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Adobe Stock / Adobestock Generative AI Submission Requirements Question

« on: December 15, 2023, 11:07 »

If I understand the submission requirements for generative AI submissions:

1. If I have a model released image and I use the GenAI tools in photoshop to extend the background, I should not mark the image as Generative AI?

2. If I have say a model released image with a model on a white background (or in any environment for that matter) and I use GenAI tools in Photoshop to totally create/replace an environment (e.g.: room, outdoors) around the model.
I would submit the image with a model release but I should or should not mark it as GenAI?

Thanks

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Adobe Stock / Adobe Stock 2023 contributor bonus program ??

« on: November 12, 2023, 09:52 »

Mat,

Any news on if there will be a "Adobe Stock 2023 contributor bonus program" and what the parameters will be?

Thanks!

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Photoshop Discussion / Photoshop "Remove Background" Considered AI?

« on: October 29, 2023, 16:11 »

If you use "remove background" in PS does the image get tagged as AI and therefore create problems if you submit as Stock?

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Adobe Stock / Checklist When Submitting Editorial Photos

« on: September 16, 2023, 21:49 »

I just noticed that on the checklist for submitting Editorial photos, one of the items says something like "no trademark, logos etc.". However for editorial, isn't this allowed?

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Adobe Stock / Current Review Time for PNG

« on: July 19, 2023, 18:41 »

What's the current review time for PNG's at Adobe? I've had a file sitting in queue for 17 days.

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Shutterstock.com / SS: Earnings total higher than detail breakdown

« on: May 03, 2023, 07:45 »

My current month earnings total is abou $30 higher than the detailed breakdown of downloads. Any ideas why?

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Video Equipment / Sofware / Technique / File Sizes for 24fps vs. 30fps

« on: March 30, 2023, 11:45 »

Are file sizes for 24fps vs. 30fps proportionally smaller all other things being equal?

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Shutterstock.com / Shutterstock "Contributor Fund"

« on: December 14, 2022, 08:30 »

What is the "Contributor Fund" column in the Shutterstock "Earnings Summary"?

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General - Top Sites / Masterfile?

« on: November 10, 2022, 08:42 »

Anyone know anything about "Masterfile"?

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Site Related / How about a Dark Mode option on MSG?

« on: September 30, 2022, 08:31 »

Would be nice to have a "dark mode" option for MSG!

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Adobe Stock / PNG files on Adobestock - Some Questions

« on: August 07, 2022, 08:13 »

I just noticed that Adobe is offering "png" files.
A few questions:

- Is their offering png files something new or something that's been there previously?

- Is there a way to specifically search for png files?

- Do png files display on the site in such a way that it is obvious where the "transparency" is?

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Adobe Stock / Adobestock SFTP not working?

« on: July 27, 2022, 11:38 »

Anyone else having problems with sftp video uploads on Adobe?

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Print on Demand Forum / Pictorem.....Worthwhile?

« on: May 04, 2022, 17:29 »

Is the Pictorem site (https://www.pictorem.com/) worth looking into. Anyone making money there? How does it compare to FineArtAmerica?

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Off Topic / How about a Dark Mode option on MSG?

« on: May 02, 2022, 17:26 »

Maybe it's already there, but it would be nice if there was a "dark mode" switch for MSG website....is there one?

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Shutterstock.com / Cell Phone Pics Rejection

« on: April 27, 2022, 07:43 »

Do folks find that SS "doesn't like" cell phone pics complaining about artifacts and focus? I used a recent high end Samsung and get mostly rejections. I understand that no cell phone can compete with larger sensor "real" cameras, but are other people seeing difficulty with cell phone pics being rejected for technical reasons?

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Adobe Stock / Will Adobe Accept New iStock "Witnessless" Releases

« on: February 01, 2022, 15:56 »

iStock/Getty just updated their model releases. They no longer require a "witness".

Will Adobe accept these releaeses?

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General Stock Discussion / Model Releases - New iS Release requires no witness...will others follow?

« on: February 01, 2022, 14:49 »

Looks like iStock has a new model release that does not require a witness signature.
The policy of agencies in the past has been to accept model releases from other agencies.
I wonder if AS, SS etc. will accept the new "witness not required" release from Getty/iStock?

Also, will the other agencies drop "witnesses" from their future release requirements?

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Adobe Stock / A Note Regarding Adobe Editorial Submissions

« on: September 09, 2021, 08:30 »

I recently had several editorial images rejected...not a big deal. The rejection I believe is likely because the photos were "news oriented" even though there weren't people in all of the ones rejected

However, the "Illustrative Editorial Guidelines" seem to be a bit contradictory. In one paragraph it is stated:

"We are looking for imagery intended to illustrate articles on current events and news, focused on conceptual imagery using real brands and products to convey strong ideas."

Then a few sentences later it states:

"The most common cases for rejection from that collection are:

- The file includes identifiable people.
- The file is news or documentary editorial.
- The file did not have a strong editorial concept."

It is a bit confusing: "We are looking for imagery intended to illustrate articles on current events and news" vs. "...common cases for rejection...- The file is news or documentary editorial"

Seems to say imagery for current events and news is wanted and then says news is reason for rejection?

Can we have some clarification?

Thanks

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Adobe Stock / Adobestock - Editorial with People Soon?

« on: May 24, 2021, 07:32 »

Illustrative editorial is great, but when can we expect to see acceptance of Editorial shots with people on Adobestock?

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Pond5 / POND5 Free Collection?

« on: April 21, 2021, 08:22 »

I just got an email from POND5 about their new "free collection"....what's that about?

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Print on Demand Forum / Fine Art America Payout

« on: November 24, 2020, 10:00 »

How soon after I get a sale notification on FAA should I expect to see the payout in my paypal account?

Thanks.

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Adobe Stock / Expanding Editorial?

« on: October 17, 2020, 10:01 »

Any word on when Adobe will expand their editorial collections beyond "illustrative" and stills (i. e. footage)?

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Adobe Stock / Payout Interval for Adobe

« on: June 09, 2020, 15:39 »

I just saw the following message on my Adobe page:

"To request payment you need at least $25 in available earnings. Additionally, you should not have other pending payouts, and 45 days must have passed since your first sale."

The "45 days since your first sale" part...does this mean that you can't get monthly payouts?

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Shutterstock.com / What if Instead SS had Raised Their Prices?

« on: June 01, 2020, 17:28 »

I wonder what would have happened if instead of royalty cuts to boost revenue, SS raised their prices? This is so contrary to the ingrained and pervasive "race to the bottom" that all agencies are currently doing. Maybe, just maybe it would have worked. They would make more money and contributors would make more money. Contributors would be motivated to produce more and better content. Would they be so bold as to even try? Sure, the royalty cuts boost revenue, but as we all know, long term that is a dead end. SS, be bold!

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Pond5 / POND5: How to see sale date

« on: April 17, 2020, 07:54 »

Is there a way to say when a sale occurred on POND5?