above: DP's preview of the new Photobucket experience
Photobucket is back in the game. The company announced today that their revamped image hosting site (which is gradually rolling out to the public) will feature solutions to common issues that photographers face regarding organization and backup. They say the new experience will help shutterbugs "take back control of the entire photo and video lifecycle."
These changes are in response to the results of an exhaustive survey conducted by Photobucket, from which they learned that photographers' biggest frustrations are lack of options and tools for secure backup in a single place, organization across multiple devices and sites, and improved creative tools.
To address those issues, the new and improved Photobucket allows you to:
* Automatically upload photos and videos from PCs, mobile phones and social sites
* Control what is shared, when and where
* Utilize diverse creative tools, including fast and easy-to-use editing
* Preserve all original images, maintaining the complete picture
* Ensure safe, secure storage of all photos and videos, forever
In addition to the revamped site, next month Photobucket will debut the Photobucket Stories site, which will allow users to add a narrative element to their photography. "With Photobucket Stories," the company says, "you can easily create, curate, and collaborate with friends, combining photos, video and text all on a single canvas that can be easily shared. No longer are you confined to sharing images one at a time or in structured album formats; with Photobucket Stories you can tell your complete story with context and meaning." Sign up here to be invited into the public beta when the site goes live.
(via Photobucket)