什麼是iStockphoto? 它是一個元老級的圖庫網站。一開始讓作者上傳作品，並提供影像工作者免費下載。不過後來導入付費下載並和作者拆分營收。除了照片之外，還包括音檔、插畫和影片。

        不過，想要成為contributor上傳照片，可沒這麼簡單喔!! 除了要先看過manuel之外，還要通過測試喔! 不過，因為我沒有把manuel看的非常仔細，所以就沒通過啦! 以下是quiz和給我的review。

來源: http://www.istockphoto.com/

1.Files downloaded from iStockphoto (including yours once you pass this test) are offered with a royalty-free license, which describes how the image can and cannot be used:
True
False

2.iStockphoto images are downloaded under two different kinds of royalty-free licenses: our "standard use" license, which allows for all kinds of commercial, personal, and editorial uses, and our "editorial use only" license.
True
False

3.All recognizable faces in images with the standard use license require a model release, including those in crowds:
True
False

4.Logos are acceptable in wide angle photographs under the standard use license:
True
False

5.Identifiable design marks, such as the 3 stripes for Adidas or the Nike swoosh, are allowed in images under the standard use license if the name is removed:
True
False

6.Landmark buildings such as the Sydney Opera House require a property release to be used in images offered with the standard use license:
True
False

7.A model release is required for a self portrait:
True
False

8.The photographer can witness their own Model/Property Release:
True
False

9.A simple snapshot is acceptable; iStock does not require quality in composition:
True
False

10.       It is acceptable to protest a rejection in the iStock forums:
True
False

11.       It is acceptable to copy the composition of another photographer`s work
True
False

12.       Photographs should be upsampled or interpolated to the maximum XXL size:
True
False

13.       The above example contains:
Noise
Compression
Noise & Compression
None of the above

14.       The above example is:
Acceptable lighting
Unacceptable lighting

15.       The above example is:
Acceptable texture detail
Unacceptable texture detail

Review your answers

1.    Files downloaded from iStockphoto (including yours once you pass this test) are offered with a royalty-free license, which describes how the image can and cannot be used:
When iStock clients download an image they must first agree to our royalty-free content license agreement.

2.    iStockphoto images are downloaded under two different kinds of royalty-free licenses: our "standard use" license, which allows for all kinds of commercial, personal, and editorial uses, and our "editorial use only" license.
iStock now has an editorial use only license in addition to our standard content license agreement.

3.    All recognizable faces in images with the standard use license require a model release, including those in crowds:
All recognizable human faces require a model release, including public areas, crowds, self portraits and vintage photographs.

4.    Logos are acceptable in wide angle photographs under the standard use license:
Any visible logo should be removed in royalty-free stock photography.

5.    Identifiable design marks, such as the 3 stripes for Adidas or the Nike swoosh, are allowed in images under the standard use license if the name is removed:
All design elements that are recognizable to a company may also be protected by trademark, and should always be removed for royalty-free stock photography.

6.    Landmark buildings such as the Sydney Opera House require a property release to be used in images offered with the standard use license:
Famously recognized buildings and modern architecture may require a property release. Questionable buildings should be researched prior to uploading.

7.    A model release is required for a self portrait:
All recognizable human faces require a model release, including public areas, crowds, self portraits and vintage photographs.

8.    The photographer can witness their own Model/Property Release:
A model or property release cannot be witnessed by the photographter

9.    A simple snapshot is acceptable; iStock does not require quality in composition:
The iStock collection is a selection of the highest quality, both creative and technical, images submitted. Simple snap shots will not be accepted.

10.       It is acceptable to protest a rejection in the iStock forums:
To protest an image, it should always be addressed through "Scout", located in the Support section.

11.       It is acceptable to copy the composition of another photographer`s work
iStock respects the creative value of each original image and does not condone mimicking the work of others.

12.       Photographs should be upsampled or interpolated to the maximum XXL size:
iStock will not accept images that have been upsampled or interpolated above their native resolution.

13.       The above example contains:
Compression can be spotted in a photograph by the "chunking" of colors.

14.       The above example is:
Harsh light or distracting shadows unintentional to the composition will be declined from the iStock collection.

15.       The above example is:
The use of noise reduction should never create a "watercolor" or overly smoothed appearance.