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07/01/2005 06:22:40 PM · #1 |
For those that have images on stock sites, particularly at the higher-end of the market, what aspect ratio do you submit your shots in?
I'm not sure of whether to:
a) shoot filling the full 3:2 frame
b) just fill a central 10:8 rectangle, but submit uncropped 3:2 images
c) fill a 10:8 rectangle and submit cropped images
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07/01/2005 06:40:06 PM · #2 |
Generally you want to submit them with the subject and any non-distracting background -- the the designer do the final cropping. They don't have to be at any specific aspect ratio for stock -- they're fro cropping and placing into a layout, not running as standalone prints (illegal use of stock!).
Often the designer will want to have some relatively clear area over which to place type.
Here's a link to my gallery at Shutterstock for an example of how I deal with a pretty wide variety of subjects.
With cameras at 2 and 3MP I don't deal with the higher-end stock sites, but I imaging the general concepts are the same: present the main subject effectively but don't necessarily crop "artistically."
Message edited by author 2005-07-01 18:40:28. |
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07/01/2005 06:46:47 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
stock -- they're fro cropping and placing into a layout |
That's my point though. If I take a photo at the 3:2 ratio and completely fill the frame, it won't be possible for the designer to crop it into a square if they need to.
Example of what I mean - the designer couldn't crop that to fit it into a square space in a brochure, or whatever..
I'm still not sure I know the best course of action. :-/
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07/01/2005 06:55:48 PM · #4 |
I would say it's really up to you. If there are a lot of 3:2 crop and they seem to be downloaded then use that crop. If they don't try another one.
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07/01/2005 06:55:52 PM · #5 |
| Don't "artistically" fill the frame like you would for a competition shot -- arrange to leave some pleasant and uncluttered background. Part of the idea/trick is to previsualize the shot in a stock context rather than as you would for a "regular" shot. Not that some stock shots aren't tightly-cropped, but make sure it suits the subject and projected usages. |
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07/01/2005 06:57:50 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by PaulMdx:
Example of what I mean - the designer couldn't crop that to fit it into a square space in a brochure, or whatever..
I'm still not sure I know the best course of action. :-/ |
The person that decides to download might just trim out the background and use the bike/biker. |
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07/02/2005 04:09:38 AM · #7 |
Good advice, thanks Paul, Welland.
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