SlideShowPro Director

Content

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 the SlideShowPro Player.

I see that Director is compatible with SlideShowPro Player 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 the SlideShowPro Player 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 the SlideShowPro Player 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 images using the originals you uploaded that are perfectly formatted to fit the requested dimensions. Change the size of the SlideShowPro Player, 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 images?

No, with the exception of unsharp mask, which is configurable for both large slideshow images and thumbnails in the SlideShowPro Player.

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 EXIF/IPTC metadata embedded in them. Can Director use them?

Yes. Director retrieves EXIF/IPTC metadata and can apply either as titles and captions to images in an album.

Does Director automatically backup my content?

The self-install version does not. Contact your web host to inquire about their available backup options, or obtain a Director Hosting Subscription to use the application on our server instead of installing it on your own. The service includes automated backups so nothing is ever lost.