iTunes Movie Metadata?

Josh Kahane · May 5, 2012, 02:27 PM

Hi

I have been adding some of my DVDs to my iTunes library recently and I have a question.

1. Is there an app that after adding my ripped DVD to iTunes using Handbrake to fetch any possible metadata for these movies?

OR

2. Is there an app which will rip my DVD and create a video file ready with meta data for iTunes?

Any help much appreciated, thanks.

GGJstudios · May 5, 2012, 02:28 PM

I prefer using iTunes for music and Plex for movies, TV shows and music videos. Plex will automatically download movie/TV show metadata, including artwork and subtitles.

rbrian · May 5, 2012, 04:53 PM

I use Subler 0.14, which will search the tvdb.com and add metadata and artwork. It crashes fairly frequently, but opens again in no time. Later versions of Subler use a different search, which never ever finds any of my series - but it doesn't crash.

TwinCities Dan · May 5, 2012, 04:56 PM

I like MetaX

I use this as a step in between ripping it in Handbreak and adding it to iTunes. Works pretty well and it will pull any existing meta data from tag chimp.

blueroom · May 5, 2012, 04:56 PM

iDentify

mpshay · May 5, 2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blueroom

iDentify

Same here. Switched from MetaX to iDentify. Like it a lot!

ajohansson · May 6, 2012, 03:03 AM

i like iflicks...

AnTaR3s · May 6, 2012, 03:51 AM

You could also use iVi Pro

barredfreak · May 6, 2012, 05:32 AM

I apologize, I can't be of help here.

Instead of buying DVDs, you should consider renting HD movies directly from iTunes. They're cheaper and you can keep them for 30 days.

hexonxonx · May 6, 2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by barredfreak

I apologize, I can't be of help here.

Instead of buying DVDs, you should consider renting HD movies directly from iTunes. They're cheaper and you can keep them for 30 days.

You only have 24 hours to keep the movie once you start watching it. Once the 24 hours is over, the movie gets deleted from your computer.

barredfreak · May 7, 2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hexonxonx

You only have 24 hours to keep the movie once you start watching it. Once the 24 hours is over, the movie gets deleted from your computer.

That is true, but it saves space, as I doubt most people would want to keep movies in their computer once they're done watching it, apart from good movies.

Josh Kahane · May 8, 2012, 04:52 AM

I bought identity and it works brilliantly!

I haven't had a great deal of luck with it and TV Shows but thats not a big deal, it quickly filled tons of metadata in for my films so was worth the price.

May 5, 2012, 02:27 PM	#1
Josh Kahane macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Suffolk, UK	iTunes Movie Metadata? Hi I have been adding some of my DVDs to my iTunes library recently and I have a question. 1. Is there an app that after adding my ripped DVD to iTunes using Handbrake to fetch any possible metadata for these movies? OR 2. Is there an app which will rip my DVD and create a video file ready with meta data for iTunes? Any help much appreciated, thanks.
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rbrian macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland	I use Subler 0.14, which will search the tvdb.com and add metadata and artwork. It crashes fairly frequently, but opens again in no time. Later versions of Subler use a different search, which never ever finds any of my series - but it doesn't crash. __________________ 2011 11" Air i5 1.6/4/128; 2011 Mac mini; iPad 3 32GB WiFi; iPhone 5 64GB; Apple TV3
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TwinCities Dan macrumors 603 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Double Parked out front of the Courthouse	I like MetaX I use this as a step in between ripping it in Handbreak and adding it to iTunes. Works pretty well and it will pull any existing meta data from tag chimp. __________________ Guilty feet do have rhythm, they just dance to the wrong theme music to amuse the villian Instead of killin', I spare the raccoon n' start fillin' sand bags as I stare at the moon...Thoughts flood
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blueroom macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada	iDentify __________________ My iOS devices are not jailbroken. Bill My Blog
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May 6, 2012, 03:03 AM	#7
ajohansson macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011	i like iflicks... __________________ lots of em'
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May 5, 2012, 02:28 PM	#2
GGJstudios macrumors Westmere Join Date: May 2008	I prefer using iTunes for music and Plex for movies, TV shows and music videos. Plex will automatically download movie/TV show metadata, including artwork and subtitles.
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May 6, 2012, 03:51 AM	#8
AnTaR3s macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2011	You could also use iVi Pro
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May 6, 2012, 05:32 AM	#9
barredfreak macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2012	I apologize, I can't be of help here. Instead of buying DVDs, you should consider renting HD movies directly from iTunes. They're cheaper and you can keep them for 30 days.
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May 8, 2012, 04:52 AM	#12
Josh Kahane Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Suffolk, UK	I bought identity and it works brilliantly! I haven't had a great deal of luck with it and TV Shows but thats not a big deal, it quickly filled tons of metadata in for my films so was worth the price.
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