John Mitchell Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I was a bit taken aback to see this posted on Alamy's front page tonight: "It's simple - $49 for all rights." Anyone know what it refers to? UPDATE: Now I see that it refers to vectors (hidden by the search box on my browser), not stock photos. Whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrioticAlien Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Whew for now, but maybe soon they will (insert evil laugh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 So what's these 'ere Vectors then? My understanding is that CAD drawings are saved as vectors so that they can be scaled to any size without any loss of quality, whereas all other stuff is bit-mapped, and quality dependent on the size and density of the original. If this is the case, and I suspect that in this context it might not be, what is the format/route for the submission of vectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losdemas Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I was a bit taken aback to see this posted on Alamy's front page tonight: "It's simple - $49 for all rights." Anyone know what it refers to? UPDATE: Now I see that it refers to vectors (hidden by the search box on my browser), not stock photos. Whew! ...and that's £49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I was a bit taken aback to see this posted on Alamy's front page tonight: "It's simple - $49 for all rights." Anyone know what it refers to? UPDATE: Now I see that it refers to vectors (hidden by the search box on my browser), not stock photos. Whew! ...and that's £49 I think its 49 of whatever currency you choose. Says 49 euro in Germany, when I change to English it says 49$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arletta Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Lol, I was sure that everybody pays the same price So I need to change my $ earnings to £ as it's more profitable from PLN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 So what's these 'ere Vectors then? You got me. Not sure I want to know either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I was considering doing some vectors until I saw that $49 all rights. Take out Alamy's commission, and it isn't worth the time it takes to create a vector to sell it. There is a lot of work in creating a decent vector drawing. So if it is the same 50%, then I would get $24.50 for 3-4 hours work? Better to work at McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 I was considering doing some vectors until I saw that $49 all rights. Take out Alamy's commission, and it isn't worth the time it takes to create a vector to sell it. There is a lot of work in creating a decent vector drawing. So if it is the same 50%, then I would get $24.50 for 3-4 hours work? Better to work at McDonalds. Tin Hortons would be a better bet IMO. But stay away from the donuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Baigent Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Anything that you draw in software like cad, 3D studio, Adobe illustrator, Coreldraw etc. They can be scaled without loss as they are not bit maps (like photos) Like these http://all-free-download.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Anything that you draw in software like cad, 3D studio, Adobe illustrator, Coreldraw etc. They can be scaled without loss as they are not bit maps (like photos) Like these http://all-free-download.com/ Thanks, I understand the basic concept, if not the technology behind it. Not sure why Alamy would want to get into this market, which seems flooded with freebies. But they no doubt have their reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Baigent Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thanks, I understand the basic concept, if not the technology behind it. Not sure why Alamy would want to get into this market, which seems flooded with freebies. But they no doubt have their reasons. OIC No I do not get it either, there is so much free clipart avaiable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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