Microstock: Abundance, Client Viewpoints Drive Prices

Posted on 10/2/2009 by Leslie Hughes | Printable Version | Comments (2)

We all can agree with Kelly Thompson's sentiment that technology and new business models have a huge impact on this industry. Microstock, however, is not really a new technology but a new way to sell royalty-free images cheaper--a repackaging of sorts.

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Roger Ressmeyer Posted Oct 2, 2009
Brilliant Commentary. There's still a lucrative space for the highest-end, costly-to-produce, unique and exclusive imagery, where it's sold for top dollar. But Leslie's dead on regarding the images that are appropriate for Microstock distribution.

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Jonathan Ross Posted Oct 2, 2009
Vert well put. I have to agree on all you stated. Thank you for putting it so clearly. I hope others can embrace your viewpoint.

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Jonathan Ross

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