Sort Shots for iPad

Sort Shots for the iPad was created specifically to to utilize that gorgeous screen.  Plus, we’ve added all of lot of extra functionality to make super easy and fast to use.

Plus, if you already utilize keywords within your images, you will love using Sort Shots.  We import those keywords with your images and add them to ‘Existing Tags’ so you don’t have to do anything except, well sort. Choose the term you would like to sort by and instantly see your results.  It can’t be any easier.  Plus, we’ve added additional features to help you sort through all of your images whether it be by rating, type, favorites, size, etc.  Finally, we allow you to create your own slideshow using your own custom sequence and music.  Simply drag-and-drop the images into your specific order.

A perfect way to easily sort and share your photographs via e-mail or social media websites including  Flickr, Picasa, Facebook and Twitter.

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Screenshot Functions

Adding Photographs

You have three methods of adding photographs:

1.  Wirelessly with FTP

2.  Choose individual images with the ‘Add Photos’ button or

3.  Import photos using iTunes.  Plug in your iPad, Click on the iPad device and ‘Apps’ on the second index tab.  Under the ‘Sync Apps’ you will see ‘Sort Shots’ simply drag your images over or point to them using the ‘Add To’ button.

The two main screens within Sort Shots are Gallery and Categorize.

Gallery

Each time you open Sort Shots, you will be brought to the Gallery page.  Thumbnails of all of your images will be shown based on the ratings you assigned your photographs or videos.  To fill the screen with only one image, double tap on the thumbnail.  To view the next image, simply use the swipe motion or press the forward arrow.  Tap on the ‘Back’ button to return to the Gallery page.

Categorize

The Categorize view is the main area to add tags and ratings to your photos.  At the tap of a button, you will be able to sort through all of your images.  But first, we need to create the tags.

Custom Categories

To add a new root category  i.e. People or Places, tap on the image(s) you would like to tag (a check mark will appear) and press the  ‘Assign Tags’ button.  To add a top layer term, simply tap on the ‘+’ sign on the left column.  Type in your term.  If you want to create a subcategory of the tag word, tap on the term (it will turn blue) and then press the ‘+’ button in the second (middle) column of keywords just as you did with the main category.  To assign the new term to your selected images tap on the check mark.  There are three layers of tags that are completely customizable – add, delete and edit as you require.  The more layers you create the more specific your searches can be.

You can add multiple tags to photos or videos by simply tapping on additional tags.  De-select photographs by tapping on them a second time.  Selecting and de-selecting multiple photographs will allow you to assign multiple keywords in seconds.

If tags have already been associated with an image, they will appear in blue along with a green check mark.

Favorites

Photographs can be added to your Favorites with a long tap motion on the thumbnail or by tapping on the ♥ (heart) icon when viewing individual images.

Ratings

Rating your photos can be done in both the Categorize and Gallery views.  To rate a photograph, simply tap on the appropriate number of stars to rate a photograph, or choose multiple images and tap on the number of stars.  All of the selected images will have the assigned rating.  Tap on the number of stars a second time to re-rate a photograph or tap on the same number of stars to eliminate the star rating.

Sorting

With tags and ratings associated with your photos, sorts can now be completed.  To do a sort, Tap on the ‘Sort’ button and then select the criteria you wish to sort by.  To refine your results, tap on second or third layer tags.   Only those photographs and videos that meet your criteria will be shown.  Again, you may tap a second time to eliminate tags from your sort.  Tap anywhere outside the Sort panel to close it or on the ‘Sort’ button.

Sequencing

You can change how you view your images using the sequencing option.  Simply choose a sequencing option - File Name, Date, Size, Rating or Custom along with a ascending or descending option. Your images have been re-sequenced.  Want to create your own flowing sequence of images?  Choose ‘Custom’ and then simply drag-and-drop the thumbnails in the order you want.  We’ve even added numbers to make it super easy!

Want to keep that beautiful, flowing slideshow? Save it!  Press the ‘Save Sorts‘ button, enter a title and press the Save icon.  It will be added to your list of Saved Sorts. Retrieve a Saved Sort by tapping on the title.

Sharing

Upload to Social Media Websites

Tap on one or more images and then tap ‘Share’ to choose the site you wish to upload your image(s) to MySpace, Facebook, Photobucket or Picasa.

Slideshows

Slideshows are an excellent way to share your photos and can be initiated by simply pressing the ‘Play’ button on the bottom toolbar.  Music, transition time, frames and other preferences can be altered in the Setup menu.

Setup

The Settings screen indicated by the Gear icon, is where slideshow options are chosen including music options (from your Library), slide time, transition, shuttle, etc.