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« Reply #350 on: February 28, 2013, 18:15 »
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I'm guessing this is a good indication of what they'd like to see:

http://pinterest.com/stocksyunited/


Looks like straight out of the camera stuff.  Very little post processing.  Definitely not micro. 


gillian vann

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« Reply #351 on: February 28, 2013, 18:18 »
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? no post processing? ha. so many have a lomo/vintage feel to them, love love love the look they're after.

Nice to see it looking real, as opposed to those overly bright images with impossibly good looking Nordic families.

« Reply #352 on: February 28, 2013, 18:21 »
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if thats the stuff they want why dont they just troll facebook, flicker and maybe 50px for content, like getty does?

i got the invite a while ago but have not sent the 10 cause...i just did not know what they wanted. so i was going to wait (like u guys say) till they open shop so i can look at wht they want.

but all this cloke and dager stuff makes them look kinda snooty, as if they are looking down on us mer microstockers.

makes me (atleast) have a distatest for the way they are going abt it?

not the best way to start a company right off the bat.

« Reply #353 on: February 28, 2013, 18:24 »
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Much of it does appear to me to have little post processing.  Not all of it.   I do agree that's it's a refreshing change.

« Reply #354 on: February 28, 2013, 18:26 »
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YES, i like the artsy stuff. Just why dont they come out and say thats what they are looking for!?

« Reply #355 on: February 28, 2013, 18:27 »
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Looks to me that they are taking a direct shot at getty collection and vetta. Not looking to take out rf micro, they want the top end of the market.

lisafx

« Reply #356 on: February 28, 2013, 18:46 »
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If thats their niche then they are not aiming to become the next stock site. Not by a long shot, thats very conceptional arty imagery. I dont think that stuff will be downloaded by the millions, not be because its not good, but because its very conceptional. Its not going to be about a handshake or a businesswoman.

You took the words right out of my mouth.  Looks to me like they are going for highly conceptual stuff, with a different look and feel other than shiny, happy, brightly lit.

« Reply #357 on: February 28, 2013, 18:50 »
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Bruce sent you the "portfolio link" already ;D

(just got another email saying if I want to be a contributor send link etc)

« Reply #358 on: February 28, 2013, 18:54 »
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« Last Edit: May 12, 2014, 15:37 by Audi 5000 »

Poncke

« Reply #359 on: February 28, 2013, 18:59 »
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I am actually thinking I might have a chance when they check my FAA portfolio.


Tror

« Reply #361 on: February 28, 2013, 19:08 »
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I honestly like their look. A lot. What`s bothering me is that they don`t have (yet) a clear statement towards Contributors. Many may just submit the usual Microstock material even if they have more "Artsy" stuff just because they do not feel well informed about the concept. I too have various art concepts in my Port, but it only makes about 5% of my total. Reason: Microstock is what makes me a living and I have to produce what sells in volume. It is my only source of income.

I like their concept of building up a different Agency which is not so "Microstock", but I think they should give People a Chance to adjust - what they will probably do. Also remember: many Companies started out with very strict approval processes, being picky etc., then, after a while, things got more real and it got easier too for the Photogs to get in.

« Reply #362 on: February 28, 2013, 19:42 »
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so I just got a provide link reply...

I was thinking it will be for a link of portfolio at some stock site but it says " (500px, flickr, etc) "

So I guess link to SS or IS or something is not what they want ?

If one is not using flickr or those etc sites now I have to set a portfolio on some of them ?

How many images would one throw on it , i know it depend but generally speaking hit me with a number please ?

« Reply #363 on: February 28, 2013, 20:36 »
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I love the look of the shots on Pinterest, at least the travel and nature boards which are the kind of thing I'm aspiring too (when I'm not photographing for stock, which is a relatively new concept for me).  I do wish I'd sent them a link to my FAA site though.  Some of that type of stuff of mine is on flickr, but very little on SS which was the other link I sent.

Ah well, time will tell.

EmberMike

« Reply #364 on: February 28, 2013, 20:42 »
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...I was thinking it will be for a link of portfolio at some stock site but it says " (500px, flickr, etc) "

So I guess link to SS or IS or something is not what they want? ...

I think they're trying to give us the hint that they're not looking only for stock imagery, in the usual sense. Or at least they don't want applicants to feel limited to their existing stock portfolios when it comes to what they present.

People are more likely to have some more experimental or "non-stocky" stuff on 500px or flickr, and it seems like that may be what they are more interested in.

« Reply #365 on: February 28, 2013, 20:57 »
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Oh so you think its good to send a link to lets say SS portfolio + another to somewhere we have 500pix plus more artsy and unconventional stock stuff.


I just make that flickr account , maybe I can send links to my stolen images other people offer in their portfolios...they got quite a few positive comments as bonus and they are wanted good because many ask for higher res version ;) 

Uh i dont like nothing on that flickr , I think i will go to deviantart...

« Reply #366 on: February 28, 2013, 21:47 »
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I have gotten the invitation to provide the links, but have not heard from them since.
Then I took a look at the link:
http://pinterest.com/stocksyunited/

That is very istock inspired, like the artsy side of istock.
In my eyes very New Yorkish.
Of course that is where those people come from. They might be a serious competitor to istock, and that is good.
BUT, but, where is the aspiration to capture market shares in the global market?
Where is BRIC? Brasilia, India and China? The emerging markets? Yellow and green colours for Brazil, Red for India and China?
Are they not going global?
And what about Europe.
I feel that European pictures are forgotten
« Last Edit: February 28, 2013, 21:49 by JPSDK »

gillian vann

  • *Gillian*
« Reply #367 on: February 28, 2013, 23:09 »
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oh the food shots!
with - OMG -
*shadows
*contrasty blackness
*uneven vignettes
* cool colour temps
*grunge boho overtones

love it! and yes, wish they'd hint that this was their style.
Looks like Frankie or Peppermint (Australia) magazines.

shudderstok

« Reply #368 on: March 01, 2013, 00:15 »
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why not be upfront about this whole process, the secrecy is a real turn off and a bit arrogant.

« Reply #369 on: March 01, 2013, 00:22 »
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why not be upfront about this whole process, the secrecy is a real turn off and a bit arrogant.

Oh, part of this is a carry over from the old iStock days of "dont' ask, don't tell" about how to become an inspector, etc. and part of it is the simple fact that they haven't launched yet. I tend to think that word got out a bit earlier than they'd have liked so that's bred more speculation than would've otherwise happened. I think all should just wait until they really launch and see what's what before making decisions and getting all worked up.

shudderstok

« Reply #370 on: March 01, 2013, 00:28 »
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why not be upfront about this whole process, the secrecy is a real turn off and a bit arrogant.

Oh, part of this is a carry over from the old iStock days of "dont' ask, don't tell" about how to become an inspector, etc. and part of it is the simple fact that they haven't launched yet. I tend to think that word got out a bit earlier than they'd have liked so that's bred more speculation than would've otherwise happened. I think all should just wait until they really launch and see what's what before making decisions and getting all worked up.

ditto that. it's like a wanna be boys club. not sure why anyone would get worked up about something they  know nothing about. the mystique seems to be a desperate attempt to get attention. i sure won't rush into it.

« Reply #371 on: March 01, 2013, 01:17 »
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   I sent them my SS link after they invited me. Then I waited for the invitation for 10 pics, but today I recieved another mail with the invitation to send the link to my port. The only difference is that the first was maned "stocksy" and the other "stocksy call to artists".
   Have no idea what to do.

« Reply #372 on: March 01, 2013, 02:06 »
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Just got accepted as contributor based on 1o images submitted for review in less than a day. Im shooting mainly niche, underwater images...

Congrats!
How long after you made the initial inquiry did they contact you?
I gave my email a little over a week ago and haven't heard back.
Was a few weeks after i submitted my email. After that, all done in less than a week. And Thanx everyone!

« Reply #373 on: March 01, 2013, 06:50 »
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The more I see and hear the more probable I think it is that they are not interested in microstock at all, that it will be wall art, maybe gallery supplies or bulk sales to interior decor chains.
Bruce spotted a hole in the market first time round, if he's hunting out market holes again then microstock is not the place to look.
« Last Edit: March 02, 2013, 00:08 by BaldricksTrousers »

« Reply #374 on: March 01, 2013, 07:09 »
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The more I see and here the more probable I think it is that they are not interested in microstock at all, that it will be wall are, maybe gallery supplies or bulk sales to interior decor chains.
Bruce spotted a hole in the market first time round, if he's hunting out market holes again that microstock is not the place to look.

Based on what I've seen on the pinned images I'd agree with you. 


 

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