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08/13/2005 10:42:13 AM · #1 |
Does it matter what size the image is formatted to for stock submissions? I'm so used to putting up prints for DPC that I'm geared toward making the image fit (crop, resize, etc...) the standard print ratios.
I've noticed that on some of the stock photo sites it doesn't seem to matter.
Do the buyers of images for media/advertising care if the image is set at some strange size (for example - 8.44" x 11.27")?
For those with experience on stock sites, how do you submit? Cropped, resized, or standard size out of the camera? Also, seems to me that stock photo's would not require a border - yes/no?
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08/13/2005 11:10:33 AM · #2 |
No borders.
I try to use the whole frame to keep the largest size I can no matter if the site allows you to upsize or not. As far as aspect ratio is concerned, I don't think it matters. I've never had a problem with anyone saying it's "wrong". A lot of times, the buyer is going to crop or resize to their needs. |
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08/13/2005 11:14:45 AM · #3 |
What do stock agencies charge for the images they sell(highest to lowest)and does usage come into play?
Message edited by author 2005-08-13 11:18:01.
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08/13/2005 11:26:00 AM · #4 |
Minimum price is $25...up to ??? Royalty-free use.
Originally posted by pawdrix:
What do stock agencies charge for the images they sell(highest to lowest)and does usage come into play? |
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08/13/2005 11:57:09 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
What do stock agencies charge for the images they sell(highest to lowest)and does usage come into play? |
depends on if it is rights managed (licensed) or royalty free
royalty free, as glad2badad said.. they are sold for aroun 25 cents to $5.00.. on the penny stock (amateur sites) on the more professional sites, the royalty free images are sold for around $75.00 to $250.
Right managed pricing... anywhere from $25.00 to $5,000 and up.
check out alamy.com or myloupe.com for good starting professional sites, for amateur penny stocks check out dreamstime, shutterstock, istock, canstock, 123royaltyfree.... |
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08/13/2005 11:59:31 AM · #6 |
Price depends very much on the agency. The so called 'penny stock' typically charge $1-10. Eg. ShutterStock, iStockPhoto, etc.
Higher end agencies obviously charge a LOT more, meaning hundreds or thousands of dollars. Generally the quality is higher, and the images are MUCH larger.
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08/13/2005 12:52:09 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by glad2badad:
I've noticed that on some of the stock photo sites it doesn't seem to matter.
Do the buyers of images for media/advertising care if the image is set at some strange size (for example - 8.44" x 11.27")? |
-Most buyers will most likely recrop anyways.
Originally posted by glad2badad:
For those with experience on stock sites, how do you submit? Cropped, resized, or standard size out of the camera? |
-Really depends on the shot that I submit. Some may require cropping, but not always necessary. It may be good to see what other stocks on the particular subject is already on a particular site.
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Also, seems to me that stock photo's would not require a border - yes/no? |
Never
Message edited by author 2005-08-13 12:52:34.
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08/13/2005 12:56:00 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
What do stock agencies charge for the images they sell(highest to lowest)and does usage come into play? |
I have pictures taken with my 2-3 megapixel cameras at the so-call microsites. $0.23-$1.00 per image.I have pictures taken with the *ist DS at a $30.00 per image.
Currently submitting to 5 different sites. Not a high amount of images up on the various sites though.
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08/13/2005 01:27:24 PM · #9 |
I'm about to get my second paycheck from Shutterstock. I'm up to $165 now! Woohooo!
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08/13/2005 02:06:47 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
I have pictures taken with my 2-3 megapixel cameras at the so-call microsites. $0.23-$1.00 per image.I have pictures taken with the *ist DS at a $30.00 per image. |
Which is the $30 per image site, please? And if you don't mind, what five are you submitting to, and what do you think of each? Sounds like you are gaining some valuable expertise and, I hope, some money too.
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08/13/2005 02:30:38 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by coolhar:
Originally posted by faidoi:
I have pictures taken with my 2-3 megapixel cameras at the so-call microsites. $0.23-$1.00 per image.I have pictures taken with the *ist DS at a $30.00 per image. |
Which is the $30 per image site, please? And if you don't mind, what five are you submitting to, and what do you think of each? Sounds like you are gaining some valuable expertise and, I hope, some money too. |
At ImageVortex you can set the image value from $20-$300. They just opened house this week so they don't have the largest amount of images so it may be the best time to join.
ShutterStock does well with daily downloads.
Just made it on a cover of a magazine with an image fromDreamstime.
Gimmestock
IstockPhoto
I'm thinking about uploading to BigStock too.
As always read the FAQs on the individual sites and if you don't agree on the Terms and Conditions don't sign up.
Message edited by author 2005-08-13 16:18:19.
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08/13/2005 03:02:01 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
At ImageVortex you can set the image value from $10-$30 on the largest image. They just opened house this week so they don't have the largest amount of images so it may be the best time to join. |
Doesn't seem right (or maybe even legal) that they require a fee-based system to redeem your commissions. I would thing they'd be required to send you a check or utilize one of the "other means" they are "now exploring."
What are their minimum image dimensions? I can't find out any of the technical stuff without registering.
Message edited by author 2005-08-13 21:50:01. |
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08/13/2005 09:40:54 PM · #13 |
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