Alternative Image Uploader

[The Wirefox]

I received a PM from a member asking if it was possible to upload images directly from their computer. The short answer is no with the current versions of proboards software. However, the feature seems to be promised in Version 5 which could be pretty nifty when it arrives.

I tried to solve this before with very limited success in fact my original solution appears to have topped working or at least the providers pop-up is not in English. The main driver for a direct uploader is that members do not necessarily want to clutter up their Flickr with test images and dirty washing they would rather not make public on Flicker. So I have added a compromise.

You will now see an additional function when you start or reply to a thread;



Simply click the "Upload Image with TinyPic" control. You will be taken to the TinyPic uploader;



Click 'Browse' to select the image from your computer's Finder (Mac) or Explorer (PC). Make sure the 'image' radio button is checked and select the size of image you wish to upload from the 'Resize" drop down menu control. 1024 by 768 is maximum and just happens to be the FSC recommended maximum. Then hit 'Upload Now'

Now for the irritating bit. You will need to prove you are not a bot



Tinypic will then offer you several options for code to copy into you FSC post. Use 'IMG Code for Forums & Message Boards' highlighted in yellow in the screen cap below. Click the code once and it turns black to indicate that the code has been copied to your computer's clipboard.



Go back to the FSC tab or window and simply use the paste command to enter the image code into your post. NOTE: you do not need to use FSC "IMG" - "/IMG" tags they are already in the copied code.



And thats it.

Notes;

Using this method retains the forum function of viewing on black in the light box when the image is clicked.

Tinypic is heaving with ads and 'click me' type links...ignore them.

When an image is clicked by another user in FSC they are NOT taken to the host site which means we will not be embarrassed by our less than perfect image versions.

And finally just to prove it works











Reason for Editing: Note about '[IMG/]' tags

[pjerry]

You're marvellous !!!!

And it works....


NIKON D7000, Nikor 18-105mm VR, ISOSpeedRatings: 100, FNumber: 9.0, Focal Length: 92 mm (cropped 1.2, so 110mm, eq 165mm) 1/50s !!!!, VR=on

Direct from my computer. Made for a panning competition on a Dutch site.

[The Wirefox]

Hopefully I can come up with a more elegant solution in the near future

Pierre, there is a great sense of movement in the shot you posted above. The effect on the trees is really interesting. My first project after some time away from the shutter release is going to be artistic (gulp!) camera movement and this has given me some ideas

[pjerry]

This is working very well, so no priority to my opinion.

About the competition: I introduced that on a Dutch site. Every month a different challenge. In the competition thread everyone can up-load 3 pics max. In the discussion thread we discuss as many pictures as possible, give advices and show the tests. The aim is to get better. The challenge must be something where you don't know much about when it's started (I never panned until a month ago).
Every new challenge is introduced with video's and links to tutorials about the subject.
This month we have the very challenging item: making pictures that follow the rules of Gulden mean/Fibonacci

[Barry]

May 3, 2012 16:46:05 GMT pjerry said:

This month we have the very challenging item: making pictures that follow the rules of Gulden mean/Fibonacci

That sound interesting, we will look forward to seeing your take on this subject.