Comparison - Pictobrowser vs. Traditional Flickr Slideshow
Takaroa Atoll - Finding Hidden Reefs Using The Color Dodge Effect Using Pictobrowser
Takaroa Atoll - Finding Hidden Reefs Using The Color Dodge Effect Using traditional Flickr slideshow (TFS)
First some facts - Both of these image viewing methods require Flickr. You will need to spend alittle money and get the Flickr upgrade account ($19 a year); both methods require that you insert HTML code into your Blogger post; they both generate the code required; PictoBrowser generates the code in just a few simple steps and then you cut and paste it into your new post, TFS is a cut and paste operation - cut an old entry, paste it into your new post and insert your Flickr Slideshow ID code (ID code for the above 72157594447232890) into the appropriate spot within your post; Pictobrowser requires a minimum of 10-lines of HTML code, TFS requires 2-lines of HTML code; PictoBrowser is not an automatic slideshow, TFS is an automatic slideshow; PictoBrowser includes image titles; TFS requires that you stop the show and select the slide to see the titles; neither one allows for the inclusion of lengthy comments as part of the presentation
Okay, that's enought. I happen to like the look of Pictobrowser for my purposes. It is not that I want a slideshow, but I want to display a series of images that tell a story. On the other hand, the TFS is very easy to use and is a great viewing option.
It has been about a year since I first posted this comparison (12/30/06). I typically use Pictobrowser when I want to display multiple images. It is fast, clean looking and easy for the reader to use. If you would like to give Pictobrowser a try, assuming you have a Flickr account with images, select the INFO button and answer the questions, then cut and paste into your own new post on your own blog and enjoy your creation.
Enjoy!
Labels: Flickr, HTML, Pictobrowser, slideshow
