1. Upload Guidelines
Any content you upload through the contributor website must be your own creation and you must retain the relevant rights to such content.
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Content Files |
Metadata |
Copyright information |
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- File Format : JPG
- File Size: At least 4MP
- Resolution: At least 300dpi
- Color Profile : Adobe RGB
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IPTC, EXIF, Metadata files(CSV, XLS, XLSX) or you can enter keywords per each contents.
※You can use the following metadata template (It is not mandatory)
Download the template
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Model Release
If the submitted content contains the portrait, please submit the model release. The content could be rejected if the release file is missing.
When applicable, make sure you submit the PDF or JPG file of the model release named identically with the ModelCode in the metadata sheet
Property Release
If submitted content contains the property such as the place, prop, or pet that requires the permission of ownership, copyright, and property right, please submit the property release. The content could be rejected if the release file is missing.
When applicable, make sure you submit the PDF or JPG file of the property release named identically with the PropertyCode in the metadata sheet.
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Illustration
Icon |
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- File Format :
- ① Original file : minimum Adobe CS version: CS3
② JPG : Converted JPG file from the original version
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- File Size :
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① Original file : AI∙EPS at least 297x420mm(A3) (the sum of width and length should be at least 710mm)
② JPG : At least 4MP, At least 300dpi
- Color Profile : Adobe RGB
- ※The Adobe RGB original file and the JPG original file must have identical filenames.
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| 3D Graphic |
- File Format : JPG or JPG + PNG
- File Size: At least 4MP
- Resolution: At least 300dpi
- Color Profile : Adobe RGB
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Footage
(Single) |
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- File Format :
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① Original file : MP4, MOV
② Registering JPG thumbnail: Upload an identical named JPG file
( Our system will automatically generate a thumbnail image if you don't register. )
HD 1920x1080 / 4K 4096x2160
frame rate 23.98p, 24p, 29.97p
CODEC H.264, PhotoJpeg, Prores422HQ
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2. File Size
Jpg files should be at least 4MP (4 million pixels) to be uploaded.
MP means megapixel (1 million pixels), which refers to multiplying the number of horizontal and vertical pixels.
The maximum file size for uploading jpg, AI, and eps image files is 300MB.
ex:
2100pixel * 2300pixel = 4.8 MP submission available
1600pixel * 2300pixel = 3.6 MP submission unavailable
3. Upload Criteria
After uploading your content, please upload metadata, keywords, and the model and property release.
However, please note that it cannot be uploaded if it falls under the following reasons.
- The files don’t meet the qualifications (file size and file format)
- Duplicate files from the previous submission (Identical file name or identical content)
- Lack of keywords (at least 7 keywords are needed to submit the content) Spelling, and grammar errors in keywords.
4. Content Approval Criteria
The curation manager will review the uploaded content and select the ones to be approved.
It will take up to seven days for the content to be distributed on TongRo Images’ subscription website (ClipartKorea or ImageToday) after the approval.
- Content with noise or of low quality, such as in aspects of brightness, color, focus, composition, lighting, etc.
- Similar or redundant content with the content already on our subscription websites.
- Content with unrelated keywords and captions disturbing customers from searching images.
- Overly typical content or awkward color compensation.
- Content with an uncertain subject.
- Content containing personal names, phone numbers, and license plates
- Content that could be considered unpleasant.
5. Prohibited Content
- Copy, appropriation, and imitation
- Content exposing brand names or marks.
- Content of the people without model releases
- Content of any property including buildings and places without property releases
- Appropriating or shooting of products or work with intellectual property rights such as patent(invention), brand (characters, logos, etc), design, copyright (photos, paintings, illustrations, etc.)
- AI-generated content
6. Requirements for Keyword and Caption
Keyword Requirement: At least 7, up to a maximum of 50 words
Entered Korean keywords are translated automatically into English keywords with TongRo’s own Korean-English dictionary translation system.
[Notice]
- Enter the correct keywords (Place, person, animal, etc.)
- Do not omit the essential keywords related to important personnel, subjects, and objects.
- Enter independent words without modifiers, and use ',' for division.
- Do not enter too many unimportant or unrelated descriptions.
- Avoid using overlapping content or entering unrelated keywords.
- Avoid copying and pasting keywords or including improper keywords when entering at once via multiple selections.
- Misspelling, special characters, and word spaces need caution.
- Brand names or marks are prohibited.
- Contributor/Artist’s names or Nicknames are prohibited.
Caption Requirement: At least 5, up to a maximum of 200 characters
[Recommendation]
- Instead of subjective expressions, use objective explanations.
- Include facts, precise descriptions, and inherent information about the content.
- Include explanations about essential factors including when, where, who, and what
- Express the emotion, mood, and concept.
- Follow the spelling and spacing guidelines.
7. Contact Information
Photography, Footage,
Illustration,
Icon, 3D
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International Relations Team
E-mail: international@tongro.co.kr
Phone: +82-2-2270-1707
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