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Title: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 25, 2010, 12:14 PM
Part 1: Inserting an image from the Interweb

If you want to insert an image you've found on a website, I've found the most efficient way to do this is to open the image properties, copy the URL for the image, and paste it into the Insert Image brackets.  

1. right click on image

2. left click on "Properties"

3. left click and drag over the URL

4. right click on highlighted URL

5. left click on Copy


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4826800071_6f0c97e076.jpg)

6. go to Forum post window

7. click on Insert Image icon

8. right click, then left click on Paste between brackets


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4826800101_ea8b0eba82.jpg)

9. Post and... voila!

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4827408492_1baa595bc2.jpg)

Coming Soon!  Part 2: Uploading and Posting Your Own Images!
Title: Re: How to post images on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 25, 2010, 01:31 PM
EDIT (2/21/11) Please note that there have been some changes to Flikr since this was written.

Part 2: Uploading and Posting Your Own Images

I am basing this on using http://www.flickr.com (http://www.flickr.com)

1. Create or sign in to your flickr account.

2. Click on "Upload Photos & Video"


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4827039487_3ac5469153.jpg)

3. Click on "Choose Photos and Videos"

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4827649478_f3c0688c2c.jpg)

4. Browse your computer to find the image(s) you want to upload.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4827649514_51595b81a4.jpg)

5. On the "Upload to Flickr" screen, click "Upload Photos and Videos"

6. When upload is finished, click on "Home"

7. Click on thumbnail of recently uploaded image


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4827039665_724bb44b33.jpg)

8. Click on "All Sizes", then choose the size for posting (I recommend Medium for most images)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4827089463_0b7a128095.jpg)

9. Scroll down to find "2. Grab the photo's URL:"

10. Right click over the URL, then left click on Copy


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4827698930_c0853038e3.jpg)

11. Go to the Forum post window

12. Click on the Insert Image icon

13. Right click, then left click Paste between brackets


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4827649674_91ac7075d8.jpg)

14. Post and... voila!

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4827039829_3034d9f3c5.jpg)

Coming soon... Part 3: Posting a video!
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 02, 2010, 02:15 PM
EDIT (2/21/11) Please note that, since this was written, our beloved forum has changed such that pasting the URL for a video directly into the message should be all that is needed to embed it into your posting.  This is definitely the case with YouTube videos.  Good luck!

Part 3: Posting a Video

This is for posting an embedded video, as in You Tube or the like.

1. Click on "Share" underneath the viewing window.


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4853601453_eb0cb981eb.jpg)

2. Right click over the highlighted URL, then left click on "Copy"

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4854219174_de0aa4d1ea.jpg)

3. Go to the forum page.  Click on the Insert Media icon.  Right click and left click "Paste" between the brackets.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4853601539_cafee762db.jpg)

5. Post and Voila!

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4854219300_661b6fffc5.jpg)
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: SaraBananaBear on Aug 04, 2010, 07:14 PM
Is it okay to bump the thread by practicing to post a funny image or is that considered "kidnapping the thread"?  :-?

If not, then I'm very, very sorry, if there's a funny image thread, please direct me there and I'll be on my way! I don't visit these parts of the forum very often, it's a tad confusing...  ;)

Oh yeah, funny image:
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6355wOWYH1qaghhxo1_500.png)

Okay, maybe the build-up of saying it's a funny image is a bit over the top, but I thought it was pretty funny, so yeah...  :)
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: TGMC421 on Aug 04, 2010, 07:37 PM
QuoteIs it okay to bump the thread by practicing to post a funny image or is that considered "kidnapping the thread"?  :-?

If not, then I'm very, very sorry, if there's a funny image thread, please direct me there and I'll be on my way! I don't visit these parts of the forum very often, it's a tad confusing...  ;)

Oh yeah, funny image:
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6355wOWYH1qaghhxo1_500.png)

Okay, maybe the build-up of saying it's a funny image is a bit over the top, but I thought it was pretty funny, so yeah...  :)

Nice little thread!

Oh, and  ;D at that pie chart!
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 04, 2010, 07:59 PM
I'll mention here that flickr just changed the look of their page so its a little different finding the URL for a medium sized image.  It can be done, just do a little exploring.

And never underestimate the power of Right Click.  It is a magic portal to all things possible and, occasionally, forgotten.

It is your friend.

Mac users, you're on your own. ;)
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Feb 14, 2011, 02:43 PM
Bump.

Instructions on embedded video may be moot, as I understand with our "new" forum, they embed automatically when you paste the video URL in the body of your message. 
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: ManNamedTruth on Feb 14, 2011, 02:56 PM
MMJ forum for Dummies

(http://virtstoryteller.sourceforge.net/authoring/VirtualStorytellerForDummies_bestanden/dummies_man.gif)
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: Sweet Nothing on Nov 09, 2011, 09:35 PM
This seems like quite a bit of work to just upload an image, my word.  But i guess i am screwed cause i am a Mac user and don't like that i have to set up a flickr account in order to post pictures that are currently on my computer.  Seems like the easier thing to do would be to post them on Expresso Bean and then just follow the first sets mentioned.  There has to be some other way, is there?  Thanks again for the link to this thread JohnnYYac!!
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Nov 09, 2011, 11:17 PM
Update that may be simpler...

Quote from: johnnYYac on Nov 09, 2011, 11:14 PM

Every image you post here has to have a url. 

For your own pictures, you need to put 'em on an image hosting site like Flikr first. 

Right click over the image and click on "Properities." 


(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6330308599_eceeb8c525.jpg)

Click and drag over the url, then right click over the highlighted area and choose copy.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6331062382_dc76d09dec.jpg) 

Come back to the forum and paste that url between the image brackets.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6330314009_4f1e1de139.jpg)


(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6331067314_8676db0f96.jpg)

Then post and enjoy.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6331066974_c2bb01d88d.jpg)
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Nov 09, 2011, 11:21 PM
Quote from: Sweet Nothing on Nov 09, 2011, 09:35 PM
This seems like quite a bit of work to just upload an image, my word.  But i guess i am screwed cause i am a Mac user and don't like that i have to set up a flickr account in order to post pictures that are currently on my computer.  Seems like the easier thing to do would be to post them on Expresso Bean and then just follow the first sets mentioned.  There has to be some other way, is there?  Thanks again for the link to this thread JohnnYYac!!
You can also pull photos from Facebook or Twitter.  I had a free Flickr account for a couple of years but recently upgraded to the Flickr Pro account for $2.08/month ($24.95/year). 

Its not that hard, really.  I created the post above in about 15 minutes, and I had to make 5 screen captures, crop them, add the red circles and arrow, upload them to Flickr, go to Flickr and follow those directions for each of the five pictures, and insert them into the text. 

That was from scratch.  If you just want to post a picture you took on the forum, upload it to Flickr, right click, click, click, paste, post.  3-5 minutes, max. 

Or, send it to me as an email attachment and I'll post it for you:

johnnYYac@comcast.net
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: bluesky on Nov 09, 2011, 11:34 PM
 Wouldn't it just be more fun if you came over when I wanted to post an image. We could listen to the jacket, have a drink and you could post images for me. We should have a service like that on this forum.... :)
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Nov 10, 2011, 12:50 PM
Quote from: bluesky on Nov 09, 2011, 11:34 PM
Wouldn't it just be more fun if you came over when I wanted to post an image. We could listen to the jacket, have a drink and you could post images for me. We should have a service like that on this forum.... :)
I think you're outside my delivery range.  Otherwise, I'd be right there. 
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: bluesky on Nov 10, 2011, 01:58 PM
   :)

Quote from: johnnYYac on Nov 10, 2011, 12:50 PM
Quote from: bluesky on Nov 09, 2011, 11:34 PM
Wouldn't it just be more fun if you came over when I wanted to post an image. We could listen to the jacket, have a drink and you could post images for me. We should have a service like that on this forum.... :)
I think you're outside my delivery range.  Otherwise, I'd be right there.
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: blucas on Nov 12, 2011, 02:14 PM
Moochas Gracias YY.  I've been trying and trying with no success but have been to stubborn to ask.  My posting powers are now enhanced! :)
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: sweatboard on Nov 12, 2011, 10:42 PM
Quote from: blucas on Nov 12, 2011, 02:14 PM
Moochas Gracias YY.  I've been trying and trying with no success but have been to stubborn to ask.  My posting powers are now enhanced! :)

Bring it!!!!

(http://edge.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2106030/81804291.jpg)
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: peafunk31 on Dec 08, 2011, 12:40 PM
bump for Stagger
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: touchingmept2 on Mar 01, 2012, 09:40 AM
 can someone please elaborate on how to post a video. i've looked at the instructions above but for step 3. Insert Media Icon, there's no Insert Media Icon. Help!
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: CC on Mar 02, 2012, 12:04 PM
just post the url and it auto embeds for most video sites.
no media icon required.
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Mar 02, 2012, 02:03 PM
Sorry, I guess my advice is getting outdated.  Still pretty much the same for posting images, but for video, just post the url. 
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Mar 09, 2023, 07:17 PM
Hey Forum gang! Someone recently asked about posting images on Forum posts. This thread is outdated, so let me give some advice.

An image posted here must have an image address, a URL that ends with an image file extension, like .jpeg, .png, .gif, etc.
You can right click on an image you want to post. You should see an option to "Copy image address". Clicking that will put the image address URL on your clipboard.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52737226971_b7faa15973_c.jpg)

Return to the Forum and, in the "Post reply" window, click the "Insert an image" icon.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52737226966_1556c704f1_c.jpg)

Paste the image address URL in the top field, by right clicking in the box URL: and clicking "Paste" or clicking on the box and typing ctrl and v together.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52736713792_cc2afc9f57_z.jpg)

I followed this method to put the three screenshots I used into this post.  :drum:
Title: Re: How to post images and video on the Forum
Post by: johnnYYac on Mar 09, 2023, 07:47 PM
The above method is good for sharing images, GIFs, etc. from other pages on the interweb.

To post an image of your own, you'll need to upload it to an online photo manager, like Flikr.

When I upload an image to Flikr, like the character sketches I got from Guy Burwell recently, I can find the image address URL by clicking on the image.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52737258256_72d6efb6ac_c.jpg)

I then choose the download option and select "View all sizes".

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52737259221_dc7c5d8df3_z.jpg)

Once I choose the size of the image, I right click on the picture to "Copy image address".

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52737281416_5ed2d04b88_z.jpg)

Then, paste the image address URL in the box that appears when you click the "Insert an image" icon in the Forum "Post reply" box.

I hope this makes sense and helps.