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« on: July 16, 2009, 07:17 »
I use Sandisk Ultra, and prefer smaller 2-4 gig disk. I change disk after each important shoot or session. I believe it better to have many smaller disks than one large disk. Just in case one bites the ghost, lost, washer, or etc.
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« on: June 22, 2009, 14:58 »
Did they provide you with purchase information? Or was it a threat of audit?
Threat of audit. They don't appear to have any info about what I have bought. Unless of course they already audited one of the stores I shop at, which info they did not volunteer.
Frankly even the possibility of an audit is enough of a threat for me. I have a very low threshold for aggravation. Would rather pay them the $ owed than fight it. I am sure they are banking on a similar attitude from most photogs.
Average gross income for photographers in the US is 52k. (surely quite a bit less for average micro photog). Who can afford to hire and lawyer and fight at that income level?
That what I thought. They are trolling for targets. I understand it cost money to fight and it is fight you may not win.
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« on: June 21, 2009, 17:30 »
States have been howling about use taxes on mail order and internet sales for decades. Sorry you got nailed in the Florida tax fishing for more revenue.You stated, they offered you with a payment option without penalty or interest. Oh how nice of them? What a heart?
Did they provide you with purchase information? Or was it a threat of audit?
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« on: June 18, 2009, 06:57 »
All new images that were approved after May 17 have had zero view and zero sales.
It looks like DT has changed their search engines.
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« on: June 15, 2009, 11:58 »
something really strange here. some reporting payout limits, and the rest of us not one single sale. very weird.
They only have two buyers! Two buyers can't buy from everybody!
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« on: June 15, 2009, 11:52 »
Hey that is great for Yuri and I am happy for him.
My questions to Yay-Yay: Where are the buyers! When are you going to focus on buyers? How many buyers is Yuri bringing with Him? Yay-Yay forgot that contributors need downloads!
I only sold one download in one year with Yay. Thousands on SS, DT, BS, and FT!
Yay=Yay is just another Micro-Stock, "A Johnny come Latey that is going set the world on fire." If you can't shoot, if you can't review, open onther get rich Mirco-Stock Agency.
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« on: June 02, 2009, 10:33 »
Money, Money, Money it is the juice that runs all governments. Turbo Tax Timmy is tightening the noose of the International Tax Code. SS and all the rich Non-US photographers will provide some more juice to the US Government.
You gotta give Turbo Tax Timmy and Obama a great hand to go after All those Rich People and make them pay their Taxes! [Greedy US Corporations]
What a brilliant move go after non-US contributor that can't vote against the current administration. I have to say it is an absolutely brilliant political move.
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« on: May 29, 2009, 07:39 »
Business will comply to continue operations or go out of business. This applies to agencies and contributors alike. Professionals will simply fill out the forms and attach their certified copy, because it is their livehood. The amateurs and snap shooters will move on or move out.
I doubt it will greatly effect SS business model. I bet you will not see SS image base sudden drop from 7 million to 6 millions images!
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« on: May 28, 2009, 12:03 »
O'Banana is the New Sheriff in town.
I don't like the way the US does this, and I don't think that it is good for the US long term but it way pre dates the new administration.
But far more importantly than any tax issue: there is something deeply offensive and unpleasant about you calling him "Banana".
"O'Banana " is very mild compared to the offensive and unpleasant names used for past presidents!
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« on: May 28, 2009, 08:54 »
It has everything with the new administration enforcement of current IRS regulation. SS is large profit corporation that must comply with the law. It is liable for taxes with penalty and including any fines. SS is the pocket with the large tax liability and there will be others. It happen everytime a new sheriff ride into town. O'Banana is the New Sheriff in town.
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« on: May 28, 2009, 08:35 »
The IRS regulation has been on the books for a very long time. Treaties between countries to prevent double-taxation have been around for a very long time. Other nations around the world have similiar tax regulation.
I remember all the heat on the forums how we needed change and how O'Banana was going to change the Evil Bush countries. How do like the change Now?
O'Banana and his tax cheaters are enforcing the law so you can't cheat the US big tax socialist government out of taxes. Yes, and the IRS want your private and personally information just in case they need to water-board you for more tax information.
The short is, "Be careful what you wish for." How do you like the O'Banana Now?
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« on: May 22, 2009, 07:59 »
I saw it on TV it was "Get Rich" info-commercial .
The name of the show was, "Every Monkey with a Camera Can Get Rich." Just buy a PHD [Push Here Dummy} camera and join a Micro Stock Agency. They are looking any picture of dogs, cats, kids, mailbox, and Uncle Harry. You can get rich , live the good life and travel around the country! Please send $24.95 and we will rush out our CD to you today!
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« on: May 20, 2009, 07:31 »
He was asked to stop taking photos and refused. Mistake #1! When the police arrived he refused to provide identification. Mistake #2! That is what put him jail.
Photographers rule # 1 shoot fast! Stop when asked ... you already have the images. Rule #2! Don't be a stupid fool. Rule #3! Know the law and the law can help if the situation gets sticky. To get a better photo may be a simple tresspas, but breaking the lock it criminal tresspas! One could be a simple fine $25-50, the other is jail time. Rule #4! You maybe right and still can be given trip downtown, worse you equipment confiscated. Getting your equipment is a real pain because the law my claim it as evidents.
If confronted and be civil and cooperate.... the police have more important job than putting photographers in jail. Now if you are stupid, the police like putting stupid criminals and photographers in jail.
I sure wish I was the judge in this case.
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« on: May 19, 2009, 08:10 »
If you wish to reject other opinions why put your questions on a public forum?
The Government, CPA, and Attorney love INC, more control and paperwork for them. Of your CPA want you to INC because he will make a ton of money from you. Good luck at your first INC directive meeting. Be sure to follow the letter of the law because your are now a corporation.
Been there and done that! Do as you wish baby! Good Luck!
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« on: May 18, 2009, 07:19 »
SS the employer pays half and employee half.
Donding is correct my CPA told us to wait till annual income was at least $250,000.
We incorporated to bring in investor and provide some liability protection. Given the legal society we live in makes it much easier to pierce the corp umbrella today.
I think you are spinning your wheels if you are incorporating to diminish a $10,000 tax liability.
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« on: May 17, 2009, 05:29 »
INC really means: I need Cash!
I had a corporation for ten years. You may save money on income tax. You will have an increase in state and local business taxes and inventory tax. Plus a mega increase in paperwork , legal fees, and accountant fees.
Weigh the factors very carefully INC are like marriage, very easy to get into and messy to get out.
If you paid alot of income taxes last year. Try to minimize your taxes by creating a 401k, or IRA. Increase your deductions: health insurance, buy a new car, equipment, or business trips. Deduct, deduct, remember if you are self-employed and alway working and almost everything is deductable. Keep those receipts!!
Get a good CPA and Quickbooks. You still have 6 month to deduct.
Think taxes all year long, if you wait until taxes are due it is too late and you pay!
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« on: May 05, 2009, 07:03 »
Same problem this morning, I could not log in last night. My last log in was yesterday morning.
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« on: May 04, 2009, 07:11 »
SS reviewers are like ping-pongs, they keeps bouncing up, down, and all round.
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« on: April 01, 2009, 07:39 »
This is just one example of my licensing contract that I use for marketing images on my website. I use different license depending on the intended use. Every part of the license is negotiable by Assignor and /Assignee!
Licensing Contract to Merchandise Copyright Images
AGREEMENT, entered into as of the ______ day of ____________, 20_____, between ___________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the Assignor), located at______________________________________________________________________ and ______________________________________________________(hereinafter referred to as the Assignee)_________________________________________________________________
located at______________________________________________________________________ with respect to the use of a certain art, image, painting, drawing, or photograph created by the Assignor (hereinafter referred to as the Image) for manufactured products (hereinafter referred to as the Licensed Products).
WHEREAS, the Assignor is a professional Assignor of good standing; and
WHEREAS, the Assignor has created the image. Assignor wishes to license for purposes of manufacture, sale, and distribution.
WHEREAS, the Assignee wishes to use the Image to create a certain product or products for manufacture and sale; and
WHEREAS, both parties want to achieve the best possible quality to generate maximum sales;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants, hereinafter set forth and other valuable consideration, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Grant of Merchandising Rights. The Assignor grants to the Assignee the [ ] exclusive [ ] nonexclusive right to use the Image, titled:
______________________________________________________________________ and
described as: ____________________________________________________________________________, which was created and is owned by the Assignor. Assignor shall convey to Assignee the following: the best possible quality duplicate image in the specified format. ________________________________________________________________
for manufacture, distribution, and sale by the Assignee and for the following period of time: ____________________________________________________________________.
2. Ownership of Copyright. The Assignor shall retain all copyrights in and to the Image. The Assignee shall identify the Assignor as the creator of the Image on the Licensed Products and shall reproduce thereon a copyright notice for the Assignor which shall include the word Copyright or the symbol for copyright, the Assignors name, and the year date of first publication.
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3. Advance and Royalties. Assignee agrees to pay Assignor a nonrefundable advance in the amount of $___________ upon signing this Agreement, which advance shall be recouped from first royalties due hereunder. Assignee further agrees to pay Assignor a royalty of _______ ( _____ %) percent of the net sales of the Licensed Products. Net Sales as used herein shall mean sales to customers less prepaid freight and credits for lawful and customary volume rebates, actual returns, and allowances. Royalties shall be deemed to accrue when payment has been received from the sale of the Licensed Products.
4. Payments and Statements of Account. Royalty payments shall be paid monthly on the tenth day of each month commencing __________, 20 ______, and Assignee shall with each payment furnish Assignor with a monthly statement of account showing the kinds and quantities of all Licensed Products sold, the prices received therefore, and all deductions for freight, volume rebates, returns, and allowances. The Assignor shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days notice if Assignee fails to make any payment required of it and does not cure this default within said thirty (30) days, whereupon all rights granted herein shall revert immediately to the Assignor.
5. Inspection of Books and Records. Assignor shall have the right to inspect Assignees books and records concerning sales of the Licensed Products upon prior written notice.
6. Samples. Assignee shall give the Assignor _____________ samples of the Licensed Products for the Assignors personal use. The Assignor shall have the right to purchase additional samples of the Licensed Products from the Assignee.
7. Quality of Reproductions. The Assignor shall have the right to review the quality of the reproduction of the Image on the Licensed Products, and the Assignor agrees not to withhold unreasonable approval.
8. Promotion. Assignee shall use its best efforts to promote, distribute, and sell the Licensed Products.
9. Reservation of Rights. All rights not specifically transferred by this Agreement are reserved to the Assignor.
10. Indemnification. The Assignor shall hold the Assignee harmless from and against any loss, expense, or damage occasioned by any claim, demand, suit, or recovery arising out of the use of the Image for the Licensed Products.
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11. Assignment. Neither party shall assign rights or obligations under this Agreement, except that the Assignor may assign the right to receive money due hereunder.
12. Nature of Contract. Nothing herein shall be construed to constitute the parties hereto-joint venturers, nor shall any similar relationship be deemed to exist between them.
13. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of ____________________________;
Assignee consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of ____________________________.
14. Addresses. All notices, demands, payments, royalty payments, and statements shall be sent to the Assignor at the following address: ______________________________________________________________________________
and to the Assignee at: _____________________________________________________________________________.
15. Modifications in Writing. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and shall not be modified, amended, or changed in any way except by a written agreement signed by both parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
Assignor______________________________________
Assignee_____________________________________
Company Name
By__________________________________________
Authorized Signatory, Title
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Addendum Page
Grant of Merchandising Rights. The Assignor grants to the Assignee the [ ] exclusive [ ] nonexclusive right to use the Image, titled:
______________________________________________________________________ and
described as:______________________________________________________________
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« on: April 01, 2009, 07:26 »
Directly from the BigStock website, as part of the check off list you agree to each time you upload.
This is a binding legal agreement. I understand that:
Photo MUST be taken by YOU, or artwork created by you personally! You must be the legal owner of copyright to the uploaded file. This is very important.
So even if you had a signed, witnessed, and notarized transfer of copyright agreement, you still would violate the Terms of the Agency
You must be the legal owner of copyright to the uploaded file. If you enter into contract and purchase the copyright, you are the legal owner of the copyright. It is your image/artwork and is subject only to the terms of said license. This occur everyday in the business world for agencies marketing, selling, and disturbing creative material.
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« on: March 30, 2009, 13:50 »
They are down, [webserver unable connection!] Maybe they will pop-up on this forum and give us an update.
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« on: March 25, 2009, 07:36 »
Yes you can legal sell other artist images. You need to become educated on rights and contract law, If not hire an attorney to draft a good legal contract that is binding to all parties.
You can purchase by contract the rights to use image. You can purchase limited rights or exclusive rights.
It is call a license to the rights to sell, publish, distribute. It is a legal and binding contract that spells out what you are purchasing from the owner. Terms of sales, rights, length, payment, and etc.
Music, publishers, and marketing companies use this form of contract to purchase from the artist.
I purchase limited rights to sell and publish on percentage basis or upfront one time only price.
It is just like any other agency that sells your images. If you legally purchase or share rights it is your image to use as bound by the contractual terms of the contract.
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« on: March 18, 2009, 07:20 »
5 of 5 rejected for over use of noise reduction. I cleared reject file and resubmitted and all were accepted. Some reviewers at SS are loose cannons on the deck!
Attila is at work again! He thinks every image should be Macrostock quality, Someone needs to tell him SS only pays.....................$.33 each for most downloads.
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« on: March 11, 2009, 13:37 »
This brings back days of medical photography.
General rule of thumbs less than 1:1 magnification one or two lights on the camera very close to the lens. Do not filter the lights you need the contrast.
General rule of thumbs more than 1:1 magnification a ring light is a must because the lens is blocking the light. Tips: filter up to half of the ringlight to give a increase lighting ratio.
Test, Test and test again. Macro is difficult and very demanding photography. Good Luck!
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« on: March 11, 2009, 07:47 »
Greed is what has put the world into this economic crisis. This might be another argument in favor of an organized microstock union or group that can do some work to ensure everybody is ethical and honest.
Every period of economic expansion is followed by a period of economic contraction. It seem the majority alway forgets what Newton said, " What goes up must come down!"The problem is unethical and dishonest behavior! We should all want more and better! Too many socialist think greed is to want more than your neighbor. We do not need a union or socialist, that was tried and failed. It was called the USSR.
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