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« on: September 28, 2011, 14:25 »
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Ok copying urls is not working for me  :)

Well check out the shutterbuzz

Thx gostwyck
« Last Edit: September 28, 2011, 14:35 by Blammo »


« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2011, 14:34 »
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Ok copying urls is not working for me  :)

Well check out the shutterbuzz


http://buzz.shutterstock.com/updated-royalty-schedule

SNP

  • Canadian Photographer
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2011, 14:36 »
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interesting, fairly low royalties though

« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2011, 14:42 »
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interesting, fairly low royalties though

Much, much better than Istock though.

« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2011, 14:43 »
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I get 17% with istock and 30% with SS.  I would prefer 50% but SS are selling lots and it's much better than their main competitor.  I hope this works, I'm sure lots of people would want this option.

« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2011, 14:44 »
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interesting, fairly low royalties though

Low by what yardstick? The lowest amount there for a newbie is the "Yuri rate" at iStock...

rubyroo

« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2011, 14:46 »
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Sounds good to me.  No complaints about another revenue stream added by my top earner.  I hope it takes off hugely :)

I'm a bit confused as to where this leaves BigStock though.  I thought that was their individual sales avenue.
« Last Edit: September 28, 2011, 14:48 by rubyroo »

SNP

  • Canadian Photographer
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2011, 14:48 »
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I'm looking at it from the point of view of exclusives who might see this as an opportunity, compared to exclusive royalties at iStock, it would still be a big hit to go non-exclusive....not comparing to independent.

« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2011, 14:49 »
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Can anyone point me to their sizes?  The refer to high resolution and small and medium (on buyers side), but I can't find their definition.

« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2011, 14:49 »
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"For the first time, were offering customers in certain markets the option to purchase one Shutterstock image download at a time."

I would like to know what "certain markets" they mean. I hope that includes me. I would love to have access to that huge library without having to buy a package!

« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2011, 14:50 »
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Poor Fotolia.  If they were feeling desperate this morning, just imagine how they feel now...

lisafx

« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2011, 14:51 »
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Royalties look very competitive to me.  The graduated scale gives incentive.  30% as the high end seems reasonable.  Sure, it could always be more, but beats my 19% from Istock...

Hope this is a big success for SS and contributors :)

« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2011, 14:51 »
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"For the first time, were offering customers in certain markets the option to purchase one Shutterstock image download at a time."

I would like to know what "certain markets" they mean. I hope that includes me. I would love to have access to that huge library without having to buy a package!

If you go to shutterstock.com you will see the option on the front right... 1 high res $19.

« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2011, 14:59 »
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do you remember any cut from SS since they started? I know they had a raise from 20 to 25cents right?

the more agencies cut the more they will be punished, dont understand how can they keep on playing that way..

« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2011, 15:02 »
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do you remember any cut from SS since they started? I know they had a raise from 20 to 25cents right?

the more agencies cut the more they will be punished, dont understand how can they keep on playing that way..

+ 1

microstockphoto.co.uk

« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2011, 15:04 »
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looks good!
« Last Edit: September 28, 2011, 15:09 by microstockphoto.co.uk »

« Reply #16 on: September 28, 2011, 15:06 »
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"For the first time, were offering customers in certain markets the option to purchase one Shutterstock image download at a time."

I would like to know what "certain markets" they mean. I hope that includes me. I would love to have access to that huge library without having to buy a package!


If you go to shutterstock.com you will see the option on the front right... 1 high res $19.


I don't see it.



« Reply #17 on: September 28, 2011, 15:13 »
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Poor Fotolia.  If they were feeling desperate this morning, just imagine how they feel now...

Oh dear. How sad. Never mind.

« Reply #18 on: September 28, 2011, 16:03 »
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"For the first time, were offering customers in certain markets the option to purchase one Shutterstock image download at a time."

I would like to know what "certain markets" they mean. I hope that includes me. I would love to have access to that huge library without having to buy a package!

If you go to shutterstock.com you will see the option on the front right... 1 high res $19.

Not available in Europe, it seems. Or at least not in my area of Europe... Still interesting though.

« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2011, 17:14 »
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Ah AH Ah!!!
Very funny!!! Shutterstock was the only agency to start with subscriptions, and now, when all the other agencies have subscription and are cutting contributors earnings, SS start a single sale with 30% commission!!! I can only congrats them, FT and IS are really tricked !

« Reply #20 on: September 28, 2011, 17:18 »
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is this the IS/DT/FT killer? I have high hopes for this one, I hope though they don't screw up the pricing.

The Royalties could be better, but 30% is MUCH more than 17% I get at IS

« Reply #21 on: September 28, 2011, 17:20 »
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While things continue to get worse at FT & IS, they just keep improving at Shutterstock! Thank you Shutterstock!!

rubyroo

« Reply #22 on: September 28, 2011, 17:30 »
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Isn't it great to know that, if you just wait long enough... something good turns up.

Hot on the heels of a big upswing at 123RF.... ooh, I've come over all... optimistic :)

RT


« Reply #23 on: September 28, 2011, 17:46 »
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The Royalties could be better, but 30% is MUCH more than 17% I get at IS

Percentages mean nothing, what you should be looking at is the actual $ amount you receive on a like for like basis, as happy as I am that Shutterstock are offering this, for the same size image download I personally would still get more in commission at iS for the same size image download than I would under this new SS scheme. Obviously it's going to be different on a per contributor basis.

Too many people on this forum fall into the naive "percentages" trap, you're licensing your images on these agencies for a financial return.

« Reply #24 on: September 28, 2011, 17:50 »
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RT, I'm sure some agency soon discovers a way to sell images for $1000 a pop. And then they could give 1% = $10 to you and you would be happy because "it's more than I get at IS" and not at all bothered that you have financed the CEO's new Mercedes?

I think there is some levels of royalty percentage that is considered "fair". In traditional stock (in Ye Olde Slide times) 50/50 split was considered fair. Nowdays at micros seems that 30% is "fair". 17% is crap.
« Last Edit: September 28, 2011, 17:53 by Perry »


 

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