Question about Backdrops (1 Viewer)

[apoptygma]

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal\thumbs\MovingPictures\Backdrops\FullSize

shows the files that's used, seems like the naming convention is the same as

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal\thumbs\MovingPictures\Covers\FullSize

so one could assume naming something correctly and placing it in the folder will cause the plugin to load it. The mystery to me is in the name format

{Hancock} [134451505].jpg

what does the bold number refer to??

[edit]
I've noticed that the plug has a 'background path' which can be used to edit and pop in any background I like. Guess I don't need to know what the number is now

 

[fforde]

By default it will load any cover or backdrop with the IMDb ID as the filename in the covers or backdrop folder. So for example tt0088763.jpg. Under advanced settings you can also change the file pattern. It will look for files using the standard naming convention matching the name as well, so if you rebuild your database it will reload all the old artwork you have already downloaded. You can also configure it to pick up artwork saved in your movie folder (see the Importer Settings tab in the config).

 

[TeeTee]

I'm struggeling with some backdrops that I want to change and I would be forever grateful if you can show me where to find the 'background path'....

Thx

 

[apoptygma]

down the bottom there is the path.

fforde, the sting I highlighted in bold in my original post, is that just a random number?

 

[marvenius]

the sting I highlighted in bold in my original post, is that just a random number?

It is a hash from the original source. With it can be determined (by MovPic) if the current source (used for backdrops) has already provided a backdrop/cover

 

[TeeTee]

Thanks for the quick response!!!!!!