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I don't bother keeping track which images get accepted by which site. In the end, it doesn't make a difference. If an image is rejected on one site and accepted on another and I think it is an image that's going to be a big seller I'll see if I can fix the problem, otherwise I'll just continue on with the next image.I often create folders of 'batches' of images. Once I have a new batch ready (I use batches of 50), I copy those images into an 'upload' folder for each site (so I have 10 copies of the same image on my hard drive - one in each folder for each site). Then after I upload the image, I delete it from the corresponding folder.
Quote from: leaf on November 21, 2012, 04:39I don't bother keeping track which images get accepted by which site. In the end, it doesn't make a difference. If an image is rejected on one site and accepted on another and I think it is an image that's going to be a big seller I'll see if I can fix the problem, otherwise I'll just continue on with the next image.I often create folders of 'batches' of images. Once I have a new batch ready (I use batches of 50), I copy those images into an 'upload' folder for each site (so I have 10 copies of the same image on my hard drive - one in each folder for each site). Then after I upload the image, I delete it from the corresponding folder.Isn't that going to exponentially chock up your HD space though? There has to be another way?
Fotolia is crazy. They rejected everything of mine that got into istock. And here I was thinking istock was tough!
Quote from: zoomfeet77 on November 21, 2012, 06:09Quote from: leaf on November 21, 2012, 04:39I don't bother keeping track which images get accepted by which site. In the end, it doesn't make a difference. If an image is rejected on one site and accepted on another and I think it is an image that's going to be a big seller I'll see if I can fix the problem, otherwise I'll just continue on with the next image.I often create folders of 'batches' of images. Once I have a new batch ready (I use batches of 50), I copy those images into an 'upload' folder for each site (so I have 10 copies of the same image on my hard drive - one in each folder for each site). Then after I upload the image, I delete it from the corresponding folder.Isn't that going to exponentially chock up your HD space though? There has to be another way?only momentarily -- i save each batch to a temp archive along with indiv folders for each agency, then delete after uploading, so no big deal on space. the temp archive later gets transferred to my permanent archives on external HDwhen i started i did try to track which images were accepted, but it really makes no difference. and agencies make it impossible to track which images are sold since they dont keep my original file names.
I wrote a pretty comprehensive workflow about 12 months ago - you may find it helpful.Stevehttp://www.backyardsilver.com/2011/03/my-work-flow-for-stock-photography/
Quote from: cascoly on November 21, 2012, 14:29Quote from: zoomfeet77 on November 21, 2012, 06:09Quote from: leaf on November 21, 2012, 04:39I don't bother keeping track which images get accepted by which site. In the end, it doesn't make a difference. If an image is rejected on one site and accepted on another and I think it is an image that's going to be a big seller I'll see if I can fix the problem, otherwise I'll just continue on with the next image.I often create folders of 'batches' of images. Once I have a new batch ready (I use batches of 50), I copy those images into an 'upload' folder for each site (so I have 10 copies of the same image on my hard drive - one in each folder for each site). Then after I upload the image, I delete it from the corresponding folder.Isn't that going to exponentially chock up your HD space though? There has to be another way?only momentarily -- i save each batch to a temp archive along with indiv folders for each agency, then delete after uploading, so no big deal on space. the temp archive later gets transferred to my permanent archives on external HDwhen i started i did try to track which images were accepted, but it really makes no difference. and agencies make it impossible to track which images are sold since they dont keep my original file names. What do you do if the image is rejected? Do you leave it in the archive or delete it as well?
Thanks for all your input guys. I've started creating archive folders with multiple folders within for each agency and copying all the jpgs to be submitted to each of them. When I upload each one, ill delete them from the corresponding folder. I like that workflow tip the most!
Folders a lot of work... no way.spreadsheets are a lot of work.Take this example of preparing 500 images.Spreadsheet1. type in 500 image names into spreadsheet (an hour or two??)2. upload random set of 50 images (to reduce similar rejections) and find all those images in the 500 and put a little Upload mark on them3. wait for review and mark those images rejected or accepted4. pick next set of 50 random images... but make sure to double check the spreadsheet to make sure they aren't uploaded already (**sigh**)Folders1. copy and past 500 image shortcuts into 6 different folders (a minute or two)2. select 50 images... drag them to ftp (wait for upload) then press delete key3. .. which images still need uploading? The images left in the folders.. no need for laboursome marks and checks in a eye crossing spreadsheet.4. repeat
I now use a spreadsheet with the file names along the side, agencies along the top and a Y, N, or P for yes, no, and pending. Blank spots mean it hasn't been submitted yet and a / for "I'm not going to submit this image there". If the file sells anywhere I place * by it's name in the spreadsheet. You'll have to try a few methods and see what works best for you.
I am just getting started, and this thread helps a lot. The idea of a spread sheet is great, but transfering / entering file names gets old really fast. Does anyone know of a easy/quick way to do this on a Mac? I use Lightroom, and Photoshop.Thanks