Why Getty and iStock Need Their Own Review Pass
Getty Images and iStock workflows are not just "generic stock metadata with a different export button." Contributors often need more literal titles, more factual descriptions, and a tighter vocabulary review. That is why Getty/iStock traffic deserves its own landing page and its own final QA pass before export.
What Controlled Vocabulary Changes in Practice
Controlled vocabulary changes how you evaluate the keyword list. Instead of asking whether a keyword is loosely useful, you ask whether it belongs in the approved vocabulary and whether it is the most accurate term for the visible subject. This usually produces a smaller, cleaner list and forces literal accuracy earlier in the workflow.
Titles and Descriptions Should Stay Literal
Getty/iStock copy should read more like a factual file description than a broad commercial pitch. The title should describe what is visible. The description should add context without inventing claims. That review-first standard matters more than volume when you are moving files across multiple agencies.
How CSV, XMP, and Batch Review Fit Together
Once the Getty/iStock-specific pass is complete, you can route the same approved metadata into CSV or XMP workflows. The key is not to maintain a separate manual spreadsheet. Review once, export through the right preset, and keep the contributor workflow consistent.
