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ajava
May-31-2009, 12:54 PM
I just now discovered the wonderful "web gallery" feature in Photoshop (and Bridge). It is quite convenient how it automatically (among other things):

*resizes images
*puts a custom watermark on all images (such as "proof")

Is there any way at all to incorporate PS-created web galleries into my SmugMug site? PS creates everything necessary (index html page, gallery files, java file, etc.) for a nice stand-alone "mini-site"...but all of my existing galleries and hosting are through SmugMug. I'd like to use the "web gallery" feature as a quick and easy way to send proofing links to clients. Is there a comparable way native to SmugMug that I should be using instead?

Also, please forgive me if I've used incorrect or confusing terminology in my description above....I know what I'm trying say, but I may not be saying properly!!

PBolchover
May-31-2009, 07:08 PM
The photoshop web galleries are designed for people who host their own websites, and don't easily fit in with a pre-packaged photo solution like Smugmug, where the site does all of the hard work for you.

Why don't you simply upload your photos to smugmug? Smugmug will automatically do everything that photoshop web galleries does - resize your photos, create gallery pages, do the javascript, and add a watermark (if you are a pro).

Are there any features that photoshop has that you think are missing from Smugmug? It's likely to be possible to customise your Smugmug look/feel to get closer to the photoshop one, if you wish...

ajava
Jun-01-2009, 06:03 AM
The photoshop web galleries are designed for people who host their own websites, and don't easily fit in with a pre-packaged photo solution like Smugmug, where the site does all of the hard work for you.

Why don't you simply upload your photos to smugmug? Smugmug will automatically do everything that photoshop web galleries does - resize your photos, create gallery pages, do the javascript, and add a watermark (if you are a pro).

Are there any features that photoshop has that you think are missing from Smugmug? It's likely to be possible to customise your Smugmug look/feel to get closer to the photoshop one, if you wish...

Yes, the more I thought about it yeserday, the more I see the logic of what you're saying. I was not thinking outside of the box!! There's defintiely more than one way to skin a cat...Thanks!