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iStock & Getty Images: Contributor Tagging & Release Guidelines
A practical guide to Getty Images and iStock metadata: controlled vocabulary matching, demographic tagging, and commercial release requirements.
Key takeaways
- Controlled Vocabulary: iStock maps keywords against a standardized concept dictionary.
- Demographic Precision: Identifiable persons require age bracket, gender, and group size tags.
- Editorial Flexibility: Editorial submissions permit visible trademarks with proper event captions.
- Description: Requires 1-2 complete sentences covering visual context and commercial utility.
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