Mede8er Forum
Mede8er Community => Mede8er Community Tools => Multimedia Collection Organiser => Topic started by: SuperDIY on November 23, 2010, 12:07:27 PM
-
Hi everybody,
I've created an app to manage my collection. Basic features are the following:
* Renaming of CD/DVD tracks of ripped content using e.g. tracklisting from websites
* Searching, creating, manipulating, removing duplicates etc. etc. of mp3 playlists (incl. Virtual DJ support)
* Searching and downloading CD/track cover art (bulk option - leave it running to get covers for all your tracks)
* Bulk scraping of movie info, renaming files, stripping/replacing unwanted text from media filenames, creating/modifying your About image template, Bulk re-creation of about & Folder images using a new/changed template without re-scraping previously scraped content. etc. etc.
Current version: 1.0.0.18 (28 Jan 2016)
Download link: http://www.spectrumsound.co.za/mmcorg/MMCOrg.zip
Help File link: http://www.spectrumsound.co.za/mmcorg/Help.pdf
Readme file link: http://www.spectrumsound.co.za/mmcorg/Readme.txt
Please note that the old links are inactive and therefor the auto version checking and download links in the application and at the bottom of the old Readme.txt file will not work anymore - these were updated in application version 1.0.0.17 and the Readme.txt file updated on 30 June 2014.
Download and unzip the application to your desired location and use it by running the unzipped .exe file (MMCOrg.exe) - no installation required. If you are "upgrading" to a new version, simply replace the old .exe file with the newly downloaded file. The default set-up will have you up and running immediately, but the possibilities are endless. Create your own about image template or modify one of the defaults and start to enjoy your MEDE8ER even more.
Please use and abuse, comment in this thread, but please remember, I created it for my own personal use, I will make changes and do bug fixes on my own discretion and time.
I have also compiled a help file (PDF), but remember that all the controls (buttons, check-boxes, fields, memos etc.) have hints - hover over a control and more info will be displayed.
If you are unable to download the files, please post in this thread, or send me a PM.
This is a freeware application, but if you find it useful, please support ongoing and future development by making a donation using the PayPal button on the caption bar (top-right) of the application. All donations are much appreciated.
Enjoy
SuperDIY
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5436023964_4eed461a27.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5436023964/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5436023964/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5435611917_51f4949308.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5435611917/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5435611917/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5435611619_e9c13a9c1c.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5435611619/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5435611619/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5415443518_7b5ce77b2b.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5415443518/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5415443518/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5436023728_b44a425ba9.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5436023728/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5436023728/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/5435414163_7ce5f29e67.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5435414163/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5435414163/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/5415443270_140877a1a6.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5415443270/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5415443270/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5415443456_8923023ef9.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5415443456/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5415443456/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5435436587_8160980a36.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5435436587/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5435436587/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5435436315_ee6485eb27.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5435436315/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59126181@N03/5435436315/)
-
Nice piece of software. Thanks for sharing :)
-
Thanx for programming.
Busy downloading.
Will test it a bit.
-
This looks nice. I will give it a try!
-
Is this an effective replacement for YAMJ?
I've got YAMJ working, but it's WAY slow (1min per file) despite internet HDD. May be cos I'm on OSX n I only seems to get 20MB/s throat on USB connection....whatever, Im keen for an alternative.
-
Wow, this has LOADS of potential. It's way easier to use that YAMJ, and far more flexible. However, it's quite clearly not meant for public release, and it doesn't handle series at all.
It's a one-stop-shop for file renaming, folder management, cover/about creation, etc. Whilst complex, it's simpler than YAMJ even if just cos one can clearly see what's going on thro all the options.
@SuperDIY: this is SO worth progressing. As share/donorware it may even be very worthwhile for you. There are many issues tho:
- batching really doesn;t seem to work
- single images are better, but even then "choose folder" popups appear in strange places
- it really needs something for series
-
hmm also goin to test this next week,
Maybe not for movies , but mostly for cd's , really need a good program that get the correct cover, correct soundtracks. and some general info over the album or artis , presented in a nice way ! there is a gap for this :)
meanwhile keep up the good work !
-
Wow! Took it for a test spin this afternoon. Looks like it could have a great deal of potential. Thanks for all your hard work!
-Tim
-
Please post bugs / requests and I'll try to do what I can.
Enjoy
SuperDIY
-
"Current version: 1.0.0.4 (11 Feb 2011)" but the link says 23 November 2010 ???
-
"Current version: 1.0.0.4 (11 Feb 2011)" but the link says 23 November 2010 ???
The displayed "link" always stays the same, describing the file initially uploaded. If you follow the link you will get the latest file though.
Check the readme.txt file first, if you are scared to download the bigger application.
SuperDIY
-
I've compiled and added a help file - available to download seperately.
The new version has a lot of improvements and enhancements
Enjoy
SuperDIY
-
New version uploaded today (13 Dec 2012) The help file was also updated, but does not cover all the latest enhancements.
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.8: (13 Dec 2012)
* Added "Help & About" screen with update / download options and Auto-Update option.
* Added option to "Browse - Step 1" tab to browse for files in folders and to only
display the folders in which the files were found (Uppermost check-box - grey check).
* Fixed a bug on "Settings / Batch tab" of "About images" where create and re-create
buttons for images were disabled for non-local files.
* Added feature to remember last used directories for various options.
* Added options to change the case of (photo) file names to UPPER or lower. (Photos tab)
* Added options to resize photos and to create thumbnails of images. (Photos tab)
* Updated screen scraping code to support changes made to the various webpages.
* Added "Bulk Folder Renaming" to "Browse Extras" group - it can be used to rename
folders with standard find/replace options.
* Improved speed for file ordering & duplicate removal in "Browse Extras" group.
* Added option to use the parent folder name for the ID3 "Album" Tag in Tag MP3s.
* Fixed minor cosmetic bugs
-
New version uploaded today (14 Dec 2012).
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.9: (14 Dec 2012)
* Updated screen scraping code to support changes made to the various webpages.
* Movie Images - Added feature to use IMDB poster when no poster can be found on
www.movieposterdb.com.
* Movie Images - Added option to automatically create a sub-folder with the name equal
to the selected movie title. The movie will be moved into the created folder and all
the created files and images will also be saved in the created folder. This eliminates
the need to do a filename cleanup and "copy to folder" action before creating "about"
images - this can now be done in a more foolproof single step.
-
Great work SuperDIY.
I just created a separate section for it on the Community Section of the Board.
-
Great work SuperDIY.
I just created a separate section for it on the Community Section of the Board.
Hi,
I'd like to know if this tool can be used in conjuction with Y2M or Yadis.
Thanks!
-
New version uploaded today (10 Jan 2013).
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.10: (10 Jan 2013)
* Movie Images - Fixed bug which caused all poster images to be displayed twice.
* Movie Images - Improved scraping code to handle more detail.
* Movie Images - Fixed a few cosmetic bugs
* Movie Images - Minor cosmetic changes
-
Hi,
I'd like to know if this tool can be used in conjuction with Y2M or Yadis.
Thanks!
Sorry, I'm not familiar with any of those apps. Multimedia Collection Organiser is a stand-alone application. I've coded it to help me manage my multimedia files and to simplify various tasks associated with my multimedia collection. One of the things it can do is to create the “about” images and "folder" images supported by the MEDE8ER, but no other application is used in conjunction with MMCOrg to achieve that. :)
-
New version uploaded today (28 Jan 2013).
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.11: (28 Jan 2013)
* Movie Images - XML file support! The option to create a text file containing movie
information is now replaced by an option to create an .xml "movie info" file instead.
These .xml files are used by the MEDE8ER to enable various searches. When the option
is selected, the created .xml files will be placed into the same folder as the about
image for the specific movie or TV Series.
* Photos - Added options to change case for Filename & Extension, Ignore Extension
and Extension Only.
* Fixed a few bugs throughout the application.
* Added "Quick start guides" for "About" image (coversheet) creation to the help file.
* Updated the Help file to include all the current functionality.
* Movie Images - Added option to create a Mede8er.db file to be used by the MEDE8ER's
Jukebox functionality.
Download link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2394062/mmcorg-zip-november-23-2010-3-21-pm-1-6-meg
Help File link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2799004/help-pdf-may-10-2011-10-46-am-2-0-meg
Readme file link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2530853/readme-txt-january-19-2011-2-55-pm-2k
-
This is a fantastic program! Great work.
Any chance we'll get support added for TV Series?
-
This is a fantastic program! Great work.
Any chance we'll get support added for TV Series?
It does support TV series, but at the moment it only uses imdb for the content and movieposterdb and imdb for the covers and backdrops.
What exactly do you need for TV Series? I'm not sure what additional stuff is used for TV Series e.g. episode synopsis? episode plot? etc.
-
I was thinking about scraping per season.
An about sheet that would show the seasons synopsis and list the episode titles for the season.
Scraping per episode will be over kill I think.
I scraped the TV series yesterday and it worked well for the complete series but didn't work on a per season basis.
I tried to create a template for the seasons but I'm not all that clued up, so it was a complete mess :-[
-
I was thinking about scraping per season.
An about sheet that would show the seasons synopsis and list the episode titles for the season.
Scraping per episode will be over kill I think.
I scraped the TV series yesterday and it worked well for the complete series but didn't work on a per season basis.
I tried to create a template for the seasons but I'm not all that clued up, so it was a complete mess :-[
I'll see what I can do. I also want to include the options to have "icons" for the video encoding (e.g. xVID), audio encoding & channels (e.g. AC3 / 6 channels), resolution (e.g. 1080p) etc. to the "about" image.
B.T.W. You won't really be able to change/create a template to achieve what you want. The idea of changing/creating templates is to include or not include any of the "existing" fields and to move, colour and size etc. them the way you prefer - you cannot add "new" fields e.g. episode titles. ;)
-
First of all thanks a lot for you effort, your tool is the only one which worked for me and absolutely the easiest :D.
I have a suggestion, for the movie file that are not recognized, it would be easier to give the following possibility:
- select the file,
- to provide a field for the insertion of the relevant IMDB ID
- abilitate the creation of relevant directory, jpeg file, etc. as per normale procedure
This could be done one by one or providing a table view with all the files remaining without pictures.
This could be simpler then modify the name of such files or to create a nfo file
Sorry in advance, if the option is already there but I was not able to find.
Thanks again
Valter
-
First of all thanks a lot for you effort, your tool is the only one which worked for me and absolutely the easiest :D.
I have a suggestion, for the movie file that are not recognized, it would be easier to give the following possibility:
- select the file,
- to provide a field for the insertion of the relevant IMDB ID
- abilitate the creation of relevant directory, jpeg file, etc. as per normale procedure
This could be done one by one or providing a table view with all the files remaining without pictures.
This could be simpler then modify the name of such files or to create a nfo file
Sorry in advance, if the option is already there but I was not able to find.
Thanks again
Valter
Thanks for the great feedback. I’m glad you like it.
For all the movies which could not be found (due to bad naming etc.) you can follow these simple steps:
1) Go to the “About images” page and select the Detail page
2) Enter the IMDB id into the field (without the trailing tt – the number only) and click the Search button next to it.
3) In the “Select Directory” dialogue, choose the folder in which the “problem” movie file is. Click OK.
All the detail for the movie will be scraped and saved into the selected folder (along with your movie)
I don’t think you can get easier than that...
Enjoy
-
Yes I noticed that, but in this case you have to manually create the relevant subdirectory. (I know I am lazy)
You immagine to start a new scan of a movie directory (as I did), everything will be inside the new directories except the unfind movies. It would be great, if them will remain listed ready to add only the ID.Then restart the previous procedure without searching and have all ok.
Thanks in any case
valter
-
Yes I noticed that, but in this case you have to manually create the relevant subdirectory. (I know I am lazy)
You immagine to start a new scan of a movie directory (as I did), everything will be inside the new directories except the unfind movies. It would be great, if them will remain listed ready to add only the ID.Then restart the previous procedure without searching and have all ok.
Thanks in any case
valter
OK, now I understand why you want a table containing the failed movies and a field where you can enter the imdb id into. I might add a column to the "Batch Operations" grid on the Settings / Batch page where you can enter imdb ids into. Maybe list all the imdb ids of the scraped movies and then you can add missing ids or change current ids (if it is an incorrect id for a specific movie) and then have an option to "re-scrape" all movies which imdb ids in the grid does not match the ids saved with the movies.
I’ll fiddle with it and maybe include it in a future release.
-
great
-
Why do not implement a 3D mark for 3d movies? If it is difficult an auto system, a manual flag could make the job.
Thanks
Valter
-
New version uploaded today (18 Feb 2013).
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.12: (18 Feb 2013)
* Movie Images - Better support for multipart movies when performing bulk scraping.
Additional parts will be named _n where n is incremented as more parts for the same
movie is found and the option to rename the movie to match the IMDB title option is
selected.
* Movie Images - Scraping code updated to handle updtes on the IMDB website.
* Movie Images - Added more UTF8 replacements for XML movie files.
Download link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2394062/mmcorg-zip-november-23-2010-3-21-pm-1-6-meg
Help File link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2799004/help-pdf-may-10-2011-10-46-am-2-0-meg
Readme file link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2530853/readme-txt-january-19-2011-2-55-pm-2k
-
please can you check file. It says that archive is damaged
-
please can you check file. It says that archive is damaged
Hi kojoot,
Please try downloading it again. The file was downloaded more than 150 times since the update on 18 Feb and you're the first person to complain about a damaged archive. I also downloaded it just now and I was able to open the zip file without any problem.
Regards
SuperDIY
-
Hy are you still developing your software? What about to add a 3D mark?
Thanks in advance
Valter
-
Hy are you still developing your software? What about to add a 3D mark?
Thanks in advance
Valter
Hi Valter,
It is not as simple as adding a 3D mark. First of all you have to get the detail from the audio/video steam and then you also have to add options (to the template) to add/display images (positions, sizes, included or not etc.) for all the different encoding types etc. e.g. xVID, .264, 3D, MP3, AC3 etc. etc. This is not a quick one night jobbie. Maybe sometime in future...
-
As start point I suggest you can leave it manual; in my opinion this will be more then enough. The user will check the box 3D for each movie to have the 3D indication.
I do not think that stream information are needed (avi, divx, etc.)
Thanks
Valter
-
Do you think it will be possible to have a search Language option for the movies database (title, description, etc.) more then English?
By the way I am Italian
Thanks
Valter
-
Do you think it will be possible to have a search Language option for the movies database (title, description, etc.) more then English?
By the way I am Italian
Thanks
Valter
Hi Valter, Thanks for your suggestions. I'm not going to promise anything, but maybe I'll build in the multi-language option for the scraped content in future.
Regards
SuperDIY
-
Hi Valter, Thanks for your suggestions. I'm not going to promise anything, but maybe I'll build in the multi-language option for the scraped content in future.
Regards
SuperDIY
Hi Valter, I've investigated this language option. IMDB uses the language as per your geolocation. According to all the posts and articles I've read, you can only change the content language on IMBD if you are a registered user and log in before your session. Unfortunately I would not be able to make use of the multi-language options on IMDB via this application. The only option I have is to force IMDB to ignore your geolocation and always return content in English, but I will not be alble to make use of any other languages at this stage.
Regards
SuperDIY
-
Thanks for your effort
Valter
-
New version uploaded today (2 May 2013).
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.13: (2 May 2013)
* Movie Images - Scraping code updated to handle updates on the IMDB website.
* Movie Images - added option to .ini file to force IMDB to return content in English.
Select "Save Settings" on the "About" images - Settings / Batch page to write the
current setting to the MMCOrg.ini file. Close the application. Open the MMCOrg.ini file.
Search for "IMDBLanguageForceEnglish=0" and change the 0 to 1 to force English content.
Save the .ini file and re-open MMCOrg - IMDB searches should now return English content.
-
New version uploaded today (18 Oct 2013).
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.14: (18 Oct 2013)
* Movie Images - Scraping code updated to handle updates on the IMDB website.
* CD/DVD Track Titler - improved track number removal code. Added an update-able list of
artist names starting with numbers, to prevent false track number removal.
* CD/DVD Track Titler - added more default search / replace rules.
* CD/DVD Track Titler - added more default TitleCase exceptions.
* CD/DVD Track Titler - added option to remove text, encapsulated by predefined
character(s), from titles.
* Added Song Title Clean-up functionality to Collection Operations to clean up all your
badly named audio files in one go.
* Removed old Cover Art search functionality and added it to Song Title Clean-up.
* Added Copy, Move and Delete action options to the Browse tab - these actions can be
performed on the list of browsed files.
* Improved error reporting code
* Made various cosmetic changes.
* Fixed various minor bugs.
-
New version uploaded today (24 Oct 2013).
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.15: (24 Oct 2013)
* Fixed a few bugs in the Song Title Clean-up code.
* Added the option to "Cancel" a running Copy, Move or Delete action on the Browse tab.
* Movie Images - Scraping code updated to handle updates on the IMDB website.
* Fixed a few minor bugs.
I have also updated the Help.pdf file!
Download link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2394062/mmcorg-zip-november-23-2010-3-21-pm-1-6-meg
Help File link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2799004/help-pdf-may-10-2011-10-46-am-2-0-meg
Readme file link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2530853/readme-txt-january-19-2011-2-55-pm-2k
-
New version uploaded today (21 Nov 2013).
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.16: (21 Nov 2013)
* Improved Create Thumbnails & Resize Photos code to be less resource intensive.
* Fixed a bug where default exceptions in the lists could not be deleted previously.
* Movie Images - Scraping code updated to handle updates on the IMDB website.
* Updated default replace stings.
* Fixed a few minor bugs.
* Added PayPal Donate buttons - All donations appreciated! :)
Download link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2394062/mmcorg-zip-november-23-2010-3-21-pm-1-6-meg
Help File link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2799004/help-pdf-may-10-2011-10-46-am-2-0-meg
Readme file link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2530853/readme-txt-january-19-2011-2-55-pm-2k
-
I am a new user of the Mede8er x3D and managed to get the YAMJ working (I should note that all this tech stuff is not native to me so I would appreciate a little patience with my lack of familiarity). I have read all the posts and am confused. Is this program a replacement for Y2M/YAMJ?
It looks very complete even if I don't understand all of it. Can this be used to get the movie or music info into folders so it interfaces with the Mede8er Jukebox?
Is there a user guide to explain how to do this?
Thanks in advance.
-
I am a new user of the Mede8er x3D and managed to get the YAMJ working (I should note that all this tech stuff is not native to me so I would appreciate a little patience with my lack of familiarity). I have read all the posts and am confused. Is this program a replacement for Y2M/YAMJ?
It looks very complete even if I don't understand all of it. Can this be used to get the movie or music info into folders so it interfaces with the Mede8er Jukebox?
Is there a user guide to explain how to do this?
Thanks in advance.
Hi, this is not a replacement, but an alternative for yamj. Most people here uses it to organise their series and movies. It creates the "backdrop" images and relevant files and can also create the db required by the mede8er to perform searches. In the last few pages of the help file are tutorials to get you up and running in no time.
Regards
SuperDIY
-
New version uploaded today (30 Jun 2014).
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.17: (30 Jun 2014)
* Updated file locations - the old file locations are now inaccessible and therefor
the automatic checking for updates will no longer work on versions prior to 1.0.0.17
* Fixed minor bugs.
Please note that the old download links are inactive and therefor the auto version checking and download links in the application and at the bottom of the old Readme.txt file will not work anymore - these were updated in application version 1.0.0.17 and the Readme.txt file updated on 30 June 2014.
Download link: http://www.spectrumsound.co.za/mmcorg/MMCOrg.zip
Help File link: http://www.spectrumsound.co.za/mmcorg/Help.pdf
Readme file link: http://www.spectrumsound.co.za/mmcorg/Readme.txt
-
New version uploaded today (28 Jan 2016).
Changelog extract:
Version 1.0.0.18: (28 Jan 2016)
* Movie Images - Scraping code updated to handle updates on the IMDB- and other
websites.
* Movie Images - Added option to select the preferred size of the Poster images.
* Movie Images - Improved poster download speed if option to "use first poster image" is
selected.
* Changed online check / auto check for updates routine.
* Fixed minor bugs.
Please note that the old download links are inactive and therefor the auto version checking and download links in the application and at the bottom of the old Readme.txt file will not work anymore - these were updated in application version 1.0.0.17 and the Readme.txt file updated on 30 June 2014.
Download link: http://www.spectrumsound.co.za/mmcorg/MMCOrg.zip
Help File link: http://www.spectrumsound.co.za/mmcorg/Help.pdf
Readme file link: http://www.spectrumsound.co.za/mmcorg/Readme.txt
-
I just downloaded the application on my CPU. My OS is windows 7. I am having a hard time opening the program sometimes it works, sometimes it's just loading and the program won't open. Tried rebooting my CPU, but still the program won't open.
-
Hi AKT111
By default MMC checks your internet connection on startup, but this can be switched of on the Help & About screen - after MMC opened and checked the connection, click the "?" button in the top right-hand corner and uncheck both check-boxex in the center of the window, and click close.
MMC uses IE's internet configuration as per the readme.txt file. In other words, IE needs to be installed on your computer and you must be able to browse the internet using IE, e.g proxy configuration etc. must be set correctly to enable browsing. If IE is not installed or not configured to browse the internet, MMC's "internet connection checking" will timeout after a while, but sometimes it might crash and hang the application as well. If you have a terribly slow internet connection, the "internet connection checking" procedure might take quite a while and the controls in MMC only activates once the "internet connection checking" procedure has completed and therefor it might seem that it is hanging.