Cataloging The Collection - Blu-ray Forum

Sharpie · 10-06-2009, 07:33 AM

Greetings All !!! New Member here...

I have been reading these forums for a while and just decided to join because I enjoy reading the reviews of currently released movies and forum members comments on all aspects of Blu-Rays and HT equipment!

I have read and posted to another thread here about cataloging ones collection, as of now I have over 1200 DVDs and over a 100 Blu-Rays. I just purchased moviecollector Pro(..this video hooked me) with the opticon 2001 pocket barcode scanner and I can't wait to get started on my database. How ever, I just stumbled upon this website and was wondering if the people that use excel or other applications use a site like that to enter in their info(..copy/paste) into what ever method they are using? I got one of my oldest DVD movies(..Twilight Zone #1) and typed in the UPC and it had all the info about the disk minus the actors.

Icedburden · 10-06-2009, 07:53 AM

The opticon scanner is cool, but for that price, no thanks. It does seem very nice though so I hope you enjoy it.

wormraper · 10-06-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharpie

Greetings All !!! New Member here...

I have been reading these forums for a while and just decided to join because I enjoy reading the reviews of currently released movies and forum members comments on all aspects of Blu-Rays and HT equipment!

I have read and posted to another thread here about cataloging ones collection, as of now I have over 1200 DVDs and over a 100 Blu-Rays. I just purchased moviecollector Pro(..this video hooked me) with the opticon 2001 pocket barcode scanner and I can't wait to get started on my database. How ever, I just stumbled upon this website and was wondering if the people that use excel or other applications use a site like that to enter in their info(..copy/paste) into what ever method they are using? I got one of my oldest DVD movies(..Twilight Zone #1) and typed in the UPC and it had all the info about the disk minus the actors.

Moviecollector is the sh!t man. I love it to death, haven't found another program that's as efficient and quick with as many features.

Sharpie · 10-06-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icedburden

The opticon scanner is cool, but for that price, no thanks. It does seem very nice though so I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks, I hope it works like the video led me to believe it would. It is pricey though!

Sharpie · 10-07-2009, 09:46 PM

Got it today !!!

2.5 hours to charge, test and download and then I will be getting busy cataloging the collection every night till it is done!

Now that I have held that scanner, it is nice and has a good quality feel to it !

Exist2Inspire · 08-09-2010, 04:13 AM

Being a computer science guy, I ended up making my own program to store the movie database. Only disadvantage is that it's all entered manually.

rockyoumonkeys · 08-09-2010, 01:49 PM

I use DVD Profiler. It seems to have more features than Movie Collector, or at least different ones that are more interesting to me.

Before coming here, I used dvdaf, but that site sucks, and has always sucked.

Before that, I used a site called DVDSpot, which was actually pretty great until they shut it down.

I even used IMDB's "My Movies" feature briefly, but that kind of sucks as well.

blusharks78 · 08-09-2010, 02:30 PM

Same here...DVD Profiler all the way. Check my signature. It has a link to my database.

DrrnHarr · 08-09-2010, 02:42 PM

I have over 4,000 DVDs and almost 400 Blu-rays and I have the two lists all built into two spreadsheets.

I started listing my DVDs on a Works spreadsheet when I started collecting in 1997, and had Excel 2007 by the time I started collecting Blu-ray's.

cinema sickness · 08-09-2010, 04:03 PM

I built my own website to catalog my titles: http://www.dkephotography.com/cinemasickness.htm

JediFonger · 08-09-2010, 04:12 PM

it's like becoming your own blockbuster

BTW see my sig.

ScuseMe · 08-09-2010, 04:38 PM

I use DVD Profiler on my PC and DVDpedia on my Mac. DVDpedia's nice in that it uses the built-in iSight camera of my iMac to scan the barcode of the DVD/BD. Makes it very easy to add titles to the database without buying a barcode reader.

However, DVD Profiler has it beat for options and print customizations. I like that DVD Profiler stores the front and back covers, where DVDpedia only stores the front cover. DVD Profiler also has an option to post your collection on its web service for free.

cinemaphile · 08-09-2010, 04:49 PM

Long ago, I had just made my own excel spreadsheet to keep track of it all, then I was introduced to DVD Profiler, and I really love it, though I still have trouble finding how to do certain things. I do however wish I had a barcode scanner to speed things up. How cheap can I get just a simple, basic one?
(and I don't have an iPhone, so that option is out)

wormraper · 08-09-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

Long ago, I had just made my own excel spreadsheet to keep track of it all, then I was introduced to DVD Profiler, and I really love it, though I still have trouble finding how to do certain things. I do however wish I had a barcode scanner to speed things up. How cheap can I get just a simple, basic one?
(and I don't have an iPhone, so that option is out)

you can get a decent one for like $20

ScuseMe · 08-09-2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediFonger

it's like becoming your own blockbuster

BTW see my sig.

I built a text file with my UPC's and uploaded it to DVDCount. Unfortunately, 31 of my DVD's aren't found

But I did get 559 loaded, so that's not too bad.

jlchavis0844 · 08-09-2010, 05:26 PM

No one here uses MyMovies3? It's almost completely free and you can enter by typing the title, putting the disk in the drive, typing in the UPC Code, or UPC scanner. I suggest you give it a look.

HD Goofnut · 08-09-2010, 05:35 PM

I use DVD Profiler, DVD Aficionado, and BD Stats, which can all be found in my signature. I like all three because they are useful for different functions.

rockyoumonkeys · 08-09-2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlchavis0844

No one here uses MyMovies3? It's almost completely free and you can enter by typing the title, putting the disk in the drive, typing in the UPC Code, or UPC scanner. I suggest you give it a look.

I gave it a look, and it looks like a total scam.

In order to get all the options that most other cataloguing software provides, you'll end up paying out the nose.

It's like sure, the basic barebones version is "free", but as soon as you want any options, you have to start paying.

No thanks.

OneWayFilms · 08-09-2010, 08:50 PM

I use to use DVDSpot and LOVED it till they shut it down. I was so upset. I HATED DVDAvid whatever, that stunk to me.

I now use DVDProfiler and while the ONLINE page isn't that attractive, my home version is BEAUTIFUL and easy to use and has more information than one collector really needs, which is perfect for me.

I have over 1000 titles in my collection and you can see it in my signature.

Leterface · 08-09-2010, 11:25 PM

I use a Excel spredsheet for my BD/HD DVD movies. Soon I will publish it online (I hope).

Published:
http://leterface.bravehost.com/

10-07-2009, 09:46 PM	#5
Sharpie Member Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:79 Blu-ray collection:1201	Opticon Scanner Got it today !!! 2.5 hours to charge, test and download and then I will be getting busy cataloging the collection every night till it is done! Now that I have held that scanner, it is nice and has a good quality feel to it !

08-09-2010, 01:49 PM	#7
rockyoumonkeys Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:680 Trading Score:1	I use DVD Profiler. It seems to have more features than Movie Collector, or at least different ones that are more interesting to me. Before coming here, I used dvdaf, but that site sucks, and has always sucked. Before that, I used a site called DVDSpot, which was actually pretty great until they shut it down. I even used IMDB's "My Movies" feature briefly, but that kind of sucks as well. Last edited by rockyoumonkeys; 08-09-2010 at 02:44 PM.

08-09-2010, 05:35 PM	#17
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I use DVD Profiler, DVD Aficionado, and BD Stats, which can all be found in my signature. I like all three because they are useful for different functions. Last edited by HD Goofnut; 08-09-2010 at 06:32 PM.

08-09-2010, 11:25 PM	#20
Leterface Power Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	I use a Excel spredsheet for my BD/HD DVD movies. Soon I will publish it online (I hope). Published: http://leterface.bravehost.com/ Last edited by Leterface; 08-10-2010 at 12:56 AM.

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10-06-2009, 07:33 AM	#1
Sharpie Member Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:79 Blu-ray collection:1201	Cataloging The Collection Greetings All !!! New Member here... I have been reading these forums for a while and just decided to join because I enjoy reading the reviews of currently released movies and forum members comments on all aspects of Blu-Rays and HT equipment! I have read and posted to another thread here about cataloging ones collection, as of now I have over 1200 DVDs and over a 100 Blu-Rays. I just purchased moviecollector Pro(..this video hooked me) with the opticon 2001 pocket barcode scanner and I can't wait to get started on my database. How ever, I just stumbled upon this website and was wondering if the people that use excel or other applications use a site like that to enter in their info(..copy/paste) into what ever method they are using? I got one of my oldest DVD movies(..Twilight Zone #1) and typed in the UPC and it had all the info about the disk minus the actors.

10-06-2009, 07:53 AM	#2
Icedburden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:87 Blu-ray collection:942 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:62	The opticon scanner is cool, but for that price, no thanks. It does seem very nice though so I hope you enjoy it.

08-09-2010, 04:13 AM	#6
Exist2Inspire Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:1510 DVD collection:441 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:6	Being a computer science guy, I ended up making my own program to store the movie database. Only disadvantage is that it's all entered manually.

08-09-2010, 02:30 PM	#8
blusharks78 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:152	Same here...DVD Profiler all the way. Check my signature. It has a link to my database.

08-09-2010, 02:42 PM	#9
DrrnHarr Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:818 DVD collection:352 MA collection:2122 Digital collection:6033 iTunes collection:6957 Prime collection:280 Blu-ray reviews: 13 Trading Score:3	I have over 4,000 DVDs and almost 400 Blu-rays and I have the two lists all built into two spreadsheets. I started listing my DVDs on a Works spreadsheet when I started collecting in 1997, and had Excel 2007 by the time I started collecting Blu-ray's.

08-09-2010, 04:03 PM	#10
cinema sickness Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:PA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	I built my own website to catalog my titles: http://www.dkephotography.com/cinemasickness.htm

08-09-2010, 04:12 PM	#11
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	it's like becoming your own blockbuster BTW see my sig.

08-09-2010, 04:38 PM	#12
ScuseMe Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:The State That Started A Nation Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:181 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I use DVD Profiler on my PC and DVDpedia on my Mac. DVDpedia's nice in that it uses the built-in iSight camera of my iMac to scan the barcode of the DVD/BD. Makes it very easy to add titles to the database without buying a barcode reader. However, DVD Profiler has it beat for options and print customizations. I like that DVD Profiler stores the front and back covers, where DVDpedia only stores the front cover. DVD Profiler also has an option to post your collection on its web service for free.

08-09-2010, 04:49 PM	#13
cinemaphile Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Illinois Trading Score:322	Long ago, I had just made my own excel spreadsheet to keep track of it all, then I was introduced to DVD Profiler, and I really love it, though I still have trouble finding how to do certain things. I do however wish I had a barcode scanner to speed things up. How cheap can I get just a simple, basic one? (and I don't have an iPhone, so that option is out)

08-09-2010, 05:26 PM	#16
jlchavis0844 Member Member since:May 2010 Blu-ray collection:631 Blu-ray reviews:5	No one here uses MyMovies3? It's almost completely free and you can enter by typing the title, putting the disk in the drive, typing in the UPC Code, or UPC scanner. I suggest you give it a look.

08-09-2010, 08:50 PM	#19
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:967 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	I use to use DVDSpot and LOVED it till they shut it down. I was so upset. I HATED DVDAvid whatever, that stunk to me. I now use DVDProfiler and while the ONLINE page isn't that attractive, my home version is BEAUTIFUL and easy to use and has more information than one collector really needs, which is perfect for me. I have over 1000 titles in my collection and you can see it in my signature.

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