How is content added to Director?

Either through your web browser or via FTP. When using a browser, you may select multiple pieces of content for batch uploading.

What kind of content can I upload?

JPGs, GIFs, PNGs, SWFs, FLVs, or h.264 encoded MOVs. When video is uploaded, Director does not reformat or republish them and instead serves them "as is" when requested by SlideShowPro.

I see that Director is compatible with SlideShowPro for Lightroom. How does that work?

See Working with Director for a detailed overview.

Is there a limit to how much content I can upload?

No, though you should check your web host to find out how much web server space you have available.

What does Director do with my content after upload?

Director takes all of your uploaded assets and stores them in a separate directory, and are used as the source material whenever they are needed for a particular application. In other words, if SlideShowPro for Flash requests an image for a thumbnail, Director uses the original image you uploaded and generates a new, optimized duplicate. So all content published by Director is first generation, every time.

How does Director's "on-demand publishing system" work?

When SlideShowPro for Flash requests an album or gallery from Director, it also informs Director what the available dimensions are for the various pieces of content it needs. Director responds with duplicate imagery, based on the originals you uploaded, perfectly formatted to fit the requested dimensions. Change the size of your SlideShowPro for Flash instance, and Director creates more duplicates. This allows you to create as many slideshows as you want, of any size, and change them at any time without having to regenerate content.

Does Director apply any filters or effects to processed imagery?

No, with the exception of unsharp mask, which is configurable for both large slideshow imagery and thumbnails in SlideShowPro for Flash's Component Inspector panel.

When my images are processed, I want them cropped a particular way. Is that possible?

Director includes a "Focal point" utility that's designed for smart cropping of your content.

My images have IPTC metadata embedded in them. Can Director use that?

Yes. Director retrieves IPTC caption metadata and can apply it to all images in an album.

Does Director automatically backup my content?

No. Contact your web host to inquire about their available backup options.