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09/26/2006 10:20:22 PM · #901 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
There should be no size limit to an FTP transfer -- you can leave it running overnight.
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correct - though most older text ftp programs do have a limit of 2048Gig \
(not likely to run in to that wall often) but there are file spliters to fix that
where i work we x'fer via ftp several 150-500meg files daily to Asia & EU
;)
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09/26/2006 11:31:11 PM · #902 |
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
All they now accept is JPG's saved at value 12. I don't think they will go back to TIFF files will they? |
I thought I still saw it listed on their introductory pages where they go through image preparation. I'm not actually a submitter there (yet -- just got a "big enough" camera recently), so I might not be up to date on all that. |
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09/27/2006 12:44:31 AM · #903 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
All they now accept is JPG's saved at value 12. I don't think they will go back to TIFF files will they? |
I thought I still saw it listed on their introductory pages where they go through image preparation. I'm not actually a submitter there (yet -- just got a "big enough" camera recently), so I might not be up to date on all that. |
Ya they just changed from TIFF to JPG a few months ago. For now it's still submit on disk. You still need the file to be at least 48Mb uncompressed TIFF but before burning to disk convert to a JPG and save at max quality (12). That will reduce the actual file soze to between 6-12 Mb depending on what the photo is. Most of mine at pretty close to 9-10Mb each so far in JPG compression. Sometime before the end of the year they are supposed to be allowing direct downloading like most other stock companies.It will be easier and cheaper for them but not so sure it's easier on this end. For smaller 2-4MB files I like the direct DL, the 10Mb is going to take more time at the computer I believe, if nothing else waiting for DL completion before keywording. |
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09/27/2006 03:28:26 AM · #904 |
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
After sending in over 10 dvd / cd's Alamy finally (or the postoffice) lost my last disk. Never made it to them. Well that wasted a full month waiting for nothing. Hope the next ones makes there ok. |
Shouldn't have had to wait a month to find out; look under 'View Submissions', they log receipt very quickly. |
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09/27/2006 04:24:52 PM · #905 |
Originally posted by ganders:
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
After sending in over 10 dvd / cd's Alamy finally (or the postoffice) lost my last disk. Never made it to them. Well that wasted a full month waiting for nothing. Hope the next ones makes there ok. |
Shouldn't have had to wait a month to find out; look under 'View Submissions', they log receipt very quickly. |
Not always true. I've had them show receipt of a disk, then waited, and waited, and waited... After a while I contacted them and they responded that they had misplaced the disk and would I please resubmit it. So, they might show "Receipt", but that doesn't guarantee it's being processed. |
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09/28/2006 04:53:36 AM · #906 |
| Ahh true; that was more addressing the 'lost in the post' side of things! |
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10/02/2006 12:10:37 PM · #907 |
Alamy shows that they have received my QC Test CD today. It has only been a week since I sent so I feel it is quite fast.
Hope this goes through well and I can start sending in more images.
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10/03/2006 05:56:27 AM · #908 |
I just had a look at Acclaim - they say they are not accepting unsolicited images - anyone know a good solicitor? Or any other way of getting in?
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10/03/2006 04:23:41 PM · #909 |
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10/05/2006 04:51:18 AM · #910 |
| I guess I could look back through 3000 posts, but to save me the trouble, how long does it usually take to get paid for a sale? All my sales show that the money has not cleared, so I'm sure I don't get paid until they do. |
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10/05/2006 05:03:33 AM · #911 |
| It varies a little on how quickly their customers pay up; my first sale took about 4 months to clear! |
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10/05/2006 07:29:48 AM · #912 |
All my sales have taken, on average, 45 to 60 days to clear. Then the cheque is send on the first of the following month.
Cheers
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10/06/2006 05:13:27 AM · #913 |
To whoever is keeping track of everyone here who is on Alamy.. I just got accepted. My name there is Lisa Howard.
I also have a question regarding licensing. Which of these do most of you use or which is better to use?
Non-exclusive:
* The customer pays a licence fee each time they use the image, but another customer can also purchase and use the image under the same licence.
* The customer must specify, each time: intended use, media, territory and duration.
* Pricing is based on intended use, media, duration and territory.
* When classifying your imagery please mark with 'L'.
* If a customer wishes to use a 'non-exclusive' image, exclusively, we will have to contact you to seek your permission.
Exclusive - identified on the search system by the option "Rights protected?" underneath the price calculator.
* The customer pays a licence fee each time they use the image.
* The customer obtains exclusive use of an image under the terms of the licence: these terms may affect the use, media, territory and/or duration in which the image can by used by other customers.
* Rights protection is particularly appropriate for high-profile projects such as ad campaigns and promotions.
* Pricing for this type of licence varies depending on the terms requested. Customers of Alamy would typically pay between 20-30% more to guarantee an exclusive licence for their project.
* When classifying your imagery please mark with 'RP'.
* If a customer wishes to use the image exclusively, we will not contact you to seek prior permission.
Message edited by author 2006-10-06 05:13:45.
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10/06/2006 09:31:34 AM · #914 |
Mainly non-exclusive; they say that if a exclusive license is requested by a customer they'll ask you anyway, and the potentially slightly higher price commanded by exclusivity doesn't seem to be worth it IMHO.
(I think we also have a few RF ones in there as something of an experiment to see what impact it has...)
Message edited by author 2006-10-06 09:40:06. |
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10/08/2006 02:10:54 PM · #915 |
Stupid question maybe...
I have a 5D, Photoshop CS2 and GF...
I want to batch process my 5D shots up to around 50MB to be suitable for Alamy...
Some of the pictures may be crops etc. How can I automate the process of converting a 100 images
into 50Mb versions?
All I can see under GF is the option to specifiy DPi and this in turn causes the size to increase.
Anyone help?
Thanks
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10/10/2006 01:20:16 AM · #916 |
Originally posted by Pixelstate:
Stupid question maybe...
I have a 5D, Photoshop CS2 and GF...
I want to batch process my 5D shots up to around 50MB to be suitable for Alamy...
Some of the pictures may be crops etc. How can I automate the process of converting a 100 images
into 50Mb versions?
All I can see under GF is the option to specifiy DPi and this in turn causes the size to increase.
Anyone help?
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Hey ya,
If you want to upsize simply place all your images into two different folders (horizontal images and vertical images) and sort those out into each folder. Once you have all your shots sorted, scroll in PS CS2 down the "file" list until to hit "scripts" from there you hit "image Processor". The setup area should pop up. You should easily work out what to do there..... hope that helps.
Grant
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10/12/2006 04:11:43 AM · #917 |
I followed these directions and now I want to go jump off a cliff. You have no idea how long I've been resizing my images one by one.
Originally posted by WGF Images:
Hey ya,
If you want to upsize simply place all your images into two different folders (horizontal images and vertical images) and sort those out into each folder. Once you have all your shots sorted, scroll in PS CS2 down the "file" list until to hit "scripts" from there you hit "image Processor". The setup area should pop up. You should easily work out what to do there..... hope that helps.
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10/12/2006 02:06:55 PM · #918 |
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10/12/2006 07:42:19 PM · #919 |
Originally posted by Leok:
I just had a look at Acclaim - they say they are not accepting unsolicited images - anyone know a good solicitor? Or any other way of getting in? |
Acclaim is currently (for a short time) accepting new contributors. You have to have sample photos for them to see to determine if your images will work for them.
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10/14/2006 07:47:19 PM · #920 |
Well, you all have convinced me. I pulled my images off of iStock, and gave them their notice to end my excusivity contract.
I have spent 12 hours going thru all the pictures that I have taken in the past 2 1/2 yrs. Of 15,000+ I have about 220 that are good enough that they might get approved.
After editing the first 3 images, using the technique that they recommend, I have a few questions.
1- Do any of you use NI or Noise Ninja on your images or just PS noise reduction techniques? Most of the images that I will submit for approval are from my D200 using good glass. But using just PS to reduce noise leaves some noise when viewed @ 100%.. What is acceptable noise for Alamy? I'm so used to dealing with the image Nazi's @ iStock that I may be just a bit paranoid.
2- At what resolution are your images? I'm getting about a 12 X 17 @ 300ppi to go over 48meg.
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10/14/2006 08:07:41 PM · #921 |
Originally posted by spydr:
Well, you all have convinced me. I pulled my images off of iStock, and gave them their notice to end my excusivity contract.
I have spent 12 hours going thru all the pictures that I have taken in the past 2 1/2 yrs. Of 15,000+ I have about 220 that are good enough that they might get approved.
After editing the first 3 images, using the technique that they recommend, I have a few questions.
1- Do any of you use NI or Noise Ninja on your images or just PS noise reduction techniques? Most of the images that I will submit for approval are from my D200 using good glass. But using just PS to reduce noise leaves some noise when viewed @ 100%.. What is acceptable noise for Alamy? I'm so used to dealing with the image Nazi's @ iStock that I may be just a bit paranoid.
2- At what resolution are your images? I'm getting about a 12 X 17 @ 300ppi to go over 48meg. |
I keep mine in the native proportions and size it up to 12x18" at 300 dpi. I think that usually gives about 55 mb. I very seldom use any noise reduction. Remember any noise reduction takes away some detail. Sometimes I use NI especially for bright light blue skies but really try to take the photo and process in a way that does not need it.
Good luck. |
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10/15/2006 11:12:06 AM · #922 |
Originally posted by spydr:
What is acceptable noise for Alamy? I'm so used to dealing with the image Nazi's @ iStock that I may be just a bit paranoid. |
Alamy is a lot more rational about noise than the likes of iStock; if it's half-way good enough for those clowns, Alamy will be very happy. |
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10/15/2006 03:00:57 PM · #923 |
Thanks Don and Pete. Good to know. My disk will go in the mail tomorrow.
Wish me luck.
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10/15/2006 09:49:36 PM · #924 |
Originally posted by spydr:
Thanks Don and Pete. Good to know. My disk will go in the mail tomorrow.
Wish me luck. |
Eric, I just looked at some of your pics, you will not have any problems, no doubt you should get some sales ... good luck |
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10/18/2006 10:04:26 AM · #925 |
Just saw my Alamy test CD listed as PASSED. The total time taken was less than 20 days from the day I sent the CD. That seems pretty fast.
Henry
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