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Adobe Stock / Re: Slow slow sales @ Fotolia
« on: January 29, 2008, 16:03 »
... it's still performing much lower than in the past.
Overall rank 1242
7 days rank 2083

You got me beat!
Overall rank 1939
7 days rank 3025

They used to be my 2nd best site after SS (months ago). I had one decent week this month, but it's dropped off again since.

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...you can export the path in illustrator, ...

I've tried this several times, but always ended up with a blank document in Illustrator. Is there a trick to this? (Sorry to get off topic, but I never was able to figure this out)

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StockXpert.com / Re: Rate/Comment/View the Image Above Yours!
« on: January 16, 2008, 04:31 »
Commented!

I'll stick with the theme...
http://www.stockxpert.com/browse.phtml?f=view&id=8267712

Thanks!

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General - Stock Video / Re: New Video Camera
« on: January 02, 2008, 18:34 »
I was looking at different models and thought I'd check to see if the Canon HV10 might be of interest. Then I looked and the HV20 sells for less? What's up with this? The specs look the same for both of them.

I haven't checked prices recently, but the HV20 really is the better camera. I have the HV10 and there have been numerous occasions when I would have loved several of the HV20's features. Namely, the hotshoe, audio inputs, better manual exposure, and the side loading cassette. Still, both of these cameras are the video equivalent of the Powershot series. They are capable cameras, but they are designed for the casual user, not the professional.

I had a professional graphics guy tell me that I should get the Red Canon video camera. (no it's not the Red One camera) But after we searched, he said, wrong Mfg. it was someone else.

This is going to be an obscure question. The color of the digital camcorder is Red. I've done just about every search and can't seem to find the model and Mfg. that he was talking about. Anyone have a clue for me?

Could they be referring to the red ring on Canon's pro lenses? If so, look at the XH-A1, XH-G1, and the XL series. These cameras cost several times the HV10/20, but they are designed for heavier use and allow full controll over camera function.

Any reason why I don't want a HV20 for less than an HV10?

None whatsoever. Unless it's a used or refurbished camera, or if you can afford the XH/XL cams.

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General - Stock Video / Re: General advice needed on video clips
« on: December 31, 2007, 09:20 »
Take a look at Pond5.
Here's my ref. link:
https://www.pond5.com/index.php?referrer=nickp37

They offer 50% comission and they let you set your own price.

Right now, I believe SS, IS, P5, and StockXpert will accept footage on (data) DVD. SS keep saying this is only temporary, IS require you to upload a proxy (.mp4) file for review first, and StockXpert is not yet live (email [email protected] for details). I belive P5 plans to continue to accept DVD's for the time being.

I still upload via FTP, and it does take hours for HD clips.

Hope this helps.
-Nick

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Shutterstock.com / Re: Prices dropped for footage clips at SS
« on: December 19, 2007, 11:22 »
Footage on Shutterstock has done well for me. So far I've been averaging about five to six downloads per month, with a good mix of hd and full sd. I only have 240 clips there so far.

I was disappointed when I read about the price drop, but I really don't know what the ultimate outcome will be. Sales volume may, in fact, compensate for the reduced commissions, but only time will tell, and now there will be no way of knowing if sales would have increased at the former prices when SS started to take promotion of SS Footage seriously.

In any case, I doubt they will go back, now that it's been announced, so it's time to make the best of it. I have already applied to upload footage to istock, and will continue uploading to Pond5. I will also consider StockXpert Footage when they launch. The prices are all about the same now, and SS and IS offer the lowest commissions by far. (33% and 20% vs. 40% at StockXpert and 50% at P5)

With photos, I never minded uploading to multiple sites. IPTC data and rapid uploading made that easy. It takes hours to upload a single HD clip from my connection, and I don't look forward to repeating that process many times over several weeks, or even months! Still, once I get caught up, I guess it will be very similar to the way I have been working with stock photos.

Ultimately, I think SS may have shot themselves in the foot on this one. The only thing that set them apart from the competition is gone.

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LuckyOliver.com / Re: Comment on the Image Above Yours!
« on: October 22, 2007, 12:18 »
Commented^

Nice shot, I might try pulling the blues down a touch, they are starting to show in the highlights (looks nice on the plate, though).

I'm not picky, here's my port:
http://www.luckyoliver.com/portfolio/nickp37

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General Stock Discussion / Re: How much $$ in microstock in sept
« on: October 19, 2007, 01:44 »
Are we including Alamy earnings in this? It was a good month for me there.



I would guess not. I just got to listing everything.
BTW, Congrats on your success at alamy. May I ask how long you've been there, number of photos etc? I only have about 50 shots there, moastly editorial, just a few RF. I'm really not sure what to expect.
My alamy portfolio:
http://www.alamy.com/stock-photography/4C37A76D-C99A-4D8D-A8E2-4E2A626D74D5/1/Nicholas%20Piccillo.html

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General Stock Discussion / Re: How much $$ in microstock in sept
« on: October 19, 2007, 01:26 »
Just under 300, but that includes video on Shutterstock. About 150 from photos on Shutterstock, Fotolia, and Bigstock. Negligable sales on IStock and Dreamstime. However, I've been slacking lately. Now that I'm getting serious again, I hope to see improvement. So far so good. I'm giving IS another try, DT is picking up, and I'm in the process of uploading 400-500 photos to StockXpert, SV, and LO. Nothing yet from Alamy. :-\

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LuckyOliver.com / Re: Comment on the Image Above Yours!
« on: October 17, 2007, 17:58 »
^ Commented!
This is only my second post here, so I hope I'm doing everything right. Anyway, I'm new to LO. I would welcome a comment on anything in my portfolio. http://www.luckyoliver.com/portfolio/nickp37 Thanks!

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Adobe Stock / Re: What's your experience...?
« on: March 20, 2007, 01:05 »
Hi, first post here. I've been submitting to five agencies and FT has always been my #2. Lately sales have been picking up and in $ FT is just trailing SS (not counting footage)! I just went bronze on FT and tonight I requested my second payout.

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