BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
How many photos will I get?
A lot! The last group shoot was over 700 photos
Can I make a special request?
To streamline our timeline we aren’t doing specific pose requests for individuals during this shoot but will be taking lots and lots of themes and suggestions!
Can you do different lighting?
We will probably be doing studio lighting for most of the shoot but if we have time to do some fun stuff we will try!
This is the best thing that’s ever happened to me! Where have you been all my life?! Where can I find more stock like this?
Definitely take a look at all the model’s individual galleries: Adorkastock: https://www.adorkastock.com Null-Entity: https://www.patreon.com/NullEntityStock Jade Macalla: https://www.deviantart.com/jademacalla PirateLotus-Stock: https://www.deviantart.com/piratelotus-stock FatPhotoRef: https://www.fatphotoref.com
What kind of themes and poses will you be doing?
We’re going to do as much as we can possibly think of and fit into the days of shooting. Because the focus is on group images we will probably try to have at least three or more models in most images and be focusing on things like group compositions and physical interactions that work best with multiple models. We will do stuff with action, weapons, standing and sitting, casual everyday things, super hero type stuff, fights, romance, weird perspective and foreshortening.
How will rewards be delivered?
Rewards will be handled via BackerKit’s Pledge Manager system. There are no physical, tangible reward tiers. Your rewards will be delivered to you digitally based on the tier you purchased when you backed the project.
What if I miss the campaign but still want the rewards?
If you miss the campaign, the pre-order store will be open for a limited time after so you can still secure your rewards by backing this campaign.
What’s with the suit? Why would I want to have photos of other people wearing it?
Adorkastock’s zentai suit has made waves in the artist community for its ability to indicate form, contour, and perspective. In the beginning, it was a total accident, but proved to be far more useful than anyone would have thought! The upgraded “superhero” version of the suit takes this a step further by isolating muscle groups on the model, allowing you an easier time of penciling out your gesture and the Adorkastock aqua color allows you to see the edges of the body against a gray backdrop.
I’m not in the US. Can I still back this project?
Absolutely yes! Since there are no physical reward tiers, all rewards will be delivered digitally, meaning it doesn’t matter what country you live in.
Why BackerKit? Why not Kickstarter?
BackerKit is a buy now, pay later system, similar to Kickstarter and IndieGogo, and functionally works almost the same exact way. While we’ve launched on Kickstarter in the past, we found that Kickstarter’s unyielding support of AI projects to be troublesome. BackerKit does not support AI generated projects, which gives us the most opportunity to be seen and have our project funded, while supporting platforms that have our best interests as creators at heart.
Underwater in November?
We are going to be in FL and most of us are from colder places so we’re hoping this will work out, possibly with a heated pool. 🥶