Just saw a xsm sub level V pay $2, right above one that paid 0.35.  Has something changed (in a good way) that I don't know about?

admin edit: changed the subject a bit to be more descriptive

From Nov 1st, in case you want to listen - a summary of Bruce and Stocksy.

http://www.cbc.ca/allpointswest/small-town-big-business/2013/11/01/from-istockphoto-to-stocksy/

I was hit with two refund emails from DT, both for $6.24 - same subject, different composition.   $12.48 is a pretty significant amount for DT so I combed through my sold files and have never sold a photo for this amount.   There isn't a single sale for either photo in this exact amount.

Either (a) they made a mistake (I don't really expect DT to make mistakes, they seem to have their act together)
or (b) they are subjecting me to currency fluctuations. 

If they PAID me in $U.S. I don't really give a crap what the customer paid or was refunded in - am I not realistic in expecting them to debit me exactly what they paid me? 

Or else do they possibly remove the sale from the list once it has been refunded = resulting in me not being able to find the sale?

Thanks!

Hey Robert if you are out there this week, congrats on being selected as featured photog at DT.  I hope it brings a great boost and new customers!  I seem to have forgotten how to leave a comment at DT but I'm pretty sure everyone here will be thrilled to hear you have been recognised.  You are a great member and mentor of this community. 

So, why does Lightroom introduce new software and the same day I have probs? 

I have almost 500 photos on a card from a busy couple days doing sports team portraits.  As I always do, I make a folder for each team and drag a copy of the files to that folder tp work from.   I can see those files in PS, Bridge, Explorer.....

But Lightroom is telling me "no photos in this folder".  UGHHH.   So, now I'm working of the original file from the card, because LR can see them while still on the card.  I even made new folders and started again to have the same issue.   

Is this a problem anyone knows anything about?   Any setting I may have changed or something they have had to fix?  Thanks!

What a fun shoot!  (Links to Rowell Photography blog)  Haha, have to think CNN will love these photos if anything goes bigtime wrong down the road...

http://www.rowellphoto.com/killer-engagement-photography/

Although I do not use an Iphone I bet most of you do!  Check out this sweet little Kickstarter Project with a cool - AFFORDABLE - idea.  Without looking it up, I think a basic Sekonic light meter runs about $299 - $14 sounds pretty good if it works!


http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jamesflynn/luxi-incident-light-meter-adapter-for-iphone

I have two problems that are driving me mad and I when I try to search for answers I get everything BUT what I need.  Hopefully I can explain so it makes sense and I will be forever grateful if someone can guide me.

Problem 1:

Whenever I open a new adjustment layer, it automatically opens as a clipping mask.  I cannot find where I go (likely preferences - but I can't find it in there!) to turn it back so that the adjustment will be made to the entire layer every time and I can add a clipping mask if I want to!

Problem 2

If I use the black or grey eyedropper the entire layer turns pure white.  (i.e. in curves or levels)
The white eyedropper seems to work okay!
If I use the "auto" button the entire layer turns pure white.


This has been going on for several weeks.... I think maybe when I was taking some Martin Perhiniak (sp?) PS tutorials I followed his instructions to make basic  changes - but these two issues are driving me nuts! 

Thanks thanks thanks!  Hopefully this is easy for someone!

http://www.digimarc.com/
Digimarc� for Images allows you to embed imperceptible, persistent digital watermarks into your images to communicate ownership and other information � wherever the images travel across the Internet.   According to them, they can run a scan of the Internet and find your photos wherever they appear.  (I was wondering if anyone could still track our images in the free Google program).

This product has been offered with Photoshop for at least 10 years but the first time I looked there was an additional cost and I didn't buy into the idea.

Now, I'm wondering if it is an application that we can use?  I even tried to phone them to ask a few questions but when I asked for the operator it took me to a mailbox (I've got a serious issue with this point and it has already lowered my impression of them).

-If you use this embedded watermark can you submit these photos to agencies?  (Presumably no one can remove.)

It looks like Corbis may already use it:

Many companies and organizations, including Corbis, Microsoft, the Smithsonian Institution, Sony and others rely on Digimarc� for Images to communicate ownership of their content, find where their images are being used online, and provide valuable business intelligence regarding their digital image assets. Now, by adding LicenseStream, you can effectively monetize your images with automated licensing, royalty settlement and renewals.

On page 5 of their best practices guide they state that it works best when images are not comprised of a single flat colour (like a white washing machine against a white wall).  Would this not actually alter the appearance of a photo like a watermark we are accustomed to?

For those of us who have or are thinking about starting their own stock site it may be something worth looking at.  Anyone done any research on these guys?

Here is their PDF "Best Practices Guide"
http://www.digimarc.com/docs/digimarc-for-images-resources/digimarc-for-images-digital-watermarking-best-practices-guide.pdf?sfvrsn=2

It's not moving, but I thought you would like the car.  For everyone else it's a behind-the-scenes of an auto shoot.

http://fstoppers.com/photographing-driving-real-speed-racer-mach-5?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=

My royalties are sitting at 15%.  Don't know how long it's been dropped to the bottom, it shows that I've got 0 credits earned.  I noticed sales have not been reporting but have had downloads recording - but I wonder at what rate?

Man, this site is so messed up. 

I havent been in the forum too much lately so I hope this hasn't been posted yet - these guys are pretty entertaining as they compare two cameras.  If it's too long you can skip to about 7 min mark to see what real people think about the prints coming out of an iPhone 5 vs Hassleblad.

<a href="http://youtu.be/qZMvJ5qFWlc" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://youtu.be/qZMvJ5qFWlc</a>

This was posted by Fotolia on Facebook tonight.

Eeek! We've got some really exciting stuff happening next week!
 In the meantime, check out our new site for your daily dose of insipiration:
http://showcasebyfotolia.com/

So, who can predict what will be exciting next week?  Commission hike?  Haha