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= Introduction = | = Introduction = | ||
There are two methods to organise your movies: | |||
# '''Movie Folders'''- Each movie is saved in its own folder within the Source. ''(recommended)'' | |||
# '''Flat Folder'''- All movie files are saved in the Source folder | |||
While {{kodi}} can be a little bit flexible, and some users have come up with "unusual" setups for their media files, {{kodi}} will only recommend the Movie Folder method described below. | |||
We also recommend that your media is ripped to single files, like .mkv, rather than keeping the needlessly complex structure of Bluray and DVD folders. | |||
= | = Naming = | ||
The naming of your files and folders is '''critical''' to ensure the scrapers can correctly identify the movie, and it is simple to achieve. | |||
'''''Movie Name (Year)''''' - This is the correct naming format for both the movie files and movie folders. | |||
If you are unsure of the name or year, then look it up at '''''[https://www.themoviedb.org/ TheMovieDB website]''''' | |||
= Movie Folders = | |||
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| style="background-color:#c4ffe2;"| [[File:Video-Movie Folder File Structure.png|left|400px|Image 1- Movie Folders]] || style="background-color:#c4ffe2;"| | |||
{{resize|1.3em|This is the '''recommended''' method for organising your movies}} | |||
All files and folders should be simply named with the name of the movie and the year in brackets. The name should match the name shown at the scraper site. | |||
''' | Each movie file is placed into its own folder which is then added to your Source. | ||
* | * Placing movies in their own folder allows saving of local artwork and NFO files alongside the movie file. | ||
*Some skins use modified file | * You have the choice of using the Short or Long name format for the artwork. See: '''''[[Movie_artwork#Local_Artwork | Local Artwork]] ''''' | ||
* Using this method will provide the safest and most accurate scrape of your media collection. | |||
* Most library related add-ons will only work correctly with this method. | |||
* Some skins use modified file naming to display additional '''''[[Media_flags|Media Flags]]'''''. These apply to the filename, not the folder name. | |||
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= Flat Folder = | |||
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| [[File:Video-Movie File Structure.png|left|400px|Image 2- Flat Folder]] || | |||
An alternate method of storing your movies is to save all the movie files inside the Source folder and omit the Movie folder. Also known as a '''flat folder''' structure. | |||
== | |||
[[File:Video-Movie File Structure.png|400px| | |||
An alternate method of storing your movies is to save all the movie files inside the Source folder and omit the Movie folder. Also known as a '''flat folder''' structure | |||
This method requires that the movie file is named correctly as Kodi is forced to use the movie '''filename''' to match the entry at the scraper site. | This method requires that the movie file is named correctly as Kodi is forced to use the movie '''filename''' to match the entry at the scraper site. | ||
The movie filename must contain the '''Title''' | The movie filename must contain the '''Title''' with the '''Year''' in parenthesis. The name should match the name shown at the scraper site. | ||
There are disadvantages using this method: | There are disadvantages using this method: | ||
*With larger libraries, this method can become untidy and cumbersome to maintain | * With larger libraries, this method can become untidy and cumbersome to maintain | ||
*If you use nfo files and save local artwork, the folder will become even more cluttered | * If you use nfo files and save local artwork, the Source folder will become even more cluttered | ||
*Some | * Some library related add-ons will not work with this method as they require a Movie Folder | ||
* | * Some skins use modified file naming to display additional '''''[[Media_flags|Media Flags]]'''''. In rare instances, there may be a mismatch due to conflict with the modified file name. | ||
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= Split Video Files = | = Split Video Files = | ||
{{warning|File Stacking for ISO files, Bluray and DVD folders is currently broken and cannot be used. See | {{warning|File Stacking for ISO files, Bluray and DVD folders is currently broken and cannot be used. See [https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/issues/16109 Issue report: 16109]}} | ||
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| [[File:Video-Movie FolderStacking.png|left|400px|Image 3- Split Video Files]] || | |||
Also known as ''File Stacking'', allows you to combine multiple movie files so they appear and play as a single movie. No longer a common requirement, but still available in {{kodi}} should it be needed. | |||
To use this function the following steps are required: | |||
# This feature can only be used when '''Movie Folders''' are used. | |||
# Modify the video file names, as described in the table below, so that Kodi recognises them as Split Video Files | |||
The setting '''[[Settings/Media/Videos#Files|Combine split video items]]''' has no effect on how this feature works. This setting simply combines the split titles when viewing the entry in Videos>Files. | The setting '''[[Settings/Media/Videos#Files|Combine split video items]]''' has no effect on how this feature works. This setting simply combines the split titles when viewing the entry in Videos>Files. | ||
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! colspan="7" style="background-color:#ffffcc;" | | ! colspan="1" style="background-color:#ffffcc; text-align:left;" | Type | ||
! colspan="7" style="background-color:#ffffcc;" | Stacking Flags | |||
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| scope="row" ! style="width:250px; text-align:left;"| Split single files- ''mkv, mp4 etc'' | |||
|style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|cd# | |||
|style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|dvd# | |||
|style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|disc# | |||
|style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|disk# | |||
|style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|part# | |style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|part# | ||
|style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|pt# | |style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|pt# | ||
|style="width:90px; text-align:left;"|A, B, C, D <sup>1</sup> | |||
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| scope="row" ! style="width:250px; text-align:left;"| DVD & Bluray folders & ISO files | |||
|style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|cd# | |||
|style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|dvd# | |||
|style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|disc# | |||
|style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|disk# | |style="width:50px; text-align:left;"|disk# | ||
|} | |} | ||
File stacking can be fine-tuned by the user to match obscure cases using the '''[[Advancedsettings.xml#moviestacking|<moviestacking>]]''' and '''[[Advancedsettings.xml#folderstacking|<folderstacking>]]''' advancedsettings.xml settings. | |||
<sup>1</sup> Example of A, B, C, D flags (no space): | |||
::''The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)A.mkv'' | |||
::''The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)B.mkv'' | |||
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= Other = | |||
; [[3D]] | |||
: {{#lst:3D|intro}} | |||
; [[Extras]] | |||
: Use one of the Extras add-ons to save related videos such as bloopers, interviews with cast and crew, production methods, behind the scenes, so they are accessible within {{kodi}} | |||
; [[Internet_video_and_audio_streams|Internet Streams]] | |||
: {{#lst:Internet_video_and_audio_streams|intro}} | |||
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; [[Media_flags|Media Flags]] | |||
: Where supported by the skin, allows displaying of extra video file information through the use of modified file naming | |||
; [[Media_stubs|Stub Files]] | |||
: {{#lst:Media_stubs|intro}} | |||
; [[Trailers]] | |||
: {{#lst:Trailers|intro}} | |||
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| style="width:200px; text-align:center;" | '''Next step''' | |||
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| style="width:200px; text-align:center;" | '''[[Source folder]]''' | |||
| style="width:200px; text-align:center;" | '''[[Naming_video_files/TV_shows|TV Show Setup]]''' | |||
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Revision as of 02:05, 30 January 2021
Create Video Libraries |
1. The Basics |
2. Source Folder |
3. Movie Setup |
4a. TV Show Setup |
4b. Seasons Setup |
4c. Episodes Setup |
5. Music Videos Setup |
6. Add Source & Scrape |
7. Scraping Problems |
Video library | Create Video Library | Movies |
Introduction
There are two methods to organise your movies:
- Movie Folders- Each movie is saved in its own folder within the Source. (recommended)
- Flat Folder- All movie files are saved in the Source folder
While Kodi can be a little bit flexible, and some users have come up with "unusual" setups for their media files, Kodi will only recommend the Movie Folder method described below.
We also recommend that your media is ripped to single files, like .mkv, rather than keeping the needlessly complex structure of Bluray and DVD folders.
Naming
The naming of your files and folders is critical to ensure the scrapers can correctly identify the movie, and it is simple to achieve.
Movie Name (Year) - This is the correct naming format for both the movie files and movie folders.
If you are unsure of the name or year, then look it up at TheMovieDB website
Movie Folders
This is the recommended method for organising your movies All files and folders should be simply named with the name of the movie and the year in brackets. The name should match the name shown at the scraper site. Each movie file is placed into its own folder which is then added to your Source.
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Flat Folder
An alternate method of storing your movies is to save all the movie files inside the Source folder and omit the Movie folder. Also known as a flat folder structure. This method requires that the movie file is named correctly as Kodi is forced to use the movie filename to match the entry at the scraper site. The movie filename must contain the Title with the Year in parenthesis. The name should match the name shown at the scraper site.
|
Split Video Files
File Stacking for ISO files, Bluray and DVD folders is currently broken and cannot be used. See Issue report: 16109 |
Also known as File Stacking, allows you to combine multiple movie files so they appear and play as a single movie. No longer a common requirement, but still available in Kodi should it be needed. To use this function the following steps are required:
File stacking can be fine-tuned by the user to match obscure cases using the <moviestacking> and <folderstacking> advancedsettings.xml settings. 1 Example of A, B, C, D flags (no space):
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Other
- 3D
- Starting in v13, Kodi supports a number of passive 3D video formats such as SBS, TAB, anaglyph or interlaced. This support extends to the Kodi GUI including subtitles and on-screen-controls.
- Extras
- Use one of the Extras add-ons to save related videos such as bloopers, interviews with cast and crew, production methods, behind the scenes, so they are accessible within Kodi
- Internet Streams
- Various internet video and audio streams can be played back in Kodi as if they were locally stored on your media center by using STRM files. As long as the format and streaming-method (network-protocol) is supported by Kodi, stream can be added. These are basic text files that look like <name>.strm and contain a URL to the internet stream. STRM files can also be added to the video library and can have cover art, summaries, etc.
Some internet sites may have an add-on available that can also access these media streams, rather than having to manually create STRM files. See Add-ons for more information on how to find and install add-ons.
- Media Flags
- Where supported by the skin, allows displaying of extra video file information through the use of modified file naming
- If you have a collection of DVD's and Bluray disks but do not want to rip them to a hard drive, then a Media Stub File allows you to add the collection of disks to the Kodi Video Library.
- It is a simple text based file that is added to your Source in exactly the same way as any other Movie or TV Show, which is then scanned or scraped into the library.
- Trailers
- Trailers can be scanned or scraped into the library along with the movie metadata and artwork. Watch the trailers independently or specialised add-ons can be used to re-create the cinema experience by playing trailers before viewing a movie.
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