StockFuel Blog

Contributor Advantages

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:31:18 -0700

Contributor Advantages - by jaysnew
We have been adding some exciting new features for our contributors in the last few months. In this article, I will outline some of these features and explain how they can be beneficial to you as a stock contributor.. These new features were created to streamline your stock uploads and help boost traffic and sales. If you have any features you would like to see added, please use the comment form below.. . As a contributor to several stock sites, I have always found it hard decide the wording (...)

Vector CSV explained

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:16:34 -0700

Vector CSV explained - by marcocova
To upoad Vector files using FTP, some preparation is needed as one cannot just simply upload the EPS.. To upload a VECTOR you need to upload a ZIP file with 2 and only 2 files in it using the following specifications: - The ZIP filename must start with 'vector.' (ex: vector.myfile.zip) - must contain an EPS file - must contain a JPG preview file with the exact same name as the EPS and needs to fit in 480x480. example: (...)

Audio CSV explained

Tue, 04 May 2010 03:47:38 -0700

Audio CSV explained - by marcocova
Users that upload their audio using FTP can upload a CSV file to provide the required info (Title, Description, Keywords, etc...) as an option to the MP3/AIFF file's metadata (that we also support).. Filename: audio.csv (uploaded to the ftp root folder). Format: "file","title","description","keywords","categories(optional)","loop [y/n] (optional - defaults to n)"Notes:. . Important: A CSV file can have as much lines as the number of files you're uploading. Each line refers (...)

Imagery CSV explained

Tue, 04 May 2010 03:38:31 -0700

Imagery CSV explained - by marcocova
Users that upload their images using FTP can upload a CSV file to provide the required info (Title, Description, Keywords, etc...) as an option to the image file's metadata (that we also support).. Filename: imagery.csv (uploaded to the ftp root folder). Format: "file","title","description","keywords","categories(optional)"Notes:. . Important: A CSV file can have as much lines as the number of files you're uploading. Each line refers to the uploaded file. Would be better if (...)

Video CSV explained

Tue, 04 May 2010 03:24:50 -0700

Video CSV explained - by marcocova
Users that upload their videos using FTP can upload a CSV file to provide the required info (Title, Description, Keywords, etc...) as an option to the video file's metadata (that we also support).. Filename: video.csv (uploaded to the ftp root folder). Format: "file","title","description","keywords","categories(optional)","loop [y/n] (optional - defaults to n)","create web sizes [y/n] (optional - defaults to y)"Notes:. . Important: A CSV file can have as much lines as the (...)

Get a filmic look from your DSLR

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:25:49 -0700

Get a filmic look from your DSLR - by jaybirch
. Here, I will try to explain a few tips on how to achieve the film look using your video capable DSLR.. The film "look" is subjective and the below is not a set in stone group of rules... more of a standard guide. I wont go into lighting/composition/sound etc, but these quick tips should help get you started if you are new to film/video.. If you have one of the newer models, then you should shoot at 24fps (23.976fps). This is the frame rate we associate with cinema film and has been the standard (...)

How to create HDR timelapse footage

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:09:13 -0700

How to create HDR timelapse footage - by jaybirch
This blog article describes the techniques used to create this video. This timelapse sequence was shot on the Canon 5DII using an intervalometer and the exposure bracketing function to take a set of images ready for HDR processing (1200 images to be precise!). The technique should work on any camera that has a bracket exposure feature and timelapse (or intervalometer) feature.. I recommended using manual mode, switching off auto focus and image stabalisation and setting your main exposure level on (...)

Stockfuel.com - Site Features Overview

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:17:26 -0700

Stockfuel.com - Site Features Overview - by jaybirch
Welcome to stockfuel.com , a creative resource that sells stock video footage, Flash, audio, music, sound effects, after effects, motion, imagery, photography, vector and illustration work.. In this blog, I will be detailing some of the key features of the new website.. Finding the product you want is simple and easy. Search the site or browse our categories and simply rollover a thumbnail to see the demo. Like what you see? Then click the thumbnail to view full details about the product. Thumbnail (...)

Canon 7D - The perfect budget Video DSLR?

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:52:06 -0700

Canon 7D - The perfect budget Video DSLR? - by jaybirch
The launch of the Canon 7D is something of a revolution for budget film makers, vidoegraphers and photographers.. Shipping at around $1600 (body only), the specifications are stunning when you consider the price:. . After having the Canon 5DII for nearly a year now, a very impressive video DSLR... I was looking forward to further releases from Canon in this quickly expanding technical evolution of video enabled DSLR cameras.. Alot has been discussed online about the 7D's image capablities, (...)