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« on: May 27, 2014, 08:11 »
That's amazing, it feels good to know that organizations that actually keep the photographers in mind are doing well.
A couple of small requests though, a best sellers page would be great as would be a page of the top searched items. Loved how you sent out a newsletter about how you needed urban street images, more of these in the future would really help us.
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Awesome suggestions! We have a few new things coming, some as soon as this week. Including photographer Profiles on Prime, which would be the first step towards doing "Top Sellers" or something like that in the future. Follow @500pxPrimePD on Twitter, and we send out requests for images regularly! Cheers.
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« on: May 26, 2014, 08:37 »
I was wondering the same thing. Has 500px gotten any traction yet? I know it takes time, but.......inquiry minds want to know.
We've been doing great! Doubling sales each month since we launched 3 months ago. Thanks for asking!
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« on: May 07, 2014, 08:23 »
As I said in the other thread, review time seems to take forever, I don't know what your experiences about this issue are but it just doesn't sound good to me
Processing time is currently 2-3 weeks. We're working to get that down to 1 week, but have been overwhelmed with the number of submissions from our community. Don't worry though, once a photo is submitted, it's immediately available on 500px Prime, as well as for licensing via the License buttons on the photo's page on 500px. If we receive a request to license that photo before it has been processed, it will be fast tracked so we can close the sale that day. Thanks!
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« on: March 17, 2014, 09:04 »
Alex I will be paying the 25 dollar for a subscription. I want to have my portfolio activated and I want to upload in my own time. Thanks for the offer though, is appreciated.
Already had lots of activity on my 20 images. One made into the Popular pool, lots of new likes and favorites on my account.
Now we wait for $$$ 
If you want to use the Portfolio feature (portfolios.500px.com) you need the $75 Awesome membership. Check 500px.com/upgrade to see what each membership offers. Thanks Ron!
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« on: March 17, 2014, 08:25 »
Awesome feedback from all of you on the upload/submission process! We have lots of stuff coming and all your suggestions will be shared with the product team. Remember, Prime is still Beta :-)
Cheers!
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« on: March 17, 2014, 08:23 »
Alex, a couple of quick questions:
1) I see that 500px is interested in exclusive imagery for their Prime collection. I'm interested in uploading images that would be exclusive to 500px for possible inclusion in Prime. Is there anyway I can label those specific images "Exclusive," as part of the upload process? Might save some time during the "Invitation" review period.
2) For the exclusive images I'll be uploading to be considered for Prime, would it be preferable to NOT enable personal downloads (just for those images) in my store?
Thanks...
To contribute photos you must upload them and enable them for sale in the 500px personal Store. Then we will request any photos we're interested in, and at that point you can select exclusive or non-exclusive. Thanks!
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« on: March 17, 2014, 08:21 »
Dumb question perhaps but I can't find the submission guidelines for images uploaded to the market for print sales. Do you want jpegs or Tiffs, color space, etc..?
Here's some guidelines for you: http://support.500px.com/customer/portal/articles/434750
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« on: March 14, 2014, 15:36 »
Does 500px plan on having an option in the future for contributors to automatically have a 500px watermark on their images (something like what Fine Art America does where contributors can choose to use the watermark or not)? Im not talking about prime, but on the regular site. I tried uploading an image with my watermark first and then without and it didnt work (both images were on the site and they werent connected). I ended up deleting my account because it seemed too complicated, and it seemed like it would be a pain to keep watermarking images to upload there. If I uploaded to 500px it would be some of my bestsellers and I dont want to leave those open to theft. Thank you for coming on here and answering our questions.
No plans for that, but maybe. You need to upload the watermarked one normally first, then the non-watermarked one at 500px.com/store right next to the original upload. Email [email protected] if you need help with it.
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« on: March 14, 2014, 15:11 »
Does 500px have any plans to expand into other image types, like illustration?
We already accept fine art on 500px.com. No plans to include that in Prime at this time. Maybe in the future.
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« on: March 14, 2014, 15:11 »
Hi Alex!
Just noticed some Editorial pictures up on Prime, is that allowed or another bug?
https://prime.500px.com/photos/53762144
We'll review it and remove if it is editorial. Editorial photos shouldn't be available on the site yet.
same at the 500px website? how often do you guys check that? it's loaded with Editorial
All photos can be posted on 500px, as long as the poster owns it.
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« on: March 14, 2014, 14:47 »
Hmmm, so I need to pay to be able to upload all my images. 20 uploads per week or pay $25. Shouldnt that be covered in the commission you take?
And is it correct that I cant upload images, for example skylines, with logos? Do I need to follow the stock agency release regulations?
If you'd like to upload a bunch of photos, email [email protected] with your username and we'll happily give you a week or two of unlimited uploads. Right, logos and brands must be removed. And here's a guide for model and location releases: http://static.500px.net/docs/ReleaseRequirementFAQ.pdf
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« on: March 14, 2014, 14:39 »
Hi Alex!
Just noticed some Editorial pictures up on Prime, is that allowed or another bug?
https://prime.500px.com/photos/53762144
We'll review it and remove if it is editorial. Editorial photos shouldn't be available on the site yet.
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« on: March 14, 2014, 14:38 »
just noticed as well that the same file is selling for 3$ at 500px, 250$ at Prime
$3 is a lower res file, with a personal usage license. We've had that marketplace for years. Prime is a full resolution photo with commercial usage license.
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« on: March 13, 2014, 08:23 »
How can you contribute your photos?
Just keep uploading to 500px.com, and ensure your Store is enabled. Go to 500px.com/store to do that. Saleable photos must be at least 3000px on their longest edge. We're constantly scraping the site for saleable photos, and sending out invites. We have about 50k photos in our backlog right now, so as soon as we get through those, we'll send more invites. You can email [email protected] to get more info and step by step instructions too. It's an automated response, but has lots of info. I don't get it. For example, this photo: https://prime.500px.com/photos/7953347
It's nor 3000px, but 1024px on its longest side. And it's for sale.
Could you explain the criteria once again?
That's a bug, it'll be fixed! Thanks for the report. #betaproblems :-)
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« on: March 12, 2014, 14:37 »
Is there a line anywhere in the 500px license that states images with models cannot be used in pornographic or defamatory ways? I looked, but I wasnt seeing it. This is pretty standard on most model releases.
Yep, the agreement is found here: http://static.500px.net/docs/commercial_licensing_agreement.pdf. Check under section 3. Restrictions on Image Use. It states that they may not "Use any Image in a pornographic, defamatory, libellous or otherwise illegal manner, whether directly or in context or juxtaposition with other subject matter and materials." Thanks for asking!
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« on: March 12, 2014, 10:04 »
... We are handpicking and sending requests for the photos we'd like to include in the Prime marketplace. To make sure your photo is eligible to be requested, make sure it's enabled for sale in 500px.com/store. ...
Is it ok if I enabled prints only in my store?
No digital DL for 2,99 (2) $...
Yes! As long as the photo is enabled for some type of sale on 500px, it'll be eligible to be requested for Prime.
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« on: March 12, 2014, 09:35 »
Hi Alexs great to have you here! Welcome!
I think 500px should us guarantee the 70% for a minimum of three years in the contract. Personally I think it would have been better to start with 50% and leave it at that forever, now it looks as soon you have some success you will switch it back. The whole thing 30/70 and then 70/30 doesn't build trust in a long-term relationship.
We have no intention of lowering the 70% royalty fee. The contributor agreement is not a contract with time restrictions, but an ongoing agreement that we will honour throughout the relationship. We're going to do all we can to build and maintain your trust in every aspect of Prime, including fair compensation. Thanks!
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« on: March 12, 2014, 08:43 »
EDIT: ok, i've read, it's for another site named prime. OK it's by invitation and the way to catch it is to upload photos on 500px, got it?
Which brings one more question about watermarks, since 500alexs said "we will be adding automatic watermarking to 500px Prime"
I hope watermarks are on the way for the basic market too, not just for prime?
You can already watermark in the regular Store. When you upload your photo to 500px, upload a watermarked copy first. Then go to 500px.com/store to upload a second non-watermarked copy. This non-watermarked copy will only be used for sales (in both the consumer store and Prime). The watermarked image is what we use for display on 500px.com and in the regular Store. Right now we're using the non-watermarked copy for display in Prime, but will be adding our own watermarks to them shortly. We'll definitely consider add these automatic watermarks to images in the regular store too, but for now you're welcome to add your own. Thanks!
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« on: March 12, 2014, 08:41 »
We're constantly scraping the site for saleable photos, and sending out invites. We have about 50k photos in our backlog right now, so as soon as we get through those, we'll send more invites.
Im sure i'm missing something there...
Invites for what?
Like many others, I've uploaded some pictures and they are on sale, no need invitation for selling photos on 500px, can you explain please?
EDIT: ok, i've read, it's for another site named prime. OK it's by invitation and the way to catch it is to upload photos on 500px...another complicated story.
Sorry, by "invites" I meant "requests" to add include your photo in Prime. We are handpicking and sending requests for the photos we'd like to include in the Prime marketplace. To make sure your photo is eligible to be requested, make sure it's enabled for sale in 500px.com/store. Hope that helps!
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« on: March 11, 2014, 12:06 »
There is a general consensus here among contributors that an easy upload process is paramount, especially for new sites. We can overlook the lack of FTP (temporarily) since you have a mass uploader, but the lack of an automated watermark requires too much work: you will never get the full ports from "world class photographers" this way, which is a pity since your 70% offer is generous.
I totally agree! Making it easy to add your photos to 500px and enable them in Prime is key. Lots of new stuff coming down the pipe that'll help there. As I mentioned, we will be adding automatic watermarking to 500px Prime.
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« on: March 11, 2014, 12:05 »
Just to be clear, the personal use Market (prints and lower res digital downloads, with personal usage licensees) and Prime (commercial licenses) are separate entities, but happy to help with this too! Hi Alex and thanks for coming to us
If I may ask you... I've found info that if client buys print he gets big size of file as well. Is it true? Why he gets digital file with print?
I hope I'm wrong and misunderstood it
And one more about download price - do you consider to let artists set their own pricing? If yes, that would be just perfect! For now I opted out digital download option as I feel $2 is low price. As you can see, stock agencies pay more for that size (resolution of 1920x1080px)
We used to, but no longer include a digital file with print sales. The price is $2.99 and we find that's a very reasonable price for a Desktop Wallpaper resolution image. We'll definitely consider letting photogs set their own prices, but no plans to change that right now! Oh, and:
"Use the Payments page to keep track of your sales, and request a payout by cheque or to your Paypal account. The minimum payout is $100.00." (in market tour)
"A minimum amount of $60 is required to request the payment by cheque and $50 by Paypal." (fee schedule)
I'm confused
The minimum payout is now $50. We changed it a few months back, but I guess missed that part! We'll update it soon.
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« on: March 11, 2014, 11:06 »
Hey everyone! My name's Alex, I work at 500px. I'm here to answer any questions you've got. I'll start with a few of the common ones I saw in this thread. How can we afford to switch from 70% to 30% so quickly?It definitely takes a cut out of our profits, to give the photographers 70%! There's no denying that. But we think it's better to tighten our margins and attract world class photographers. We'll make up the difference in volume, because we have the best photographers in the world selling their work. How can you contribute your photos?Just keep uploading to 500px.com, and ensure your Store is enabled. Go to 500px.com/store to do that. Saleable photos must be at least 3000px on their longest edge. We're constantly scraping the site for saleable photos, and sending out invites. We have about 50k photos in our backlog right now, so as soon as we get through those, we'll send more invites. You can email [email protected] to get more info and step by step instructions too. It's an automated response, but has lots of info. Watermarks?!You can put watermarks on your 500px.com displayed photos. Simply upload a watermarked photo first. Then go to 500px.com/store to upload a non-watermarked copy, which will be used for sales. We display the non-watermarked photo as the preview in Prime, but our developers are working to add our own watermarks to those photos, which should be ready before the grand opening of Prime. The watermark will have the 500px logo, and the URL to purchase the photo on Prime. Let me know if there's anything else I can answer for you guys! Thanks!
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