how can i filter for the actual file size (1 Viewer)

loadme

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hey there,

this is a filter question/ request

while adding a remote source, my client heavly relies the media file size because it can only play, what its internet connection is able to download in the background.

for now i can only play files that are smaller than ~4.500 MB

and because i experimented with file sizes in the earlier years, i can not indirectly conclude from the movie resolution to its file size.

there are movies that are ~3800 mb for example and have a compressed full HD picture
also there are movies bigger than 4.800 and still are only 720p

and last but not least some media sources are uncompressed old dvd *.ts files, going up to 4500 and sometimes higher as well
while being only standard definition

i use moving pictures 1.3.1 beta and couldnt figure out, how to create filter for file size.
was i just blind and didnt found the setting?


also - what does the "media label" filter looks for?
 

Holzi

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    AW: how can i filter for the actual file size

    I don't think this is possible at the moment because MovPic doesn't read any filesize out of media files. Hopefully this will become available in the future!
    Correct me if I am wrong! =)
     

    loadme

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    ouh - that would be sad
    many of my movies are way too big, to load them
    even with 1+MB / sec you cant go for full HD

    any chance to see this in the near future?
    if this is about "never collecting personal information", you could also just round the file size up the next 100 mb or so

    i created an open issue as an enhancement.
    hopefully this will find some love <3
     

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    AW: how can i filter for the actual file size

    Well.. you did open a new issue in StreamedMP?! But this is clearly a MovPic issue...
     

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    AW: how can i filter for the actual file size

    No problem.. I just wanted to point it out. =)
     

    loadme

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    is there anything new on this?

    my feature request is 6 month old, shouldnt cause any trouble and is indeed helpful

    http://code.google.com/p/moving-pic...ilestone Owner Summary&groupby=&sort=&id=1083

    i added the comment to consider the bitrate for filters, which would make even more sense and also is available metadata in media files

    please add it.
    working with remote clients outside of your network is a pain, if you dont know what movie could be streamed or not..
     

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