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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorsurfeur51
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I think Dvdprofiler users are all interested by movies, and also by their collection of DVDs (or Blu-rays) as an "object".

But for some of them, the DVD collection is "more" important than the movie collection. They generally have collector or special editions, sometimes several editions of the same movie, and for those who have huge collections, they have many DVDs they have not yet watched.

For the others, movies are more important, and except the most recent acquisitions, all their movies have been watched at least once, sometimes several times. The technical quality of the movie is for them much more important than additional features or sophiticated packagings.

I also think the way each one customizes his own database depends on the importance given to DVDs or to movies. For example, overviews which match exactly back cover (with bold and italics) are important for "dvd collectors", and less for "movie collectors" who may prefer customized overviews. "DVD collectors" will be happy with the new DVD distributor field, "movie collectors" will be happy with the new custom headshots feature... Linking of actors is probably more important for "movie collectors" than for "DVD collectors"... (of course, all these are examples just to illustrate the difference that may exist between a "DVD" and a "Movie"collector).

The most easy way to answer is to say that DVD and movies are just the same. I'm quite sure that for each of us, one is a little more important than the other (as a collection)... So, think some additional seconds before choosing third solution in the poll...
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have to disagree: DVD's are more then movies alone, movies are a part of what is available on DVD or blu-ray
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I'm not sure what you mean by "numerized," but for me movies and DVDs are equally important.  I find the headshots feature helpful when I'm trying to identify someone in a movie that I'm watching on DVD.  So I guess that means I am a "movie" collector.

But I like to know who the DVD distributor is -- particularly when there is more than one version of a particular title on DVD.  Some distributors (Criterion Collection) make a much better product than others (Platinum Disc Corp.) so it matters to me who's the distributor of a DVD.  So I guess that means I'm a "DVD" collector.

Ergo, #3 is the "correct" answer for me.
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Seeing as how I don't even enter non-feature length non-drama DVDs to my profile database, I'd say I'm definitely more of a movie collector than a DVD collector.

I would like to say that I only add movies, period, but there's the odd mini-series that's been released as one long movie (e.g. The Stand) that I've added the the database, as I think of them more as movies than TV series.

But straight up TV seasons? Nope. The same goes for collection of shorts, bonus discs, dcumentaries, etc.

Basically, I treat my DVD database as my fiction movie database.

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Seeing as how I don't even enter non-feature length non-drama DVDs to my profile database, I'd say I'm definitely more of a movie collector than a DVD collector.

I would like to say that I only add movies, period, but there's the odd mini-series that's been released as one long movie (e.g. The Stand) that I've added the the database, as I think of them more as movies than TV series.

But straight up TV seasons? Nope. The same goes for collection of shorts, bonus discs, dcumentaries, etc.

Basically, I treat my DVD database as my fiction movie database.

KM


Well I think I see things quite as you do...
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Video and audio are quite important to me, packaging is not very important (but not totally unimportant either). Personally I don't care for the new formatting options in the overview, it's just more work for very little gain. For actor and crew information I'm actually much more likely to use IMDb than DVD/slash/Movie Profiler and that is not going to change by adding more data fields. For the same reason I'm not using the headshot feature in Profiler because I can find those readily elsewhere. But it's nice that they are there for those who want them. But there are more important things that need to be fixed imho.
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I have quite a few special/limited editions and I try to get them whenever possible. However, I only buy films that I like.

So, I'd be closer to the 3rd. option, although I think it's quite reductive, as I don't give the same importance to the movie as to the packaging. I'll only consider spending extra on the packaging if I think the movie itself "deserves"/justifies it.
I'll always buy a movie I really like even if the only edition existent is a crappy one. And I'll go to the end of the world (well, via internet at least) to find that particular limited edition of that other movie I like.

So, I guess I'm a mix...
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Like Patsa I'm indifferent to the overview changes - all I care about is being able to search / read the text instead of having to read off the back of the case. (and I don't see any value in the obsessive desire to record miss spellings)

Crew - with only a few exceptions I don't care about.

Cast - yes - the main ones - and I don't care if uncredited are included or not. Headshots - big plus from me - helps me to recognise the actor.

Studio - care about whether it's a good one like criterion..

Sound options - I'm English so I like to know what English audio there is - the desire to re-order these as they are laid down on the dvd is frankly puzzling. Who would ever care?
Video - you mean someone would buy a non widescreen dvd? wtf

Genre's - my own selection thank you very much.
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Like Patsa I'm indifferent to the overview changes - all I care about is being able to search / read the text instead of having to read off the back of the case. (and I don't see any value in the obsessive desire to record miss spellings)

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the desire to re-order these as they are laid down on the dvd is frankly puzzling. Who would ever care?

While I pretty much agree with everything you say, Paul, I would argue that the desire to re-order things or to include obvious spelling errors is an attempt to stem the flow of ping-ponging contributions.

Spelling: Some misspellings are not as clear cut as others.  If the word is "thier" it is reasonable to assume it is a typo and should be "their."  But if the word is "colour" and not "color,"  is it misspelled or not?  If we have to use the verbatim spelling from the box cover, there's no need to "correct" anything.

Crew Order: Left up to personal preference and not required to follow the exact order laid down on the DVD, users are tempted to contribute changes that suit those preferences.  If one is required to show people exactly in the order as they appear in the credits, the only valid reason to contribute something different is if the order shown is incorrect.

To me, it's just a matter of trying to limit the number of unnecessary contributions that I might have to read and vote upon.  Show things exactly as they appear on screen and you only have to deal with them once.  If you only have a few number of DVDs in your collection it probably doesn't matter.  But the larger your collection, the more things you have to look at, assess, and update.  Everything takes time better spent actually watching the program on the DVD than looking at the box and disc.
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While I pretty much agree with everything you say, Paul, I would argue that the desire to re-order things or to include obvious spelling errors is an attempt to stem the flow of ping-ponging contributions.

Spelling: Some misspellings are not as clear cut as others.  If the word is "thier" it is reasonable to assume it is a typo and should be "their."  But if the word is "colour" and not "color,"  is it misspelled or not? 
That ones easy - it's colour of course
If we have to use the verbatim spelling from the box cover, there's no need to "correct" anything.


Crew Order: Left up to personal preference and not required to follow the exact order laid down on the DVD, users are tempted to contribute changes that suit those preferences.  If one is required to show people exactly in the order as they appear in the credits, the only valid reason to contribute something different is if the order shown is incorrect.

To me, it's just a matter of trying to limit the number of unnecessary contributions that I might have to read and vote upon.  Show things exactly as they appear on screen and you only have to deal with them once.  If you only have a few number of DVDs in your collection it probably doesn't matter.  But the larger your collection, the more things you have to look at, assess, and update.  Everything takes time better spent actually watching the program on the DVD than looking at the box and disc.


I agree completely with you that trying to limit unnecessary changes and ping ponging of contributions is the most important thing.  But if changes which just changed the order were prevented by the program then that would be even better. For instance the order of subtitles is set by the program - couldn't this be done for the Audio as well?
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Spelling: Some misspellings are not as clear cut as others.  If the word is "thier" it is reasonable to assume it is a typo and should be "their."  But if the word is "colour" and not "color,"  is it misspelled or not? 
That ones easy - it's colour of course


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I knew IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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One thing about DVDProfiler...there is quite a diverse group of people working diligantly each and every day on making it the best database on the net.  I applaud you, but honestly I couldn't bother!!!

I am a Movie/DVD collector.  I have always loved movies, but never considered collecting them until the DVD was created (hated VHS, but applauded it as the first format to offer people a choice vs. staying up late to watch that rare film you haven't seen in years on TV).  I collect films I love and even some I only like, but I also collect Limited Edition DVDs for extras and special features and even packaging (I love Steelbooks and Digi Packs).

I often wonder about the technical aspect to DVDProfiler, how did Ken first begin putting this program together and why.  Obviously now it is a lucrative(?) business for him, but that must not have been the driving point to create this program.  For many of the other people here, the Profiler database seems to be the passion more so than collection itself.  Again I applaud all of you who contribute and vote and have the patience to make this such an awesome database and without you I am sure this product wouldn't function as well as it does, but when do you find time to simply sit down and watch a movie???
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I agree completely with you that trying to limit unnecessary changes and ping ponging of contributions is the most important thing.  But if changes which just changed the order were prevented by the program then that would be even better. For instance the order of subtitles is set by the program - couldn't this be done for the Audio as well?

You won't get any disagreement from me on this. I've been in favor of this idea for some time myself.  I have never understood why there is a specific order for the crew sections (director, writer, producer, ..., art) but within those sections we are left to our own devices to put the role in the order "as credited" as if that had some meaning to anyone.  If I were king (which of course I am not), I would have Profiler display the roles in the same order that they're listed in the pulldown.  For ALL roles, not just Sound, BTW.  All we really need to know is that the film had a Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Production Sound Mixer.  We really don't need to know the order they were displayed in the film credits.

Same idea for producers and writers.  Why is it crucial to have the EXPs appear before (after) the producers just because that's the way the film credits show them.  Some films show producers above writers, but Profiler doesn't show them that way.
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... but when do you find time to simply sit down and watch a movie???

You actually watch the movies?... weirdo!
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