Not sure if this is the correct topic, but my first post here so ...
More of a resource than code for you to host ..
Whilst on another project a few year ago someone mentioned they couldn't get a decent thumbnail to show current conditions.
Easy with php said the beteljuice, It might be for you said the other.
So, the beteljuice put something together where you can select your thumbnail size and easily pick the area of your (large) webcam or satellite pic that you want for a thumb. or even enlarge a small area
This might be square or a vertical rectangle rather than the usual horizontal rectangle, depending upon what reference points you want displayed and your page layout.
This is really for those who aren't adept at re-sizing with any kind of code - but could always be used as a look-see before commiting yourself to hard coding ..
>Another beteljuice plaything<From the page:
There are several ways that the cropped thumbnail can be achieved.
This will give the code for
TWO different methods.
Pure CSSPros:
NO php requirement
Original image is loaded in the page and thus available eg. could be a full screen option.
Cons:
Original image is loaded in the page, this could significantly affect download time !.
PHP Thumbnailer (personal file)
Pros:
Simple image call
Small upload in the page.
Cons:
None really.
Code for both the CSS method and a 'personal' PHP file will be created for you to cut 'n' paste.
Which you chose is up to you !
the beteljuice likes to try to give something to the forums that he lurks in.