Cataloguing Movies

[sanndevil]

Apropos the recent archiving discussion, what do the members use for cataloguing videos etc? I’ve been using CatVids for many years now, and it does a fantastic job. It is a Windows database using a familiar Explorer type screen layout. It automatically populates your database by downloading from imdb, has options for attaching pictures and multimedia, you can create custom reports and queries, keep check on tapes you have loaned out to friends (and get it to E-mail reminders automatically!!), creates webpages etc.

What is the general consensus? Do people use proprietary products, spreadsheets, word processed documents?

Cheers
Nigel

[DB7]

Rummage about in cupboards and under shelves. :help:

[mysteriesofedgarwallace]

I have an excel spreadheeet. However this only tells me what I have, it doesn't tell me where to find it!!!

[smudge]

Likewise - [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

And you regulars all know how often mine go missing.... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laughing.gif[/img]

SMUDGE

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[mysteriesofedgarwallace]

Originally posted by mysteriesofedgarwallace@Feb 23 2005, 08:53 PM I have an excel spreadheeet. However this only tells me what I have, it doesn't tell me where to find it!!! <div align="right">Quoted post</div>

I think I actually should have said:-

I have an excel spreadheeet. However this only tells me what I think I should have, it doesn't tell me where to find it!!!

[DaveB]

I maintain an Excel spreadsheet - one row for each item.

The columns include "original aspect ratio", "copy aspect ratio", form/quality of recording (e.g. DVD+RW: SP+) and location of the recording. It means I am able to lay my hands on whatever I want - but only after running upstairs and turning on the PC!

[Jim S.]

I would like to recommend the readerware line of products for cataloguing media. They have easy to use software for books, video/dvd, and audio CDs. You can order them bundled or seperately.


Readerware.com

I have their audio cataloguing software for my collection of 2600+ jazz CDs. The advantage over homemade databases is the ease of inputting data. You merely scan the bar code and it automatically searches the internet for all the relevent data and fills in the information fields.

Before I go further let me tell you about the bar code reader. I have a small pencil type call the CAT. They were giveaways a local electronics store. You could get a similar unit for under 10 pounds. They come with a "Y" cable that allows you to plug your keyboard into one end and the signal continues to your computer. No drivers are necessary. You are ready to scan. Simple!

Start the program and begin scanning your bar codes. The data (such as title, year, director, actors, etc) is collected automatically. You can do a good number of DVDs in no time. If you have homemade tapes and DVDs you can enter the information manually. The database is easy to modify.

[solar]

Originally posted by Jim S.@May 2 2005, 02:56 PM I would like to recommend the readerware line of products for cataloguing media. They have easy to use software for books, video/dvd, and audio CDs. You can order them bundled or seperately. Readerware.com Start the program and begin scanning your bar codes. The data (such as title, year, director, actors, etc) is collected automatically. You can do a good number of DVDs in no time. If you have homemade tapes and DVDs you can enter the information manually. The database is easy to modify. <div align="right">Quoted post</div>

That sounds really cool!!!! Feel bad for not being more organised!!
I keep my DVDs in wallet books (like photograph albums) and spend a good 5mins if I'm after a particuar title!