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  • How to find stolen images
  • Tutorial: How to create time lapse videos
  • Miami skyline poster prints
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How to find stolen images

Miami skyline fireworks © Carsten Reisinger

There is only little research about how many images online are stolen but the results are concerning nonetheless. Picscout did some researching and found out that 9 out 10 images used online were unauthorized. See here for some more coverage on that topic.

So [...]

Tutorial: How to create time lapse videos

Ever wanted to know how the Pros make these awesome time lapse videos? Check out this tutorial to learn the basics. Even if you’ve already done some time lapse projects you might learn something new here: http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-create-professional-looking-time-lapse-videos

Miami skyline poster prints

Get your personal poster print of the Miami skyline and pick from a variety of designs. Check my lens at Squidoo to see my hand picked photos which you can order as large format art prints.

As wide as 78″ and printed on your preferred type of canvas you can even [...]

Recycle your images!

Sometimes when we run low on inspiration we can easily keep ourselves busy by “recycling our images”.

Once you have shot, edited, uploaded and sold some files you get an idea what the buyers like and what themes and concepts they prefer. Use that information in order to take existing images and give them [...]

What is considered copyright infringement?

Definition of copyright infringement by the U.S. Copyright Office:

As a general matter, copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.

This is pretty clear what it means.

However,  to some “artists” it’s [...]

How to find models?

Happy middle aged man © Carsten Reisinger

Microstock allows you to start from (almost) nothing. At some point though you most likely will start shooting models instead of objects or landscapes.

There are several ways to do that.

1. Shoot your friends and family – those will be the “cheapest” models out [...]

I know what Microstock is but where do I start...?

1. Create a contributor account. Check here for recommended agencies.

2. Initial submissions for application. Click here for more information.

3. Got approved? Shoot as much as you can.

4. Running short on time?

5. Stay informed. Check independent forums for the latest news in the business.

It’s not rocket [...]

The concept of Microstock

Challenge © Carsten Reisinger

How does it work, this Microstock model?

Here are the facts:

Photographs, 3D and vector illustrations, Flash, footage and audio files are being offered to everyone at extremely low prices.

Credit based purchases can be as low as $1 for an image or audio file while a subscription [...]