UPDATE: snapixel has just added automatic IPTC data import, when using the batch uploader. Very useful if you’ve already keyworded your photos. Features:
Original post: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2361764.htm
Snapixel Opens Stock Photography For Next Generation of Photographers
Snapixel Launches Openstock(TM) Ready-to-License System to Sell Photos
The Snapixel model extends selling power to all levels of photographers. While not every image belongs in a stock photography marketplace, our ultimate goal is to widen the creative spectrum of traditional stock photography, without decreasing the value.
We are creating an opportunity for the next generation of photographers and photo-enthusiasts, by offering reliable tools, secure storage and a platform that offers incremental income in a competitive market.San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 28, 2009 — Snapixel (www.snapixel.com), a new photography site that combines elements of the photo sharing site Flickr and the popular stock photography site Istockphoto, announces Openstock(TM), an innovative system that provides photographers with an easy-to-market solution to sell photos.
“The Snapixel model extends selling power to all levels of photographers. While not every image belongs in a stock photography marketplace, our ultimate goal is to widen the creative spectrum of traditional stock photography, without decreasing the value.” said Ivan Wong, COO and Co-founder of Snapixel.
In the past, the price-point of semi-professional digital photography equipment and the high level of technical knowledge posed a barrier-of-entry. Now with the emergence of affordable DSLR cameras by electronic manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, Sony and others, a larger pool of talent are producing higher quality photos.
Everyday, people throughout the world post creative photography on the web with no intention of selling their work. Whether it be the complex and lengthy application process posed by popular stock photography sites or a hesitation to acknowledge their work as commercially viable, these talented individuals produce diverse and engaging photography.
“We are creating an opportunity for the next generation of photographers and photo-enthusiasts, by offering reliable tools, secure storage and a platform that offers incremental income in a competitive market.” said Adam Oliver, CEO of Snapixel.
Instant Scalability and Secure Storage
Built using the powerful scalability of Amazon Web Services(TM) cloud-computing platform, people can quickly and securely upload and organize their photos. Photos for sale can be distributed with a standard and extended license, or Creative Common licensing can be applied to images that are not-for-sale. Photos can be easily purchased with Snapixel credits, and prices will vary depending on the license type and size of an image.Snapixel offers 1GB of free storage or a premium package for unlimited storage. Focused on community and fostering a positive environment, Snapixel is where photographers can connect with others to share comments, tips and critiques by starting or joining forums and groups.
About Snapixel
Based in San Francisco, Snapixel is a Flixya Entertainment LLC company that operates a network of media-related sites which include Imagebam, a global top 300 website hosting over 40 million images and Flixya, a social networking site that pushes 100% revenue to it’s members via the Google Adsense API.Snapixel is a photo sharing community and stock photography marketplace, providing all levels of photographers and photo-enthusiasts with the tools to upload, store, organize, share or sell their photos. The company’s innovative Openstock(TM) ready-to-license system promotes the sale of unique, creative and commercially viable photos. Snapixel makes it easier for photographers to sell photos and receive a fair return. All transactions are processed and delivered by the eBay company Paypal.
For more information on Snapixel, visit www.snapixel.com
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alexandra(at)snapixel.com###
My snapixel sample, waiting for FTP upload and IPTC fields reading (done!)
cow in alpe veglia - snapixel © roberto marinello
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IPTC is now available when using the batch uploader.
Thanks Flo for the good news! I’ve already tried, that’s ok. I updated the post.
Cheers,
roberto
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I like their site. Anyway I will start to upload when they will be able to read IPTC data.
Hi giang… I’m also waiting for IPTC data. They wrote me via twitter (you can follow them @snapixel) that many new features will be added, such as FTP and IPTC.
r.m.’s last blog post..Snapixel Opens Stock Photography
Some IPTC data already is being read in (when using the batch uploader). It includes the header, description and keywords.
I’ll keep working on it later this day.
Regards,
Flo
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