Looking to switch from WMC/WMP
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:53 pm
Hi there - just registered and I have some basic questions on how CMC provides similar experience as WMC; for Movies, Music, Photos and OTA DTV.
Movies: Like many WMC users, I use My Movies Collection Management and the WMC plug-in. It looks like you've implemented a direct connection to My Movies though CCC? I am running 5.40 of MM and from what I read, it should provide a seamless change-over?
Music: In a similar vein, WMP is really the back-end for WMC. I see that the CMC GUI is very similar to WMC - but I'm curious about how you get the metadata. WMC used the WMP database; can you use its metadata dB too? If no - then I have a bunch of other questions - but if yes, then that would be awesome news! If no, then does CMC use folder structures or metadata to collect this? WMP was pretty good at finding things but I like how easy it was to create your own metadata too. Any information on how this works (links, videos, etc., would be great.)
I also have a large library of surround music in the form of DTS-HDMA files - typically rips of now defunct SACD and DVD-A. How does it handle these audio-only surround formats within the CMC Music area? In WMP, I created a Surround Sound genre, and WMC reflected these; all my surround material was available there and logically grouped together.
Photos: I have a large collection of photos and family home videos. I'm amazed at how well WMC worked for this - while other media centers were pretty poor. (Kodi comes to mind). I liked the approach of folders working as albums and the ability to nest folders. I could not find much on this site regarding photos. Curious if I've missed something - or if its on the roadmap?
OTA DTV:
I have the older HD HomeRun tuners - but I'd be willing to get a new one if it works with CMC. My worry
Thanks for your help...
Movies: Like many WMC users, I use My Movies Collection Management and the WMC plug-in. It looks like you've implemented a direct connection to My Movies though CCC? I am running 5.40 of MM and from what I read, it should provide a seamless change-over?
Music: In a similar vein, WMP is really the back-end for WMC. I see that the CMC GUI is very similar to WMC - but I'm curious about how you get the metadata. WMC used the WMP database; can you use its metadata dB too? If no - then I have a bunch of other questions - but if yes, then that would be awesome news! If no, then does CMC use folder structures or metadata to collect this? WMP was pretty good at finding things but I like how easy it was to create your own metadata too. Any information on how this works (links, videos, etc., would be great.)
I also have a large library of surround music in the form of DTS-HDMA files - typically rips of now defunct SACD and DVD-A. How does it handle these audio-only surround formats within the CMC Music area? In WMP, I created a Surround Sound genre, and WMC reflected these; all my surround material was available there and logically grouped together.
Photos: I have a large collection of photos and family home videos. I'm amazed at how well WMC worked for this - while other media centers were pretty poor. (Kodi comes to mind). I liked the approach of folders working as albums and the ability to nest folders. I could not find much on this site regarding photos. Curious if I've missed something - or if its on the roadmap?
OTA DTV:
I have the older HD HomeRun tuners - but I'd be willing to get a new one if it works with CMC. My worry
Thanks for your help...