Photobucket Update

Are people still uploading to photobucket with the incredible fix by our Admin or has everyone moved to some other photo sharing site? Just wondering if I should continue using photobucket or move to something else.
 
Are people still uploading to photobucket with the incredible fix by our Admin or has everyone moved to some other photo sharing site? Just wondering if I should continue using photobucket or move to something else.

I moved all my pictures to Flickr, at least for now. I didn't close my account yet but eventually do so.
 
Ok, so what are you guys using now? I had a huge photo bucket account but that seems worthless... is there another image hosting sight that is similar?
 
[MENTION=5653]admin[/MENTION] I'm glazing over this thread and looking into others right now on uploading photos here. I'm gonna start my build thread once I can get some work done when the warmer weather comes, and I want to be prepared in being able to format and upload photos the way I want them in my thread.

I think a great sticky thread would be one that's essentially a "How to" on uploading photos and formatting them certain ways, based on using a single (or multiple) website hosts.

I'm no photography buff, so pictures are not my top priority when it comes to matters. I would gladly assist anyone in making this thread however I fear its a task that I lack the experience to do on my own.
 
[MENTION=167323]Flash Runner[/MENTION]

You should PM a forum Mod with your request. There are downsides to such a sticky. Mainly that the internet is changing all the time and often sticky threads stick around for years and years.

Here is what I suggest for image upload. Use IMGUR. It is 100% free and the primary imaging tool of Reddit. Reddit isn't going anywhere as it is one of the most highly trafficked website on the internet. If you've never been I suggest you visit gonewild lol.

1) On your own PC or Mac resize the images to 1920x1080 and 500KB max. Any higher and many folks won't be able to view the huge pictures. Use a tool like Adobe Lightroom to do multiple file resizing (exported copy) with a few clicks. There are probably free programs as well.

2) Create a new album in IMGUR, list it as hidden not public. This means the pics are only visible where you post the code, not open for scrolling to strangers.

3) Upload the photos. IMGUR allows full sized uploads at high res. Few places on the web are as generous. Because you resized each to 1080p you can just upload the pictures now edited.

4) on each photos now uploaded, hover the mouse then copy the data text for forum export

5) post in your thread

I recommend when posting that you put a number for each photo. It makes it easier to track over time, especially if a picture goes missing or something. It is also easier to tell which picture is what number etc in the thread compared to your PC. Very useful when editing the thread to update pictures.
 
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Ok, so what are you guys using now? I had a huge photo bucket account but that seems worthless... is there another image hosting sight that is similar?

Smug mug.

It's probably the best site for hosting images. There is a fee, though I find it quite reasonable to have the ad-free quality and ability to do blogs, etc. You can sample it via the top link in my signature if you want to see what it looks like. If you want to join, it's $40 a year. If you use my code you will save a few bucks:

https://secure.smugmug.com/signup?Coupon=zbeDaq52Ltqus
 
Why join SMUG MUG when IMGUR is free?

Having not used Imgur I can't really compare the two. Smugmug is ad free, fast as shit, has a good mobile app, and offers you options for presenting the images - not just in folders, but in a blog (journal) format, etc. My biggest reason for using it is because the owners of it are the owners and founders of a motorcycle website I spend most of my internet time on (ADVrider.com) and by supporting Smugmug I am directly contributing to the ADV site.

A concern I have with free sites is what happened with Photobucket. You don't really know when they are just going to fold up shop and **** you, leaving all those images you third party linked on forums as little red "X"s.
 
Ok I have a Imgur AND Flickr account now but STILL cant post any pics. I am amble to attach the URL for that pic but it will not show.

What's the deal? Anybody?

Btw..I am using the mobile app.
 
[MENTION=167323]Flash Runner[/MENTION]

You should PM a forum Mod with your request. There are downsides to such a sticky. Mainly that the internet is changing all the time and often sticky threads stick around for years and years.

Here is what I suggest for image upload. Use IMGUR. It is 100% free and the primary imaging tool of Reddit. Reddit isn't going anywhere as it is one of the most highly trafficked website on the internet. If you've never been I suggest you visit gonewild lol.

1) On your own PC or Mac resize the images to 1920x1080 and 500KB max. Any higher and many folks won't be able to view the huge pictures. Use a tool like Adobe Lightroom to do multiple file resizing (exported copy) with a few clicks. There are probably free programs as well.

2) Create a new album in IMGUR, list it as hidden not public. This means the pics are only visible where you post the code, not open for scrolling to strangers.

3) Upload the photos. IMGUR allows full sized uploads at high res. Few places on the web are as generous. Because you resized each to 1080p you can just upload the pictures now edited.

4) on each photos now uploaded, hover the mouse then copy the data text for forum export

5) post in your thread

I recommend when posting that you put a number for each photo. It makes it easier to track over time, especially if a picture goes missing or something. It is also easier to tell which picture is what number etc in the thread compared to your PC. Very useful when editing the thread to update pictures.


I've been searching for a solution all day yesterday and this morning. I use Imgur for hosting but I couldn't get the photos to show up on t4r.org. Your post helped me solve the issue. Thanks!
 

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