Best gallery system

[davidd]

I have some webspace (ftp and the like) and would like to run something so that as I take new pictures I can easily upload them, generating thumbnails etc.

I could use something like picasa or the batch stuff in photoshop but did wonder of there was something a little easier/more controllable.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

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[FourWheelDrift]

www.ornj.net/software/webalbum/

[joust]

This is the best I have ever found

http://jalbum.net/

Very easy to use, totally customisable, and great results, and it even "smart FTP"'s up any changes.

www.lotus-elise.org.uk/PHDOYC2004/
www.lotus-elise.org.uk/FundDay04/

for an example

[Mad Dave]

http://gallery.menalto.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpWiki&file=index&pagename=Gallery%20Requirements

See my thread 'Online Gallery Software'.

[davidd]

Mad Dave said:

[ See my thread 'Online Gallery Software'.

Which section of gassing is it in?

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[docevi1]

it's here : www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=95&h=0&t=140040

[Mad Dave]

davidd said:

Mad Dave said: [ See my thread 'Online Gallery Software'. Which section of gassing is it in? D

This one you donut, about 8 threads down

[Phil S]

Coppermine Photo Gallery is the best that I have found so far - <a href="http://coppermine.sourceforge.net/">http://coppermine.sourceforge.net/</a>

I would say take a look at my website for a sample, but i've gone and broken it! Will try and fix it quickly now..

OK, I have fixed it now (but only put up a few images for the moment) feel free to ask any questions though! It really can do everything you could ever want from a gallery, and most importantly batch uploads of files.

www.philsherwin.com

>> Edited by Phil S on Wednesday 1st December 14:13

>> Edited by Phil S on Wednesday 1st December 14:13

[davidd]

Mad Dave said:

davidd said: Mad Dave said: [ See my thread 'Online Gallery Software'. Which section of gassing is it in? D This one you donut, about 8 threads down

Computers and stuff I seem to remember, so whose the donut now

[davidd]

Did I mention that I don't want any server side stuff going on? so the first two suggestions are ideal, Jalbum looks the dogs so I shall be having a play this evening if I get time.

Thanks

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[Mad Dave]

davidd said:

Mad Dave said: davidd said: Mad Dave said: [ See my thread 'Online Gallery Software'. Which section of gassing is it in? D This one you donut, about 8 threads down Computers and stuff I seem to remember, so whose the donut now

Ahem, Doh!

[Phil S]

davidd said:

Did I mention that I don't want any server side stuff going on? so the first two suggestions are ideal, Jalbum looks the dogs so I shall be having a play this evening if I get time. Thanks D

That's Coppermine out of the window then, it requires php and mySQL! Still worth looking into if you can face the jargon though.

[joust]

Phil S said:

That's Coppermine out of the window then, it requires php and mySQL! Still worth looking into if you can face the jargon though.

Personally I'd say it's lacking. It doesn't read the EXIF stuff, and it doesn't even WIDTH/HEIGHT the boxes properly.

JAlbum does all that and doesn't require anything server side



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[davidd]

I had a good go with Jal;bum last night and it seems very very good, I just need to sowkr out now how it handles updates.

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[simpo two]

I make my own thumbnails and stick them in a table. It seems a damn sight easier than what you guys are talking about!

[davidd]

simpo two said:

I make my own thumbnails and stick them in a table. It seems a damn sight easier than what you guys are talking about!

Nice photos (I love some of the spot colour stuff)

I bet it would be easier to use Jalbum than hand code it all, I'm amazed at the level of control I get with it, I just need to get bonce to tweak the css a bit .

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[fergusd]

simpo two said:

I make my own thumbnails and stick them in a table. It seems a damn sight easier than what you guys are talking about!

It may seem easier . . .

to import into coppermine . . .

upload files to webserver, select bulk import from admin menu, select the pics you want, press go . . .

job done

Oh and although not relevant, as such, the coppermine install I use does EXIF just fine.

Fd

[simpo two]

davidd said:

I bet it would be easier to use Jalbum than hand code it all

Hand code? No, I make a smaller version of each pic in PS, rename with the prefix 't' and save in the Web. Then I fire up my favourite FrontPage, create a table and just drag the images over, one per cell.

However, I agree this would get tedious if you had hundreds to do.

[davidd]

simpo two said:

However, I agree this would get tedious if you had hundreds to do.

Oh yes and quantity not quality is my motto

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