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« on: March 17, 2017, 15:23 »
I uploaded the EPS and JPG versions of my illustrations. It's asking me to enter Title, Description and Keywords. This system does not extract the information (like other stock sites)? Must I enter it manually (or copy and paste from the original files)? I cannot use DeepMeta because my operating system is no longer compatible with it.
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« on: May 20, 2016, 12:47 »
I am just curious if anyone out herethat submits new content weeklyhas similar result in their earnings chart?
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« on: April 01, 2016, 21:28 »
I submitted some drawings at Dreamstime and found the submit button replaced with some odd phrases. Made me giggle.
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« on: February 22, 2016, 14:11 »
I just received this email and immediately said to myself:
"Well that is nice, but I hope this doesn't mean contributors need to take a pay cut for it!"
Over the next six months, we are investing heavily in upgrading the technology that powers Shutterstocks infrastructure, website, and mobile apps, to deliver improved functionality and a better overall user experience.
This work will soon become noticeable to you through small changes on our site and apps throughout 2016, and the schedule has been designed to minimise any possible disruptions, as we work to address some of the issues you have been seeing and update your user experience.
This is just the beginning of some exciting improvements being made and, as always, please email our support team with any questions and suggestions you have, or if you do seem to be having any issues. We are looking forward to offering you the best possible contributor experience.
We will be updating our forum on a regular basis throughout this period, so please do check there for the most recent updates. For any major upgrades we will be sending out email communications to everyone.
Thank you for being part of the community.
Sincerely,
Paul Brennan
VP, Content Operations
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« on: February 13, 2016, 09:45 »
Any illustrators out here having 100% rejections, even though you have typically had 100% acceptance in the past? Demanding releases from drawings of still life and people that you make up? 
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« on: January 18, 2016, 17:04 »
I might have missed something, but it seems like our login/username is now public, as opposed to our forum name. Speaking for myself, this seems like a change in the MSG forum. I prefer the name Striving to show up, but not my login (Author) name. If so, is there a way to go back to the old way? 
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« on: January 18, 2016, 16:44 »
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« on: December 10, 2015, 20:28 »
I am thinking of joining the Graphic Artist Guild. I'd like to know you are a member and your opinion of them (or another similar group). Maybe if enough stock illustrators join them, we could do some good for the industry. 
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« on: December 09, 2015, 17:07 »
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« on: September 17, 2015, 22:26 »
Have any illustrators with 5,000+ portfolios on Fotolia suddenly been getting mass rejections for their vectors with these completely unhelpful (an irrelevant) rejection notices?:
A model or property release was not attached.
When a photograph, vector or video file includes people or property, you must submit a signed release authorizing the usage of the file for resale.
There is a problem with the model/property release you submitted.
The release doesn't contain a signature, is not in JPEG or PDF format, or was illegible.
Your file contains elements likely protected by patent or intellectual property laws.
You did not provide documentation to show permission to reproduce this subject. If you have obtained permission, please present this documentation by writing a brief description in the comment field.
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« on: June 29, 2015, 10:48 »
Holy cow. I went to submit uploads and I'm getting errors that they have KW limit of 30 now. I average 35-40. Their process is already too long. Now this? 
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« on: May 07, 2015, 21:56 »
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« on: March 03, 2015, 13:41 »
Last night I must have had almost 50 drawings in Pending. Today, they were gone. No rejection or selection email notifications. None are in Refused or Online. Has anyone had this problem recently?
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« on: June 09, 2014, 12:50 »
I didn't find a Vivozoom category, so here goes... I received this email from Vivozoom today ( I haven't uploaded there since 2007 and thought they were out of business) "I am pleased to announce that we have licensed the Vivozoom images through 99cimages.com, a new image licensing site targeting the latent consumer market for licensed images.
99cimages is a market place where image owners license their images directly to image users. The standard license template provides the buyer with a single use, limited print run (just 50,000 compared to the standard 250,000) license for 99c. 99cimages charges a 39c service charge, Photographers and Illustrators therefore generate 60c per license.
As an early supporter of 99cimages, through being a contributor on Vivozoom, you will receive 100% of this income namely 99c, through your Vivozoom account, for the first 6 months of operation, and thereafter this will revert to 60c.
We expect that this new initiative will expand the market considerably for images by providing an affordable image price through a simple purchase and download process, by providing a real alternative to non-professional image users otherwise tempted towards copyright infringement.
As the owner managers of both 99cimages and Vivozoom, we wanted to share this news with you, before launch of the service tomorrow. Please feel free to check out the site 99cimages.com and please let us know if you have particular images you wish not to be licensed through 99cimages.
Our plan for Vivozoom is, in due course, to build on this relationship and provide a complimentary high value, warranted service alongside 99cimages for the more professional image buyer.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Regards
Lawrence Gould
CEO Vivozoom "
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« on: June 06, 2014, 07:07 »
This imageand other window and curtain drawingswas rejected due to irrelevant keyword, title and description. Please help me understand what the heck that means. Here's the drawing on another site: https://www.mostphotos.com/8883766/broken-windowHere's the metadata: Broken Window Broken glass window with yellow curtains cartoon illustration isolated vector concept cartoon yellow nobody one single hand drawn clip art glass white background cut out window damaged broken 1 problem cracked hole accident crash shattered curtains freehand liability
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« on: April 15, 2014, 09:28 »
I'm working on some cartoons of people wearing Google Glass things. I've found some on IS and SS as Royalty Free with the "Google glass" keyword on both sites. I'm not sure what the best way is to describe and keyword my drawings without violating copyright rules. Any suggestions?
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« on: February 25, 2014, 17:48 »
As an Illustrator. I liked their submission process. Oh well. I hope the transition is easy. I received this email from them: Hello,
As you may have heard, Pixmac recently joined forces with Pond5, a New York-based stock media company representing a variety of media types, including the largest collection of royalty-free video on the web. Since March 2013 we have been working hand-in-hand with Pond5 to deliver the best quality content to all of our valued customers.
To be able focus on our most important priorities and offer you a wider range of stock media, we will be redirecting the pixmac.com domain to pond5.com as of February 27, 2014.
Theres no need to worry! All Pixmac images have been moved to Pond5. You can find them, plus millions of others, here.
In addition, all prepaid credits and invoices are still available. You can access them by logging in with your current username to pixmac.net, where you will also be able to find extra information how to transition to Pond5.
As always, if you need any help, just let us know at [email protected]!
Your Pixmac team
The Team at Pixmac :-)
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« on: December 12, 2013, 22:03 »
I received this good news from iStock (sorry if someone else posted it):
Strangely, I am unable to upload from a web browser. I tried out DeepMeta for 4 submissions and it worked great. Very nice. So glad we don't need to use that antiquated web browser upload.
DeepMeta for Vectors
"Today we are very excited to announce that DeepMeta can now be used to upload your vector illustrations. Just in time for the holidays!
DeepMeta is FREE software for your computer that assists you in uploading and managing your iStock portfolio. If you haven't used Deep Meta before you can download it here.
Any iStock vector contributor will find this software useful. Having a local copy of your portfolio data makes editing/fine tuning your keywords and categories really easy. Powerful search/replace/copy functionality will save you a lot of time.
Come join the discussion on this great new tool for Vector contributors!"
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« on: November 05, 2013, 10:53 »
Stolen from us? I broke up the links replace the "DOT" with a . Claims more than 100,000 free vectors and images. Got this in an email promotion from Freewebmonitoring DOT com https://www.graphicstock DOT com/freeimages/?utm_campaign=FreeWebMonitoring103113_15GSNormal&utm_source=FreeWebMonitoring103113_15GSNormal&utm_medium=email&_shortcode=E41ZQ
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« on: September 12, 2013, 07:32 »
I'm no fan of iStock's treatment of us, but I wanted to say I submitted some vectors yesterday and found that their interface read the metadata in my JPG versions. I was pleasantly surprised.
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« on: May 17, 2013, 10:16 »
SS refused these images because they are "potentially offensive images." So for those that might be offended by theseor think a buyer might be offendedplease help me understand. I think I know what is potentially offensive. But I am curious. Also, I'd like to know if you think they are worthy cartoons for me to submit. FYI, I'm a man of African descent.  http://www.mostphotos.com/4903050/pointing-finger-above-black-manhttp://www.mostphotos.com/4917840/man-hanging-himselfMy goal of these is not to offend. Rather, to illustrate intolerance, hatred and the stress of many people around the world. From the Dalits of India to African-descended folk struggling for equality in America.
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« on: February 21, 2013, 11:19 »
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