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= Introduction =
<section begin="intro" />This page details information specific to the movie library.<section end="intro" />


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


{| 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)
|}


= Movie Artwork =
== Artwork Types ==


=== Basic Artwork ===
*Fanart
*Poster
*Actor Thumbs


= 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]]}}


=== Extended Artwork ===
*Banner
*Clearart
*Clearlogo
*Disc
*Logo
*Movieset Fanart
*Movieset Poster
*Thumb




{{Editor note|Include Wide Banner Icons & Extra Fanart & Other Skin specific artwork}}
= Local Artwork =
Local movie artwork is saved in the same folder where the '''[[Naming_video_files|movie file]]''' is saved.


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)}}


== Artwork Save Location ==
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...
{{Editor note|need to incorporate auto download/scraping of artwork}}
#'''[[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.


{{Editor note|also manual scrapre- link to nfo page}}


{{Editor note|Incorporate how to Obtain artwork - scrape, google, self sourced etc}}
<gallery mode="packed" widths="1000px" heights="562px">
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>


{{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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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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