Quote from: PixelBitch on April 26, 2010, 00:41

Try downloading and using their Zoonar Media Manager...that makes it a lot easier.

I did. Compared to Fotolia flash uploader for instance, Java looks very old-style, especially its file browser without thumbs and one by one. Or perhaps I'm missing something...

It is slow if you add file by file. But you can add entire folders and then it's fast to do.
The workflow is indeed different to what I used with other sites, but if you accept it it works very fast.

* upload complete folder using that external Java application
* after images accepted edit entire group - add RF license, info about releases and submit to partners
* that's it

It's a bit annoying to me that for adding license, release info etc I need to do it one by one and can't to altogether - but again as I can do it with a large group of uploaded pics I don't feel it's a big deal...

I am surprised to see there photos of some wellknown authors like Forgiss, Dolgachov, Yuri... Indeed the site has a poor design, very little info about the company, no watermarks... Perhaps they partner with some micro sites and got those portfolios via partnership?

I used to have just a few tens photos there. In the autumn of 2009 I uploaded half of my portfolio (as it's extremely easy and a good way to have a backup).

Never had any single sale with Mostphotos. Seems backup is the only reason to use them

Just wanted to mention that the registration for New Media Conference is now open and can be done at http://eventus.trippus.se/dublin2010/new_media

The registration process a bit confusing from my point of view but it works correctly The total amount for the conference itself is 229 Eur including VAT and not including any extra options.

I submitted some of my average photos (not best not worst) and got acceptance rate about 82%

Wouldn't call it low...

Sounds like you can't afford a pro.

No - they do have translations (presumably pro) but want them validated by native speakers. It's much better approach IMO compared with some other sites who made very poor translations.

Whether it's a big deal or not is rather subjective.... but the difference is pretty obvious.

I made a simple example - well exposed image, not very much editing, not too many layers. There are 2 frames in the animated gif: one is the result of 16 bit editing, converted to 8 bit at the end (e.g. all layers flattened in 16 bit and then converted to 8 bit); the other frame is result of 8-bit editing - i.e. same file was first converted to 8 bit, then flattened.

In case you have deeper shadows, in case they are underexposed, in case you have higher ISO you will see much bigger difference. But even this example is sufficient reason for me to do all editing in 16 bit.

It's not "LOL" at all as it's inconvenient. Not a huge problem, but unpleasant.

Also, please tell me why you are not interested in joining us.

We have seen many beginning microstock agencies in the last 4 years that failed. Uploading my 1500 photos would take a lot of time and effort which I am not ready to spend with very very uncertain return.

Another recent new comer DepositPhotos solved that problem by paying every contributor for every photo they accept. That is one of the best possible way for new agency to build a base of pictures, but it requires quite significant investment.

We figured there would be more competition for activities on the 8th<...>

I wonder what will be the activities on the 8th - perhaps I could join some...

TotalPhotos or TotalImages - don't even remember anymore

Stockphotomedia

it seems FeaturePics too

Why can't they just pay in Euro by normalbank account to another Euro country?

Yes they can do that:
# If your bank account is outside Germany, please enter your IBAN and BIC (mandatory). Otherwise, please leave them empty.
# There is a charge for transfers outside the EU. The fees are charged to the photographer and will be deducted from their remuneration. If you do not wish to pay these fees, please use PayPal or Firstgate Click&Buy instead.
# We reserve the right to charge a fee of EUR 10 for problems caused by incorrect account details. Please check your account details carefully

Also, if you prefer PayPal you don't have to give it to Panthermedia at the time of your account registration, you can indeed do it later.

Will appreciate if you share your experience/learnings about that shoot after it will be completed. I can't join you but I will be in that area in the summer...

The site http://en.book.fr seems to be helpful for French models (though I didn't use it myself).