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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: I received an error like: "Failed to write to icloud: The operation couldn’t be completed. (Cocoa error ####.)"

A: This is a general Apple "can't read/write the file" error and could be network related, or an iCloud service outage/malfunction, but often just means your device is in an unstable state (low on resources) and requires a restart.

Q: Can I backup/sync with iCloud?

A: YES, you can sync: releases, models, locations, settings, custom-templates and branding across ALL your iOS devices

Q: I enabled iCloud and all my releases disapeared?

A: It can take some time for the initial iCloud sync to finish and sometimes the connection gets "hung" and requires a device restart

Q: Is Easy Release functional offline with no Internet access?

A: YES, completely. Easy Release is fully functional offline. You should even email the releases when offline because all we do is queue them up in your email app's outbox so they will send automatically once connectivity is restored.

Q: How do I purchase the Advanced Customization Pro-Pack "In-App Purchase?"

A: You are not prompted to purchase until you try to use one of the advanced features.
All of the new features are found via Easy Release >> Settings >> Release Legal Text Defaults >> choose "Model" or "Property" >> If you don't have a custom version, you can create one by touching "+" on the Versions screen.
Now all the new features are on this screen and touching them prompts you to purchase.

Q: If I buy Easy Release for my iPhone do I get it for free for my iPad (or vice-versa)?

A: YES, all "i-devices" managed by the same iTunes account can share app purchases. This also applies to the in-app puchase. The AppStore asks you to "purchase" in-apps but, if it's the same iTunes account, you won't be charged a second time.

Q: I bought it for my Android, do I have to buy it again for my iPad/iPhone, etc (and vice-versa)

A: Yes. While the two versions share an overall design and workflow they required a completely separate development effort and they are sold on our behalf by unrelated retailers Apple and Google.

Q: Can I re-send an email?

A: Select the release from the main screen list, then on the release summary page scroll all the way down to the PDF section and touch the area that say's "Last Sent MM/DD/YY ##:## AM/PM" which will popup the "You, Model or Both" dialogue and then the email client page. Otherwise, you can also touch the "Created:..." button and then on the PDF preview page touch the "Outputs" button at top-right to get the Print or Email menu.

Q: How do I add/enter a custom release text?

A: (iPhone) Custom model or property releases can be added from the settings menu in as many versions as you wish. The release text can be typed in directly but the best way is to prepare the text in an email to yourself, then copy-paste it into Easy Release. You can select which model/property release version to use on a per-release basis.
The steps for adding a custom release are as follows: Settings >> Release Legal Text Defaults Section >> Touch either model or property standard >> touch Edit >> then "+" to add new >> type a name and title text for your new release >> then type or paste legal text.

A: (ANDROID) You can import text file from SD card (easy!) or you can copy/paste it (a little harder), here's how - step-by-step:
To get some text in the clipboard 1. Unlike iPhone, most of the email programs on Android do not allow you to copy text from received emails.
2. To get around this, send yourself the release text in an email as an attached text file, rather than in the body of the email.
3. If you select the attached file once you receive it on your Android device, Android will try to launch any installed app that is registered to edit text files.
4. Most text edit programs do allow you to copy the contents of text files they open, so use your text editor to do this. Often long- pressing on the text will bring up a context menu with a Copy option. (free software "TxtPad Lite")

Steps in Easy Release for Android (assuming you have text in clipboard)
1. Open App
2. Menu -> Settings
3. Tap on Model or Property in the Release Legal Text Default section
4. Tap on the plus icon in lower right (to add new custom release)
5. Tap on "Legal Text" field, to select it and bring up the keyboard.
Then you can either
6a. Long-press on the "Legal text" field again to bring up context menu with Paste option
or
6b. Menu -> Paste Over, which will replace the contents of the Legal Text field with whatever is in the clipboard

Q: Is the iPad2 camera supported for taking the ID picture for the releases?

A: YES. ALL iOS device cameras are supported: iPhoneX, iPadX and iPod-Touch (4th Gen+)

Q: What size should my custom logo be?

A: You can try anything you want because Easy Release will resize and then you can output a test release PDF to see how it looks/prints. But if you really want to know the gritty details of sizes and aspect ratios, here you go:

Max height: 120 pixels - Max width: 1716 pixels
This is "scaled down" (not resized) in the PDF to a maximum of 20x286 pixels for display.

Q: Do you store my release information on your servers? This would not be acceptable for privacy/security reasons.

A: Easy Release is a completely offline app. WE have no connection to your data in any way.
We built all the functionality into Easy Release to make it a self-contained and standalone app.
This was more difficult than just putting all the PDF creation, release management, distribution and other heavy lifting on a server but much more secure for you and your clients.

Q: Which languages are supported in Easy Release?

A: iOS: Release PDF's can be produced in English, Spanish, French, Swedish, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Polish, Chinese (simplified), Chinese(Taiwan), Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Dutch, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian.

*ANDROID: Release PDF's can be produced in English, Spanish, French, Swedish, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Polish, Chinese (simplified), Chinese(Taiwan) and Portuguese (European and Brazilian).

For iOS devices the user interface (UI) is translated into 6 languages: German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, French and Swedish.
*ANDROID UI is only in English at this time.

Q: Who should use Easy Release?

A: The short answer is probably everyone at some point! Professional photographers can use it all the time but advanced amateurs, wedding photographers, real estate brokers, dentists or anyone who thinks they may need more than just "editorial or private use/display" rights to an image at some point.

Q: Can I add my own legal text?

A: YES, you can create as many custom release template versions as you like.

Q: Is there a user manual?

A: There is in-context help throughout the app. On most screens you can find an info (i) button to access a help text that relates to the page you are viewing. *ANDROID: the (i) button is accessed from the menu button.

Q: What's the best way to get a new feature I'm requesting?

A: We've added many features since our initial release and released many updates (16 at last count on iOS) - far more frequently than most apps. Many have been feature suggestions from our fantastic users and we always appreciate their feedback. We can't guarantee to make every change or add every feature that gets suggested but we try to be responsive and accomodating if it fits with our own development goals and also within the scope of Easy Release. So in short, a nice email is the best way. Note: There are a very small number of users who take a "hostage" approach to feature requests and give us a low rating on the app store promising to increase their rating IF we do what they say. This approach is extremely counter productive. Lowering our average rating can potentialy damage our sales and lower sales mean fewer features get added. Remember if you love ER, we need ratings on every new version release! :)

Q: What about my language '*****' Can I do the translation for you?

A: We use a professional translation service and will add new languages as demand dictates.

Q: What about other platforms like: Android, Windows Mobile 7, Blackberry etc...

A: Our Android version has been released on the Android Market since 07/11/2010.  We are definitely thinking about other platforms but have not made any firm decisions yet. It will depend on demand and other factors. 

Q: Why is Easy Release better than its competitors?

A: Ultimately you must be the judge of that but we would say its because of the many "professional touches", our exhaustive list of exclusive features and our commitment to continue to add to them! We charge more, we never go on sale, ever and we deliver the best product by any objective measure.

Q: Do the "big" stock agencies accept Easy Release?

A: Alamy, Getty Images and iStockPhoto have publicly stated they accept releases generated by Easy Release as well as many other stock photo companies.  We suggest you contact your agency directly to find out for yourself.

Q: Who is behind ApplicationGap?

A: Robert Giroux: Photographer with over twenty-four years experience in editorial and commercial shoots who's clients have included Newsweek, Time, AFP, Reuters and Getty Images among many others. Over eight years on staff with Getty Images in various roles including chief photographer and designer of the photo-editing software currently in use by their editorial division.
 
Morgan Belford: Veteran mobile, web and desktop software developer and founder of Snikkr, Inc.

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iTunes Store: Customer Reviews

I purchased the Pro Pack for one reason: when I read in the description that it gives you the option to “turn on end date,” which allows you to set a range of dates for a shoot. That’s vital for me; otherwise I would have to create multiple releases for a project extending over a period of time. But I can’t find anything that lets me turn on such an option, and I’m still stuck with a single date for the release. Please respond and help me fix this. If it can be resolved, I’ll add stars. As it is, I’m extremely frustrated. Update: After several emails with support, the feature is now working. Adding 2 stars in response. I still think the interface is awfully complicated, so I’m withholding 1 star. They should work on making the whole process more transparent and user-friendly without losing any of the features. Hope we’ll see that soon.