Shutterstock Photographer Forum :: View topic - Uploading your first 10 images for approval

johnwoodcock · Joined: 18 Nov 2011 Posts: 3

OK, you've been a big help, thanks.

applecapital · Joined: 14 Oct 2010 Posts: 8

The FAQ's state:

"You are allowed to upload vector illustrations into two categories: one must be Illustrations, and the other can be any category of your choice depending on the subject of the image."

I have uploaded a vector EPS file and accompanying JPEG. In the Content Editor (Beta), there is no "illustrations" category in the drop-down menu. Therefore, the "Illustration/Clip art" pull-down is grayed out.

rubberpenguin · Joined: 15 Mar 2012 Posts: 6

When I uploaded my vectors, I didn't have the option of selecting 'Illustration/Clip-Art' under my category list.

I have looked at editing my images now and that option still isn't there.

Have I done something wrong?

apotterdd · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:47 pm

You haven't done anything wrong. That FAQ needs to be updated badly. When you upload your eps and preview jpg the illustrations box is already checked for you so you won't need to worry about that part.

However...when you just upload the large raster file (since SS doesn't automatically sell large jpg files from your eps you have to upload that separately). You will need to then select YES under the Illustration/Clip-Art area.

Need anything else don't hesitate to ask :)

aleciab87 · Joined: 10 Apr 2012 Posts: 1

I could use some help please :) I'm getting ready to do my first 10 and I want to do some vectors and some jpg photos. I tried to change the number of uploads (since I need 2 files for my vectors) but it will only let me upload 10 since I'm in review mode. How do I make this work with my vector files?

evaners · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:31 pm

rubberpenguin · Joined: 15 Mar 2012 Posts: 6

vreemous · Joined: 17 Apr 2012 Posts: 2

Before I mess up my first application, can someone in the know please confirm I've understood the vector jpeg preview requirements.
For now I want to submit illustrations only as vectors, not bitmaps in the photo section. Is this an option and does it mean that the minimum 4MP rule doesn't apply in my case, only requiring a 500X400 pixel jpeg? In the OP it says 200000 pixel minimum, in submitter guidelines it says approx, I assume the latter is the current rule.

I was wondering if a larger res jpeg for preview is required or generated by Shutterstock themselves from a supplied vector for the purposes of any sort of zoom in facility available to prospective buyers.

Thanks.

baz777 · Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 2397

Submit your EPS file together with a preview jpeg, I use 700 pixels on longest size.

You may wish to consider just uploading raster versions for approval instead of the above, just make sure you change the illustration box to yes.

evaners · Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 11:57 am

vreemous · Joined: 17 Apr 2012 Posts: 2

Thanks for the replies.
I didn't think you could apply as a vector contributor without actually uploading a vector, I thought if you submitted a raster version of an illustration without a vector it would count as a photo application and would need to be at least 4MP.