I don't use meta-x, but I do my tagging when I've exported the final version. I don't think it matters though. The original metadata from EyeTV is retained during edits, so if you changed it before exporting then I'm sure your changes would be retained too.
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I don't use meta-x, but I do my tagging when I've exported the final version. I don't think it matters though. The original metadata from EyeTV is retained during edits, so if you changed it before exporting then I'm sure your changes would be retained too.
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Thanks... If you don't use meta-x what do you use? Is tagging more for art or more for other info-- movie vs tv vs other?
Thanks... If you don't use meta-x what do you use? Is tagging more for art or more for other info-- movie vs tv vs other?
I use the tagging parts of the Automating process that is included in this thread:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/805573/
I didn't get on with meta-x and heard lots of warning about it corrupting the files. The method I use works perfectly and the databases are very good.
It's slightly difficult to follow, but basically, you download and install this file:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/242398/BatchRipActions-1.0.6.dmg
And then select your files, right click and choose your option from "services". More details of the options are given in the forth post on the thread.
To be honest, I'm surprised that so many people on here use meta-x and such like when this superb resource is available right at the top of the forum. I suppose it's partly because there is so much info in that thread that it's easy to be put off. It's worth the bit of effort to get set up though.
I have not heard anything about meta-x messing anything up, I have used it on 100's of movies and shows....
I have my workflow like this....I have folders called "to be encoded" "to add metadata" "from eyetv" and "ripped files"
the encoded folder is for other formats that I have downloaded or what have you.
the metadata folder is where HB drops all of its finished files so I can add metadata to them
the from eyetv is where i export the m4v files from its export
and ripped is where I put my vob files from mac the ripper for archive after encoding.
im sure I could probably automate it, but I dont devote as much time to this project as I did when I started, mainly because im addicted to Gran Turismo on PS3....
I have my workflow like this....I have folders called "to be encoded" "to add metadata" "from eyetv" and "ripped files"
the encoded folder is for other formats that I have downloaded or what have you.
the metadata folder is where HB drops all of its finished files so I can add metadata to them
the from eyetv is where i export the m4v files from its export
and ripped is where I put my vob files from mac the ripper for archive after encoding.
im sure I could probably automate it, but I dont devote as much time to this project as I did when I started, mainly because im addicted to Gran Turismo on PS3....
I don't automate my process at all, but I picked the bits that work from that useful thread.
My issue with meta-x was it failing to find quite a lot of the stuff I wanted to tag, and I find the method I use (which draws from the excellent tvdb database) has found almost everything. I gave up with meta-x after I only had about a 50% success rate with my first batch.
If meta-x is working for you then I wouldn't suggest you change. I never had a problem with it corrupting my files, but I came across lots of discussion about it (just type "meta-x corrupt" in Google). Personal experience is better than internet rumours, but those discussions, plus my initial problems finding shows, were enough to make me look elsewhere before I got settled with it.
My issue with meta-x was it failing to find quite a lot of the stuff I wanted to tag, and I find the method I use (which draws from the excellent tvdb database) has found almost everything. I gave up with meta-x after I only had about a 50% success rate with my first batch.
If meta-x is working for you then I wouldn't suggest you change. I never had a problem with it corrupting my files, but I came across lots of discussion about it (just type "meta-x corrupt" in Google). Personal experience is better than internet rumours, but those discussions, plus my initial problems finding shows, were enough to make me look elsewhere before I got settled with it.
Check out the threads here http://forums.elgato.com/viewforum.php?f=91 All the scripts are written for you. Also has a link to the Plex forum to rename all you exported files for Plex. Also has a thread on auto commercial tagging and removal.
Thanks. Haven't ever used scripts but I suppose if I want to continue with my ambitious plans to automate processes, I will have to make that leap. Thanks for the links. If anyone knows an easy way to view the EyeTV or converted files (in iTunes or Plex) on a networked PS3 please direct me.... Now that I have the EyeTV files available on our Apple TV and macs and our iPhones, my wife wants to know how to view the files in our playroom which has a PS3 and TV alone. Obviously, could buy additional hardware if really needed but would be nice to view via PS3. I have no idea even what uPnP really means or how it's used but I gather the solution will need that knowledge... starting to read up on it...
Sad that all these video formats are so incompatible... must be DRM, fairplay, and IP rights at the root....
I need to educate myself on the commercial removal scripts....it would save me some disk space for sure!
I recored the entire Barrett Jackson Auction this past week, over 40 hours. I noticed that the eyetv software didnt do well exporting to ATV format by itself. I had to stop it and re-export it every morning because it was hung up.
I dont know if the size of the file matters, the 11 hour cut was ~40gb if I remember correct.
cutting commercials out probably would have cut an hour from the 11 total....
I recored the entire Barrett Jackson Auction this past week, over 40 hours. I noticed that the eyetv software didnt do well exporting to ATV format by itself. I had to stop it and re-export it every morning because it was hung up.
I dont know if the size of the file matters, the 11 hour cut was ~40gb if I remember correct.
cutting commercials out probably would have cut an hour from the 11 total....