Cutcaster: A New Kind of Stock Agency
www.Cutcaster.com connects buyers and sellers of royalty-free video and stock images, but with a twist. Cutcaster matches supply and demand by giving creators the option to set their own prices or choose Cutcaster’s patent-pending pricing algorithm to find the optimum market price. Meanwhile, the site lets buyers submit bids for content, which a seller can accept, decline or meet with a return offer back to that buyer.
In addition, buyers may request pictures or footage from the entire Cutcaster community and then get the desired work delivered by their deadline. Sellers have their own customizable studio pages to host hi-res images, promote their hi-def video footage and direct traffic back to their personal websites. They can also sign up to hear about freelance opportunities to convert Cutcaster users into their customers.
Jeff Gamet is a contributing editor for Design Tools Monthly, the executive summary of graphic design news. He is also the morning editor and reviews editor for The Mac Observer and iPodObserver.com, and contributing writer for Layers Magazine and Photoshop User. He writes the InBrief column for InDesign Magazine, and is the author of “The Designer’s Guide to Mac OS X,” from Peachpit Press
When Jeff isn’t writing about the graphic design world, he’s talking about it on the Design Tools Weekly podcast with co-host Jay Nelson. He also talks about Apple and the Mac world every week on The Mac Observer’s Apple Weekly Report.
Jeff studies, tests and reviews new software and technologies for the Macintosh community as well as the design and print industries. He is a former Pre-press specialist, and has nearly 25 years experience with computer technology. Jeff trains, lectures and consults on techniques for more efficiently using Mac OS X in creative environments throughout the country.
In the rare moments when he can get away from his MacBook Pro, Jeff spends his time climbing and biking in the Colorado mountains.
Thanks for the review. I am John the founder and if you have any questions please email me at John AT cutcaster DOT com or visit us at http://www.cutcaster.com and check out the site. Any feedback is welcome.
Any can upload their images, illustrations or video. You can also refer other buyers and sellers to the site and make money from our referral program.
Thanks