Author Topic: raw-stock-images.co.uk - Anybody heard of them? (Read 8110 times)

hospitalera · « **on:** February 20, 2007, 04:41 »

http://www.raw-stock-images.co.uk

Seems they have just started and are UK based, anybody knows more? SY

takestock · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2007, 04:53 »

Don't know much really.
Had a look in there,site seems OK enough, not that many photographers yet.

leaf · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2007, 04:58 »

haven't heard of them.

Can't say I'm too tempted to upload there... but I am not really looking for more places either, unless they provide good sales.

Rich@raw-stock-images · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2007, 12:38 »

Hi,
Saw this post today so i contacted the site who kindly allowed me to post and let you guys know who we are.

http://www.raw-stock-images.co.uk [nofollow]

We are a brand new website, We have only been out of testing since the beginning of February 2007.
We are growing rapidly from a rather slow start.
We offer unlimited disk space with no cost.
Images are approved in the background (your image is entered for sale instantly after you update keywords etc)
We have http and ftp upload.
Exif and iptc data reading of images for fast editing.
40% commission on sales you can earn between 80p - £2.00 per sale. £6.80 on tif format.
Payout with paypal or if requested bank transfer cheque ect..
Pay out after reaching £20.00.
We run an affiliate program where you receive £1.00 per sign up (member must upload 3 images). Limited period
10% on sales.
We also run a monthly cash prize competition this cash prize will grow as the site grows and its uncapped. Winners are voted by members and guest.
At the end of the year all 11 winners through that year will be entered into a grand finale the prize money for this will be announced later but it will be a minimum of £100.

RSI feel as though we have got the a simple to use friendly stock site. Members can always contact me for problems and questions. We listen and have made lots of changes to accommodate their needs as contributors.

As for sales we shall see as time moves on with the excellent quality and content of all of our photographers sale should pick up quickly. We have made a few sales usually in bulk. I don't wish to mislead any potential contributors. Sales will grow but we have to grow the image base first.

We have backing of a few designers and we have buyers signed up to the site. We just have to carry the images they need.

We are lacking in people images and generic images I.E Effeil tower,London bridge etc. Witch designers and editors could use a lot of.

Well thats who we are If you feel like supporting us come and sign up and be part of a brand new community.

Thanks for reading and thanks to microstockgroup for allowing me to let you know who we are.....

We

Lizard · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2007, 14:01 »

Maybe you should consider moneybookers as another option cause in many countries paypal doesn't work , and cashing checks is not so comfortable for lots of people cause bank provisions are high and it take more than a month for whole procedure.

Rich@raw-stock-images · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2007, 14:10 »

Hi lizard
we are looking into Moneybookers and things should update soon..

kosmikkreeper · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2007, 21:23 »

I think that for a current microstock photog to take the time to uplaod to yet another small new site, it would have to be motivating in some way to the photog. Fotolia actually paid it's photogs for each uploaded photos for a short period of time and now they are in the top 3 in image content. with more image content come more buyers, etc, etc,..... I'm not saying you should do that but some form of incentive might help you guys get some top quality image from top photogs very fast.

epixx · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2007, 21:34 »

It doesn't look too bad. Not worse than a lot of other upstarts anyway. One thing though: is it only me, or do others feel the combination of greens in their web-site a bit intrusive? It's like the background colours come out of my monitor, making the photos less dominant.

If anybody from Raw Stock (RSI?) is reading this, I think it's something you should consider.

Rich@raw-stock-images · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2007, 21:56 »

We will run a vote to the members see if they want the colour changed. Some love some hate it.
It would not be hard to change the colour of the site.
This will be down to the members.
Its a good idea to offer incentives something to think about..

Keefo · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2007, 00:30 »

Looking over the site, its kind of interesting. But there are some things which just seem out of place.

The sign up page says this about the images you can upload:
"How to sell images photos and pictures online.
To sell images and photos online they must be a digatal image from a digital camera or a scanner. The images must be sharp high in colour clear crisp images with high resolution 300 dpi is the norm."

But DPI has nothing to do with image resolution -- just print resolution. This makes me think they might not be that knowledgeable. They refer to dpi in terms of the image resolution a couple of times.

I also don't see many quality guidelines, but I found this, "RSI doesn't advocate resizing of images this degrades the image.
How ever you are in charge of your own images and you may resize as you see fit. Please remember 10mb largest upload! Remember your images are reviewed and your account may be suspended if your images no longer fit our criteria." This could be good or bad. You CAN find a home for your lower resolution images here.

They allow you to upload images with copyrighted logos and buildings, etc, and they don't require a model release (just strongly suggest it, both of which sound like a big liability risk to the photographers if you ask me):
"To upload pictures of people, it's best practice that you attach a signed model release to each photograph.
If you don't supply a model/property release you may severely create loss of sales in certain country's."

I'd be really careful about reading through everything. A lot of the info is spread out accross the site. Good luck to all who sign up.

Kevin

Bateleur · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2007, 01:25 »

Quote from: Keefo on February 21, 2007, 00:30

If you don't supply a model/property release you may severely create loss of sales in certain country's."

Ouch! Apart from anything else, they need a decent editor for the text on their site. There are loads and loads of grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors scattered all over it.

Makes me think that maybe English is not their first language .

Send me a mail, Rich, if you want to find an editor

Rich@raw-stock-images · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2007, 04:54 »

Thanks for your input. We will have the text looked into ASAP.
Yes i agree dpi has nothing to do with resolution. We will correct this.

cornishman · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2007, 08:33 »

Argghh! The green, the green! Make it stop.......

Apart from that good luck with the site Rich.

madelaide · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2007, 17:02 »

Quote from: Keefo on February 21, 2007, 00:30

But DPI has nothing to do with image resolution -- just print resolution. This makes me think they might not be that knowledgeable. They refer to dpi in terms of the image resolution a couple of times.

I don't know about how this site is using "DPI" , but TSS/My Loupe also says images have to be 300 DPI - I had to change my first submissions to be approved there.

Regards,
Adelaide

Rich@raw-stock-images · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2007, 18:16 »

Hi,
Today we have been clearing a few things up We have changed the text referring to dpi as the resolution of the image we only found it the once but if you know more lets us know. We like 300dpi images so that a designer can go straight to print that's the reason we push for 300dpi but we will accept 72 as this can still be printed at 300dpi just means work for the buyer.

Spelling mistakes and grammar are being looked at and will be corrected i apologise i should have checked closer a lot of the text was written in a way to please search engines. The trouble was it was not really cleaned up.

As for uploading releases and allowing logos within an image. We have been advised that the all images with content that needs a release should carry one. Its the photographers responsibility to have the release uploading a jpg to RSI is a small step but not needed.
If photographers are not responsible for their images then whats to stop them uploading forgeries etc. Or the same release for different photo shoots in other words if some one complains about an image being used a model release in the hands of RSI will not save the day. Apart from that we are hosted in the UK you don't need releases.
We have to trust our contributors that they have a release and can prove it if necessary.
So long as the photographer is willing to stand by their images they may sign up.
We will update terms and conditions to reflect that you the photographer is responsible for the release.

Also RSI has an exclusive sign up (not images) This means we have an upper limit of photographers that can sign up as a contributor. When full places will be made available by members who are not active serious members. This means we will carry only quality images from serious stock photographs who understand all about releases and RSI will not have to bother them about uploading a release with every image. We trust them.
If we need proof of a release or believe the release has been ticked where no release is in force then we will contact the contributor.

Where there is no release then the photographer takes full responsibility for the image.

We will be looking into the green if buyers like it we may keep it just not sure on this one.

Thanks for reading and wherever you sell your images i wish you all the best.

MiguelAngelo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2007, 07:58 »

Hi,

I've upload around 60 pictures to RSI, and 2 or 3 days later, surprise.

I've sold one. It's not a big deal but it's great for the soul.

Thanks Richard and the unknown buyer who had this nice gesture.

Inger Anne Hulbækdal · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2007, 17:17 »

I don't understand the new editing process. Looks like all images require a release now.

takestock · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2007, 07:14 »

Interesting! RSI's online files have doubled in the last week and is now over 5,500.

Keefo · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2007, 16:14 »

Green is my favorite color, so I can't complain there

studio10 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2009, 23:32 »

The URL is dead when I try to go there - and Google shows nothing. Weird.

bittersweet · « **Reply #20 on:** March 05, 2009, 23:43 »

Quote from: studio10 on March 05, 2009, 23:32

The URL is dead when I try to go there - and Google shows nothing. Weird.

You do realize this thread is from 2007, right?

studio10 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2009, 23:48 »

Hah! - thanks for pointing that out!
I am new to posting here, so still have something to learn.
Somehow it looked like it was current... silly me.

bittersweet · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2009, 06:56 »

Yeah, I had to take a second look as well. "February" seemed recent at first glance.

Welcome!

Newsfocus1 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2009, 15:23 »

Got me as well! Tried a number of times to check out their site this week and wondered why the links weren't working. Mental note for the future: check the dates on the postings. Can we assume that this site has come and gone then? Regards, David

vonkara · « **Reply #24 on:** March 12, 2009, 16:30 »

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Author Topic: raw-stock-images.co.uk - Anybody heard of them? (Read 8110 times)

hospitalera

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Rich@raw-stock-images

kosmikkreeper

epixx

Rich@raw-stock-images

Keefo

Bateleur

Rich@raw-stock-images

cornishman

madelaide

Rich@raw-stock-images

MiguelAngelo

Inger Anne Hulbækdal

takestock

Keefo

studio10

bittersweet

studio10

bittersweet

Newsfocus1

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