is (was?) using a 5D. Must be good right   

Next 5D might have 16 MPx. Usually I do not care that much about MPx, because less can mean better image quality (see above) ... and in "everyday life" it does not make much difference for me. However in Microstock image price relates to image size. So more is better 

I never tried it, but I would think with full frame you need less space if you would like to shoot e.g. people full body.  Because field of view in full frame is wider at the same perspective (=focal length). And space is pretty expensive where I live 

Just my thoughts ...

if I would get 40% instead of 20% from each IS sale they would be my best site .... just a thought ...

currently they are 2nd with about 25% less $ than SS

Quote from: fleitao on December 29, 2007, 00:55
... but nevertheless even if i paid the same kind of attention it wouldn't matter that much in the long term.

Are you sure ... as far as I read the statements from the "large portfolio guys" like Yuri, AndresR and iofoto ... SS is not their number 1 or 2 earner anymore?!

should have got / get a dslr NOW.

1) you learn how to use the right tool and do not waste time on a P&S.

2) all you need to get started is a XTi/ 400D and 50mm 1.8 prime (70 US$). buy used if necessary. If you don't have the cash now, wait or better borrow it. buy from a reputable shop!!

3) Shoot, edit as much as you can. (sounds you do that already!)


You will get your money back much quicker this way, because of higher acceptance ratio.

- After the cash starts rolling in you can buy a 24-105 F4  (or 24-70 2.8 depending on preference) ...
- and after that a macro (eg tamron 90mm 2.8 ) if you want to do close ups/ small items. thats all you need for stock 99% of time (on lenses) ...
- upgrade body (5D or successor) ...
- buy studio lighting to catch up with the big guys ;-)))

well, that was a FastForward for your next 12-24 months 

good luck.

Well, as I understand copyright law, this is not illegal. It is cashorans work. Has it been inspired by someone else. Most likely. Is this morally wrong? Is "bad ethics"? Maybe. Illegal? Not as far as I know.

The earlier quoted article reads:  Bialobrzeski himself concedes that the issue is one of ethics, not of copyright. "It's not a legal issue. It's a moral issue,"

However, I have not studied Shutterstock's terms and conditions in detail, but I am sure they claim the right to ban anyone they want?! If this is "legal" or "fair" is a different thing.

My personal opinion here is: as long as you create it yourself, it is ok. I understand that some people have issues with "inspiration", but where is the boarderline? And who decides where the boarder is? .... What I mean is ... who has the copyright on a colour ... a rectangle ... an arrow ... a traffic sign ... a web button ... the "business handshake" or the "pretty girl with headset?

Again legally this is "relatively" clear. Your work, it's yours. AN IDEA CANNOT HAVE A COPYRIGHT! 

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Quote from: stock_fan on May 16, 2007, 09:31
I see going exclusive as a big risk. If ' something goes wrong', it will be lots of trouble to get all you images into the other libraries.

.....

All it will cost you is your time - your time to deactivate images, and your time to re-upload them.

Thats what I mean. If I go exclusive and produce between 1000 and 2000 photos a year it will be a big hassle if the situation (or my mind) changes ...
With my current workflow I get the images up to all sites - more or less - smoothly, but an 'open batch' of over 1000 image would be a nightmare.

I see going exclusive as a big risk. If ' something goes wrong', it will be lots of trouble to get all you images into the other libraries.

Some time ago many people (from all parts of the world could) not upload to IS. A technical issue with their web providers was mentioned. Well, I have to admit that it had been fixed after some time.

Currently there are issues again getting photos online. IS answer is ' your files are corrupted' . Well they work on all other sites ... and they are jpg straight out of PS without any keyword or other data manipulated?!


I like the IS sales too, but I don't have the confidence to go exclusive ...