Expose is a lightweight static site generator designed specifically for creating photoessays from folders of images and videos. Implemented as a Bash script, it converts directories of media files into cleanly structured static websites with built-in themes. By default, it includes both a blog-style layout and a Medium-inspired theme, but users can also build their own templates. Expose reads associated text files, YAML metadata, and folder structures to automatically generate navigation menus, captions, and styling for each gallery. It supports image and video customization through ImageMagick and FFmpeg, enabling batch effects, filters, watermarks, and even video stabilization. With minimal setup, users can transform raw media collections into polished photoessays suitable for personal portfolios, storytelling, or lightweight publishing.
Features
- Simple Bash script that generates static photoessay websites
- Supports both images and videos with ImageMagick and FFmpeg integration
- Includes two built-in themes, with customizable templating support
- Reads captions and metadata from text files and YAML blocks
- Allows advanced filters and effects for batch image and video editing
- Generates nested navigation menus based on folder structure
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