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« on: September 08, 2006, 17:07 »
I can't connect.
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« on: September 06, 2006, 20:14 »
Are there spaces instead of commas in the File Info in Bridge or Photoshop? If so they were entered as multi-word keywords or keyphrases if you will. Otherwise Bridge and PS automatically replace other delimiters with semicolons which Fotolia and other microstocks should pick up correctly.
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« on: September 06, 2006, 16:57 »
No hard evidence but the way some microstock review sites hide their links to make them not look like referrals and claim to make big incomes on relatively small numbers of lackluster images I would think there is something to them. Just like with everything else though I would imagine it's a numbers game.
If I were, say, a photography teacher, I would totally make my students sign up for microstock as a class project and of course using my referral link. Since I don't know that many people interested in photography or in need of photography I just ignore the referral/affiliate programs.
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« on: September 06, 2006, 16:48 »
The 319 includes the Blue Eye, the software, uses S-IPS panel instead of the MVA of the 119, faster response time, pivots, more connection options, etc
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« on: September 06, 2006, 16:40 »
Edit: what do you use to upsize. I currently only have Elements but I dont think they accept teh upsizing that is done in this program 9only v7 and CS). Is there any good freeware? I dont want to invest incase I dont get accepted and even if I do, until I get sales.
Elements should have bicubic as an option. Just increase by 10% increments (stair interpolation) until you hit your desired size and you'll get the same results as Genuine Fractals and other stand alone interpolation software.
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« on: September 06, 2006, 16:36 »
If I had the money I would get their 24" monitor (244T). That's the one I was going to get. Decided to wait because they are supposed to release the 245 soon. From what I understand it should fix some of the shortcomings of the 244.
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« on: September 01, 2006, 17:36 »
What camera do you have? And how are your in-camera settings set for sharpening?
I use a Canon 30D and I can't imagine taking a picture straight out of the camera without sharpening! High end cameras require some sharpening to look "normal". I set my camera to the lowest sharpening setting in-camera (0) and then sharpen post-camera (usually with USM).
While this is generally true the amount and type of sharpening is output dependent. Best to do as little sharpening as possible to allow the user greatest flexibility to tailor sharpening to their desired output.
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« on: August 29, 2006, 20:39 »
I'm sure that it will be another exclusive...
Probably not since Shutterstock doesn't offer exclusivity.
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« on: August 28, 2006, 17:41 »
I'd probably do it in batches breaking up the subjects and waiting for the previous batch to be approved first since uploading puts your account in the queue not the actual photos. Once they get around to you they look at all your photos pending review.
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« on: August 28, 2006, 16:01 »
Whatever the price may be it's a better idea to hold off until the full reviews are out and regular people have had enough time to use the camera and post their feedback.
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« on: August 27, 2006, 19:15 »
I must not be observant. I read your post three times because I couldn't figure out exactly what you wanted. Didn't even realize there was a poll to the left until I went to click off to the list of discussions.
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« on: August 27, 2006, 19:12 »
The 400D has a smaller sensor than the 30D and more MP so it should have more noise.
But the sensor is only marginally smaller:
30D: 22.5 x 15.0 mm
400D: 22.2 x 14.8 mm
Hopefully, technology will help with reducing the noise on this
Marginally smaller yes but with 2 million more pixels crammed in. It will be interesting to see if they can match the 30D noise levels. Hope they do because I would like to see a 10-12mp 40D without additional noise released soon.
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« on: August 27, 2006, 16:15 »
Interesting - so when does the 30Di come out then? Is the sensor better than the 8,p or just bigger? Sensor cleaning is a postive.
a bigger sensor should = better sensor as there is less chance of sensor noise
The 400D has a smaller sensor than the 30D and more MP so it should have more noise.
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« on: August 25, 2006, 20:20 »
1. The IS TOS (Terms of Service) (@ http://www.istockphoto.com/license.php) state that it is prohibited to use an image of a model in a manner that (a) would lead a reasonable person to think that they endorse a business, or (b) depicts them in any way that would be offensive or unflattering. The ad obviously violates both. The first part, (a), is ridiculous at best. I'm not even sure what they are trying to say here because the whole point of advertising with a person is to associate the model with the product/service to make people want to buy. The second part, (b), is too subjective to be really meaningful. I'd toss the first part out and just go with the second and since I don't find it offensive or unflattering it doesn't violate the TOS. The add is well made nobody denied it. I would deny it. It's not very good, no regard for lighting angles so most of the people and products in it don't feel like part of the image.
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« on: August 25, 2006, 09:18 »
I have a 10D and 30D. I was really considering the 5D but finances being what they were I picked up the 30D instead. I've been toying with the idea of having the 10D converted to IR only.
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« on: August 22, 2006, 15:40 »
shutterstock $.25 (however this is subscription download)
Shutterstock won't usually work out to $0.25 even though it is subscription because they do have some per image sales (although I've never had one) and the $0.05 CD backups and the $20 Extended Licenses. If you have referrals then it continues to be better because you get a piece of everything bought and sold rather than just a flat upfront fee if they sign up and buy credits.
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« on: August 22, 2006, 15:31 »
Files Online
iStock 1022963
Shutterstock 981,912
Dreamstime  ? (Couldn't find it, can someone fill it in?)
Fotolia 1,133,912
123rf 400,000+
Dreamstime 560,000+
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« on: August 22, 2006, 14:55 »
5) I keep hearing 20 cents. Yet my average comission is $1.73. Also, not matter how you slice it, if you get a .50 cent comission on a site with 1/10 of the downloads you still make more at iStock. And they still have the most traffic. Besides why is 25 cents (SS) So much better than 20c? Even as a non exclusive pre bronze canister at iStock you will make between 20 cents and $8.00 per downloade depending on the size and price of the file.
Butting in.... Everyone is going to have different numbers and one site or the other is going to be "best" for them. For example my average commission is $0.52 at iStock and $0.35 at Shutterstock. iStock may have more overall traffic but the traffic that counts is that going to your portfolio and buying your images. For me, Shutterstock generates ~8x the downloads of iStock and ~6x the overall income. So at the present time for me, Shutterstock is much better. This of course can change.
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« on: August 22, 2006, 14:32 »
Oh of course, or the Christmas gift idea I mentioned... well, gift to someone who has an iPod. Otherwise it's like when you were a kid and you'd get an electronic toy but no batteries for it. 
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« on: August 22, 2006, 13:58 »
On the other hand, I finally got approved by SS, with 83 files online for 2 days, I already got 54dl, looks really promising, it should pass FT easily.
Excellent start. Shutterstock has been working well for me, 8x the number of downloads over iStock for the same number of images.
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« on: August 22, 2006, 13:51 »
I think I am right in that you only win the IPod Hi-fi. I sent an email to Shutterstock asking for clarification. Got a response today. Yep, just the iPod Hi-Fi and no iPod so if you don't own one you won't be able to use the prize. How weak.
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« on: August 22, 2006, 09:00 »
For me DT is about equal to istock and bigstock is just under half of either.
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« on: August 22, 2006, 08:56 »
That they accept everything? Yes.
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« on: August 21, 2006, 20:41 »
They've been really good about approving photos. Pretty much all of mine have been approved either the same day or the next. On the right hand side of the Submit Photos page under the upload more box there should be all the thumbnails of pending images. If they aren't there then they probably aren't queued for review.
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« on: August 19, 2006, 06:28 »
Well, if you win, think of it this way, that's one less Christmas gift you're going to have to buy.
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