Contributors

Content Creation: Pre-Production

• Can I collaborate with other Stocksy artists?
• How can I hide logos so I don't have to remove them later?
• How do I ask for feedback on an upcoming series?
• Model Casting: Authentic Representation
• What should I create for Stocksy?

Content Creation: Production

• Video: What shutter speed should I use?
• What is UGC?

Content Creation: Post-Production

• Post-Processing Guidelines
• Converting 10-bit footage to 8-bit
• Fuji RAW Processing Advice
• Horizon and Perspective Straightening in Adobe Lightroom
• How should I scan analog film?
• How to Correct Perspective Distortion

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Video Tutorials

• DaVinci Resolve: Getting Started
• DaVinci Resolve: The Complete Stock Video Workflow
• How to Export Individual ProRes Clips From Premiere Pro
• How to Recover Highlights in Video
• Shot Matching Using Neighbor Clips View in Resolve
• How to Change the Timeline FPS in DaVinci Resolve

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Preparing to Upload

• Photo Requirements
• Video Requirements
• How can I export vertical video in Resolve?
• How do I upload archival photos or clips?
• How many photos or videos should I include in a series?
• Video: What is the minimum accepted bitrate?

Image Manager

• Submission Checklist
• What is a preselect?
• Can I batch upload in Image Manager?
• Can I download my original file in Image manager?
• Can I upload metadata with my video clips?
• How do I delete content from Stocksy?

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Metadata

• Title and Description Guidelines
• Can I add names/credits to my metadata?
• How do I make sure my content is appearing in search filters?
• How do I use the "Territory" field in Image Manager?
• How to Keyword: UGC
• Keyword Guidelines

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Editing + Curation

• Can you prioritize my queue because it's timely content?
• Does Stocksy ever remove published content?
• How do I ask an editor for feedback?
• How do I contact Stocksy staff?
• How do I move content from another agency to Stocksy?
• How does Stocksy handle cultural appropriation?

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Legal: Releases + Intellectual Property

• What information is required on a model release?
• What information is required on a property release?
• When do I need a property release?
• When is a model release required?
• Can I change a release after it is signed?
• Can I submit content with visible logos?

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Legal: Known Content Restrictions

• Does Stocksy accept AI-generated content?
• Activism: Trademarked Slogans
• Do I need property releases for collage work?
• Legal Restrictions: Money

Exclusivity

• Stocksy's Exclusivity Policy
• Am I allowed to sell prints of my Stocksy content?
• Am I allowed to upload my Stocksy content to my personal portfolio or social media?
• Can I submit content that I've sold elsewhere?
• Can I submit my Stocksy work to contests?
• What should I do if a client contacts me?

Adobe Partnership

• How long does it take for deactivated Stocksy content to be removed from Adobe?
• How long will it take Adobe to review my content?
• Where can I see the status of my content on Adobe?
• Why did Adobe reject my content? Can I ask for feedback or a re-review?

Forums

• Glossary
• How do I format my forum posts or site mail?

Finance

• Can I receive an early payment?
• Can Stocksy temporarily hold my payments?
• Do I have to pay taxes on my Stocksy patronage?
• Do I have to pay taxes on my Stocksy royalties?
• How long does it take to see (regular) sales?
• Monthly/Yearly Financial Statements Explained

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Account Options

• Can I change my handle/portfolio URL?
• Can I invite clients?
• Can my public account name be different than my full name?
• Contributor Team Accounts
• Is there a difference between a individual or business contributor account?
• What do the notification colors mean?

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