OK, time for a recap: What's the current BEST software for keeping track of a DVD collection?

[AnitaPeterson]

Hi there,

As many people here, I collect DVDs... and over the years, I've amassed a good number, including bootlegs and films from other regions.

I'm wonderiong what's currently the best software/application that would allow me to make a complete catalogue with everything I have. I know there are some on-line based systems which allow you to use the ISBN number, but since some of my stuf is bootlegs and home-made discs, these would not be included.

Short of using Excel or something along these lines, what's my best bet for making this list as quickly and painlessly as possible?

 

[0roo0roo]

i konw people on dvdtalk used a website to list their collections. sorta how people here save their rig stats

 

[CalvinHobbes]

I've always like DVDProfiler. The basic version is free.

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: CalvinHobbes
I've always like DVDProfiler. The basic version is free.

Agreed. DVD Profiler is excellent. It's a standalone app, but it also allows you to backup your collection online (see the link in my sig for the online collection page).

 

[mitgsx]

Make a database in access.

 

[jcmuse]

"Short of using Excel or something along these lines" i think access would fall on these lines.

Check out collectorz.com ... dvd profiler is another good one. What are you looking to do, keep track of your dvds or make a pretty list w/ images.. or maybe you're looking to do both.

Actually, mitgsx is probably right... something like access or excel would give you the best flexibility. I prefer excel with some macros that will grab information from imdb.com and insert it, as well as export to text+html files. beats paying for some software imo.

 

[Mavrick007]

I just use Excel even if it's not pretty, but it does what I want it to do and it's pretty small. I just make my title column alphabeticalize and it sorts everything as it should

 

[sswingle]

I like DVD Profiler

 

[ShadowBlade]

i prefer excel for related purposes
if you dont have office already, download OpenOffice.org and use calc

 

[Bateluer]

MS has a template for Access thats pretty good for keeping track of DVDs as well. You can find it on there site.

 

[mitgsx]

Something I made for an uncle, Movie Database. It is easy to alter, have fun!

 

[AnitaPeterson]

thanks a lot, folks

 

[snidy1]

Originally posted by: mitgsx
Make a database in access.

I agree

 

[Need4Speed]

http://www.cyberfrogs.net/videodb/index.php?filter=all&owner=plincoln

videodb

 

[gsellis]

Anita, OT really... How do you store a big collection? Do you use bookcases from The Home Depot, special racks, or what?

 

[Need4Speed]

http://www.cyberfrogs.net/photo/index.p...mediaroom&image=mediaroom_006.jpg&id=5

linem' up agains the back wall

 

[AnitaPeterson]

I found some nice and cheap Mylex bookshelves in Wal-Mart (of all places), which can store 120 DVDs (regular-size cases)... three of those can be piled one on top of the other, in a regular-sized apartment, and you can cover an entire wall with them... modular design at its best.

 

[NeoV]

bookmarked

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: AnitaPeterson
I found some nice and cheap Mylex bookshelves in Wal-Mart (of all places), which can store 120 DVDs (regular-size cases)... three of those can be piled one on top of the other, in a regular-sized apartment, and you can cover an entire wall with them... modular design at its best.

Thank you. The family collection has expanded beyond the current storage capacity.