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Adobe Stock / Re: Generative AI updates from Adobe VP Matt Smith

« Last post by Injustice for all on Today at 05:15 »

but yes,AI-real-hybrids,who cares?

I try to do everything I can,with the means at my disposal.

However,I remain of the opinion that greater clarity needs to be made on some points,we need to clarify what exactly can and cannot be done,I am convinced that many contributors don't want to take risks because they don't know exactly what to do.

I see that even someone here are scared because had some rejection for undeclared generative AI content,or others don't know whether using Topaz video is a problem or not,I haven't yet understood whether extending a real background with generative expand is a problem or not,I think not,but I'm not absolutely sure.

we need greater clarity,or despite having these magnificent tools at our disposal,we end up limiting our creativity for fear of consequences.

Shutterstock.com / Shutterstock 2023 tax form 1042-S - different amount of tax?

« Last post by tupungato on Today at 04:37 »

I noticed that the amount of withheld tax reported by Shutterstock in tax form 1042-S for the first time is somewhat different, compared to the amounts in your Payment History (https://submit.shutterstock.com/payments).

It doesn't matter whether I count payments listed as 2023, or move a month and count the ones actually paid out in 2023, the amount is always off (by some 2-3%).

Is your 1042-S correct?

General Stock Discussion / Re: VAT for microstock illustrators from EU

« Last post by Luuk on Today at 03:27 »

The common rule is that if a company is located outside of Europe - like ss, adobe, etc. - no VAT is applicable if you live in Europe.

For tax purposes you declare the amounts payed by the agencies as net income. Keep an exact record of what is payed to you, no matter if you are a business or private person.

If an agency resides in Europe, then VAT is applied, but the ones I work for always give me a VAT included specification.

Off Topic / Re: This should settle some different opinions

« Last post by stoker2014 on Today at 03:12 »

Quote from: trucic on Yesterday at 23:33

‘Blatantly illegal’: Zelenskyy admin under fire for denying services to Ukrainian men abroad
https://www.politico.eu/article/blatantly-illegal-zelenskyy-government-under-fire-for-refusing-issue-consulate-services-ukrainian-men-abroad/

Ukrainian military medic Alina Mykhailova said in a post on Facebook: "No one sent us there either, but for some reason, we are there. If you don’t like it, give up your citizenship and go to hell.”"

+100
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The cowardly policies of the US Democrats, Biden and the Europarasites lead to the fact that Ukraine plans to carry out a total mobilization of everyone who can hold a weapon in their hands.

There is no place for democracy in war.

Off Topic / Re: This should settle some different opinions

« Last post by stoker2014 on Today at 02:12 »

Quote from: trucic on Today at 00:19

As Russian Troops Broke Through Ukrainian Lines, Panicky Ukrainian Commanders Had No Choice But To Deploy One Of Their Least-Prepared Brigades
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/04/24/as-russian-troops-broke-through-ukrainian-lines-panicky-ukrainian-commanders-had-no-choice-but-to-deploy-one-of-their-least-prepared-brigades/

It's not clear what this article is about. Some kind of rumors, speculation, gossip. How can this Forbes know what is happening on every meter of the front. I am monitoring the situation at the front from various sources, I have not heard anything like this. There are Ukrainian volunteers and journalists on the front line; if something wrong happens, they talk about it. I haven’t heard anything about what Forbes writes. Probably Forbes is earning money from the Russians and publishing a custom article.

General Stock Discussion / Re: How much is AI taking away from "normal" stock photo sales? (Big Picture Trends)

« Last post by Mifornia on Today at 00:45 »

Quote from: Uncle Pete on April 24, 2024, 12:41

As for the art form dying, true, but the demand for oil paintings is hardly enough for anyone to want to go into that for a living. As a side interest of hobby, sure. Some demand for stock images, won't support anyone's life or equipment investment in the future. Also that won't keep the stock photo agencies in business as they would be selling an obsolete product.

Think of being a blacksmith as a trade? There's still a need, but hardly enough commercial demand. All that's left are specialists and the last trade artisans.

He-he, try to find a good blacksmith! Huge demand! Horses need shoes every 8 weeks. Best have 2 people working for them and do several horses at the same time. 200-250 horses per week in rain, freeze, or heat.

Friend of mine in her 50s decided to take art classes from Stanford, started to paint and now has several exhibitions and galleries rep her. She is an amazing salesman. My guess she makes $20k per year from oil paintings.

Sorry Pete to debunk your post, to each their own, Stock is fast, but painting is slow. I painted for many years, it’s the same principle as in Stock: only 20% of what you produce sells, where to store other 80% of large paintings? Not for me anymore, but it was fun and there are still droves of people who would love to make extra cash with art. Art will never die, it’s therapeutic and romantic. It weathered centuries 😉