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iStockPhoto.com / Re: iStock Payments (Paypal)
« on: April 27, 2014, 23:28 »
fyi paypal reports your income to irs
payoneer does not
payoneer does not
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iStockPhoto.com / Re: iStock Payments (Paypal)« on: April 27, 2014, 23:28 »
fyi paypal reports your income to irs
payoneer does not 27
Video Equipment / Sofware / Technique / Re: Getting into video. Need advice.« on: April 25, 2014, 11:38 »The 5D II and the camcorder are a good mix for video. I use the 5D II a lot for video but it is a lot harder to use. I have clips from my Panasonic HMC150 that sell all the time and I still use it as well. I also use FCPX and love it, I know others hate it but it works well for me. Thanks john... any suggestions on software? 28
Video Equipment / Sofware / Technique / Getting into video. Need advice.« on: April 25, 2014, 11:08 »
Well I am ready to jump into stock video and plan to start with Pond5 initially.
I have a 5DMII CANON but plan to buy Canon XA20 Professional HD Camcorder after reading some reviews and debates of DSLR vs Camcorder. For software I am thinking Final Cut Pro X for my Mac. http://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/ http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/963139-REG/canon_8453b002_xa20_hd_professional_camcorder.html But before I click BUY NOW buttons I thought I would run this by the MSG brain trust. You folks are the best, Thanks Bill 29
General Stock Discussion / Re: Reorganizing into an LLC... anyone done it lately?« on: March 26, 2014, 00:47 »
Why not just a sole proprietorship? I am closing my corporation after 32 years for a lot of reasons. Mostly to save money and simplify my life. Unless you have liability concerns, why incorporate -- and the corporate vail can be broken.
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iStockPhoto.com / Re: iStock Exclusive: Selling "similars" on other sites?« on: March 24, 2014, 10:21 »I just read my exclusive contract with iStock and could not find any mention (or restrictions) about selling "similar" images at other sites. This is my point as well. The ASA gets ambiguous with the use of the term Exclusive Content. I could decide to shoot Exclusive Content on Monday and Tuesday for IS and NON Exclusive Content on Thursday and Friday for SS. Of course IS would not see it that way and cancel my account if they caught me. They bend their terms and conditions to suit their needs so the ASA means what they want it to mean depending on the day, situation and submitter involved. 31
iStockPhoto.com / Re: iStock Exclusive: Selling "similars" on other sites?« on: March 22, 2014, 20:03 »
I am not Simon and don't have any other active contributor accounts. 32
iStockPhoto.com / Re: iStock Exclusive: Selling "similars" on other sites?« on: March 22, 2014, 19:32 »I'm not sure how much more clear they can make it: Sue, Yes i have read all that but the ASA does not clearly state what they summarize in the above. Please extract from the ASA where it clearly states a submitter cannot shoot RF for other agencies. 33
iStockPhoto.com / Re: iStock Exclusive: Selling "similars" on other sites?« on: March 22, 2014, 19:06 »Why dont you write to contributor relations or ask on the istock forums? Good idea to contact CR. But I am just going by the ASA and it does not state that a submitter cannot shoot for other agencies. It ONLY refers to Exclusive Content to IS. Maybe I am missing something but that is how it appears to me. 34
iStockPhoto.com / Re: iStock Exclusive: Selling "similars" on other sites?« on: March 22, 2014, 18:54 »
Thanks Jo Ann
From ARTIST'S SUPPLY AGREEMENT (EXCLUSIVE) iStock Grant of Authority The Supplier hereby appoints iStockphoto as Supplier's exclusive distributor to sell, license or sublicense Exclusive Content to third parties worldwide and to collect and remit funds in connection with those endeavours on the terms set forth in this Agreement. So as an exclusive Supplier, I submit Exclusive Content for iStock to sell. It does not say I shall shoot ONLY FOR ISTOCK. They dont own WHO I shoot for only that I submit Exclusive Content to them and no other distributor. It appears (for example) I could shoot Exclusive Content for IS on Monday and shoot general (non-exclusive) RF for Shutterstock on Tuesday. (OR) Submit similars of my IS shoot to Shutterstock. 35
iStockPhoto.com / iStock Exclusive: Selling "similars" on other sites?« on: March 22, 2014, 17:37 »
I just read my exclusive contract with iStock and could not find any mention (or restrictions) about selling "similar" images at other sites.
Let's say you shoot a wine glass from a variety of angles and lighting and submit some to your exclusive IS account and submit OTHER variations to Shutterstock..etc. Any problem with this? 36
General Photography Discussion / Re: General thoughts on this food image-« on: March 11, 2014, 11:47 »
backlight it. make the shadows work for you
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General Stock Discussion / Photographer Makes US$15,000 In Just One Day By Selling Prints On Instagram« on: March 11, 2014, 11:43 »
http://designtaxi.com/news/364284/Photographer-Makes-US-15-000-In-Just-One-Day-By-Selling-Prints-On-Instagram/
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General Macrostock / Re: Getty lawyers back down with TV story on their tactics« on: February 19, 2014, 11:41 »
What amazes me about Getty's extortion scams is that they threaten to sue because of copyright violations when. in fact, Getty does not own the copyright -- the photographer does.
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General Stock Discussion / Re: What is the future for microstock in 2014?« on: February 05, 2014, 18:20 »""I'm still not down to eating ramen noodle soup and cans of tuna fish for dinner just yet."" And remember, if you take photos of the tuna fish (and your groceries in general) and upload it, you can use it as a tax deduction 40
General Stock Discussion / Re: Agenices views on stock photos of people on erotica books« on: February 04, 2014, 14:20 »
That is why i have trouble getting shoots with young kids. I tell the parents about the restricted use rights but mention that nobody can really control how they might be used.
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Selling Stock Direct / Re: I consider HUGE previews for my personal portfolio website.« on: February 04, 2014, 12:12 »
chasing google algorithms will make you insane,,, trust me...
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General Macrostock / Re: $28,000 for a single image« on: January 29, 2014, 18:30 »would it be in violation of an exclusive agreement with IS/Getty if you submitted to a brief? I just signed it but tried to white-out that section and now I have all these white smudges on my computer monitor 43
General Macrostock / Re: $28,000 for a single image« on: January 29, 2014, 18:15 »
would it be in violation of an exclusive agreement with IS/Getty if you submitted to a brief?
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General Stock Discussion / Re: Look at these photos on Flickr....« on: January 25, 2014, 00:48 »They wont get pass of the old IS inspection..reasons...lighting, over filter..bla bla bla.. not so with the "NEW" IS... 45
General Stock Discussion / Re: Look at these photos on Flickr....« on: January 24, 2014, 23:48 »
some people just get it... shooting what she loves
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Computer Hardware / Re: Which PC or MAC would you buy "now"?« on: January 23, 2014, 19:26 »PC=viruses http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/features/security/3418367/do-apple-macs-need-antivirus-os-x-security-explained/ 47
Computer Hardware / Re: Which PC or MAC would you buy "now"?« on: January 23, 2014, 17:59 »
PC=viruses
Mac=no viruses 48
General Stock Discussion / Re: Videos of the MicrostockExpo 2013?« on: January 23, 2014, 13:37 »
Geezzz who designed that logo??
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iStockPhoto.com / Re: Poor start to 2014« on: January 21, 2014, 03:28 »
I thought IS was going to grandfather redeemed credits -- nobody was going to go down... was that just for exclusives?
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General Photography Discussion / Re: Would you accept this real estate photo assignment?« on: January 14, 2014, 18:50 »http://fstoppers.com/flash-vs-hdr-for-interiors-part-ii-mood-and-color-case-study Thanks RON for the link -- gonna read it tonight! |
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