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Messages - GeoPappas
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1126
« on: August 09, 2006, 12:01 »
I think the biggest problem with BigStock is that the interface for buyers is a pain. The syntax for searching is VERY different from most sites.
If you type in "holy spirit bible" you get 6264 images.
If you type in "+holy +spirit +bible" you get 68 images.
Many buyers don't know the difference and therefore get fed up with all of the "extra" images that they are not searching for.
Without buyers, you don't get many sales...
1127
« on: August 09, 2006, 09:01 »
It doesn't cost them hardly anything at all to store their large cache of photos. Just a single large raid array and extra backup time. Their cost will all depend on the hardware and software. If they are running Oracle on Solaris, then there are very large costs. If they are running MySQL on Linux, then there are substantially reduced costs.
1128
« on: August 08, 2006, 12:55 »
GeoPappas any comments on your numerous ideas for FT at their ideas box forum were any of them ever implemented?
I don't think that they have implemented any of my suggestions (improving keyword process, adding ability to sort My Photos by views, adding ability to edit keywords, etc). Even though they have an Idea Box, they don't seem to take many of the suggestions.
1129
« on: August 07, 2006, 12:33 »
North Carolina, USA
1130
« on: August 07, 2006, 03:07 »
I don't see myself using the tokens I've earned. This is exactly what they are probably hoping for. If you don't use them, then they don't need to pay for them.
1131
« on: August 06, 2006, 16:43 »
A question from someone who doesn't have a camera that shoots RAW. I see so many different file extensions, one for each camera brand. Does the buyer need one filter for each type or does a RAw filter read all types?
There is no standard for RAW files, hence the large number of them. (NOTE: My understanding is that DNG is an attempt to standardize RAW). In order for a program (such as PS or PSP) to be able to read a RAW file, they need to write program code for each one. As new RAW files come out, they are added over time. The main problem is that the manufacturer usually has to provide the hook (e.g., a DLL) to the RAW file, and this can take some time to come out. Some RAW versions take longer to support than others. Hope that helps.
1132
« on: August 05, 2006, 18:48 »
but we still get our % of the sale
Are you sure about that? If they are not generating any income, how can they pay you a royalty?
1133
« on: August 05, 2006, 17:35 »
why would it be giving them away for free?... or I don't quite understand your problem? Since photographers get "tokens" for uploading photos, they can then use these "tokens" to download others photos for free.
1134
« on: August 05, 2006, 17:33 »
Yes, I believe he was, and I was wondering why myself...
1135
« on: August 05, 2006, 17:28 »
Yes, he has had quite a few of those willy penguins in the top 50 for the past few weeks. Everywhere I turn I see penguins!
1136
« on: August 05, 2006, 17:27 »
is it unethical to download eachother's pictures? I'm not sure if it is "unethical", but I don't think that I would want my photos being given away for free to others (photographers or not).
1137
« on: August 04, 2006, 14:50 »
I may finally qualify for a payout at the end of the month though not sure when I will actually get paid  hopefully no later than mid September.
How many images do you have on 123?
1138
« on: August 04, 2006, 05:58 »
As the subject title says, DT now accepts Vector formats, but they are also the first agency to accept RAW formats. You will also receive a higher payout for these formats (see below). What do you guys and gals think of this (especially the RAW format)?Here are the new formats that they accept: Vector Formats:cdr Corel Vector Graphic Drawing ai Illustrator Vector Graphic eps Encapsulated PostScript RAW Formats: crw Canon RAW dng Digital Negative Format nef Nikon RAW raf Fuji CCD-RAW Graphic File dcr Kodak Digital Camera Raw Image File mrw Minolta Dimage Raw Image File orf Olympus Digital Camera Raw Image File srf Sony DSC-F828 Raw Image File pef Pentax *ist D RAW File j6i Ricoh Digital Camera File x3f Sigma Camera RAW Picture File pmp Sony DSC-F1 Cyber-shot cr2 Canon RAW (new version) cmt Chinon ES-1000 Digital Camera Here are the new prices & royalties:http://www.dreamstime.com/sellimagesAnd here is the announcement thread:http://www.dreamstime.com/thread_5156
1139
« on: August 03, 2006, 19:20 »
GeoPappas that is why leaf is asking you about it. I guess that I should have also prefaced my statement with the fact that I have been in the computer business for over 20 years. And if I wouldn't touch it, then I wouldn't recommend anyone else do it either. But there will always be those "cowboys" that will be on the "bleeding edge"...
1140
« on: August 03, 2006, 17:05 »
I would never use any software that is a .0 (dot zero) version. Basically, you become the guinea pig that finds all of the problems.
I would at least wait until SP1 (service pack 1) and probably SP2.
1141
« on: August 02, 2006, 17:36 »
I even saw a buyer saying he would like it. There were actually quite a few buyers that said that they liked the Instant Buy option. Only DT knows why they did this...
1142
« on: August 02, 2006, 11:23 »
Is this site audited by any other organization? In other words, how do you know that your money is actually getting to the charities that it is advertising?
1143
« on: August 01, 2006, 19:18 »
It seems that Dreamstime has removed the ability for a buyer to purchase an image without registering. That is too bad because I have had quite a few Instant Purchases. It is quite nice to see a few dollars added for one image (and it is more in line with what the royalty should be in the first place). A discussion was started about this, but it was closed by admin. It is very sad that more and more microsites are censoring their forums. You can read the full discussion here: http://www.dreamstime.com/thread_5117
1144
« on: August 01, 2006, 10:38 »
I agree two backups maybe one extrernal and another optical (to protect against EMP)... If you are hit by an EMP blast, then you will have more to worry about then your photos! If you are worried about a power surge, then get another external drive and store it offline somewhere. This will also protect against someone stealing your computer, and if you store it in a media fire safe, then it will protect against fire as well.
1145
« on: July 29, 2006, 08:13 »
Any ideas how far the silk cloth should be from the glass of the floodlights so as not to be burned when exposd for a long period of time??
You can get pretty close. I tried a few different materials within a foot or so of the lights and they were alright. Legalese: If you burn your house down it ain't my fault. 
1146
« on: July 29, 2006, 06:11 »
I have (2) 500-watt halogen worklights and even they don't seem like enough light!
1147
« on: July 28, 2006, 07:32 »
I just missed it. I was refreshing and it went from 999,998 to 1,000,001 within a second. No fireworks, nothing special. Oh well... Here is the screenshot: 
1148
« on: July 28, 2006, 06:57 »
I feel like it's New Year's and I'm watching the ball drop at Times Square!
143 to go...
1149
« on: July 24, 2006, 15:51 »
Read the beginning of this thread...
I guess that they "conveniently" left out the EXCLUSIVE part!
1150
« on: July 24, 2006, 06:01 »
You got up too early.
DT just broke 510,000...
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