Jak projít testem pro vektorové grafiky na iStocku

Poté, co jsem pro slabší angličtináře, kteří by rádi prodávali na iStocku své fotky, připravil přehled správných odpovědí iStockphoto® Photographer Application Quizu, se ozvali grafici, že by taky rádi. Nuže tady jsou ty správné odpovědi pro vektorové grafiky.

1. It is acceptable to leave stray objects and points in vector submissions.

   False

2. iStock accepts images traced from photographs, as long as the illustrator is the copyright holder (creator) **of the original photo

   True

3. Using found or purchased fonts and/or dingbats as primary aspects of an illustration is considered derivative.

   True

4. The required EPS file format for vector submission on iStock is (choose one):

   EPS (Adobe Illustrator 8.0) **

5. A vector based on a real person requires a model release.

   True

6. It is acceptable to protest a rejection or pricing decision in the iStock forums.

   False

7. It is acceptable to copy the composition of another artist’s work.

   False

8. iStock accepts multiple colored versions of the same illustration.

   True

9. It is acceptable to trace an image you did not create.

   False

10. iStock accepts auto-traced vector files.

    False

11. A simple sketch is acceptable, regardless of the overall quality.

    False

12. iStock is looking for illustrations of simple patterns, flowers, borders, backgrounds and flags.

    False

Ono zodpovězení kvízu je vcelku jednoduché, když uděláte chybu, stačí si přečíst co píší, vrátit se v prohlížeči zpátky, opravit to a znovu odeslat.

Mnohem težší je nakreslit ilustrace, které by oni akceptovali (mám s tím své zkušenosti, dostal jsem se tam asi napošesté). Pokud už jste úspěšně prošli (a schválili vám všechny tři ilustrace), podělte se alespoň o to, co bylo jejich námětem a jak se prodávají.

Pro zajímavost a inspiraci přikládám své dvě ilustrace, které přijali (až bude i ta třetí, tak ji doplním):

No a ještě doplním náhledy grafiky, se kterou jsem neuspěl:

	Due to the high volume of submissions pertaining to this subject we kindly request you provide an alternative sample file for our consideration. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing your next submission. For more information on the files iStockphoto does and doesn't need, please refer to our Illustration Training Manual
	We're sorry but we feel that the details in your outlines could be sharper/cleaner. Please ensure you are checking your files very closely and tidying up any rough or uneven areas, and that the details are crisp and clear. We're sorry, but we feel that the gradients in this illustration detract, rather than add to, the overall composition. Please restrict your gradient usage to only areas where gradients are necessary to show depth or realism.
	We're sorry but this artwork is not what we are currently looking for in terms of composition, color usage, use of line and shape, concept, detail and/or file complexity. For more information on the files iStockphoto does and doesn't need, please refer to our Illustration Training Manual.

	We're sorry but this artwork is not what we are currently looking for in terms of composition, color usage, use of line and shape, concept, detail and/or file complexity. For more information on the files iStockphoto does and doesn't need, please refer to our Illustration Training Manual.
	We're sorry but this artwork is not what we are currently looking for in terms of composition, color usage, use of line and shape, concept, detail and/or file complexity. For more information on the files iStockphoto does and doesn't need, please refer to our Illustration Training Manual.