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General Stock Discussion / Re: GL New iStock? We Should
« on: January 20, 2013, 19:36 »Really? I think the look is clean and no nonsense.
I agree. And I like their design blog.
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General Stock Discussion / Re: GL New iStock? We Should« on: January 20, 2013, 19:36 »Really? I think the look is clean and no nonsense. I agree. And I like their design blog. 27
iStockPhoto.com / Re: D-Day (Deactivation Day) on Istock - Feb 2« on: January 20, 2013, 10:05 »
So the D-Day threats have been answered by Getty with 14 more images added to Google Drive on Thursday?
http://www.microstockgroup.com/istockphoto-com/google-giving-photos-away-free-for-commercial-use-and-istock-agrees/825/ I suspect that on February 4th (which is a Monday), Getty will respond to the mass deactivation by adding thousands more images to Google. I do not feel Getty is susceptible to any kind of a message from aligned contributors. What is needed to secure the future viability of fair monetary partnership between contributors and distributors, IMO, is for concerned contributors to walk away completely from any further relationship with Getty, sending a message to the industry that we will not tolerate abuse or disrespect of our Intellectual Property. We must join together and deactivate our entire accounts with Getty. 28
iStockPhoto.com / Re: D-Day (Deactivation Day) on Istock - Feb 2« on: January 19, 2013, 10:41 »
For me, I would be willing to remove my entire portfolio of 6646 images as a group initiative if there were a large enough number willing to do the same.
I'm just not certain that deleting a percentage of images on Feb. 2nd sends a strong enough message. It's kind of like a parent that threatens to discipline their children like this: "I'm going to count to three. 1.......2........2 1/2........2 3/4.........". The child continues to disobey because the parent has not committed to the discipline and the child knows it. I will delete 500, to support the group, but I'm afraid that won't even sting Getty. If there are others willing to delete their entire portfolio, as I am, please speak up. eta: if enough sizable, good selling, portfolios are deleted, I believe the message that we will not tolerate abuse to our IP will be heard loud and clear in the industry. And that is a good goal. 29
General Stock Discussion / Re: GL New iStock? We Should« on: January 18, 2013, 17:48 »GL is by far the easiest place to upload to for model released images. No attatching model releases, no catagories. If the Iptc data is all there then you don't have to do anything at all after ftping them unless you want to change the prices. How do they know which model release applies to each image? Does it need to be referenced in the IPTC data? 30
General Stock Discussion / Re: GL New iStock? We Should« on: January 18, 2013, 15:01 »I only photograph people, so it looks like I can't even complete the application as it would be impossible for me to find 20 images for application that represent my body of work. I am surprised that an agency would have such a limiting constraint. Haha. I just did that too, and it hurts like hell to look at them. But, I'll probably give it a go here sometime soon. 31
General Stock Discussion / Re: GL New iStock? We Should« on: January 18, 2013, 14:51 »I only photograph people, so it looks like I can't even complete the application as it would be impossible for me to find 20 images for application that represent my body of work. I am surprised that an agency would have such a limiting constraint. Lol, that's what I was afraid of. Only 20 out of 844!!! I'll take a look, but I'm pretty sure those were from my early days. 32
General Stock Discussion / Re: GL New iStock? We Should« on: January 18, 2013, 14:32 »
I only photograph people, so it looks like I can't even complete the application as it would be impossible for me to find 20 images for application that represent my body of work. I am surprised that an agency would have such a limiting constraint.
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iStockPhoto.com / Re: D-Day (Deactivation Day) on Istock - Feb 2« on: January 14, 2013, 14:23 »when people delete their ports, it is dying for the case. Yes, I would consider it dying in one place to continue to live in others. 34
iStockPhoto.com / Re: D-Day (Deactivation Day) on Istock - Feb 2« on: January 14, 2013, 14:19 »Consider this analogy: lol! 35
iStockPhoto.com / Re: D-Day (Deactivation Day) on Istock - Feb 2« on: January 14, 2013, 14:12 »
Consider this analogy:
We are soldiers going to battle. Would our enemy be more likely to retreat if we said: 1. "We will all give our left leg and right pinky finger for this cause." or 2. "We will all die for this cause." 36
iStockPhoto.com / Re: D-Day (Deactivation Day) on Istock - Feb 2« on: January 14, 2013, 14:06 »
I am a little confused. When this was first discussed, I was under the impression that we would be deactivating our entire portfolios. I understand the reasons not to close our accounts entirely, but I'm not sure that deleting a percentage of our portfolios will carry the same message.
I am, therefore, on the fence. I have 6600+ images, but am not as willing to sacrifice a percentage as I am to throw in the towel as a mass exodus. The message will likely not be acknowledged by Getty, but will likely ring throughout the industry sending a message of solidarity and intolerance of disrespect for our intellectual property. 37
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Image Deactivation Tally for iStockPhoto« on: January 14, 2013, 09:36 »
I predict the site will go down on February 2nd due to planned "upgrades".
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iStockPhoto.com / Re: Image Deactivation Tally for iStockPhoto« on: January 14, 2013, 09:30 »Can anyone fill me in as to why they are deactivating images before the February 2nd date? Is it those that you don't want released in similar deals before that time, or is there another reason? Yes, I posted in the istock forum that I was on board with this initiative. 39
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Image Deactivation Tally for iStockPhoto« on: January 14, 2013, 09:20 »
Can anyone fill me in as to why they are deactivating images before the February 2nd date? Is it those that you don't want released in similar deals before that time, or is there another reason?
I have 6600+ ready to be pulled on February 2nd as part of the group initiative. But, if there is a reason I should pull some early I'm prepared to do so. 40
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Google giving photos away free for commercial use and iStock agrees« on: January 13, 2013, 15:37 »I've set Groundog Day (Feb 2) as my personal iQuit date. Is that so you can keep reliving it over and over again? Might be kind of fun. 41
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Google giving photos away free for commercial use and iStock agrees« on: January 13, 2013, 13:40 »
Unfortunately, lawsuits take years and are emotionally and financially draining. In addition, collecting on any judgement won is the second battle. It is an inherent problem with the legal system in the United States. That being said, I do think it should be strongly considered as a small part of a larger plan. While I submitted to drop my crown in late December, I am currently debating taking a further step and deactivating my entire portfolio. I would do so not to make a statement, but rather to protect the integrity of my copyrights and the trust of my models. I am waiting for further details and will act to do so if need be. It is a sad and frightening time for all stock artists. ETA: I should clarify that I would deactivate my entire portfolio as part of a group initiative. 42
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Google giving photos away free for commercial use and iStock agrees« on: January 11, 2013, 16:50 »
And, just now from the forums:
""isn't it the task of iStock to monitor and police any illegal use of our images? We do--in fact we are deveolping technology that at some point will likely make this extremely efficient. 43
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Google giving photos away free for commercial use and iStock agrees« on: January 11, 2013, 16:07 »44
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Google giving photos away free for commercial use and iStock agrees« on: January 11, 2013, 15:52 »
We haven't heard much of the Getty letters lately, but doing a quick search, I see that they are still alive and kicking. Here's a copy of one dated May 2012:
Attorney Timothy B. McCormack Settlement Demand Letter (Short Version) Here is a link to information about it, which indicates that Getty does not have an in-house attorney at all, but rather only one attorney of record and he is "of counsel" meaning "not in house". It makes me wonder if this is "istocklawyer". You can read about this, and about the sole attorney of record here: http://stopgettyimages.com/getty_images_extortion_attempts.htm 45
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Google giving photos away free for commercial use and iStock agrees« on: January 11, 2013, 12:20 »
In addition to everything else, it is teaching the public that image grabbing is okay. We really need a highly publicized lawsuit to act as an example for all.
How did the music industry combat this years ago? We need to follow their example. AFAIK, Apple stepped in and coded downloads to allow only limited copying of downloaded material. I know there are still bootleg sites out there, but the music industry has not imploded from it. We need a smart programmer to develop a way to disable right clicking a jpg that can be embedded into all uploads. Our 46
iStockPhoto.com / Re: iStock's Alexa Rank continues to drop« on: January 09, 2013, 11:02 »It's crazy to see the traffic rank go from 200 to 1000 in the last year. It is over!!!! Look at the reach dropped from .02 to .01 that is half as much buyers in that time. Shutterstock has replaced IS in a total arse kicking. I can't say I blame buyers. Istock owners did get 4 billion in cash out of the place. The carylse group must be pooping their pants about now. FT and DT will also pass them along with Yuris site. I don't want to be the last one at the party that has to pay for the headstone. 47
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Microsoft giving images away for free to unregistered users and istock agrees« on: January 09, 2013, 10:08 »It is time for those affected to band together and ACT for goodness sake. Are we all a bunch of scared, frozen in our seats, pansies. In the famous words of an American hero, "Let's roll". Can you not see who I am when I post? (serious question). 48
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Microsoft giving images away for free to unregistered users and istock agrees« on: January 09, 2013, 10:05 »It is time for those affected to band together and ACT for goodness sake. Are we all a bunch of scared, frozen in our seats, pansies. In the famous words of an American hero, "Let's roll". Seriously? I am not posting anonymously. 49
iStockPhoto.com / Re: Microsoft giving images away for free to unregistered users and istock agrees« on: January 09, 2013, 09:55 »
It is time for those affected to band together and ACT for goodness sake. Are we all a bunch of scared, frozen in our seats, pansies. In the famous words of an American hero, "Let's roll".
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General Stock Discussion / Re: stock photography in decline: Google Trends ?« on: January 08, 2013, 08:46 »
Could it be that with the introduction of Google Images, those in need of images don't need to search for stock anymore? Just a quick perusal of Google Images, grab what you need and Voila! Project complete.
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