Alternatives to using the wordpress image uploader while still using galleries?

[tencentpiece]

I've got a few sites that rely on the wordpress gallery feature, the problem is that uploading pictures to new sets is a pain in the ass. The uploader itself often hangs and causes me to have to reupload the photos again.

I'd much rather be able to just FTP the files somewhere, the problem is if I do this then the gallery feature doesn't work. Anybody got any ideas?

Happy to give whoever finds me a decent solution some free xrumer blasts to say thankyou.

 

[secci]

make a plugin/code into theme...

make script that checks -> /someimagedirectory/slugname/ for all .jpg gif etc... --- outputs results

upload images to page/post slugname in someimagedirectory... be easy enough dude if you know basic php.

if you want to hook into gallery function.. copy/create your own i'm pretty sure its in wp-media.php ...

 

[secci]

ahh fuck it. i will code that for you if you want it dude.

 

[Calamity]

This plugin works for me: WordPress › Add From Server « WordPress Plugins

 

[tencentpiece]

This plugin works for me: WordPress › Add From Server « WordPress Plugins

Thank you sir.