=== ShowTime Slideshow ===

Contributors: youtag
Donate link: http://www.youtag.lu/showtime-wp-plugin/
Tags: wordpress, showtime, slideshow, gallery, animation, ken, burns, adobe, flash, images, photo, photos, picture, pictures, plugin, special, FX, slide, 3d, 3d, flip, blur, zoom, animation, photo, show, presentation, diashow, diaporama, smooth, dia
Requires at least: 2.7
Tested up to: 2.8.5
Stable tag: 1.5

This plugin displays all images attached to a post/page as an animated slideshow. 


== Description ==

Displays all pictures attached to a post/page as a slideshow. Simple setup. This plugin requires Adobe Flash, reverts nicely to default WordPress gallery if Flash is not found. Choose among high quality transitions. Ken Burns (pan&zoom) and many other effects. Full Screen mode.

* <a href="http://www.youtag.lu/showtime-wp-plugin/">Usage, description, discussions</a>
* <a href="http://www.youtag.lu/showtime-wordpress-plugin-demo/">Demo</a>


== Changelog ==

= 0.1 =
Released

= 0.5 =
Several minor Bug Fixes

= 0.6 =
Fixed issue with public plugin folder.

= 0.9 =
Fixed bug where Windows/Firefox does not load the player (removed bg transparency)
Performance optimizations
Esthetic changes in the flash core
WP Galleries are now replaced by Showtime slideshows

= 1.3 =
Many options added:
* specify a POSTID in shortcode
* select a background color
* window mode
* background color
* fullscreen image source
* turnoff fullscreen mode
* New Transitions : flip (horizontal & vertical)
* Reverse order

* Fixed image order
* Enhanced XML structure
* Improved aesthetics and cursor behaviour
* Improved Random generator

= 1.3.1 =
* Fixed shortcode attribute bug from 1.3 and other smaller issues

= 1.4 =
* Fixed transparency in FF/Win
* Improved Error handling
* All transition code rewritten
* Added 3-D Flip
* Added option to show/hide description
* Added Picasa RSS Feed option
* Added Flickr RSS Feed option

Flash Player 10 is now required !!!

= 1.5 =
* Standardized XML
* Fixed bug with FireFox where the slide show was not properly initialized when off screen
* Improved transition and easing code
* changed description and added settings link
* changed documentation and admin settings
* Many smaller bug fixes


== FAQ ==

= How do I add a slideshow into my post/page ? =

In the body of the post/page, type <code>[slideshow]</code>

= How do I get pictures into my slideshow ? =

While editing your post, click <strong>Add an image</strong> and select the pictures to upload.
That's all ! ShowTime automatically retrieves all images attached to a post.

 To customize, go to your admin, Media > ShowTime Slideshow

= What is the function to use in my templates ? =

<code>show_showtime(width=132|height=123|transition=blur|É)</code>

= Can I use the function outside of my post/page ? =

Sure! You can add the slideshow in the sidebar / header / footer É

= Can I set an ID of a non-published/hidden post ? =

Sure! To find out the ID of a post, go to admin : Posts > Edit
Look at the status bar while you mouse over the title of the post in the list.
code example: <code>show_showtime(id=123)</code>

= How do I get the URL to my Picasa / Flickr Photo album RSS feed ? =

Go to your account, open album find a RSS link and copy link location.
shortcode: [showtime flickr=feedURL]


== OTHER ==

The showTime plugin is free for personal and non-profit websites. If you use the plugin on a commercial website, please consider a small contribution. Your donation enables me to continue development & support.

For up-to-date information, FAQ, usage guide, comments and feedback, please visit www.youtag.lu

If you need a customized version of ShowTime, please drop a note on my contact page and I'll be happy to help.



== Installation ==

1. Login to your WP-Admin
1. Go to Plugins > Add New
1. Search for Showtime Slideshow and install
1. Activate

To customize, go to Media -> ShowTime

== Screenshots ==

1. ShowTime Settings. Set default options for all slideshows here.

2. Example of a slideshow using "shortcode" options to override default settings.