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Tagging App for DVD rips?

odinsride

odinsride

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Hi, I am in the process of ripping my entire DVD collection and encoding them with Handbrake for streaming to my Apple TV. I am wondering what is the best/easiest app for downloading and tagging all the DVD info (including chapter titles and cover art etc).

I had previously used MetaX to do this a long time ago but it seems that project is discontinued and may not be working well anymore. I remember that it had a feature to download all info from Amazon automatically for most titles, looking for similar functionality.

Thanks!
 
Rather than go the Apple TV route, which is limited in which file types it handles, and which requires the iTunes interface, I elected to go with Plex to manage movies and TV shows. It's a much more elegant interface, requires a LOT less work, and works with many more file types. I use a Mac mini connected to my HDTV as my video server. The results are excellent!
 
GGJstudios said:
Rather than go the Apple TV route, which is limited in which file types it handles, and which requires the iTunes interface, I elected to go with Plex to manage movies and TV shows. It's a much more elegant interface, requires a LOT less work, and works with many more file types. I use a Mac mini connected to my HDTV as my video server. The results are excellent!
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Will it stream to Apple TV or PS3? I don't have a computer I can easily sit near my TV, I have all my media stored on a self-built server.
 
odinsride said:
Will it stream to Apple TV or PS3? I don't have a computer I can easily sit near my TV, I have all my media stored on a self-built server.
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I may be wrong, since I chose not to buy one, but I think the Apple TV only accepts streaming from iTunes. I haven't researched if anyone is using Plex to stream to Apple TV. My mini is connected via a 15' HDMI cable. Depending on where your server is and your connection options, perhaps longer cables would solve the issue.
 
GGJstudios said:
I may be wrong, since I chose not to buy one, but I think the Apple TV only accepts streaming from iTunes. I haven't researched if anyone is using Plex to stream to Apple TV. My mini is connected via a 15' HDMI cable. Depending on where your server is and your connection options, perhaps longer cables would solve the issue.
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Yeah, I am actually fine with using iTunes to stream my media. I'm only looking for something to make filling in the metadata a bit easier.
 
odinsride said:
Hi, I am in the process of ripping my entire DVD collection and encoding them with Handbrake for streaming to my Apple TV. I am wondering what is the best/easiest app for downloading and tagging all the DVD info (including chapter titles and cover art etc).

I had previously used MetaX to do this a long time ago but it seems that project is discontinued and may not be working well anymore. I remember that it had a feature to download all info from Amazon automatically for most titles, looking for similar functionality.

Thanks!
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There is an app called Identify on the App Store that does exactly what I think that you are looking for. It will tag the chapters, genre, actors, artwork, etc from IMDB.

I use Identify after encoding with Handbrake, it work about 85% of the time. The rest of the time I have to get the IMDB code and manually enter it. Once it knows the code, it will then get the rest of the information.
 
blueroom said:
Beat me to it. Identify works very well. Having your DVD collection Handbraked to ATV2 allows them to play on any iOS device.
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What is this "handbraked" you speak of? :)

Rookie at this. I found Identify in the app store, but not "handbrake' or "handbraked"

Stop laughing! :)
 
anfield11 said:
What is this "handbraked" you speak of? :)

Rookie at this. I found Identify in the app store, but not "handbrake' or "handbraked"

Stop laughing! :)
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I found this: http://handbrake.fr/details.php by using this:
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Yes and works very well. Subtitles could use a little work as can be tricky but generally "forced, burned in" will make sure you get them.
Use the ATV2 preset and queue up your collection. It'll work your CPU pretty hard. I've been using it for ages. After they're converted use Identify to tag them.
A typical movie converted to ATV2 is about 800MB per hour.
 
GGJstudios said:
Yes, quite simple.
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Okay, I was reading some stuff on the Handbrake site and they quote "It only supports sources that DO NOT contain any form of copy protection!"

So, I was thinking that I'd be able to convert my DVD collection to this and then do away [sell] with the discs. Correct?
 
anfield11 said:
Okay, I was reading some stuff on the Handbrake site and they quote "It only supports sources that DO NOT contain any form of copy protection!"

So, I was thinking that I'd be able to convert my DVD collection to this and then do away [sell] with the discs. Correct?
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I've never had a problem ripping a DVD with Handbrake. Yes, you could sell the discs if you want, but I keep mine to play on DVD players in other rooms, or to lend to friends and family. It's also a good backup, in case a file gets damaged or lost.
 
Thanks for the Identify recommendation, I'll check it out when I get home
 
Subler is great for individual videos. MetaX is still the program to beat for batch tagging TV series. It depends on how meticulous you are. Some other programs are faster if you're not a perfectionist.
 
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