LRG Complete 4 (Release Candidate 1) out now!
Well, its finally here! There have been many improvements made to LRG Complete 4 that I know you guys will really enjoy! The design of everything has pretty much stayed the same, but there are alot of things behind the scenes that have been redone and revamped. Two of the major additions to this release are… Changable fonts and the new Site Editor. There have also be many bug fixes, minor feature updates, code optimization, and more.
I am releasing this version as a Release Candidate instead of a final version because there are still some changes I would like to make for the final release. It has been a while since the last update and I really wanted to get this new version out to everyone.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
I have included update instructions to update a version 3 site to version 4, but I can not technically support users trying to update. There are many things that have to be changed, and changed correctly, that its almost impossible to debug any problems. You are sort of on your own when it comes to updating a previous template version to this new one. I recommend that you create a new site from scratch ONLY using these template files. If you do find any bugs PLEASE only report them if you have made your site from scratch using ONLY these template files.
TOTAL SITE EDITOR:
This version includes the new Total Site editor (TSE), which has replaced the previous page editor and site editors. The TSE is located in the “admin” folder when you unzip the zip file you have downloaded. To install it simply upload it to the root of your LRGC 4 generated website. The best way to keep the editor secured against abuse is for it to be password protected using .htaccess. If you dont know what that is do not worry, almost all web hosting companies include a sort of “Control Panel” with your hosting service and from there you can password protect any directory on your website. To secure your admin directory please use your web hosting’s control panel to do so. You only need to password protect the “admin” folder.
For the TSE to work properly you MUST change permissions on a few files so that they have write access. The files that need to be changed to have permissions of 777 are:
Shell:
-shellData.xml
Galleries:
-galleries/yourcategory/yourgallery/galleryData.xml
-galleries/yourcategory/yourgallery/images (including all sub folders)
Pages (including Contact):
-pages/yourpage/pageContent.xml
-pages/yourpage/images (including all sub folders)
I will set up a new Forum for this release for people to post their questions, problems, bug reports. David is working on the documentation for this new version and it should be out soon, but dont worry, almost everything operates the same as before.
Download LRG Complete 3
You can now view the Guide online HERE
You can also download the PDF version HERE
The Guide is also included in the template download as well!
Be sure to check out the LRG Complete Advanced Users Guide, now for sale, which digs deep into all of the complex features of LRG Complete, and shows you many tips and tricks yo getting the most out of LRG Complete.
Purchase the LRG Complete Advanced User’s Guide for Immediate Download through PayPal.
LRG Complete 4.2 update release
Hey all, we have finally made some updates to LRG Complete. These are minor updates to some of the color pickers, some colors were not being changed, and a few other minor functionality bugs have been fixed. Please download the updated files below.
Please bear with us as we work on the new templates, new website, tutorial videos, new forums, and new user manuals. We have alot of work to still be done, but we are making very good progress and hope to open the new website, new forums, twitter page, youtube page, and NEW TEMPLATES very soon.
Thanks!
Joe
Update
We are still here and alive, just extremely busy. I am however continually working on a totally new, written from scratch, version of LRG Complete which will be 100 time better then the current one. Its written in ActionScript 3 which LR currently does not support, so we will have to wait for LR to support this new gallery before we can release it.
Just wanted to let you guys know that im still around and working on templates, but i have just been to busy to do much with the site.
Thanks for hanging in there!
Joe
Almost ready!
Hey guys, we are still hard at work on the new version including the site editor. I have 4 people testing it now and every thing is going well. I have a few adjustments to make and then it’s ready for release! I’ll keep you all posted.
New TTG iPhone Portfolio!!!!
Matt @ theturninggate.net has been hard at work creating the first Lightroom web photo gallery engine for iPhone!. Below are the details. Check it out! nice work Matt!
Happy New Year, my fellow Lightroomers! On this, the first day of 2009, I’m very pleased to announce the release of a new template from The Turning Gate, TTG iPhone Portfolio.
Because of their small screens, unique input methods and functional differences, mobile devices demand a new paradigm from web-designers. Web-standards can ensure universal access to a site from any device, but even standards-based designs are often unideal for mobile devices. That’s why many companies and organizations, such as Google and Flickr, now offer alternate, slimmed down versions of their sites for mobile devices.
In the last several years, mobile devices have stepped up their game, offering functionality now on par with full-blown computers. Increasingly, users are accessing the web from their mobile phones, iPods, etc. New paradigms in web content delivery are now taking shape.
As a photographer, you want your images to reach the widest possible audience.
TTG iPhone Portfolio is the first Lightroom web photo gallery engine to address the mobile phenomenon. Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch are amongst the top-selling mobile devices on the market. TTG iPhone Portfolio can be used to create lite portfolio sites tailored specifically for viewing on Apple’s devices, complete with a Gallery, About page and Contact form.
For a demonstration, direct your iPhone or iPod Touch to http://www.theturninggate.net/iphone/.
TTG iPhone Portfolio is being distributed via E-Junkie.com for $5.00. Visit The Turning Gate for more details.
LRG Complete 4
Just another note, we are still working hard on LRG Complete 4 and hope to release it soon. There have been some major changes and thats what is taking so long. I hate to keep eveyone waiting, but I want to make sure we run into the least amount of problems and bugs as possible. So hang tight just a bit longer.
Thanks!
Joe
We made the Top 100 Photography Blogs list!
We are happy to announce we have made the Top 100 Photography Blogs listing over at http://www.photography-colleges.org/. You can view the listing here http://www.photography-colleges.org/the-top-100-photography-blogs/
There are some very good photography and photography related links in the list that i think everyone should check out. Its a great resource of all photographers.
Updates and the Total Site Editor!
Hey everyone!
Well things have been a bit quiet around the LRG site lately (mostly me), but don’t worry, i am hard at work working on the next release!! Its been a while since the last update, and I want to make sure this next release is as good as it can be with the least about of bugs. Please forgive me for the delay, and I hope you understand the reasons behind the delay. I hope to have it out very soon!
I am also working on a new Total Site Editor for LRG Complete based sites. I do have to say, this new Site editor will be awesome! It is basically a complete administration panel (web based) for you to manage every aspect of your site from one location. You can edit all settings for the shell, pages, and galleries. You can also add, delete, and organize all images from this admin panel. I am very excited about this new feature and i know it will make everyones life much easier while working with your LRG Complete based sites.
Cooliris Update!
Just wanted to give you an update - Cooliris has just gotten a lot more personal with some major feature changes in version 1.9!
With Favorites, the content that is relevant and important to you is always just a click away in your own personal 3D Wall. “Star” videos, photos or Flash content to sync it with your account and add it to your own Wall.
You could create a playlist of your favorite music videos from across the web, or assemble an entire season of Hulu television shows or movies. From the mundane to the esoteric or the exciting, Favorites in Cooliris is always faster and easier than bookmarking individual web pages.
Cooliris takes customization even further by introducing Preferences. You can customize the look and feel of the 3D Wall itself. Users can modify the number of rows in the Wall, the speed of the Wall scroll, as well as the Wall Angle, Zoom Levels and much more.
Check out Cooliris and make it your own at http://www.cooliris.com/product.php!
Or, find out more information at our blog http://blog.cooliris.com/2008/12/02/version-19-a-cooliris-you-can-call-your-own/.