hushed field
Rejections are one of the most frustrating experiences for contributors. Our moderators will give feedback and explain why some images were rejected so we can learn how to avoid those mistakes.
You can submit up to three rejected images -sharing the IDs- and we will select up to 10 to discuss live on Discord.
Please, send us the IDs between Monday 25 September and Sunday October 1 at 12:00 PT.
hushed field
You can sign up for the event in here:
https://discord.gg/GZZNdydUg5?event=1152193798173098004
serene prawn
ID: 642932553 643126545 643127478
So its enough if I only provide the ID of the rejected shot?
hushed field
Yes, only the ID. That way only us can see the rejected picture 😉
It's how we used to have it on the old #1039563449866391602 channel (you can take a look if you want).
soft briar
624904972
638023204
639952893
errant reef
I actually don't have any this month that I feel strongly enough about to disagree with. Of course I still have quite a few in queue for review so that could change 🙂
vagrant magnet
For me more interesting is why id: 630815306 is NOT rejected? Adobe does promote this on the contributor Portal under "Auswertung" (dont know the english translation for that).
minor hornet
hushed field
For me more interesting is why id: 630815306 is NOT rejected? Adobe does promote...
Is that image yours? Because the way you are talking about it looks like contradicting rule 2.
So, please, share some of your rejected images if you want, but do not complain about other people's work 😉
vagrant magnet
No, it is not my image, and no, I didnt read this rule 2, and no, I didnt complain. It is easier to learn from the false positive but I understand that sometimes it is very comfy to say there is this and that rule. Will discuss this with our enterprise Account mgr in the company.
thorn hare
651706363
647028540
647029589
nocturne peak
650930049, 627526497, 626078398
opal igloo
Vectors: 651585321, 651574656
Photos: 641772259, 640678825
tough fossil
644147656
644149887
644149576
bitter summit
638911048
638790520 (similar illustration was accepted...)
olive cliff
641839223
hushed field
Hey guys!
Thanks for your submissions! We will take a look at the IDs and select a few to talk about them tomorrow!
thorn hare
Here!
nocturne peak
Hello 👋🏻
hushed field
@opal igloo here! You need to join the audio!
hushed field
@soft briar
This is a “common subject” image we usually discuss. For nature, flowers, bugs, butterflies, insects, etc. that you can easily catch, we expect a great quality. This image, for example, is framed in a way that the main subject (the black and red butterfly) is lost in the composition; you are not focusing on it, so its presence seems testimonial, almost coincidental, and not the central motif of the image. Also, remember thinking as a customer; if someone is interested in that kind of butterfly, they will need -and buy- the image where they can see it properly, without distracting elements all around.
@nocturne peak
nocturne peak
It was accepted by other agencies and has been already sold
hushed field
Even though the idea has a commercial interest, the execution for this one has room to improve: the framing is too tight, and almost a third of the image is filled with the out-of-focus finders holding the pencil. Having a bit wider shot, some more wide depth of field and positioning the hand in a different way could change the image for the better.
nocturne peak
Thank you
hushed field
@serene prawn
The images Malgo shared with us where from the same series of Catrinas, and all of them presented the same issues: poor upscaling. And for this image the size went up to “only” 20 MP; for the others it was so high as 50 MP. For Gen AI images upscaling bigger is not better! Try to keep your upscale around 6 to 8 MP, since that’s enough and the image doesn’t start showing artifacts, loss of textures, aliasing (like in this image), or other issues. For example, on high-contrast zones, like the nose, you can see the sawteeth of aliasing, and then the details of the paint around the eye is blurry and filled with artifacts.
fervent pasture
Do we need to have the model release form filled out for people who are completely in disguise because of their costume and face paint etc?
hushed field
@minor hornet
The three images that you shared with us were similar kinds of flags sent for the IEC (Illustrative Editorial Collection). The issue here is that we do not accept digitally created or manipulated versions of trademarked logos or other brand content — other than social media icons. So if this was an actual photo of the FFF that you took outside their headquarters in Paris, it could be acceptable as IEC; or maybe a representation of such headquarters where you include the flag. You can check the requirements for IEC in this link: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/illustrative-editorial-content.html
runic wedge
is it the review time on adobe stock slowing down or are you guys bombarded with images?
hushed field
@thorn hare
thorn hare
So more "fineart"is not a good way to go
hushed field
A couple of the images Fernanda shared with us were similar shots of a forest; however, in both case the images were underexposed, with lots of grain when checked at 100%. As always, remember to think of the customers: who is going to need an image like this one? For what kind of uses? What images with the same concept/keywords can I find on Adobe Stock? Also, if you use “golden hour” on your title and keywords, customers will expect to see an image with that golden, warm tint, that it is not present in this image.
hushed field
@opal igloo
The image looks nice at first glance, with that photorealistic lightning. But then, checking it at 100% we find an almost pixel-art mosaic 😊. Please be sure to always review your images at full size and resolution before submitting them. This image shouldn’t have been uploaded with this quality: you must be more strict and choose the images you are sending to avoid clogging the moderation queue even more. Also, I am really sure that on the #🤖generative-ai-talk channel someone will share some alternatives for upscaling your images with the best quality possible.
opal igloo
😆
toxic harness
LoL
olive cliff
No worries! You are pronouncing it correct😄
hushed field
That image has been rejected because it’s underexposed; usually, a white background is not a great idea for these kinds of images unless you can light it properly and just get rid of it and get a uniform white. And we saw the photo was shot with a phone, which is a helpful, but very limited tool, especially under low light situations or, like this one, where there is a contrast and the light measurement can be all over the place.
olive cliff
Yes, it was shot on phone with white wall as backdrop. Will start to add lights properly in next shots. Thanks!
hushed field
@tough fossil
This is a good image; however, it has been rejected because of IP issues. You have to keep in mind that there are a lot of protected designs and elements, more than we can cover in our restrictions list (https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/known-image-restrictions.html), and some of those affect guitars and music instruments. In this case, the guitar looks like a Fender, and since it’s very prominent in the image, we cannot accept it. The other images you shared showed a different guitar, but there were also elements that were protected. Also, I would like that you all to be aware: when we reject images because of possible IP issues, we do it to protect our customers, Adobe, and also you as contributors!
toxic harness
That's interesting, and good to know
opal igloo
In this case, when the person's whole face is not shown, or the person is standing backwards, do you need a model release?
yeah
perfect!
hushed field
Do you think this content is helpful and could affect your content creation?
🙂 Yes
😢 No
toxic harness
👍
cunning pagoda
Thanks for doing this!
toxic harness
Very informative
hushed field
runic wedge
really helpful session! thank you
nocturne peak
Thank you Raul and Mat!
hushed field
🫶
signal kite
Thanks you guys very informative 👍
rapid linden
Good event, thank you
upbeat condor
Thank you!
olive cliff
Thanks @hushed field and @eternal bluff for the feedback. Helpful as always.
thorn hare
thank you!
hushed field
Thank you all! I hope to see more images next month! 🫶
umbral sable
628804314
ember quail
velvet creek
