Fotolia releases Microsoft Word and Powerpoint add-ons
Fotolia LLC, is releasing a new add-in ribbon for Microsoft Word 2007 and Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 that gives user access to the companies’ high-resolution images and vectors. The downloadable ribbon is available here and features controls that allow users to login, view accounts and search Fotolia’s library of over 7-million high-resolution files without leaving their Microsoft Office document. [...]
Follow up on Demand Media article
After publishing the article: ” Are you ready for huge changes in media content creation” I posted it on Microstockgroup as I felt that it would be an interesting development for microstock photographers. While some in the forum see the production of vast amount of content as a threat others mention that in fact there are [...]
Shutterstock to legally guarantee all files
Following Istockphoto’s announcement in September Shutterstock announced today that it will legally guarantee every file in its vast library by providing up to $10,000 to cover legal costs and direct damages for claims arising from the use of an image or footage clip licensed through Shutterstock. Shutterstock has now gone a step further by covering [...]
iStockphoto doing $850.000,- in one day says CEO
Getty Images co-founder and CEO has just done an interview with Times online. He adresses the impact of the recession on Getty Images and talks about iStockphoto in particular and quotes impressive revenue numbers. “He reckons that it is a good time for Getty to be in private hands, not least because the prevailing environment [...]
Graphic Design Stock Photography survey 2009
The yearly Stock Photography survey by Graphic Design USA and sponsored by Shutterstock is available as a downloadable PDF on their site. One of the key take-aways is that 94% of respondends use Stock photography in their work. “A tight economy is driving more graphic design firms and departments to seek more stock visuals from more affordable sources. [...]
Shutterstock Acquires BigStockPhoto
New York, September 23, 2009 –Shutterstock, the world’s largest subscription-based stock photo agency, announced that it has acquired BigStockPhoto, a leading credit-based stock photo agency, headquartered in Davis, California. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “BigStockPhoto is a leader in the stock photo industry, and an excellent fit for Shutterstock as we expand [...]
Istockphoto introduces legal protection for collection
Earlier this week Istockphoto introduced legal protection for all images in its collection. This is the press release announcing the changes: CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 16, 2009 – Starting today, iStockphoto, becomes the first micropayment royalty-free image, video and audio provider to legally guarantee all files in its collection – at no cost to the customer. [...]
New Microstock agency, by Deutsche Telekom
Polylook has started operations in the UK today. Backed by Deutsche Telekom the company claims that it can provide photography with a unique European flavour in a microstock industry that is dominated by North American companies. Polylook says its team of editors will go through every image that is submitted to ensure consistent quality. It [...]
Getty Images to white label image partner content
Getty Images is announcing changes to how it treats Image partner content. It will introduce 4 different price levels. Images that are in the less expensive tiers will not show the Image partner collection names in the seach results and asset detail views. They will still remain visible in the advanced search view, in the shopping [...]
Getty Images introduces $5,- pricing.
SEATTLE, August 05, 2009 – Getty Images, Inc., today announced two new Web & Mobile image products featuring very small file sizes – 170 pixels and 280 pixels – designed specifically for online and mobile use. These new Web & Mobile products enable customers to license high volumes of compelling, high quality and simple to [...]
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