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Shutterstock.com / Disgusted with Shut-Us-Out-Stock
« on: June 12, 2020, 09:47 »
I thought I'd wait but thought again after seeing the dimes roll in.  It's way too absurd how this was sprung upon us.  Of course, soon as I changed the licensing parameters to "NO" (didn't delete the account) now I can't see anyones reaction to my action.  If you're interested, here's what my collection WAS until today:

https://www.shutterstock.com/g/ktannen

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General Stock Discussion / video clip edits
« on: October 17, 2019, 14:22 »
Does anyone successfully use iMovie to edit clips?  Or is there another editor that's not as complicated as Premier or FCP?  Doesn't seem Ineed all those bells and whistles.

Thank you. 

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General Stock Discussion / Just thinking.....inheritance issues
« on: February 28, 2019, 11:57 »
I'm with a few agencies, all non-exclusive and wonder how my child would be able to continue taking my sales if I'm gone.  No intention of that happening any rime soon!!!


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Pond5 / Pond 5 then and now
« on: August 27, 2014, 12:41 »
I doubt this is just me but I had a great feeling for this company when they began accepting stills and despite the fact that sales are slow there by comparison to any other place I deal with, I've kept faith since the extra time to upload is not a big deal and the people seem very nice.  Plus it takes time for any company to grow.

However, now I find that the bar they've set for acceptances is changed and short-sighted.  I've had recent rejections which I've pointed out to them sell elsewhere, in one case 20+ times this summer and what I get is nonsense list of what's wrong and unwillingness to deal with the relationship between a company and a SUPPLIER with grace and understanding.  But no such luck.  Rejections aren't the issue, we all get them and that's fine.   But suggesting that they protest too much (to steal a line from Shakespeare) is not enough to get them to back down and take a look at what really matters, originality and near excellence.  (I'm NOT trying to be snide with that remark) It's simply sad and too bad for them and frankly, me too.  As I said, I like(d) the company until now. I've decided to refrain from submitting further stills to them.

Any thoughts?

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iStockPhoto.com / iStock new home page
« on: August 06, 2014, 13:55 »
Isn't it odd if not blatantly rude to us that we have to go an extra step at iS to view our data?  I can't be the only one to be annoyed by the the home page change.

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General Stock Discussion / erased metadata
« on: April 11, 2013, 18:25 »
Maybe it's me, but I JUST realized that the metadata for my images is GONE once uploaded to the agencies..apparently at all of them.  Did I miss the small print? 

This new wonderful knowledge came about because of the ALSO NEW TO ME way of finding where my work ends up, namely by uploading an image to   images.google.com    Now don't run off and start finding your work yet, I've more to say.    What I discovered in doing that OF COURSE is the number of people ripping me off by using the images with the watermark.  So I thought to myself, no * way to combat that...but at least my work is out there and someone can check the metadata for just who the creative genius is.  No such luck...because THERE IS NO metadata.

Just one more thing to rant about and realize what a stupid sucky game this is.  A real barrel of laughs.

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General Stock Discussion / Sales @ 9 Oh Goody!
« on: June 19, 2012, 16:26 »
I've been doing this for a few years after many years in the advertising wars and long after RM stock sales were seriously impressive.  So I've got a history and can say unequivocally...

HOLY MACKERAL!  What's with 9 subscription sales???  I sort of get it but seriously folks, there ought to be a downside limit.  It's disgusting. 

Well, it's apparent the iStocks and Shutterstocks of the world don't care what I think.  Actually, I brought this up in a forum and immediately, the thread was locked.  Yes, in the same month the announcement was made concerning the earnings of these giants.  As said, it's disgusting.

Forgive the venting.  It just oozes out every so often.

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