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The Aperture to Pictage Plug-in streamlines your workflow by making image transfers between Aperture and Pictage easier than ever.

 

Enjoy the following benefits:

 

  • Seamless upload from Aperture to Pictage via an integrated FTP engine
  • Create Pictage categories on the fly using Aperture’s keyword feature
  • Schedule and upload new events or upload to existing events directly from the plug-in
  • Auto-reconnect / auto-resume from a disconnected / failed upload
Download Plugin (Mac Only)

(Version 1.0.4 - 400k ZIP file)

  • Details
  • Install Instructions
  • How To's
  • FAQs
Details

October 30, 2008: Version 1.0.4 includes the following enhancements:

  • Fixed issue related to corrupt/missing images

 

July 02, 2008: Version 1.0.3 includes the following enhancements:

  • "Schedule An Event" now links to a redesigned schedule event page
  • Updated order number display
  • Bug fix to Pictage Uploader module

 

Minimum System Requirements:

  • Aperture version 1.5 or later
  • Mac OS X version 10.4.8 or later

Version History

April 30, 2008: Version 1.0.2:

  • Fixed login issue when using Tiger

 

February 26, 2008: Version 1.0.1:

  • Bug fixes
  • Improved efficiency

 

Version 1.0: 

  • Faster upload - three times faster than the beta version
  • Save exported images to your desired location
  • Export your files using the original filename, rename from a set of pre-defined formats, or specify a custom name
  • Ability to re-order and rename categories via a graphical user interface
  • Auto-reconnect / auto-resume functionality
  • A new queuing system to elegantly handle consecutive exports
Install Instructions
  1. Uninstall any previous versions of the plug-in (see “NOTES” below)
  2. Download the latest plug-in
  3. To launch the installer, double-click the installation file
  4. Follow the setup instructions from the installer

 

NOTE:

  1. If Aperture is open during installation, close and reopen it before using the plug-in
  2. If you are using a previous version of the Pictage plug-in, it is highly recommended that you uninstall it:
    a. Go to Library/Application Support/Aperture/Plug-ins/Export
    b. Delete the file "PictageExportPlugin.ApertureExport"
 
How To's

Exporting files using the plug-in
1. Select the images/project that you want uploaded
2. CTRL+click on the project (or images) that you want uploaded and select Export (or select File > Export)
3. Select Aperture To Pictage
4. Login with the following information
    a. Your email address (Pictage.com login) and password
    b. Your FTP username (i.e. aa001) and FTP password
5. Select the event you want to upload to or create a new event (see below)
6. Hit Export

 

Specifying categories for your uploads
1. Use Aperture's keywording feature to group your images as Pictage categories
2. Follow the exporting procedure outlined above

NOTE: If an image has multiple keywords, the first keyword (ordered alphabetically) will be the one used as the category. Alternatively you can use the syntax "Pictage-X" where ‘X’ is your keyword.

 

Organizing your categories
1. Click on “Edit Categories” before uploading your event
2. Move your categories by dragging and dropping them in your desired order

TIP: You may edit a category name by double-clicking it

 

Creating a new event using the plug-in
1. Select the Create New Event button
2. Enter your Pictage.com login information
3. Fill out the event information
4. Hit Submit
5. Refresh from the plug-in
6. Your event is now selectable within the plug-in

 

Resuming a failed upload

1. Launch the Pictage Uploader by going to Applications > Utilities > PictageUploader

 

Download the Aperture to Pictage Plugin Tutorial
Frequently Asked Questions

I have multiple keywords for each of my images; will these images be uploaded multiple times?
No. Your images will be uploaded only once and will be placed in the category specified by your selected keyword (when using the "Pictage-Keyword" syntax) or the first keyword (arranged alphabetically).

 

For example: Image 1 has keywords: preparation, Pictage-bride, posed; image 2 has keywords reception, dance. Once the event is online, image 1 will be placed (and will only be) in category "bride" because the user added "Pictage-" to the keyword. Image 2 will be placed (and will only be) in category "dance" because alphabetically, "dance" has priority over "reception."

 

How are RAW files handled?
RAW files are automatically converted to the highest quality JPEG prior to upload.

 

I don’t remember my FTP login, how do I obtain this information?

Please call Customer Experience by dialing (877)-PICTAGE

 

When I click on the Schedule Event button, my browser launches but does nothing. Why is this?

Certain legacy Pictage members may experience this issue. To have it resolved, please call Customer Experience by dialing (877)-PICTAGE and provide us with your Studio ID.
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