Labelling and keywording photos for microstock

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

06/20/2006 05:00:58 AM · #1

I'm trying to start uploading to some of the microstock sites, and i was wondering just what people use to do their keywording, and categories? I know there's a few different microstock sites, and i was wondering if there is a way to attach the keyword information to the file itself, instead of having to retype out all they keywords for every site.

Is there a program i can use to do soemthing like this? Is this where IPTC comes in? if so, what's an effective way to do this?

Thanks

photoneer

Nikon D70s

06/20/2006 08:15:28 AM · #2

I use XNView (free) to edit the IPTC data with keywords, title, caption, etc. Most of the stock sites pull info in seamlessly. Just Google XNView.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

06/20/2006 09:18:25 PM · #3

bump...

are their any keyword generator style things to help think up similar words?

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

06/20/2006 09:33:51 PM · #4

Originally posted by diablo2097:

It's a waste of time to do it individually for each site. There are many programs where you can modify the IPTC data. I title/describe/keyword/etc in Photoshop and Bridge. Series of photos with similar subjects can be bulk keyworded easily. I imagine that Elements could do this as well if you don't have Photoshop.

Originally posted by diablo2097:

are their any keyword generator style things to help think up similar words?

A thesaurus.

fotomann_forever

06/20/2006 09:41:06 PM · #5

Originally posted by diablo2097:

bump...

are their any keyword generator style things to help think up similar words?

I usually do a search for similar images and borrow thier keywords. If I combine the keywords for more photos the better my keyword list will be. :-)

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/20/2006 11:52:39 PM · #6

ah cool, good idea :)

Does anyone else have trouble making the iptc data turn up on their picture? eg i tried uploading to istockphoto, but once the picture is uploaded, it still asks me to type in the name, caption, keywords etc... it happened with dreamstime as well. But when i check my IPCT editor, it's there (in 2 seperate programs)

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

06/21/2006 12:20:34 AM · #7

Originally posted by diablo2097:

If you use the customized uploading application someone developed for them, it will parse the IPTC keywords for you (though you'll have to reformat them a bit), and you can enter all their category info before you upload to their site.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/21/2006 02:00:41 AM · #8

hmmz... tried to use their uploader, but i get an error when i do :S it parses the IPTC and everything properly, but when i click the upload button, it says unrecognised variable returned... and stops....

when i try to upload manually to their website, iptc doesn't turn up.... help anyone?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

06/21/2006 02:03:05 AM · #9

Try uploading just one image at a time -- I think I had problems when I tried to list more than one.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

06/21/2006 08:08:38 AM · #10

I don't care for Istock's Image Manager but you can always have multiple windows open and use their standard web upload system. If you use their standard web upload it will still ask you for all the information but it should be pre-populated with the information from the IPTC fields in your file. What programs are you using and how?

BobsterLobster

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

06/21/2006 08:26:33 AM · #11

I've been using IrfanView to batch add IPTC comments for uploading to my agency. Handy little program.

06/21/2006 10:34:06 AM · #12

I've been using Imatch. when i try to put the file up, it uploads on the website, but iptc data doesn't turn up. XNview also shows the file as having iptc data....

contestguru

Nikon D70s

06/21/2006 06:13:58 PM · #13

Ditto on iMatch ... //www.photools.com/im0002.php

They've got a 30 day free trial so you can download it and try it out to see if it works for you. The price isn't bad either, compared to some of the others.