Video extras - Revision history

Karellen at 03:45, 19 August 2025

2025-08-19T03:45:23Z

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	{{mininav\|[[Video library]]\|[[Video management\|Management]] }}		{{mininav\|[[Video library]]\|[[Video management\|Management]] }}

			{\|class="infobox" style="width:230px"
			! Versions Contents
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			'''[[Video_versions\|Video Versions]]'''<br>
			'''[[Video_extras\|Video Extras]]'''
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Crystalp at 00:59, 5 December 2024

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	=== Artwork ===		=== Artwork ===

	Local artwork provided next to video extras files is recognized in file browsing through Videos and is imported in the library (new in v22).		Local artwork provided next to video extras files is recognized in file browsing through Videos (v21) and is imported into the library (new in v22).

	The naming convention is the same that is used for movies, using the video extra file name as the movie name. For more details see '''[[Movie_artwork\|Movie Artwork]]'''.		The naming convention is the same that is used for movies, using the video extra file name as the movie name. For more details see '''[[Movie_artwork\|Movie Artwork]]'''.

Crystalp at 00:34, 5 December 2024

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	Local artwork provided next to video extras files is recognized in file browsing through Videos and is imported in the library (new in v22).		Local artwork provided next to video extras files is recognized in file browsing through Videos and is imported in the library (new in v22).

	The naming convention is the same that is used for movies, see '''[[Movie_artwork\|Movie Artwork]]''' ~~for more details~~.		The naming convention is the same that is used for movies, using the video extra file name as the movie name. For more details see '''[[Movie_artwork\|Movie Artwork]]'''.

	There is no support for video extras art in scrapers. The displayed artwork depends on the skin used.		There is no support for video extras art in scrapers. The displayed artwork depends on the skin used.

Crystalp: Explain support of local art

2024-12-05T00:29:44Z

Explain support of local art

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	</gallery>		</gallery>

			=== Artwork ===

			Local artwork provided next to video extras files is recognized in file browsing through Videos and is imported in the library (new in v22).

			The naming convention is the same that is used for movies, see '''[[Movie_artwork\|Movie Artwork]]''' for more details.

			There is no support for video extras art in scrapers. The displayed artwork depends on the skin used.

	= Extras Manager =		= Extras Manager =

Karellen at 04:18, 2 December 2024

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	<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
	File:VideoExtras008.jpg\| '''Image 10'''- From the ''Choose version'' dialogue, select ''Extras''		File:VideoExtras008.jpg\| '''Image 10'''- From the ''Choose version'' dialogue, select ''Extras''
	File:~~VideoExtras005~~.jpg\| '''Image 11'''- Select the Extra to play		File:VideoExtras009.jpg\| '''Image 11'''- Select the Extra to play
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Karellen at 04:01, 2 December 2024

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	<gallery mode="packed" widths="600px" heights="337px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="600px" heights="337px">
	File:VideoExtras007.jpg\| '''Image 7'''- An example of sub-folders in the Extras folder		File:VideoExtras007.jpg\| '''Image 1'''- An example of sub-folders in the Extras folder
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
	File:VideoExtras006.jpg\| '''Image 1'''- From the Movie Information page select '''Extras''' along the bottom row		File:VideoExtras006.jpg\| '''Image 2'''- From the Movie Information page select '''Extras''' along the bottom row
	File:VideoExtras005.jpg\| '''Image 6'''- The Extras Manager with Extras added.		File:VideoExtras005.jpg\| '''Image 3'''- The Extras Manager with Extras added.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	== Manual ==		== Manual ==
	Extras can also be added manually. This is performed via the Extras Manager as detailed in the following screenshots.		Extras can also be added manually. This is performed via the Extras Manager as detailed in the following screenshots.

			When using this manual mode, it is possible to add Extras located in the Extras folder of other movies, or saved elsewhere that is accessible to {{kodi}}.

	<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
	File:VideoExtras006.jpg\| '''Image 1'''- From the Movie Information page select '''Extras''' along the bottom row		File:VideoExtras006.jpg\| '''Image 4'''- From the Movie Information page select '''Extras''' along the bottom row
	File:VideoExtras001.jpg\| '''Image 2'''- In the Extras Manager, select '''Add extra'''		File:VideoExtras001.jpg\| '''Image 5'''- In the Extras Manager, select '''Add extra'''
	File:VideoExtras002.jpg\| '''Image 3'''- Select '''* Item folder''' to jump to the movie folder, or navigate to another location using the remaining options.		File:VideoExtras002.jpg\| '''Image 6'''- Select '''* Item folder''' to jump to the movie folder, or navigate to another location using the remaining options.
	File:VideoExtras003.jpg\| '''Image 4'''- Select the '''Extras''' folder		File:VideoExtras003.jpg\| '''Image 7'''- Select the '''Extras''' folder
	File:VideoExtras004.jpg\| '''Image 5'''- From this screen, highlight an Extra to add to the Extras library one at a time.		File:VideoExtras004.jpg\| '''Image 8'''- From this screen, highlight an Extra to add to the Extras library one at a time.
	File:VideoExtras005.jpg\| '''Image 6'''- The Extras Manager with Extras added.		File:VideoExtras005.jpg\| '''Image 9'''- The Extras Manager with Extras added.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	# When a movie contains Extras, pressing play using any method will display the '''Choose version''' dialogue. From this screen you can choose to either play the movie or select Extras for the '''Choose extra''' dialogue.		# When a movie contains Extras, pressing play using any method will display the '''Choose version''' dialogue. From this screen you can choose to either play the movie or select Extras for the '''Choose extra''' dialogue.

			<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
			File:VideoExtras008.jpg\| '''Image 10'''- From the ''Choose version'' dialogue, select ''Extras''
			File:VideoExtras005.jpg\| '''Image 11'''- Select the Extra to play
			</gallery>

Karellen: Add Extras subfolders

2024-12-02T02:35:06Z

Add Extras subfolders

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	...\MyMovies\Lucy (2014)\BDMV\		...\MyMovies\Lucy (2014)\BDMV\
	...\MyMovies\Lucy (2014)\BDMV\'''Extras'''\		...\MyMovies\Lucy (2014)\BDMV\'''Extras'''\


			=== Nested Folders ===
			Sub-folders in the Extras folder are allowed, making it easier to organise Extras for quicker access.

			An example of this is shown in the following image. When scanned, and using the first file as an example, the listing will be named ''Bloopers\Blooper Reel 1''

			<gallery mode="packed" widths="600px" heights="337px">
			File:VideoExtras007.jpg\| '''Image 7'''- An example of sub-folders in the Extras folder
			</gallery>

Crystalp at 04:08, 10 November 2024

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	== Manual ==		== Manual ==
	Extras can also be added manually ~~to the Extras Manager for those cases where Extras are added after the movie has been scanned into the library~~. This is performed via the Extras Manager as detailed in the following screenshots.		Extras can also be added manually. This is performed via the Extras Manager as detailed in the following screenshots.

	<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">

Crystalp at 06:18, 8 November 2024

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	<section begin="intro" />Video Extras is a new feature to handle Extra video material, such as bloopers, alternate endings, interviews etc. It was introduced in v21 as part of the Video Versions feature.		<section begin="intro" />Video Extras is a new feature to handle Extra video material, such as bloopers, alternate endings, interviews etc. It was introduced in v21 as part of the Video Versions feature.

	Many users are familiar with the existing '''[[Add-on:Extras \| Extras addon]]'''. Video Extras is the core version of the addon which provides greater flexibility to skinners to determine when Extras are available and provide icons in the library views to indicate their presence .		Many users are familiar with the existing '''[[Add-on:Extras \| Extras addon]]'''. Video Extras is the core version of the addon which provides greater flexibility to skinners to determine when Extras are available and provide icons in the library views to indicate their presence.

	Video Extras and the Extras add-on are both compatible with each other, and one won't affect the other if both are in use.<section end="intro" />		Video Extras and the Extras add-on are both compatible with each other, and one won't affect the other if both are in use.<section end="intro" />
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	This feature works on the movie library and may be expanded to TV shows in a later release of {{kodi}}.		This feature works on the movie library and may be expanded to TV shows in a later release of {{kodi}}.

	'''Note:''' Video Extras requires movie folders and ~~connot~~ be used with a flat folder structure.		'''Note:''' Video Extras requires movie folders and cannot be used with a flat folder structure.


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	= Settings =		= Settings =
	There are two settings that control the use of Video Extras.		There are two settings that control the use of Video Extras.
	# ~~Located in the~~ GUI ~~and~~ controls what to do when the Extra folder is found during a Library Update.		# a GUI setting that controls what to do when the Extra folder is found during a Library Update.
	# An '''[[Advancedsettings.xml \| advancedsettings.xml]]''' entry that prevents Extras being added to the library as movies when the GUI setting is ''Enabled''.		# An '''[[Advancedsettings.xml \| advancedsettings.xml]]''' entry that prevents Extras from being added to the library as movies when the GUI setting is ''Enabled''.


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	= Setup =		= Setup =
	Before running the Library Update, ensure the Extras folder has been created in the correct location. Only a folder named '''\Extras\''' will be ~~recognised~~ by the scanner.		Before running the Library Update, ensure the Extras folder has been created in the correct location. Only a folder named '''\Extras\''' will be recognized by the scanner.

	The Extras folder must be located in the same folder as your movie video file for the {{kodi}} scanner to find it. Some typical examples are listed below.		The Extras folder must be located in the same folder as your movie video file for the {{kodi}} scanner to find it. Some typical examples are listed below.
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	== Rename ==		== Rename ==
	~~Rename~~ the title of the selected Extra		Change the title of the selected Extra

Karellen: replace image

2024-08-25T02:56:14Z

replace image

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	<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
	File:~~VideoVersionsManager~~.jpg\| '''Image 1'''- From the Movie Information page select '''Extras''' along the bottom row		File:VideoExtras006.jpg\| '''Image 1'''- From the Movie Information page select '''Extras''' along the bottom row
	File:VideoExtras005.jpg\| '''Image 6'''- The Extras Manager with Extras added.		File:VideoExtras005.jpg\| '''Image 6'''- The Extras Manager with Extras added.
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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	<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
	File:~~VideoVersionsManager~~.jpg\| '''Image 1'''- From the Movie Information page select '''Extras''' along the bottom row		File:VideoExtras006.jpg\| '''Image 1'''- From the Movie Information page select '''Extras''' along the bottom row
	File:VideoExtras001.jpg\| '''Image 2'''- In the Extras Manager, select '''Add extra'''		File:VideoExtras001.jpg\| '''Image 2'''- In the Extras Manager, select '''Add extra'''
	File:VideoExtras002.jpg\| '''Image 3'''- Select '''* Item folder''' to jump to the movie folder, or navigate to another location using the remaining options.		File:VideoExtras002.jpg\| '''Image 3'''- Select '''* Item folder''' to jump to the movie folder, or navigate to another location using the remaining options.