Uploading photos

If you wish to upload many photos to the site, using the Gallery Remote software is the preferred method. Click the links to learn how to install, set up, and use the software.

Installing Gallery Remote software

1) PC users: Go to http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/gallery/GalleryRemote.1.5.Win32.VM.ex...

Mac users: Go to http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/gallery/GalleryRemote.1.5.MacOSX.NoVM...

2) A window will appear asking if you want to save the installation program to disk. Click "OK". If prompted to select where to save the progam, select your desktop

3) Double-click on the "Gallery Remote" icon on your desktop.

4) A window will appear asking you to select a language. Click "OK" (English is the default).

5) An introduction window will appear. Click "Next".

6) A "Choose Install Folder" window will appear. Click "Next".

7) A "Choose Shortcut Folder" window will appear. Click "Next".

8) A "Choose Java Virtual Machine" window will appear. Click "Next".

9) Click "Install". Gallery Remote will then be installed on your computer.

10) Once installed, start and run the Gallery Remote software. Ignore any messages about updates.

11) From the menu, select "Options" and then "Preferences".

12) Uncheck "Check for updates" and "Check for beta updates"

13) In the left panel, click "Upload".

14) Check off "Resize before upload" and set to "Album default"

15) Click "OK"

16) You may now begin uploading photos to the site. Click here for specific instructions.

Uploading dozens of pictures with Gallery Remote

To upload pictures with Gallery Remote follow this procedure:

1) Open Gallery Remote, and click "Add Gallery URL"

2) Create a Gallery URL (or edit the existing one) with these settings:

Alias: New Orleans Labor Media site
Username: (your username)
Password: (your password) - note: should your site username or password change in the future, be sure to update the Gallery Remote settings to reflect these changes.

Gallery Type: Standalone
Gallery URL: http://neworleanslabormedia.org

3) In the left panel of Gallery Remote, click on "images".

4) Drop-and-drag the pics you want to add from a file folder to the middle column. Alternatively, click on the "Add pictures..." button in the lower left to browse your hard drive for the photos you wish to add.

5) You may add a caption to each photo by highlighting the photo in the middle panel and entering text in the "Caption" area in the right panel.

6) Check the "Resize before upload" box if not already checked.

7) When you've added all the pictures, click "Upload pictures".