Introduction

What does it do?

• Allows centralized image rights management in FAL (File Abstraction Layer)
• Provides automated rendering of picture credits on all pages via frontend plugin, with possible custom Fluid template per picture terms
• Optimizes the backend form for editors: only necessary fields are provided, default values are possible
• Ships preconfigured records of commonly used picture terms (Unsplash, Adobe Stock, Creative Commons, …)

This extension offers both central image rights management in the TYPO3 file system and an automated rendering of picture credits on all pages. It also helps integrators and editors to make the picture credits legally secure to avoid written warnings.

Before using this extension, you should get an overview of the most used picture licenses on your website or in your project. With the help of "Picture Credits", integrators are able to set up individual templates for these licenses.

How does it work?

1. Configuring picture terms

   First, the integrator configures templates for each picture terms (like Unsplash). They can select which fields are visible in file metadata records and if these are mandatory or optional for editors. For each field, a default value can be set.

   Examples of configurable fields are: Name and link of vendor or creator, among others.

   Each picture terms can use an individual Fluid template, allowing to render picture credits in accordance with licensing terms.

   Read more about Configuration.

2. Entering data

   In file metadata, editors then can select the appropriate, preconfigured picture terms. After reload, only the necessary fields are provided. Default values for a field are shown as a placeholder – if the editor does not provide a custom value, the default will be rendered automatically. Mandatory fields are highlighted in the backend.

   Read more about Editing.

3. Rendering picture credits

   During the rendering process, this extension collects the metadata of all referenced images on the current page. The plugin renders the found picture credits according to the term's configured Fluid partial.

   By default, the picture credits are rendered as a numbered list. The integrator can adjust markup and styling as needed, including possible thumbnails of each image.

   Read more about templates.

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