What should I use to catalog my DVDs?
12-06-04, 02:41 AM
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What should I use to catalog my DVDs?
I'm looking to start cataloging my DVD collection. What's the service I should use? I'm new to all this so bear with me.
12-06-04, 04:13 AM
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I agree. Notepad has served me well. Some people say to use that DVD Profiler thingie, but I'm not too keen on stuff like that.
12-06-04, 04:24 AM
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12-06-04, 05:22 AM
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DVDaf is what I use mostly - I was a huge Guzzlefish supporter, but they were sold and have had some serious issues. They may be good again soon though.
12-06-04, 07:27 AM
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emhello,
I need some DVD covers for a few movies. Can yah maybe email me some ASCII images?
I need some DVD covers for a few movies. Can yah maybe email me some ASCII images?
12-06-04, 07:35 AM
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I'll give another nod for DVDprofiler. I used to use DVDAF but that was more problematic than it was convenient so I switched to profiler. It's easy to use and generally has all the info on most discs in any region.
12-06-04, 08:19 AM
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DVDAf all the way. Never had a single problem with it.
12-06-04, 08:36 AM
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Yes, I'd agree with using dvdaf, except I have a number of titles they don't have in their database, and they won't let me add anything new. And don't bother with their 'forum'. It's run by a bunch of 10 year old kids.
12-06-04, 08:39 AM
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Yes, I'd agree with using dvdaf, except I have a number of titles they don't have in their database, and they won't let me add anything new. And don't bother with their 'forum'. It's run by a bunch of 10 year old kids.
12-06-04, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by dtcarson
I like DVDProfiler. I like it it because it's easy to search for a title, and it works both offline and online.
www.dvdprofiler.com
12-06-04, 08:55 AM
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I use the underrated AMC - Ant Movie Catalog. It has awesome reporting and scripting capabilities. And can generate portable listings for use on PDAs.
http://www.antp.be/software/moviecatalog
http://www.antp.be/software/moviecatalog
12-06-04, 10:40 AM
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I like Profiler best, but DVD Af is pretty good too.
For me, the easiest one to enter new stuff into (by far) is DVD Aficionado (but also the hardest one to spell, so sorry if I got it wrong). You can type up to 300 titles into the quick search box at once, so it's really easy to add lots at once (Profiler and Guzzlefish require you to add them one at a time).
The best way to decide is by clicking on people's links and seeing which one you like best. Most of them are free, so you can try them out.
For me, the easiest one to enter new stuff into (by far) is DVD Aficionado (but also the hardest one to spell, so sorry if I got it wrong). You can type up to 300 titles into the quick search box at once, so it's really easy to add lots at once (Profiler and Guzzlefish require you to add them one at a time).
The best way to decide is by clicking on people's links and seeing which one you like best. Most of them are free, so you can try them out.
12-06-04, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Dabaomb
I use DVDProfiler and I have my own excel spreadsheet
12-06-04, 11:30 AM
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my choice: DVDPedia for OSX
Since DVDProfiler won't put out a Mac version, and I wanted a client-side program, I discovered this little gem that (forgive me if all the others do this too) lets me scan DVD bar codes in with my cuecat.
http://www.bruji.com/dvdpedia/index.html
Recommended to any OSX users, especially because of its familiar iTunes interface.
Enjoy!
CS
http://www.bruji.com/dvdpedia/index.html
Recommended to any OSX users, especially because of its familiar iTunes interface.
Enjoy!
CS
12-06-04, 11:30 AM
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No love for DVDSpot? The best cataloger I have used yet: www.dvdspot.com (or check it in my sig)
It is constantly being improved, and the guy who runs the site is really open to hearing about new ideas for the site.
It is constantly being improved, and the guy who runs the site is really open to hearing about new ideas for the site.
12-06-04, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BasiaMille
Since DVDProfiler won't put out a Mac version, and I wanted a client-side program, I discovered this little gem that (forgive me if all the others do this too) lets me scan DVD bar codes in with my cuecat.
http://www.bruji.com/dvdpedia/index.html
Recommended to any OSX users, especially because of its familiar iTunes interface.
Enjoy!
CS
http://www.bruji.com/dvdpedia/index.html
Recommended to any OSX users, especially because of its familiar iTunes interface.
Enjoy!
CS
Just got my iMac G5
12-06-04, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by steebo777
You sure you aren't talking about GF?
12-06-04, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Spanky BananaPants
I've used Profiler for a long time and couldn't be happier with it. Great program to catalog your titles with.
