News and Announcements

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    Pond5 Contributor Agreement Update

    As the global market for creative content continues to grow and diversify, Pond5 is also evolving.

    December 11, 2024

    Pond5 Tiered Pricing

    After our July 2024 price tests on video clips, we will be implementing new tiered pricing across the Pond5 video library.

    August 8, 2024

    Tiered Pricing test, July 2024

    This July, we will begin a short-term test on new price tiers for HD and 4K clips to simplify purchasing and appeal to buyers with frequent licensing needs.

    July 10, 2024

    Action Required for US-based Artists

    If you are an artist based in the United States and have not submitted a copy of your 2023 W-9 tax form, please navigate to the Tax Page of your account and submit the form by December 15, 2023.

    December 13, 2023

    Content Review Guidelines Updates

    We want to inform you of several changes to our content review guidelines, effective the week of December 4, 2023.

    November 29, 2023

    Exclusive Program Expansion!

    We are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our Exclusive Program! Beginning August 31, 2023, all Exclusive artists can also sell their Pond5 content on the Shutterstock marketplace.

    September 25, 2023

    The future of AI for Shutterstock and Pond5

    AI is an exciting tool that has quickly become a big part of the discourse on creative production. Please familiarize yourself with the materials so that you’re aware of the future of AI for Shutterstock and Pond5.

    March 10, 2023

    Contributor Agreement Update

    We are updating our Contributor Agreement effective February 22, 2023. We encourage you to review the new Pond5 Contributor Agreement carefully.

    January 31, 2023

    The “Driving Plate”: Stumbling Upon a Niche Genre

    Have you heard of driving plate footage? It’s a type of video taken from the perspective of a person sitting in a moving vehicle. Moreover, it’s a niche genre that might inspire you to freshen up your collection with a new perspective!

    November 7, 2022
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