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iStockPhoto.com / Istock and Getty
« on: January 29, 2016, 11:04 »
Hi

Maybe I should take more notice of whats going on, but....
If my images are on Istock, and Getty is a partner, is Getty selling images as microstock? or is Getty selling my images as another type of licence?

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Panthermedia.net / Remuneration date still broken
« on: October 13, 2015, 08:03 »
Hi
Who else knows the date selector on the "Remuneration overview" page doesn't work.
It doesnt work AT ALL on a MacBook, even if you type it in.

Ive reported it since January (may and Oct) to Panthermedia, they say "we know its broken but its not a priority"

Great answer.

Anything that makes a site more difficult, is just another reason not to use it.

Did this affect you?


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iStockPhoto.com / Istock balance
« on: March 09, 2015, 06:29 »
Hi
Can anyone explain Istocks finance reporting system?
What a nightmare to find out what you actually earnt from where each month.

thanks

MrB

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iStockPhoto.com / Istock stats not working?
« on: February 27, 2015, 16:02 »
Hi
Is it just me or are istock profile stats not working?
My balance goes up, but the stats for Feb are not showing since about 3rd Feb

thanks

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Photography Equipment / lowpro trekker 300 AW bag
« on: January 03, 2015, 17:39 »
hi

Just ordered this camera bag, it comes with a hydration pouch for a 70 oz hydration reservoir (not supplied)

Having never used a hydration reservoir, anyone know what one would fit best? it looks like 70 oz's come in different physical sizes.
Anyone use hydration reservoirs?

http://www.wilkinson.co.uk/lowepro-pro-trekker-300-aw.html

thanks for any help.

simon




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Hi
Im about to backup online, but theres alot of choice, alot of pricing, and alot of difference features.

I used Backblaze for a few months only to find out if i delete a folder from my PC, 30 days later its deleted from my online backup!
I looked at crashplan only to read in the small print, they will only ship a HD with your data (for a price) to the USA. I'm UK.

You really need to read the small print with these things as its not a thing you want to change very often.

All input welcome.

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General Stock Discussion / Image infringements claims
« on: July 31, 2014, 05:15 »
Hi

Just to give hope to some of you who have images used in breach of your copyright (contract). Again I recently found one of my images being used in a way that I knew breached my rights, and successfully negotiated an amicable settlement with no 3rd party intervention.

How many have tried and failed/succeeded, how many people even bother?


You cant win them all, I found the key to success is,

1. Don't waste your time chasing no hope cases (IE dodgy countries, or dodgy illegal companies)

2. Do some brief research on the company in question, 'know your enemy'.

3. Collect any proof before initial contact (website screen shots, start and end dates of infringements, physical web addresses, image IDs, your proof of personal copyright, etc)

4. Be polite and professional, don't make it personal (even though it feels like it).

5. Even though you are sure there is an infringement, give the opportunity to the company to prove they have a licence covering usage. You might be wrong!

6. Don't rely on them quoting the correct licence clauses to you, know your licences, be prepared to read some small writing. Get clarity on the licences if needed from the licence supplier.

7. State the facts concisely and professionally, with proof of any licence breaches.

8. If there is an infringement, be reasonable with your expectations and not greedy. Nobody wants this to drag on.

9. When you are sure of the facts, present a concise business quality invoice, and covering letter (email).

More often than not the infringement might be a genuine mistake, or done by a lowly employee not knowing exactly what they were doing. That doesn't mean your rights are any less important, a mistake is no excuse for complacency.

There is obviously a lot more detail than I can type here, but these main points with stand you in good stead. It doesn't have to take days/weeks of your life to sort out.

How much should you ask for?
A tricky question for anyone emotionally involved in their work, but it will be different everytime.
Base your figure on the extent of the infringement you can prove, the company involved, and your time, effort and cost to create the image.

The above just represents my personal experiences, and is for information only.



Would be great to hear other experiences.


BL

Additional info, as I see other posts saying its not worth bothering.
Just so you know it was worth the effort, I wont give out details but it was initially a microstock sale, and the payout was 4 figures ($)

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Hi

Does anyone know of a licence within microstock, that allows a customer to buy an image and offer it to anyone else as a free download from the customers website?

thanks for the help

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