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XBMC has the ability to lookup meta data and present information on TV Shows in the [[Video Library]]. | XBMC has the ability to lookup meta data and present information on TV Shows in the [[Video Library]]. | ||
==Movie information support in XBMC== | == Movie information support in XBMC == | ||
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XBMC can help you organize your movie collection by cataloguing your movies and cross-referencing the file names with film records obtained from the internet. Movie meta data support is via [[Set Content (Video Library)|scrapers]] and requires a connection to the internet. | XBMC can help you organize your movie collection by cataloguing your movies and cross-referencing the file names with film records obtained from the internet. Movie meta data support is via [[Set Content (Video Library)|scrapers]] and requires a connection to the internet. | ||
The information gathered is stored locally in the [[Video Library]] so that it is available when you are offline. The scrapers scan your movies and retrieve the information about them from sites on the internet. For movies, TheMovieDb.org[http://themoviedb.org] is the one recommended, as this is a free and open database of movies that anyone can contribute to. Optional scrapers can be added via the XBMC [[Add-ons]] system.<br> | The information gathered is stored locally in the [[Video Library]] so that it is available when you are offline. The scrapers scan your movies and retrieve the information about them from sites on the internet. For movies, TheMovieDb.org[http://themoviedb.org] is the one recommended, as this is a free and open database of movies that anyone can contribute to. Optional scrapers can be added via the XBMC [[Add-ons]] system.<br /> | ||
In order to get the most out of your movie library, you may want to scan your videos and retrieve information about them from the available sources. | In order to get the most out of your movie library, you may want to scan your videos and retrieve information about them from the available sources. | ||
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==How to use internet lookups== | == How to use internet lookups == | ||
First of all you must activate the chosen movie-information lookup scraper for the shares/folders you want to look up information on, by using the "Set Content" option under the [[Videos Navigation and Control#The Context Menu|Context Menu]], for more information on how do this see: [[Set Content (Video Library)]]. | First of all you must activate the chosen movie-information lookup scraper for the shares/folders you want to look up information on, by using the "Set Content" option under the [[Videos Navigation and Control#The Context Menu|Context Menu]], for more information on how do this see: [[Set Content (Video Library)]]. | ||
Then, there are several ways you can scan your movies into the [[Video Library]] | Then, there are several ways you can scan your movies into the [[Video Library]] | ||
*You can scan your files one at a time by selecting each file and pressing the '''Info''' button on the DVD-Remote. | * You can scan your files one at a time by selecting each file and pressing the '''Info''' button on the DVD-Remote. | ||
*You can choose "Movie Information" from the [[Videos Navigation and Control#The Context Menu|Context Menu]] | * You can choose "Movie Information" from the [[Videos Navigation and Control#The Context Menu|Context Menu]] | ||
*You can select the share/folder that your videos are in and choose "Scan for new content" from the [[Videos Navigation and Control#The Context Menu|Context Menu]] which scans all files in that share/folder and all its subfolders automatically. | * You can select the share/folder that your videos are in and choose "Scan for new content" from the [[Videos Navigation and Control#The Context Menu|Context Menu]] which scans all files in that share/folder and all its subfolders automatically. | ||
*In Library Mode you can choose "Update Library" from the [[Video Library#Video Context Menu in Library Mode|Context Menu]]. | * In Library Mode you can choose "Update Library" from the [[Video Library#Video Context Menu in Library Mode|Context Menu]]. | ||
After the scan task has completed you will be able to take advantage of several features that depend on the rich information obtained. | After the scan task has completed you will be able to take advantage of several features that depend on the rich information obtained. | ||
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See [[Video Library]] | See [[Video Library]] | ||
==Troubleshooting movie lookups== | == Troubleshooting movie lookups == | ||
===The scraper picks the wrong movie=== | === The scraper picks the wrong movie === | ||
You can always do a manual lookup by going to the media information screen, select Refresh and then Manual. You will get The On Screen Keyboard to refine your search. | You can always do a manual lookup by going to the media information screen, select Refresh and then Manual. You will get The On Screen Keyboard to refine your search. | ||
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\Movies\Scarface (1983)\VIDEO_TS.IFO | \Movies\Scarface (1983)\VIDEO_TS.IFO | ||
==Additional information== | == Additional information == | ||
Based on the naming scheme of your movie files, lookups may or may not be effective. The filename is referenced by a search within the online resource records and the closest matches are presented. If the filename is not exactly or very close to the movie title the automatic scan may not always offer accurate matches. | Based on the naming scheme of your movie files, lookups may or may not be effective. The filename is referenced by a search within the online resource records and the closest matches are presented. If the filename is not exactly or very close to the movie title the automatic scan may not always offer accurate matches. | ||
You can always do a manual lookup instead from the context menu. This allows you to choose between several matches and/or refine your query to obtain the correct movie. | You can always do a manual lookup instead from the context menu. This allows you to choose between several matches and/or refine your query to obtain the correct movie. | ||
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Revision as of 14:55, 7 September 2011
XBMC has the ability to lookup meta data and present information on TV Shows in the Video Library.
Movie information support in XBMC
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XBMC can help you organize your movie collection by cataloguing your movies and cross-referencing the file names with film records obtained from the internet. Movie meta data support is via scrapers and requires a connection to the internet.
The information gathered is stored locally in the Video Library so that it is available when you are offline. The scrapers scan your movies and retrieve the information about them from sites on the internet. For movies, TheMovieDb.org[1] is the one recommended, as this is a free and open database of movies that anyone can contribute to. Optional scrapers can be added via the XBMC Add-ons system. In order to get the most out of your movie library, you may want to scan your videos and retrieve information about them from the available sources. |
How to use internet lookups
First of all you must activate the chosen movie-information lookup scraper for the shares/folders you want to look up information on, by using the "Set Content" option under the Context Menu, for more information on how do this see: Set Content (Video Library).
Then, there are several ways you can scan your movies into the Video Library
- You can scan your files one at a time by selecting each file and pressing the Info button on the DVD-Remote.
- You can choose "Movie Information" from the Context Menu
- You can select the share/folder that your videos are in and choose "Scan for new content" from the Context Menu which scans all files in that share/folder and all its subfolders automatically.
- In Library Mode you can choose "Update Library" from the Context Menu.
After the scan task has completed you will be able to take advantage of several features that depend on the rich information obtained.
Highlight and select the "Library Mode" action in the Task panel, this will present you with the opportunity to view your movie collection by Genre, Actors, Year and Title.
See Video Library
Troubleshooting movie lookups
The scraper picks the wrong movie
You can always do a manual lookup by going to the media information screen, select Refresh and then Manual. You will get The On Screen Keyboard to refine your search.
To improve the matching add the year within parenthesis to the end of the file or foldername, depending on your scanning method (before the extension, if filename), this naming standard seems to yield the best results. Note that the same goes for some TV Shows such as "Battlestar Galactica", "Doctor Who" and "Knight Rider" which can yield multiple results.
\Movies\Pulp Fiction (1994).avi \Movies\Reservoir Dogs (1992).avi \Movies\The Usual Suspects (1995).avi
\Movies\The Usual Suspects (1995)\somefilename.avi
\TV\Battlestar Galactica (2003)\files.avi
And for DVD-Video movies stored in file-mode on the harddrive:
\Movies\Alien (1979)\VIDEO_TS.IFO \Movies\Léon (1994)\VIDEO_TS.IFO \Movies\Scarface (1983)\VIDEO_TS.IFO
Additional information
Based on the naming scheme of your movie files, lookups may or may not be effective. The filename is referenced by a search within the online resource records and the closest matches are presented. If the filename is not exactly or very close to the movie title the automatic scan may not always offer accurate matches. You can always do a manual lookup instead from the context menu. This allows you to choose between several matches and/or refine your query to obtain the correct movie.
If you would like to remove the entire video database (after a bad scan, or for whatever reason) you can simply remove/rename the file called MyVideos*.db in the UserData-directory (see The UserData Folder to find out where the UserData Folder is located on your installation). Restart XBMC and the IMDb information can be rescanned.
*TIP!: If you like to use lookup to catalog off-line DVD-Video library (or other movies stored on DVD/CD media) see: