Photo album

[filburt1]

It seems for whatever reason, photo album scripts are wicked popular recently (a la Photopost).

I kinda want in; I might make one if somebody can describe this for me:

1. What are the core features of one?
2. Why do people pay for Photopost and whatnot; what advantages (feature-wise) do the paid versions have?
3. Are there ones good enough for vB3 that I shouldn't waste my time?

[corsacrazy]

core features :

Each user has there own personal gallery where they upload and manage pics (based on usergroup)

each usergroup has a MB limit (set in acp)

url is simple , forums/gallery - main gallery
forums/gallery/member.php?u=USER ID

U can have sub galleries within ur own personal galery

Auto thumbnails (this is a MUST)

more to come but its 1 .10 AM here in london

[filburt1]

Originally Posted by corsacrazy

core features :

Each user has there own personal gallery where they upload and manage pics (based on usergroup)

each usergroup has a MB limit (set in acp)

url is simple , forums/gallery - main gallery
forums/gallery/member.php?u=USER ID

U can have sub galleries within ur own personal galery

Auto thumbnails (this is a MUST)

more to come but its 1 .10 AM here in london

Would these subgalleries be infinitely nested or only a master gallery with child subgalleries (and no subgalleries for the children)?

[corsacrazy]

ther is no master gallery, just each user uploads to there subgalleries

user
|
|
-------- gallery one (created in user cp)
|
|
____________________gallery two

main page
|
|
--------- random images from all galleries and ability to serch member galleries

there is no root gallery users can only upload wen they create there own personal galllery which ca have its own name ad description

[filburt1]

What would be some features that you (all) would want, both from an administrative and end-user standpoint?

[Dean C]

Heavy usergroup integration is a must

[corsacrazy]

user cp --- add/ edit specific album give it a description and have customisable extra fields we can add via acp

once u made an albumn u have options to upload pics and see ur quote, and also see the pics u have uploaded there

under each pic is an option to rename/delete it OR SET IT AS UR AVATAR



acp- new page for every members gallery so u can edit there gallerys and del/pics per user

also is general settings like how much mb space does each usergroup have .

[filburt1]

There is a high degree of probability that I will make this. While I can't say this early whether it will be free or sold, it will sure be a hell of a lot cheaper than Photopost's ludicrous prices.

[corsacrazy]

IF SO pls bare in mind my suggestions as i will be willing to help with testing/ and ideas and im also willin to pay if u decide to have it sold

[13th_Disciple]

gallery doesn't necessarily have to be in a subdirectory under forums.. i have it at the same sub level as forums..

web root
|_forums
|_photopost

ability to create infinite catagories and subcatagories.. the user gallery bit seems as though it's an inherint feature of almost all galleries.. which is good because it gives people a larger feeling of participation..

absolute user integration with vBulletin.. i am extremely dissatisfied with the current level of integration of PP with vB.. 4images looks like a very, very good gallery.. but the integration isn't there, by what i have seen here.. and since i am not fluent in german, it does me no good to hang in their forums...

also, maybe an added small include script one could use for randomized pics that can be like a pic of the day for those with front ends.. this being a built in feature from any developer instead of an add on hack from the community, would definately create a bit more interest right off the bat.. and as an include, it could be easily added thru the phpinclude start template..

will add a bit more later..