UPDATED MARCH 2011
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Overview of how it works here:
One we don't have a prove yourself forum, so let me give you a quick overview of how we do things here:
You upload covers/labels/hires-art etc... must be 300dpi. Example US Std BluRay Cover 3118 X 1748 or Std DVD Cover 3240 X 2175 both @ 300dpi. See size link at the bottom of this page for all size requirements. Only put the Film Name in the Title field all other info ie Year, Collection, Set etc should be in the description field. Indicate in description if its a scan or a custom. Also put your ID (name) in the Artist block or in the Comment block. See reference link below for full rules on Uploading a Cover Correctly.
It goes through an approval process (brief, we just look to make sure its OK on (Duplicate/Size/Quality) then we move it to the proper category.
From there, when your cover is downloaded, your are instantly credited .3 credits per unique download. This might not sound like a lot, but good "newer" covers will see between 30 and 60 downloads in a week on "hotter" covers.
So if you have 10 uploads in a month that are things people are looking for, you'll likely get 50-100 credits per month. And the more you have on the site, the more earning potential you have. The sooner it gets there, the better chance someone else wont have uploaded it already (if its posted somewhere else) as well.
Once you get a feel for the system, and we don't feel like we need to moderate you anymore, we'll move you to a designer group, and you can bypass the approval process.
With the new upload feature, you can select multiple things to upload at once. After clicking on select files to upload, you can use the ctrl + mouse click to highlight multiple items, then click OK when ready. The up-loader will begin to process all the covers you selected. Then click upload/submit.
If you are new, follow this link to
The FAQ's Section as they will likely be helpful.
Our policy has always been, upload at your own risk. In the recent year or so we refined that--but we're going back to it because people are complaining about scans being exclusive... scans, seriously...
Uploading:
Click Here For The Upload Page
You need to be a member to upload, so go introduce yourself in the forum and say hi. Wait about an hour--you'll be moved to a new group.
Now that you can upload, here's what you'll need to know:
1. If you didn't create it --credit who did in the creator/artist field, if you don't know- don't put anything (especially your name). If we figure out who did it, and they have an account here, we'll eventually put it in their name. If not, it will stay in yours and your name will not be released to anyone. I can't say that it's completely impossible to figure out who you are if you do upload something that isn't yours. Some sites frown on that, we don't give a shit.
2. If it's a scan, we really don't care--a scan is a scan - if you know who scanned it, add their name... but it doesn't really matter unless someone says "omg that's my scan" - and maybe if they put a their name on it somewhere, we'll give it to them, but seriously, it's a scan... first come first serve.
3. Once you upload something, it goes in a queue to be approved. You may or may not see your cover, PM a moderator or post in the help area if you have questions why it wasn't accepted (wait a few days before doing so)
4. You will be given .3 credits every time your cover has one unique download. You are not credited instantly until your cover begins receiving unique download hits
Subscriptions and Credits
1. Subscriptions - read the description on each. Credits received and earned can only be used while the subscription is in affect. At the end of the subscription time, if you choose not to renew--you'll not be able to use your credits accumulated. If you re-up, all your credits will be available. NONE will be lost. (we now have a maintain type subscription to allow you to use credits earned in a subscription.
2. Buying credits without subscriptions: These will last as long as your account is accessible. You'll never lose them, and they are only taken when you download 1:1 download ratio for all covers. You can buy credits on top of the subscriptions, but will need to keep your subscription active to keep using the covers--there's no way to differentiate between the two at this time.
And In Closing
Moderators have final say on who stays and goes if you are labeled a trouble maker. If you do something that they warn you about, you may get the boot if you keep offending. You're account will be banned in this case, and whatever credits or subscription you had will be forfeited (we'd like to not do that, so don't push too much
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Reference List of Our Current Standard Case Sizes Here
How To Upload A Cover Correctly
If You Plan To Upload Labels Read This.
I Have A Question. Who Do I Ask At R1DB?
RULES - Site Overview Including Credits: ALL NEW MEMBERS READ THIS FIRST!
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