Read SAA's investigative and white paper reports.
Infringements of Stock Images and Lost Revenues
SAA 's latest white paper report addresses one of the stock industry’s most serious issues. It reports on findings of the landmark investigative study conducted by SAA using PicScout’s advanced visual-search technology to track 20,000 images from the leading stock distributors. It uncovered a high rate of misuse. This report presents detailed results and offers insights into the critical issue of infringements of digital images. It summarizes what is being done now, and it provides action steps for photographers and stock distributors to take.
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Straight Talk on Stock Licensing Models
Adapted from the orginal SAA White Paper: Understanding Stock Licensing Models, and published in 2005, this report explains the fundamental differences between Rights Managed and Royalty Free licensing models. While industry dynamics have continued to evolve, and new variations of these licensing models have been introduced since then, the points made are still relevant today.
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The SAA Metadata Manifesto
While the digital age provides conveniences and automation, it increases substantially the risk of losing tracking information. SAA’s “Metadata Manifesto” presents a set of principles for the use and preservation of embedded image metadata. It urges the industry to put them into practice, offering specific action steps.
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