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06/02/2004 01:45:03 AM · #126 |
tag however this is usually only a problem in earlier browsers that don't autoresolve issues like this.
Message edited by author 2004-06-02 01:47:30.
There's a lot of javascript on the page. Have you disabled javascript?
My site also has a lot of javascript. Maybe check it to see if the javascript is the problem. (MyGallery in my signature)
Also, in viewing the page source there seems to be a mismatched |
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06/02/2004 01:52:36 AM · #127 |
Hi Colette,
I am now at work and the site is fine, I'll check my configuration again when I get home tonight.
Ta,
Paul.
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06/02/2004 02:43:44 AM · #128 |
Originally posted by LucidLotus:
Any tips from you experts and soon-to-be experts on stock photography?
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I'll put myself in the soon to be category then. I started about two weeks ago on istockphoto and dreamstime and have been submitting a few images almost every day.
I am trying out different things : I made a series of myself in business atire with phone and PDA, I am submitting just pictures from my tourist activities here in Denmark, I am submitting pictures from previous challenges, still life type pictures etc. All just to find out what does well and to build up a collection for a small but steady stream of downloads. Just while I am processing the images for printing myself I also select the ones which might be interesting for stock and upload them.
me with pda one download
me checking time one download
steam engine one download
engine wheels one download
tomatoes two downloads, one on istock, one ofn dreamstime
visit to Ribe one download
H2O one download
breakfast one download
So, still difficult to tell, people apparently need all kind of shots. I do expect business related shots to do better over time. I also have one in the approval queue of a reminder note (so far for creativity LOL), which I would expect to do well.
Willem
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06/02/2004 06:53:25 AM · #129 |
Hey Willem,
You have some really good images there...Keep uploading and the money will come in after a while...
Melissa
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06/03/2004 10:44:58 AM · #130 |
anybody notice how huge the backlog for approvals has gotten? the other day it was 600, just now i check and it's almost 2100. i guess they've got lots of people joining!
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06/03/2004 11:01:12 AM · #131 |
I guess I'm doing fine until now...I've uploaded a few random pictures to see what will do good and I sure see some cohesion already ;) My first photo was accepted at the 31st of May (so 4 days ago) and this is the score until now, I've made USD 1,10 :
Dutch Train - 1 download
Empty Classroom - 1 download
Green Telephone - 1 download
Statistic Formula - 6 downloads
Message edited by author 2004-06-03 11:15:36.
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06/04/2004 10:25:37 AM · #132 |
Originally posted by Fotowereld:
I guess I'm doing fine until now...I've uploaded a few random pictures to see what will do good and I sure see some cohesion already ;) My first photo was accepted at the 31st of May (so 4 days ago) and this is the score until now, I've made USD 1,10 :
Dutch Train - 1 download
Empty Classroom - 1 download
Green Telephone - 1 download
Statistic Formula - 6 downloads |
Hey I love that Green Phone...that is really cool! To get more downloads... keywords are very important...Make sure you have good keywords and make 50 keyword words if you can. The most keywords the better chances your photo with come up in the search.
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06/04/2004 10:32:18 AM · #133 |
I have trouble thinking of 10 related key words :/
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06/04/2004 10:36:17 AM · #134 |
Lock, latch, bolt, pins tumbler, cylinder, hasp, padlock, skeleton, master
My dad lives on the Key Peninsula if that helps : ) |
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06/04/2004 10:43:00 AM · #135 |
Originally posted by Konador:
I have trouble thinking of 10 related key words :/ |
For what Image?...Maybe I can help you!
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06/04/2004 10:46:35 AM · #136 |
For any image. I do the obvious ones, for example what the photo is of, and then the main colour in the photo, but since my photos don't have 50 subjects I can't think of 50 words. How obscure do you go with your keywords? Do you have a photo example with they keywords that you could show me?
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06/04/2004 10:55:14 AM · #137 |
Originally posted by Konador:
For any image. I do the obvious ones, for example what the photo is of, and then the main colour in the photo, but since my photos don't have 50 subjects I can't think of 50 words. How obscure do you go with your keywords? Do you have a photo example with they keywords that you could show me? |
This photo of a Camera I could use keywords like
zoom,camera,bw,cameras,digital,pixel,pixels,mega, close,closeups,macro,device,sony,lens, handheld,abstract,cool,objects,electronics, technology,equipment,metals,professional,usb,mp,silver,products, white,background,black,desaturate,memory,cards,....just to name a few!
Message edited by Konador - Adding spaces to fix page layout :). |
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06/04/2004 10:57:28 AM · #138 |
Wow okay that's a lot. I guess I was being too literal with my keywords :) Thanks!
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06/04/2004 11:04:07 AM · #139 |
I just put what ever comes into my head about the object!
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06/04/2004 01:10:51 PM · #140 |
Originally posted by Fotowereld:
I guess I'm doing fine until now...I've uploaded a few random pictures to see what will do good and I sure see some cohesion already ;) My first photo was accepted at the 31st of May (so 4 days ago) and this is the score until now, I've made USD 1,10 :
Dutch Train - 1 download
Empty Classroom - 1 download
Green Telephone - 1 download
Statistic Formula - 6 downloads |
What Keywoards did you use for The Green Telephone?
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06/04/2004 02:19:04 PM · #141 |
Using too many keywords can work against you, with some stock companies at least - if their clients keep getting images that are nothing to do with what they're looking for, their clients (and yours) are not going to be chuffed.
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06/04/2004 05:02:54 PM · #142 |
Having to use ten keywords all of the time is pretty ridiculous. It is this requirement that is going to cause people to end up putting down some pretty obscure words that hardly relate to the image. They should just ask for three or four words with the suggetion that you may want to add more only if the words are relevant.
As for what sells, that is a tough question. Try to look at it from the users point of view. Most users are needing images to accompany an idea, be it for a brochure, an article, or other material that contains text or has a particular theme. Pretty pictures can sell but they are also more readily available through other sources. It's the need for the more obscure subjects that bring people to stock photography sites. For my latest design project I was required to use images of employees in four different settings, a bowling alley, a casino, a restaurant, and an office. Do you think these were easy to find? No way, and my client had to pay a good amount of money for the images when we finally found them. Things that you would have never dreamed of photographing for yourself can be great subjects for stock photography.
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06/04/2004 11:00:30 PM · #143 |
you can also look on the page listing what they're currently in need of. seems there's a big need for business related stuff. they also say they need patterns and textures. this can be some fun practice with macro mode on your digicam, or a macro lense if you're using an SLR. A good way to get some practice, and make use of your photos.
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06/05/2004 06:01:18 AM · #144 |
There is another STOCK site that just started June 3, 2004 called Can Stock Photo it is a Canadian site based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia and they give you
Retail Return
Small $1.50 $0.50 (33%)
Medium $3.00 $1.75 (58%)
Large $4.50 $3.00 (67%)
Check it out!
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06/05/2004 09:14:58 AM · #145 |
Originally posted by melking23:
There is another STOCK site that just started June 3, 2004 called Can Stock Photo it is a Canadian site based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia and they give you
Retail Return
Small $1.50 $0.50 (33%)
Medium $3.00 $1.75 (58%)
Large $4.50 $3.00 (67%)
Check it out! |
Am I correct in assuming that is CDN$ and not US$?
-Terry
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06/06/2004 07:26:58 AM · #146 |
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
Am I correct in assuming that is CDN$ and not US$?
-Terry |
Nope, It is in US Dollars...Not Canadian Dollars...even if it is a canadian site....
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06/07/2004 12:06:14 PM · #147 |
| i just registered for this site today; hope to get approved soon |
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06/07/2004 12:29:10 PM · #148 |
Originally posted by LoudTIGER:
i just registered for this site today; hope to get approved soon |
It will take them 4-6 days to get to your approval so just sit tite... they are busy :) |
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06/08/2004 06:47:36 PM · #149 |
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06/08/2004 07:07:01 PM · #150 |
| keep trying - i took 2 attempts |
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