Changing the default image gallery for Android. The best gallery app for Android. Personal experience: How I worked at the Phorum gallery, what they do in the gallery

To view photos on Android smartphones, use the image gallery. The standard gallery supports formats such as: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP and WebP. But, often, the functions of the standard gallery are not enough for users. If you need additional modes for viewing images, reading metadata, support for cloud services and other functions, you can always install an alternative image gallery. In this article we will talk about the best of them.

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• For those of you who have large collection photos on cloud services, the best solution would be to install the JustPictures multi-platform viewer! This long-lived application, which was used on smartphones running Android 1.5, can be used to view local images (in the device memory or on a memory card), as well as those stored on: Tumblr, OneDrive, Flickr, Deviant Art , Smugmug
• After installing the program and launching it for the first time, an interface will open where you can add image storage locations. On the second and subsequent launches of the program, the main interface will by default show the photos uploaded to chronological order. But, the display mode can be changed by name, tags and file size
• Tags for photos can be entered manually as in individually, and in batches. You can add date, geotags and other data to a photo
• In the JustPictures gallery! The developer was able to make file management quite comfortable. When you select a photo, a context menu opens where you can select the functions of deleting, moving, editing tags, etc. In addition to basic actions with files, you can send them to friends via Email and MMS. But today it’s unlikely that anyone will use these functions if there are instant messengers
• Synchronization with “clouds” and image hosting sites is well implemented. Directly from this application you can search for photos by tags, title
• Unlike other galleries and file managers in JustPictures! You cannot select a file shortcut with a long press. When you upload photos to your accounts, the program itself will be able to track updates and index new files
• JustPictures app! This is a simple and convenient image gallery with the ability to integrate with cloud services. But, at the time of writing this review, the application could not be found on the Play Market. Although it is present on third-party catalogs

• Unlike JustPictures! QuickPic gallery is present in the Play Market. And, as the rating shows, it is one of the most popular utilities for Android smartphones and tablets. This application easily combines an organizer and an image editor. And, what is very important today, it is synchronized with cloud services
• QuickPic supports standard image files, GIF animations, and video files. In viewing mode, you can choose to display in a list, grid, or gallery view. This application has a very convenient explorer, thanks to which managing your photo library is very easy and convenient
• A great feature of QuickPic is hiding unused images. Initially, after indexing, this gallery will show all the images. If you don't want covers to be displayed music albums, books and some other images you can simply turn them off
• If you are very a big library files, then in order for the application to work quickly and without freezing, you can activate the cache for preview images in the settings. To protect personal information, you can set a password on media files. After which they will become hidden from public access. But, you need to understand that if this application is deleted from the device’s memory, then the hidden files will again become visible to everyone who gains access to the device
• In QuickPic, you can view EXIF ​​information (geotags, format, etc.), and some data (date, etc.) can be edited.
• This alternative image gallery allows you to sort, rename, copy and move files. It is possible to create and work with folders, as well as the function of transferring files via Wi-Fi
• All popular cloud services and photo hosting sites are supported. this moment Google Drive, Flickr, Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Photo portals. But simple integration with social networks not currently available in QuickPic

• In F-Stop Media, you can display photos on the screen in a list, expanded list, grid, or large thumbnails. You can sort photos in this application by name and date. If folders are displayed, then by the number of images in them
• A great feature of F-Stop Media Gallery is the creation of smart albums. To do this, you can select folders that should be combined into an album. You can add and remove subdirectories within folders, as well as combine photos by date, tags and other parameters
• Like QuickPic, this application has a file protection feature. Using a password, you can block the display of folders. However, you cannot separately prohibit viewing files. And the defense, to put it mildly, is very shaky. When you uninstall the application, the folders become visible again
• In F-Stop Media Gallery you can perform standard operations on files: deleting, copying, etc. By long pressing on a file you can activate batch operations
• This gallery does not have its own image editor. But, it can be used as a shell for other programs. Including external editors

• This dedicated alternative gallery for Android allows you to store your photos securely using 128-bit AES encryption. Also protective function The application automatically goes into sleep mode when there is no activity
• Files hidden using this application will not be accessible through the main gallery. And in order to unlock them you need to go to Secure Gallery - Gallery Lock and remove the password from the files. But, as is the case with other alternative galleries, when you uninstall the application, protected photos will again become visible through the main gallery
• In all other respects, except for file protection, the functionality of this gallery is quite limited. It is possible to view photos, and that’s probably all. You cannot move, delete or copy files

Gallery KK - Gallery ICS

Gallery KK - Gallery ICS app is an improved version of the standard Android KitKat gallery. Main feature This gallery has a built-in photo editor with the ability to apply quick filters. In addition, in such an editor you can crop the image and rotate it. It is possible to draw and trim videos.

Gallery KK - Gallery ICS has a well-implemented sorting of images by albums, meta tags, geopoints, etc.

Another alternative gallery that has many interesting features: file sharing, photo organizer, personalization, etc. The main function of MyRoll is to show “moments”, that is, display photos by date. At the same time, such “moments” can be edited, covers applied to them, exported to Facebook, sent by email, etc.

Cyanogen Gallery

For lovers of all kinds of bells and whistles, Photo Gallery 3D & HD will appeal to you. This 3D alternative gallery for devices on operating system Android has many interactive features. It supports many formats, including those that are not supported by the operating system kernel.

In the editor of this gallery you can crop and rotate the image. But otherwise, the functionality of the Photo Gallery 3D & HD application is not very rich.

Pictures

The main features of the Piktures image and video viewer are its great gesture support. The user can also resize images and sort photos into folders. It is worth noting the output of images with vertical rewind. Photos can be displayed by time or by shooting location.

Images can be sent to your Facebook and WhatsApp accounts, as well as via GMail. There is no built-in editor, but the application supports external image editors.

Video. QuickPic - Gallery for Android

I just don’t understand these doubts, they are mostly groundless, regarding anatomy and the base, well, if only I drew crooked abstract drawings, and they would tell me: “you don’t know anatomy.” But here in my works I don’t see that everything is there, both the base and the anatomy, albeit exaggerated in some moments, but not alienating, and say that I don’t know anything, that I have the same drawings, the wrong color, and in general. You see because I just don't draw storylines, but by images, it’s stupid to judge only because of this. Apparently they think that they can sit here and easily judge my work, although they themselves are probably not those highest masters whom they set as examples in order to learn from these old masters. I would understand if they said that my works are off-putting, strange in atmosphere and color. Yes, I can still accept this, but not that the color, base, anatomy or anything else is poorly developed here.

Yes, it’s about your technique, about technique, you didn’t have a base, yes, you learned how to do something, but you didn’t have the foundations of drawing, you ignore it, continue to draw, convincing yourself of some kind of uniqueness.

Well, my works cannot lack knowledge of anatomy, etc. ahaha Another thing is their stylization. My color, my style, and I’m not saying that I have a unique style. Where did you come up with this, why do you think that you can think and speak for me? And the fact that I have my own unique style, other people have already said for a long time, I didn’t say it and I’m not going to say it: “look at me, I have a unique style” ahaha, but they told me that. There is no need to be disingenuous, I have never exalted my works, I only defend them if there is a reason for this from insults, and if there is tactful criticism, and not just “you know nothing,” then I thank this person. Therefore, it would be better for you to remain silent if you do not know the person to whom you are writing all this.

Thank you! It not only develops, but every time I bring something new to my subsequent work, I experiment. I don’t have the plot that these Avard works have, so what. I have a slightly different view, but my works are not of the same type, they are different, even if they are similar in color, but this is an illusion, because the color is still different in each work, whatever one may say, even if not radically, but this is not necessary when you work in your own stylization, this is when you draw for someone, for an order, that’s another question. I don’t paint with plots like others, but with images, moments, frames. And many masters did this, and one cannot judge for this. Some draw with plots, others like that, others even with squares. Yes, I work in my own way, and let them say what they want. Still, there is more soulfulness in my works, I put more soul, which is excellent in all and not always drawn by Avard’s works. The main thing, besides technology, is also the soul. But here, in all the galleries, you almost never see it, but I have a soul in my work, but they only appreciate the technique mainly.
But it seems to me that those gentlemen who wrote to me and who support the opinion that I can’t do anything are unlikely to be able to repeat at least one, even my past, work themselves. To recreate from my head those images that I have, which not everyone can come up with. Thank you for your attention to my works!

In my youth no one famous son Armenian emigrants Larry Gagosian didn’t even think about the world of art and worked part-time wherever he could - parking cars, etc., until one day he started selling posters. Later he switched to painting and began promoting paintings contemporary artists, and one day it was thanks to him that the world recognized Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons. After which Larry Gagosian became fabulously rich and for a long time topped the ratings of the most influential figures in the field visual arts. The story of the American dream, isn't it?

Myths and reality.

In fact, in the art world, everything is somewhat different, especially if we talk about the Russian art market. Modern conditions, in which painting exists in our country, require from the gallerist remarkable patience, serious material investments and painstaking work to build your audience. Now, even in Moscow, gallery sales cannot be called in a good way earn capital: this is still very far away. In most cases, our gallery is more of an image character; it is an opportunity to express oneself by creating currently fashionable curatorial projects and providing support to talented artists.

IN modern Russia There are many gallery owners whose professionalism and dedication to art inspire genuine respect. These are, for example, Elena Selina (XL gallery), Alexander Sharov (11.12 gallery), Marat Gelman. However, no one has yet earned multimillion-dollar capital from sales of Russian art. For a long time we were isolated from the world art processes, and representatives of the middle class in our country had not yet formed the habit of investing money in art. Therefore, we can say that our art market is just emerging.

Three steps to success.

What questions do you need to decide on first if you have firmly decided to connect your future with objects of art and become a gallery owner? Of course, the main thing you can’t do without is a passionate attitude towards art and confidence in your own artistic taste and intuition. The second is specialized knowledge that can be obtained both independently and with the support of art market professionals. You can also enroll in a specialized university in our country or abroad. For example, in Moscow the RMA business school offers educational program"Art management and gallery business." Classes take place on the territory of the center contemporary art“Winzavod”, the course consists of lectures and master classes, and the most influential people in the art world teach here: Olga Sviblova, Vasily Tsereteli, Marina Loshak, Joseph Backstein and others.

Retraining programs for gallery owners are offered by universities such as Moscow State University, Russian State University for the Humanities, Higher School of Economics, and St. Petersburg State University. Curators are also trained at the Free Workshops at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art, as well as at the Baza Institute of Anatoly Osmolovsky. From foreign specialized educational institutions We can recommend the London Sotheby’s Institute of Art, which trains art professionals in programs of varying lengths, from summer courses to master’s degrees.

In addition to this, of course, you must visit exhibitions, communicate with artists, gallerists and collectors. This is the only way to understand what is happening on the art scene and determine the directions that will be closest to you. But if you are no longer new to the art community, it’s time to start taking concrete action.

Step one.

Determine the range of artists you will represent on the market. All galleries can be divided into two types: current and traditional. The first reflect the latest trends in art, discover the current and new, the second represent a long time ago known species art. And if the former tend to shock the public with new original ideas and expensive projects, the latter, on the contrary, are conservative and, as a rule, organize exhibitions and sales.

The projects of the former are interesting because they are dynamic and acutely reflect social processes, taking place in society, such galleries have their fans. However, there is another part of the audience, those who will go to a traditional gallery to buy a painting for their collection, because they are close to art that has been tested by time and is not subject to market fluctuations.

For example, the works of the well-known duo Vinogradov - Dubossarsky (see photo below), on the verge of social and pop art, with provocative subjects, on canvas large sizes, represent galleries of the first type, relevant. Let's say the work is just as good famous Natalia Nesterova, laureate State Prize, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, with images biblical stories, everyday scenes, with still lifes – galleries of the second type.

Current galleries address their projects to a politicized public, as well as to those who are interested in the protest movement or ideas that open new horizons in consciousness. There are also those among the audience who simply want to surprise their wealthy friends.

If you have decided on the direction and found your niche, try to enlist the support of at least five to ten artists who will work with your gallery. At the opening stage, two or three should be involved and it’s already good famous authors– in this way you can arouse initial interest in the gallery. To make your entry into the market effective, try to make your first project interesting and extraordinary.

Step two.

Choose a location for your gallery. In Western countries, there are certain areas where it is customary to open them: in New York, London and Paris there are entire neighborhoods in which art institutions have developed their activities. Our gallery areas are only just being formed, but we already have a center for contemporary art “Winzavod”, so the objects contemporary art it would be preferable to exhibit there. Other galleries can be located outside the clusters, but preferably in the city center, because traffic conditions must be taken into account and the time of visitors must be respected.

An apartment-house format is also possible, and there are many such galleries. Its advantage is that you do not need to spend money on renting premises, which becomes the most burdensome expense item. Therefore, some galleries do not have a permanent address, but use new spaces each time. This format is interesting because it expands the curator’s ability to present another exhibition project in a new environment that is suitable for him. This way you can offer the concept of art going beyond the usual walls of galleries and museums, as many new galleries are doing today.

Step three.

Project launch and subsequent marketing activities. Preparatory work It will take a lot of time before opening, but you can’t do without it. Developing a corporate identity and launching a website is simply necessary: ​​otherwise how will a potential buyer identify you? Naming, creating a logo, preparing and printing catalogs, booklets and invitation cards, writing announcements and releases - these are just a small part of advertising activities. Be prepared for the fact that you will have to decorate the gallery space and carry out hanging.

It is also necessary to come up with some kind of branded “trick” that distinguishes you from your competitors. For example, for the “73rd Street” gallery, a special lamppost was made with a sign “Gallery here” and a logo, which is installed every time during the opening day. This is done so that guests can easily find the entrance to the exhibition, since the gallery always carries out its projects at different venues in Moscow. Next, determine the circle of invitees to the opening of your gallery, whether it will be closed or accessible to everyone.

Notify guests about the opening date and time, think about the food and program, write a press release. By the way, get ready for the fact that you will have to constantly monitor everything that is happening on the art market, attend many events and communicate a lot with people, participate in the biennale young art and international art fairs, that is, to be in constant search and movement.

So, you opened and a certain number of people became aware of your gallery. Among them, perhaps, are your future customers. Now it is important to maintain their interest in new projects, to expose them to the names of young and promising artists, that is, to turn visitors into buyers, and perhaps into real collectors. Whether your gallery will become an attractive place for investors and art connoisseurs, for journalists and artists now depends only on your professionalism, ability to communicate with people and, to a large extent, on luck. Good luck!

About the author: Elena Komarenko is a collector, art dealer, founder and manager of the 73rd Street gallery. Provides assistance in the formation of contemporary art collections. Gallery "73rd Street" was founded in 2011 and represents famous names contemporary Russian art (since the 1960s), as well as talented emerging authors, including foreign ones.

Friends, colleagues!
Like any self-respecting forum, we are opening a gallery.
As the name suggests, the gallery is where you can post photos and even videos of your best work!

SpoilerTarget"> Spoiler: Guide to working with the gallery. Press me.

The download restrictions for all users, except those who are members of the "Master" group, are as follows:
10 megabytes of free space on our hosting, maximum file size 1MB and maximum image resolution 1600*1200. Files with the extension jpg, png and gif are accepted.
And the most important rule: One job - one, the best, photo.

The gallery is open to everyone, but the forum team reserves the right to refuse to publish your photos. For example, because your photos are too dark or unclear, or were taken against the backdrop of your favorite wallpaper. We will always find something to complain about

Now for the fun part!
In order to start working with the gallery, just sculpt, create a diorama or paint something amazing, take a photo of it, go to the forum and click on the “Gallery” button, it’s in the upper right corner of the screen.
Everything is very simple.

When entering a gallery, of course, the first thing we see are photographs of the works posted in it and, attention!
Big "Add Media" button!
This is what it looks like, you can see for yourself.

With a slight movement of the hand we are transferred to the next tab, in other words, we press the button, don’t be shy.
Do you have something to show? If not, no problem, everything is ahead.

Next point. Before us is a bookmark with a choice of two options

1. upload file(s) to one of the appropriate categories (sculpture, painting, dioramas...)
2. or create an album and upload files to it

The category severely limits your choice.
In an album you can publish works of different types in one place.

Poke the mouse into the green circle, upper or lower, and select what you want from the menu,
For example, I chose the “Sculpture” category.

There's a lot on the tab useful information, you can study...

To upload masterpieces, we have two options: upload the file from your computer, or use third-party hosting and paste the link into the “Upload image via link” field and click on the plus sign.
And then, one way or another, we get to the next page.

By the way! If you use the second download method, you will be able to bypass our download limit, which in truth is only a good thing, although the safety of the file will be entirely on the conscience of the hosting whose services you used.
I can recommend https://postimage.org/

Let's continue the tour!

I select "Upload image from computer", after the standard steps for selecting a photo,
and having confirmed your choice, we get to the next page.

In the highlighted field green You need to enter the name of the photo and its description in the blue field.
Click on the "Save Media" button. AND... !

Under the work photos there is a tab “Edit fields and labels”.
There you can describe your work in more detail, choose the scale, genre, etc.

If you didn't fill out this tab, the Information field looks something like this

And after filling

And one more nice feature: a small camera icon has appeared in the message editor tab.
By clicking on it, you can insert any photo you uploaded into the gallery into a message.

And lastly, when uploading several files, it is possible to automatically enter into them
title and description, for this purpose two fields above the uploaded image are used.

That's all, have fun.

You can write questions, suggestions and wishes regarding the work of the gallery in this topic.