Shutterstock
Dec 3, 2012 09:42:28 #
Hi all,
Has anyone been successful being accepted at Shutterstock. I placed what I thought were very good stock (type) photos and many of them were rejected saying out of focus. They are perfectly clear and sharp. So I'm wondering if anyone might have some tips.
Thanks
Gary
Has anyone been successful being accepted at Shutterstock. I placed what I thought were very good stock (type) photos and many of them were rejected saying out of focus. They are perfectly clear and sharp. So I'm wondering if anyone might have some tips.
Thanks
Gary
Dec 3, 2012 10:27:13 #
Another member here just recently posted about the same issue. When asked to post some of his "out of focus" rejected photos that he claimed were tack sharp, it was obvious that they were indeed out of focus. Any commercial photo agency will always want truly SHARP focus images to sell, and also images with very minimal photo manipulation.
Dec 3, 2012 11:16:30 #
Dec 3, 2012 11:23:23 #
Gtole wrote:
Where can I post some of these "out of focus shots for people to see?
You can post them right here, just like any other shots. Click the "store original" button when you do so that others can see them in full size to compare and examine.
Click "REPLY" just below and it will open the proper window to include the images in.
Dec 3, 2012 11:27:07 #
Dec 3, 2012 21:45:47 #
Dec 3, 2012 21:56:24 #
Gtole wrote:
Here are some of the shots Shutterstock said were out of focus
Is it possible Shutterstock is just giving you a canned rejection response? It may not necessarily be a focus issue.
Dec 3, 2012 21:57:50 #
Dec 3, 2012 22:06:59 #
Gtole wrote:
I dont know thats why I posted here to see if I could get some insight
Have you tried their email address?
support@shutterstock.com
There's also a number: 1-866-663-3954
However, I suspect you've tried these already. Sorry.
Dec 3, 2012 22:15:29 #
When I download and "zoom-in" they do not appear to be in sharp focus. I suspect you are "hand-holding" your camera at too low a shutter speed. Try it yourself: download and zoom-in. I think you'll see it the same as I do.
Dec 3, 2012 22:30:05 #
THe odd thing is when I download from what I posted and zoom in I see it. But when i zoom in on the original with aperture its clear.Is it possible some sort of compression distortion?
Dec 3, 2012 22:41:11 #
I downloaded all three pics. The Villa looks like its a victim of a poor quality lens, its just soft overall, but the focus actually looks good. The other two both just look a bit out of focus, no perceptible camera shake.
Dec 3, 2012 23:36:42 #
Dec 4, 2012 00:24:29 #
Gtole wrote:
Well it not a cheap lens.
here is the setup
here is the setup
I guess cheap is a matter of perspective. Your lens, if I have it right, is a DO (Diffractive Optical) type. Does it have a green ring on it? Anyway, it allows for a shorter design. According to reviews, the optical quality is just average. It suffers from a soft focus at 200-300mm. I realize you shot at 110mm. It's said to be between consumer grade and L grade lenses in terms of quality.
Dec 4, 2012 00:44:10 #
L glass makes a difference.
Composing shots that someone else can use makes a difference.
These are the two problems that I see.
There is no reason why a stock company would not want anyones image if it meets their quality. Its the beauty of capitalism.
Images from stock companies are purchased and composited into other images. Having a subject clearly isolated ups its value.
Showing the complete subject ups its value. The more ways you can visualize your stock being used the more money it will generate.
There are some truly tack sharp images in the stock houses. Your camera is fine. Your lens is not.
Composing shots that someone else can use makes a difference.
These are the two problems that I see.
There is no reason why a stock company would not want anyones image if it meets their quality. Its the beauty of capitalism.
Images from stock companies are purchased and composited into other images. Having a subject clearly isolated ups its value.
Showing the complete subject ups its value. The more ways you can visualize your stock being used the more money it will generate.
There are some truly tack sharp images in the stock houses. Your camera is fine. Your lens is not.
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