Comments on: Co-Founder of iStockphoto Joins Rival Fotolia As North American President http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:33:00 -0800 hourly 1 By: Esol Esek http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2793526 Esol Esek Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:38:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2793526 And anyone who sells images royalty-free is asking for some Chinese printer/predator to put them on a poster and make a million copies. There used to be this thing called ROYALTIES, based on how many are SOLD. I made $2k off a poster this way. These days, I would make $50. BITE ME. Go and set up a pro shoot and see what it takes, DESIGNER LOSERS... watch the agreements you sign with these microstock predators - THEY OWN YOUR MATERIAL OUTRIGHT AND FOR PERPETUITY... And anyone who sells images royalty-free is asking for some Chinese printer/predator to put them on a poster and make a million copies. There used to be this thing called ROYALTIES, based on how many are SOLD. I made $2k off a poster this way. These days, I would make $50. BITE ME. Go and set up a pro shoot and see what it takes, DESIGNER LOSERS…
watch the agreements you sign with these microstock predators – THEY OWN YOUR MATERIAL OUTRIGHT AND FOR PERPETUITY…

]]> By: Esol Esek http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2793523 Esol Esek Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:34:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2793523 Any photographer that deals with these clowns is not going to make the same kind of living that the greedy designers and developers do on the other side. Hey, devs, want to work for $1 a day? Prob not, huh...It's a good thing I have web skills because I refuse to sell photos through these people. I sold 6 through iRipoff, and my net was $5, none of which I've seen yet, because they dont pay you until you reach $100. Plus they dont tell you where the image goes, so you dont get a tearsheet. Of course Getty had to raise prices, their photogs are screaming bloody murder. Yes, there are some pictures that are good, but not worth much. Guess what, I've got better things to do than upload them. It takes time to process, check, clean, upload, and keyword images, to say nothing of what it takes to get the shot, especially of people with signed releases. I'm glad some jerk thinks $5 is too much to pay for an image. Great. That's how much you're gonna make soon, graphic designer....Go to photographers direct and sell images for what their worth - starting $50. Every photog needs to remind these geeks what photography costs to produce. Or link to the microstock websites. You'll make more money off of webhits, and it'll cost THEM money, a fair turnaround. Any photographer that deals with these clowns is not going to make the same kind of living that the greedy designers and developers do on the other side. Hey, devs, want to work for $1 a day? Prob not, huh…It’s a good thing I have web skills because I refuse to sell photos through these people. I sold 6 through iRipoff, and my net was $5, none of which I’ve seen yet, because they dont pay you until you reach $100. Plus they dont tell you where the image goes, so you dont get a tearsheet. Of course Getty had to raise prices, their photogs are screaming bloody murder. Yes, there are some pictures that are good, but not worth much. Guess what, I’ve got better things to do than upload them. It takes time to process, check, clean, upload, and keyword images, to say nothing of what it takes to get the shot, especially of people with signed releases. I’m glad some jerk thinks $5 is too much to pay for an image. Great. That’s how much you’re gonna make soon, graphic designer….Go to photographers direct and sell images for what their worth – starting $50. Every photog needs to remind these geeks what photography costs to produce. Or link to the microstock websites. You’ll make more money off of webhits, and it’ll cost THEM money, a fair turnaround.

]]> By: ストックフォト界の動きが加速。低額素材写真を提供するFotolia、TA Associatesより$50Mないし$100Mを調達 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2762402 ストックフォト界の動きが加速。低額素材写真を提供するFotolia、TA Associatesより$50Mないし$100Mを調達 Sat, 23 May 2009 05:18:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2762402 [...] FotoliaはこれまでフランスのアントレプレナーのOleg Tscheltzoff、Thibaud Elziereおよび無名のパートナー数名の自己資金で運営を行ってきた。公式の本社所在地はニューヨークだが、社員は全員在宅で作業を行っている。Fotoliaは最近頭角を現してきている企業だ。2月時点で登録利用者は100万名に達し、取り扱う写真点数も500万に達した。4月にはマイクロストックビデオの取り扱いも開始し、5月にはiStockPhotoの共同設立者を雇い入れている。また昨日（米国時間5/21）にはロイヤリティーフリーの写真サイトであるPhotoXpressも立ち上げている。 [...] [...] FotoliaはこれまでフランスのアントレプレナーのOleg Tscheltzoff、Thibaud Elziereおよび無名のパートナー数名の自己資金で運営を行ってきた。公式の本社所在地はニューヨークだが、社員は全員在宅で作業を行っている。Fotoliaは最近頭角を現してきている企業だ。2月時点で登録利用者は100万名に達し、取り扱う写真点数も500万に達した。4月にはマイクロストックビデオの取り扱いも開始し、5月にはiStockPhotoの共同設立者を雇い入れている。また昨日（米国時間5/21）にはロイヤリティーフリーの写真サイトであるPhotoXpressも立ち上げている。 [...]

]]> By: Photo Scoop: Fotolia Takes A Massive $50 Million To $100 Million Round From TA Associates | Reviews Manual http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2761560 Photo Scoop: Fotolia Takes A Massive $50 Million To $100 Million Round From TA Associates | Reviews Manual Fri, 22 May 2009 17:43:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2761560 [...] users and fivesome meg images for understanding in February, introduced microstock video in April, hired an iStockPhoto co-founder in May, and meet yesterday launched a royalty-free picture site titled [...] [...] users and fivesome meg images for understanding in February, introduced microstock video in April, hired an iStockPhoto co-founder in May, and meet yesterday launched a royalty-free picture site titled [...]

]]> By: Photo Scoop: Fotolia Takes A Massive $50 Million To $100 Million Round From TA Associates http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2761485 Photo Scoop: Fotolia Takes A Massive $50 Million To $100 Million Round From TA Associates Fri, 22 May 2009 16:56:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2761485 [...] users and five million images for sale in February, introduced microstock video in April, hired an iStockPhoto co-founder in May, and just yesterday launched a royalty-free photo site called [...] [...] users and five million images for sale in February, introduced microstock video in April, hired an iStockPhoto co-founder in May, and just yesterday launched a royalty-free photo site called [...]

]]> By: Fotolia、無料素材写真を提供するPhotoXpressのサービスを開始 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2760274 Fotolia、無料素材写真を提供するPhotoXpressのサービスを開始 Thu, 21 May 2009 23:05:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2760274 [...] PhotoXpress North AmericaのプレジデントであるPatrick Lor曰く、サイトには35万以上の写真やイラストがあり、将来的には100万件のデータを無料で提供したいとのこと。LorはFotolia North Americaのプレジデントとしての肩書きも持っている。Lorはまた、ライバルでGettyの所有するiStockPhotoの共同設立者でもあった（LorはGettyが5000万ドルでiStockPhotoを買収してすぐに同社を辞した）。 [...] [...] PhotoXpress North AmericaのプレジデントであるPatrick Lor曰く、サイトには35万以上の写真やイラストがあり、将来的には100万件のデータを無料で提供したいとのこと。LorはFotolia North Americaのプレジデントとしての肩書きも持っている。Lorはまた、ライバルでGettyの所有するiStockPhotoの共同設立者でもあった（LorはGettyが5000万ドルでiStockPhotoを買収してすぐに同社を辞した）。 [...]

]]> By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2760063 The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress Thu, 21 May 2009 20:38:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2760063 [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...] [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...]

]]> By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2760062 The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress Thu, 21 May 2009 20:38:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2760062 [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...] [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...]

]]> By: news.mussedigital.com » Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2759888 news.mussedigital.com » Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress Thu, 21 May 2009 19:08:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2759888 [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...] [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...]

]]> By: Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress | Reviews Manual http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2759743 Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress | Reviews Manual Thu, 21 May 2009 17:40:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2759743 [...] liberated of charge. Lor, who also holds the denomination of chair of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to physique competition and today Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which [...] [...] liberated of charge. Lor, who also holds the denomination of chair of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to physique competition and today Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which [...]

]]> By: Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress | The Good NET Guide http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2759571 Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress | The Good NET Guide Thu, 21 May 2009 15:05:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2759571 [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...] [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...]

]]> By: Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress | UpOff.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2759561 Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress | UpOff.com Thu, 21 May 2009 14:53:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2759561 [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...] [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...]

]]> By: Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress | Viningmedia Nieuws http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2759552 Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress | Viningmedia Nieuws Thu, 21 May 2009 14:44:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2759552 [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...] [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...]

]]> By: Trade Jim News » Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2759536 Trade Jim News » Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress Thu, 21 May 2009 14:27:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2759536 [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...] [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...]

]]> By: Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2759511 Fotolia Launches Free Stock Photography Bank PhotoXpress Thu, 21 May 2009 14:05:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2759511 [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...] [...] available free of charge. Lor, who also holds the title of president of Fotolia North America, recently joined the company. Lor previously helped to build rival and now Getty-owned iStockPhoto, which he helped [...]

]]> By: Dustin Steller http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2735808 Dustin Steller Thu, 07 May 2009 16:33:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2735808 Patrick! Congratulations, man. You made iStock into a giant with smart decisions and were personally involved in contributors lives......you are going to do well. Cheers, man. Go Flames....Go! ;-) -dustin steller Patrick! Congratulations, man. You made iStock into a giant with smart decisions and were personally involved in contributors lives……you are going to do well. Cheers, man.

Go Flames….Go! ;-)

-dustin steller

]]> By: Laura Clay Ballard http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2735620 Laura Clay Ballard Thu, 07 May 2009 13:57:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2735620 AWESOME news! As a photographer contributor to both sites, I see GREAT things happening at Fotolia! WTG !!!!! AWESOME news! As a photographer contributor to both sites, I see GREAT things happening at Fotolia! WTG !!!!!

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="826120135">Scott Montgomerie</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2734901 Scott Montgomerie Thu, 07 May 2009 02:09:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2734901 Congrats Pat! I've been using a lot of stock photography lately and iStock does have a better set of images compared to Fotolia, but they are pricey. Looking forward to your "new features"... Kick Getty's ass! Congrats Pat!

I’ve been using a lot of stock photography lately and iStock does have a better set of images compared to Fotolia, but they are pricey.

Looking forward to your “new features”… Kick Getty’s ass!

]]> By: Reg Cheramy http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2734880 Reg Cheramy Thu, 07 May 2009 01:41:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2734880 Congrats Pat! Retirement didn't suit you! I'm looking forward to you innovating and kicking butt in the stock photo space again. Congrats Pat!

Retirement didn’t suit you!

I’m looking forward to you innovating and kicking butt in the stock photo space again.

]]> By: Nick Man http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2734540 Nick Man Wed, 06 May 2009 22:25:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2734540 Here's why i don't (cannot) use Fotolia.. All files available on Fotolia must comply with the following rule: For security reasons, in a web use, files must not be displayed in a size bigger than 640x480 pixels Here’s why i don’t (cannot) use Fotolia..

All files available on Fotolia must comply with the following rule: For security reasons, in a web use, files must not be displayed in a size bigger than 640×480 pixels

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="500179513">Avi Muchnick</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2734435 Avi Muchnick Wed, 06 May 2009 21:44:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2734435 Congrats Pat! We're thrilled for you. Congrats Pat! We’re thrilled for you.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2734315 Andrew Wed, 06 May 2009 20:51:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2734315 Congrats, Patrick. We're look forward to the competition! ;-) Congrats, Patrick. We’re look forward to the competition! ;-)

]]> By: MrGroove http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2734310 MrGroove Wed, 06 May 2009 20:50:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2734310 You must work for corbis or fotolia. excellent advert. either way ;) You must work for corbis or fotolia. excellent advert. either way ;)

]]> By: MrGroove http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2734309 MrGroove Wed, 06 May 2009 20:49:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2734309 well said well said

]]> By: Vince http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/06/co-founder-of-istockphoto-joins-rival-fotolia-as-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-2734262 Vince Wed, 06 May 2009 20:21:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=62323#comment-2734262 Great move for Fotolia! Meet Oleg Tscheltzoff, CEO and co-founder, in this interview http://bit.ly/1AhvZ Great move for Fotolia! Meet Oleg Tscheltzoff, CEO and co-founder, in this interview http://bit.ly/1AhvZ

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