Masterfile raises the bar for online image search
- Aug 18. 2011
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Stock photo agency launches second generation of powerful image search interface
Masterfile, a global leader in stock image licensing, has upgraded its website with a suite of timesaving tools for the creative professional.
The new Masterfile.com is a game changer: it makes the task of sifting through millions of images an enjoyable, rewarding and ultimately creative experience
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epa european pressphoto agency celebrates ten years of global coverage
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of epa european pressphoto agency b.v. beginning its global operation, a collection of the most outstanding epa images spanning the past decade has been compiled as a slide show, also available as an e-book, the agency announced in Frankfurt today. Read more
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Universal Images Group acquires new distribution rights
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New stock photo agency for the creative industry launched by Zoomy Images
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Commission seeks feedback on Google's commitments to address competition concerns
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Lord Younger announces £150,000 of funding for new web site designed to make it easier for consumers to obtain information about copyright. Read more
CEPIC Roundtable Party
- Aug 18. 2011
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Viva Visa! Visa Perpignan!
Zuma and CEPIC invite you the Chateau ZUMA, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 19:00 to celebrate photography.
The Aperitif is sponsored by CEPIC.
Earlier that day Scott McKiernan (Zuma) will be moderator for the CEPIC Roundtable at the Palais du Congress, starting at 16:30 about the ultimate industry ODD Couple the Photographer and Agency Relationship.
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Conferences at CEPIC
All conferences are included in the general Congress fee. There is the possibility to register just for the Photocentric Day on Tuesday 11 June or for the IPTC conference on Thursday 13 June! Read more
Jed Root is now a member of CEPIC
Please welcome Jed Root from Paris! Read more
Global Report Part III
The Heidelberger Global Stock Image Market Research Group (GSIM) published their third and last report of their global study on the stock image market 2012. Read more
Please welcome Universal Images Group as a new CEPIC affiliate
Universal Images Group are based in London (UK) Read more
Licenses for Europe's website
The European Commission has initiated a "structured dialogue" between main stakeholders of creative content industries and Internet economy around the issues of copyright, internet and consumers' access. Chairs' conclusions and presentations are available on-line. Read more
Gallerystock is now a member of CEPIC
Please welcome our new affiliate from London (UK) Read more
The Odd Couple
- Aug 17. 2011
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ByScott McKiernanOnce a year the tribe gathers in Perpignan (France), from the four corners of the world. The gathering is called Visa pour l'Image.
An odd menage a trois: Photographers, Agents and Editors come together with there own agendas, but sharing a common ground. Thousands annually for two decades, have come to share there experiences and witness the presentations, exhibitions and nightly amazing slide shows in a unique setting by the Med and Spanish border. For one week The Photojournalism Industry, is all in one place. Having attended almost everyone, I can say, it is one of a kind experience and no two alike. The diversity present is a great opportunity for all us in Photo Ghetto to recharge and expand our knowledge.
Licenses for Europe
It is essential that CEPIC attends all of these meetings to be at the forefront of information regarding technological and legal advances. Knowing better their applications within the framework of the European Union means having a stronger position in defending the interests of CEPIC members. Read more
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fotofringe London 2013 – ‘the best yet’ – full event pictures and roundup
890 picture buyers registered in advance. 700 visitors throughout the day. Will Carleton from PhotoArchiveNews has given us permission to publish this impression about fotofringe London 2013. Read more
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Frictionless licensing - dream or reality?
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When it’s time to say No
Images search engines have rolled out changes in image display. New features infringe copyright in some countries and dramatically affect website traffic and image sales everywhere. In Germany, trade body Freelens has been successful in forcing Yahoo Images to revert to its former display. Read more
Barcelona, Such a Beautiful Horizon
We asked Julieanne Eason - age fotostock Content Manager - to tell us a bit about Barcelona. She is a New Zealand national, who has been living in Barcelona for the past 8 years. Who better to give us an insight into Barcelona – the destination for the CEPIC Congress 2013? Read more
Google Images' new layout - how this impacts photographers and webmasters
Let me preface this blog post by saying that Google has been a very important Internet player, and that the Internet wouldn't be the same without their efforts and innovations. Read more
When does freedom of speech trump copyright?
Copyright is a property right and therefore a human right protected under Article 1 of the First Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights. Is the right to property a more or less important card in the human rights pack than the Article 10 right to freedom of expression? Read more
Registration for CEPIC Congress 2013 Has Started!
We are delighted to confirm that Registration is now open for Congress 2013 which will take place in the wonderful city of Barcelona, the capital city of Catalonia, one of the most vibrant regions of Spain, from the 11th – 14th June. Read more
Join Panos at Visa pour l'Image
- Aug 16. 2011
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Please join us at this year’s Visa Pour l’Image Perpignan where Panos will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary.
There will be four screenings of work at the evening projections including Cholitas by Ivan Kashinsky, The Cataracts by Andrew McConnell, Transit by Espen Rasmussen and
Eye on history
The Granger Collection Features the Evolution of Print and More. Read more
Spain and private copy levies
GESAC is lodging a complaint against Spanish law on private copying for not complying with EU law. Read more
Bridgeman representing Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan for Copyright Licensing
The Bridgeman Art Library is delighted to be appointed by the Estate of Mary Fedden, OBE and Julian Trevelyan, RA to administer and license the copyright in the artwork of both artists. Read more
epa european pressphoto agency celebrates ten years of global coverage
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of epa european pressphoto agency b.v. beginning its global operation, a collection of the most outstanding epa images spanning the past decade has been compiled as a slide show, also available as an e-book, the agency announced in Frankfurt today. Read more
Picturing the Great War
Mary Evans Picture Library launches a First World War blog. Read more
Universal Images Group acquires new distribution rights
Universal Images Group acquires international distribution rights from JTB Media Creation picture library in Japan Read more
LCC: New rights model to improve legal access to online content
Unique industry collaboration launches new rights model to improve legal access to online content Read more
New stock photo agency for the creative industry launched by Zoomy Images
Zoomy Images LLC, an on-line image and audio provider for the creative industry, has launched its service today through its web site, www.zoomyimages.com. Zoomy Images is a Los Angeles-based, on-line stock photo agency serving the creative market's demand for stock imagery and audio files. Read more
Commission seeks feedback on Google's commitments to address competition concerns
Antitrust: The European Commission invites comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Google in relation to online search and search advertising. Read more
Government gives £150,000 funding to kick-start copyright hub
Lord Younger announces £150,000 of funding for new web site designed to make it easier for consumers to obtain information about copyright. Read more
PLUS Registry Beta Launches – Over 5,000 Rights Holders Already Registered
- Aug 16. 2011
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With PLUS Registry development in full swing, the first module of the Registry is now online for beta testing, providing free PLUS membership and free registration of people and businesses.
In the first three months, more than 5,200 businesses from sixty countries have created PLUS Registry listings.
A global, non-profit resource, the PLUS Registry will provide instant identification of image creators, image rights holders, images and related image rights information. In the coming months, the Registry will launch additional modules to allow image and license registration and searching by image recognition and unique PLUS IDs.
Eye on history
The Granger Collection Features the Evolution of Print and More. Read more
Spain and private copy levies
GESAC is lodging a complaint against Spanish law on private copying for not complying with EU law. Read more
Bridgeman representing Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan for Copyright Licensing
The Bridgeman Art Library is delighted to be appointed by the Estate of Mary Fedden, OBE and Julian Trevelyan, RA to administer and license the copyright in the artwork of both artists. Read more
epa european pressphoto agency celebrates ten years of global coverage
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of epa european pressphoto agency b.v. beginning its global operation, a collection of the most outstanding epa images spanning the past decade has been compiled as a slide show, also available as an e-book, the agency announced in Frankfurt today. Read more
Picturing the Great War
Mary Evans Picture Library launches a First World War blog. Read more
Universal Images Group acquires new distribution rights
Universal Images Group acquires international distribution rights from JTB Media Creation picture library in Japan Read more
LCC: New rights model to improve legal access to online content
Unique industry collaboration launches new rights model to improve legal access to online content Read more
New stock photo agency for the creative industry launched by Zoomy Images
Zoomy Images LLC, an on-line image and audio provider for the creative industry, has launched its service today through its web site, www.zoomyimages.com. Zoomy Images is a Los Angeles-based, on-line stock photo agency serving the creative market's demand for stock imagery and audio files. Read more
Commission seeks feedback on Google's commitments to address competition concerns
Antitrust: The European Commission invites comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Google in relation to online search and search advertising. Read more
Government gives £150,000 funding to kick-start copyright hub
Lord Younger announces £150,000 of funding for new web site designed to make it easier for consumers to obtain information about copyright. Read more
Orphan Works: Proposal for a directive
- Aug 16. 2011
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On Tuesday 24 May, the European Commission has adopted a Proposal for a Directive on certain permitted uses of orphan works with a view to establishing common rules on the digitisation and online display of so-called orphan works.
Orphan works are works like books, newspaper and magazine articles, and films that are still protected by copyright but whose authors are not known or cannot be located or contacted to obtain copyright permissions. Orphan works are part of the collections held by European libraries that might remain untouched if no common rules are developed to make their digitisation and online display legally possible. Common rules on how to deal with such works are therefore necessary in order to proceed with large-scale digitisation projects, such as the Commission’s Europeana portal.
CEPIC on PhotoArchiveNews
PhotoArchiveNews is now a media partner of CEPIC Congress 2013 Read more
CEPIC goes 20!
CEPIC was established in May 1993. Read more
Five Tables Released
We have the following important information for you. Read more
Topfoto: Joanna Smith 1938 – 2013
Joanna Smith passes away Read more
Conferences at CEPIC
All conferences are included in the general Congress fee. There is the possibility to register just for the Photocentric Day on Tuesday 11 June or for the IPTC conference on Thursday 13 June! Read more
Jed Root is now a member of CEPIC
Please welcome Jed Root from Paris! Read more
Global Report Part III
The Heidelberger Global Stock Image Market Research Group (GSIM) published their third and last report of their global study on the stock image market 2012. Read more
Please welcome Universal Images Group as a new CEPIC affiliate
Universal Images Group are based in London (UK) Read more
Licenses for Europe's website
The European Commission has initiated a "structured dialogue" between main stakeholders of creative content industries and Internet economy around the issues of copyright, internet and consumers' access. Chairs' conclusions and presentations are available on-line. Read more
Gallerystock is now a member of CEPIC
Please welcome our new affiliate from London (UK) Read more
Book release: Leo Rosenthal – a chronicler of the Weimar Republic
- Aug 15. 2011
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book cover
Leo Rosenthal (1884-1969) was a lawyer and started working as court reporter for left-oriented newspapers before capturing the atmosphere of processes with a camera.
The book is co-authered by Bernd Weise, former Executive Director of the BVPA – German Association of Picture Agencies.
- Edited by the Landesarchiv Berlin and the bar association Berlin: "Leo Rosenthal – Ein Chronist der Weimarer Republik, photographs 1926-1933"
- authors: Bianca Welzing-Bräutigam, Janos Frecot und Bernd Weise
- 160 pages, 105 two-tone plates, 20 images. German/English publication
- The German press release is attached to this article.
Eye on history
The Granger Collection Features the Evolution of Print and More. Read more
Spain and private copy levies
GESAC is lodging a complaint against Spanish law on private copying for not complying with EU law. Read more
Bridgeman representing Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan for Copyright Licensing
The Bridgeman Art Library is delighted to be appointed by the Estate of Mary Fedden, OBE and Julian Trevelyan, RA to administer and license the copyright in the artwork of both artists. Read more
epa european pressphoto agency celebrates ten years of global coverage
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of epa european pressphoto agency b.v. beginning its global operation, a collection of the most outstanding epa images spanning the past decade has been compiled as a slide show, also available as an e-book, the agency announced in Frankfurt today. Read more
Picturing the Great War
Mary Evans Picture Library launches a First World War blog. Read more
Universal Images Group acquires new distribution rights
Universal Images Group acquires international distribution rights from JTB Media Creation picture library in Japan Read more
LCC: New rights model to improve legal access to online content
Unique industry collaboration launches new rights model to improve legal access to online content Read more
New stock photo agency for the creative industry launched by Zoomy Images
Zoomy Images LLC, an on-line image and audio provider for the creative industry, has launched its service today through its web site, www.zoomyimages.com. Zoomy Images is a Los Angeles-based, on-line stock photo agency serving the creative market's demand for stock imagery and audio files. Read more
Commission seeks feedback on Google's commitments to address competition concerns
Antitrust: The European Commission invites comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Google in relation to online search and search advertising. Read more
Government gives £150,000 funding to kick-start copyright hub
Lord Younger announces £150,000 of funding for new web site designed to make it easier for consumers to obtain information about copyright. Read more
Speech of Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda
- Aug 15. 2011
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Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission, gave an introductory speech at the Digital Assemby in Brussels on the "State of the Digital Union". 16th June 2011.
Welcome to everybody – to everybody in the room, and to those watching online.
The Digital Agenda for Europe is there to support citizens, to boost confidence in ICT and to lift Europe's competitiveness.
The Digital Agenda is ICT for you—and with you. We want to be totally transparent about our progress. And you have just seen the results of our Digital Scoreboard – good and bad – on the screen behind me.
I will dive into a couple of those issues later. First I want to remind you what the Agenda is for, and why we are here. Consider this speech a "State of the Digital Union".
Eye on history
The Granger Collection Features the Evolution of Print and More. Read more
Spain and private copy levies
GESAC is lodging a complaint against Spanish law on private copying for not complying with EU law. Read more
Bridgeman representing Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan for Copyright Licensing
The Bridgeman Art Library is delighted to be appointed by the Estate of Mary Fedden, OBE and Julian Trevelyan, RA to administer and license the copyright in the artwork of both artists. Read more
epa european pressphoto agency celebrates ten years of global coverage
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of epa european pressphoto agency b.v. beginning its global operation, a collection of the most outstanding epa images spanning the past decade has been compiled as a slide show, also available as an e-book, the agency announced in Frankfurt today. Read more
Picturing the Great War
Mary Evans Picture Library launches a First World War blog. Read more
Universal Images Group acquires new distribution rights
Universal Images Group acquires international distribution rights from JTB Media Creation picture library in Japan Read more
LCC: New rights model to improve legal access to online content
Unique industry collaboration launches new rights model to improve legal access to online content Read more
New stock photo agency for the creative industry launched by Zoomy Images
Zoomy Images LLC, an on-line image and audio provider for the creative industry, has launched its service today through its web site, www.zoomyimages.com. Zoomy Images is a Los Angeles-based, on-line stock photo agency serving the creative market's demand for stock imagery and audio files. Read more
Commission seeks feedback on Google's commitments to address competition concerns
Antitrust: The European Commission invites comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Google in relation to online search and search advertising. Read more
Government gives £150,000 funding to kick-start copyright hub
Lord Younger announces £150,000 of funding for new web site designed to make it easier for consumers to obtain information about copyright. Read more
Banned and readmitted: Belgian newspaper websites in Google Search index
- Aug 15. 2011
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Google banned Belgian newspapers both from Google News and Google Search after the Belgian publishers collecting society, Copiepresse, supported by a number of journalists and photographers, filed and won a copyright infringement lawsuit against Google in 2006 and 2011.
However, after some negotiations, Google has now announced that it will re-index the pages in their search engine.
Copiepresse accused Google of unauthorised listing of the newspapers in their news search and for making profit out of it. Furthermore, the cache function allowed users to preview content that has already been taken off the actual website. The claim has been admitted by the court on May 5th, 2011.
Licenses for Europe
It is essential that CEPIC attends all of these meetings to be at the forefront of information regarding technological and legal advances. Knowing better their applications within the framework of the European Union means having a stronger position in defending the interests of CEPIC members. Read more
The photography industry landscape
The photography industry has gone through a revolution over the past 5-10 years as the introduction of digital cameras, smartphones, social media platforms, and the cloud have created massive opportunities and disruptions in the industry. Read more
fotofringe London 2013 – ‘the best yet’ – full event pictures and roundup
890 picture buyers registered in advance. 700 visitors throughout the day. Will Carleton from PhotoArchiveNews has given us permission to publish this impression about fotofringe London 2013. Read more
Licences for Europe
There were many passionate and insightful comments made at the second round of "Licenses For Europe" stakeholder meetings held in Brussels on 7th March 2013. Read more
Frictionless licensing - dream or reality?
The IPTC Spring Conference in Amsterdam Machine Readable Rights and the News Industry: Opportunities, Standards and Challenges showed that all media sectors in are looking at changes and improvements in the way they do business. People from news, publishing, photo and image libraries attended. Read more
When it’s time to say No
Images search engines have rolled out changes in image display. New features infringe copyright in some countries and dramatically affect website traffic and image sales everywhere. In Germany, trade body Freelens has been successful in forcing Yahoo Images to revert to its former display. Read more
Barcelona, Such a Beautiful Horizon
We asked Julieanne Eason - age fotostock Content Manager - to tell us a bit about Barcelona. She is a New Zealand national, who has been living in Barcelona for the past 8 years. Who better to give us an insight into Barcelona – the destination for the CEPIC Congress 2013? Read more
Google Images' new layout - how this impacts photographers and webmasters
Let me preface this blog post by saying that Google has been a very important Internet player, and that the Internet wouldn't be the same without their efforts and innovations. Read more
When does freedom of speech trump copyright?
Copyright is a property right and therefore a human right protected under Article 1 of the First Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights. Is the right to property a more or less important card in the human rights pack than the Article 10 right to freedom of expression? Read more
Registration for CEPIC Congress 2013 Has Started!
We are delighted to confirm that Registration is now open for Congress 2013 which will take place in the wonderful city of Barcelona, the capital city of Catalonia, one of the most vibrant regions of Spain, from the 11th – 14th June. Read more
Wild Destinations from NPL: Islands
- Aug 13. 2011
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Panther chameleon stalking prey. © Nick Garbutt / naturepl.com
Remote islands make for popular tourist destinations and are also one of the best places to see unique wildlife. Species living on islands evolve more quickly than their mainland counterparts, due to climate differences, isolation and, in some cases, absence of natural predators.
Madagascar
In 1771, Frenchman Philippe Comersen wrote of Madagascar; "I can announce to naturalists that this is truly their promised land. Here nature seems to experiment with designs different from any she has created elsewhere." Today, Madagascar is a world-renowned centre for evolutionary study and 80% of its plants and animals exist nowhere else on earth. Click here to see our gallery.
Iceland
Eye on history
The Granger Collection Features the Evolution of Print and More. Read more
Spain and private copy levies
GESAC is lodging a complaint against Spanish law on private copying for not complying with EU law. Read more
Bridgeman representing Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan for Copyright Licensing
The Bridgeman Art Library is delighted to be appointed by the Estate of Mary Fedden, OBE and Julian Trevelyan, RA to administer and license the copyright in the artwork of both artists. Read more
epa european pressphoto agency celebrates ten years of global coverage
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of epa european pressphoto agency b.v. beginning its global operation, a collection of the most outstanding epa images spanning the past decade has been compiled as a slide show, also available as an e-book, the agency announced in Frankfurt today. Read more
Picturing the Great War
Mary Evans Picture Library launches a First World War blog. Read more
Universal Images Group acquires new distribution rights
Universal Images Group acquires international distribution rights from JTB Media Creation picture library in Japan Read more
LCC: New rights model to improve legal access to online content
Unique industry collaboration launches new rights model to improve legal access to online content Read more
New stock photo agency for the creative industry launched by Zoomy Images
Zoomy Images LLC, an on-line image and audio provider for the creative industry, has launched its service today through its web site, www.zoomyimages.com. Zoomy Images is a Los Angeles-based, on-line stock photo agency serving the creative market's demand for stock imagery and audio files. Read more
Commission seeks feedback on Google's commitments to address competition concerns
Antitrust: The European Commission invites comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Google in relation to online search and search advertising. Read more
Government gives £150,000 funding to kick-start copyright hub
Lord Younger announces £150,000 of funding for new web site designed to make it easier for consumers to obtain information about copyright. Read more
