Local Movie files database/catalog

[charlienino]

Hi,

I don't know if this is the right forum to place this question but here it goes.
I have a large collection (more than 400) of movies/series/documentaries in DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS. More than 90% of them I have copied to video files in a NAS so everyone in the house can access them at any time. I would like to know if there exists any app or software that can identify the files and make a database with all the names and then look up in the internet and create a db file with the movie's data, actors, poster etc.
I've seen plenty of apps that make movie databases but I doubt the will do it parting from files in a HDD and I would have to pay for them just to find out.

ANY help would be appreciated.

Charlie.

 

[Slartibart]

You could set up a NAS media server using Plex - that would augment your movie/tv collection in great part automatically.

 

[charlienino]

You could set up a NAS media server using Plex - that would augment your movie/tv collection in great part automatically.

I see... I'm giving it a try and I'll let you know how it goes.
Thank you for the suggestion.

 

[HDFan]

I would like to know if there exists any app or software that can identify the files and make a database with all the names and then look up in the internet and create a db file with the movie's data, actors, poster etc.
I've seen plenty of apps that make movie databases but I doubt the will do it parting from files in a HDD

File identification is dependent on the way you have named the files and the app you use. Plex, for example, requires a movie file to be named something like moviename (2022). It supports more complex structures such as multiple versions, multiple disks, etc. It's primary function is as a media server so might not be relevant. Works with a NAS.

CLZ Movie collector allows you to create a movie database. Won't do it from media, you have to scan the bar codes of the disks or add the movie manually.

Plex screenshot below.



and Infuse:

 

[charlienino]

Hi guys,

I'd like to thank you all, I tried Plex and it's fantastic!
I simply love it.

Again, THANK YOU!!!