Step One
1.
Prepare your images as
a high quality jpeg. There is no need to produce two versions of the image
file even though a buyer can choose to purchase a lower resolution version.
The lower resolution version is generated automatically from the high
resolution version you upload. Buyers are always looking for high quality
images so avoid using exessive jpeg compression. Next, you will need to
prepare your images to be searchable on this web site so think of some
keywords that best describe your images and decide what category best
describes your images.
2. Catalogue your images
using any photo editor capable of adding IPTC metadata to your images,
for example, PhotoShop or FotoStation. If you are using PhotoShop you
can apply metadata by clicking on 'File' and then 'File Info'. Don't worry
if you don't have access to an IPTC editor. There is an on-line IPTC editor
you can use to catalogue your images but only once you have uploaded them
as described in step 3.
3. Type descriptive
keywords in the keywords field. Make sure there are no spelling mistakes
and that the keywords accurately describe your image. Next, write a description
about your image in the caption field. Information in the caption field
is also searchable so make sure data is accurate and without spelling
mistakes. Finally, type catagory
data in the supplemental catagory field. If you are using your own IPTC
editor make sure that the catagory matches exactly one of the catagories
found in the category drop down list on this web site.
Step Two
1. There is no need to apply any extra infomation. When you upload your images information in every other field will be deleted. At the same time your images will be automatically tagged with additional metadata using data you have supplied during the registration process. For example, your name will be added to the photographer field and copyright information will be added to the copyright field.
2. Your images can now be uploaded. Click on the 'upload my images' link in the photographer administration section. .
3. Now browse and select
your images one by one. You can upload three images at a time. Click on
the 'browse' button to select an image file and repeat the process to
select an additional 2 images in the fields below. You don't have to upload
3 images at a time. The 2 fields below show the photographer and copyright
information that will be used to catalogue your images. This information
was provided by you during the registration process. If this information
is not correct click on the 'Details not correct' link to amend your registration
details. If everything looks fine then click on 'Upload Image' to complete
the process.
4. There are limits
imposed to the number of images you can upload. If the administrator has
notified you that you can upload more than 3 images then repeat the above
process to upload more images.
5. Your uploaded images
will not appear on the web site immediately. Instead, your images will
be held in a 'holding' folder. You can view your images in the holding
folder by clicking on the 'Manage Uploaded Images' link.
Step Three
1. View your uploaded images.
If your images have not been captioned using software you already own
you must do this here with the on-line IPTC editor. To access the on-line
IPTC editor click on the 'Edit Text' link beneath each thumbnail. Add
your descriptive data here and make sure your data is correct otherwise
your image may not appear in the correct search when potential clients
are looking for images.
2. When you are happy
your data is correct click on the 'Save' button and move onto the next
image until your images are done..
3. Some of your IPTC
metadata is already entered for you with information you supplied during
the registration process.
4. Uploaded images cannot
be deleted by you. Images will be vetted and, if approved, will be uploaded
into the on-line library. If you have any issues with images you think
you may have uploaded in error please contact us for assistance.