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{{divbox|gold|Page under construction. To comment or make suggestions, go to [[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=316985<nowiki>Artwork Forum</nowiki>]] }}
= Introduction =
<section begin="intro" />This page details information specific to the movie library.<section end="intro" />


Movie artwork are images directly related to a movie, preferably of high quality, that are displayed when viewing the movie entry in the library. The movie section in Kodi has the impressive ability to display up to 14 types of artwork.
The following artwork types are standard for movies and supported by many skins. For more details see '''[[Artwork types|Artwork Types]]'''


It is important to note the following:
{| class="prettytable"
|-
! colspan="10" style="text-align:left;" | Commonly Supported Artwork
|-
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|banner
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|clearart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|clearlogo
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|discart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|fanart
|style="width:100px; text-align:left;"|fanart''x''<br> (extra fanart)
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|keyart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|landscape
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|poster
|style="width:100px; text-align:left;"|poster''x''<br> (extra poster)
|}


*Artwork is totally skin dependent. This means that some skins display a small number of artwork types, while other skins will display most, or all, of the available artwork types.
*In previous versions of Kodi and in older wiki pages, the term Thumbnails was used to describe Artwork. Kodi has now moved away from referring to thumbnails due to the amount of confusion and concern it caused users.
*The base line for all artwork is the default skin Estuary. By default, Estuary displays the Basic artwork. The Extended artwork can only be displayed in other skins.




= Basic Movie Artwork =
= Scraping =
The {{kodi}} scrapers can automatically download artwork without any extra effort from the user.


Artwork settings for the video library are adjusted in the {{kodi}} settings pages here... {{highlight|[[Settings/Media/Videos#Artwork|Settings > Media > Videos > Artwork]]}}


== Fanart ==
[[File:Artwork-FanartView02.jpg|400px|right]]




Fanart can be defined as images, depicting iconic scenes in a movie, that have been created by fans.
= Local Artwork =
;{{see also|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_art<nowiki>Fanart wikipedia</nowiki>]}}
Local movie artwork is saved in the same folder where the '''[[Naming_video_files|movie file]]''' is saved.
;''See also:'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_art Fanart description on Wikipedia]
;''See also:'' [[wikipedia:Fanart]]
;''See also:'' [[wikipedia:Fanart|Fanart]]


For Kodi, it means digital images, of high quality, that are used as full screen backdrops or wallpapers to enhance the user experience.
The default file name for movie artwork is  '''<movie file name>-<arttype>.<ext>''' - see image below. {{resize|0.8em|(does not apply to DVD and Bluray folders)}}
;{{see also|FanArt}}  


The image to the right is a typical example of Movie fanart. It is specifically designed to match the 16:9 ratio of current generation televisions and monitors. This allows the screen to be completely filled by the image.  
There is also a short name '''<arttype>.<ext>''' that is used for DVD and Bluray folders. It can also be used for Single Files when the following conditions are met...
#'''[[Naming_video_files/Movies#Movie_Folder|Movie Folders]]''' are used
#'''Movies are in separate folders that match the movie title''' must be '''Enabled''' in the [[Adding_video_sources#Set_Content|Set Content Screen]]
#No corresponding artwork with long format names are present in that movie folder, as these take priority.


The standard resolution of fanart is 1920x1080. But with the rise in popularity of 4k televisions, there is a slow but steady shift to 3840x2160 sized fanart.
;{{see also|Creation Guide}}


== Poster ==
<gallery mode="packed" widths="1000px" heights="562px">
[[File:Artwork-PosterView01.jpg|400px|right]]
File:LocalMovieArtwork01.jpg|link=|'''''Example of correct use of Movie Folder with artwork, nfo file, trailer and theme.<br> Take note of file naming and location.'''''
</gallery>




The Poster Art used in Kodi replicates the movie posters often seen in cinema complexes.
;{{see also|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poster<nowiki>Poster</nowiki>]}}


The image to the right is displaying poster images of four movies in the Kodi library. They are portrait, high quality images which use a small portion of the screen allowing movie information or other items to be displayed alongside.


The aspect ration of the poster is 1:1.5 with a resolution of 1000x1500. With the rise in popularity of 4k televisions, there is a slow but steady shift to 2000x3000 sized Posters.
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;{{see also|Creation Guide}}  
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[[Category:Karellen]]
 
 
 
 
== Actor Image ==
[[File:Artwork-Actors02.jpg|400px|right]]
 
 
The Actors artwork is a portrait of an actor for easy identification.
 
The image to the right is displaying the Actor Image of five actors along the top row. They are portrait, medium to high quality images.
 
The aspect ratio of the Actor Image is 1:1.5 with a resolution of 1000x1500. With the rise in popularity of 4k televisions, there is a slow but steady shift to 2000x3000 sized Posters.
{{see also|Creation Guide}}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== Extended Movie Artwork ==
*Banner
*Clearart
*Clearlogo
*Disc
*Logo
*Movieset Fanart
*Movieset Poster
*Thumb
*Extra fanart
*Extra thumbs
*Wide Banner icons
 
 
= Artwork Save Location =
{{Editor note|need to incorporate auto download/scraping of artwork}}
 
{{Editor note|also manual scrapre- link to nfo page}}
 
{{Editor note|Incorporate how to Obtain artwork - scrape, google, self sourced etc}}
 
{{Editor note|Add-on:Artwork Downloader}}
 
== Online ==
 
== Cache ==
{{Editor note|Current Artwork Cache wiki page too large and comprehensive to incorporate here. Leave as separate page. Update page.}}
 
== Local ==
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Video library]]
[[Category:Video library]]
[[Category:Music library]]
[[Category:Advanced topics]]

Latest revision as of 08:24, 25 July 2023

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Introduction

This page details information specific to the movie library.

The following artwork types are standard for movies and supported by many skins. For more details see Artwork Types

Commonly Supported Artwork
banner clearart clearlogo discart fanart fanartx
(extra fanart) 		keyart landscape poster posterx
(extra poster)


Scraping

The Kodi scrapers can automatically download artwork without any extra effort from the user.

Artwork settings for the video library are adjusted in the Kodi settings pages here... Settings > Media > Videos > Artwork


Local Artwork

Local movie artwork is saved in the same folder where the movie file is saved.

The default file name for movie artwork is <movie file name>-<arttype>.<ext> - see image below. (does not apply to DVD and Bluray folders)

There is also a short name <arttype>.<ext> that is used for DVD and Bluray folders. It can also be used for Single Files when the following conditions are met...

  1. Movie Folders are used
  2. Movies are in separate folders that match the movie title must be Enabled in the Set Content Screen
  3. No corresponding artwork with long format names are present in that movie folder, as these take priority.


  • Example of correct use of Movie Folder with artwork, nfo file, trailer and theme. Take note of file naming and location.
    Example of correct use of Movie Folder with artwork, nfo file, trailer and theme.
    Take note of file naming and location.



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