(2020-04-13, 19:40)snoopyjoe Wrote: Once this addon gets a "Watchlist" function, which I read is in the works, the amount of clicking around the addon will be greatly reduced. Like @layziefj mentioned having content in one browsable/searchable location is convenient less cumbersome. Though at the same time @starslayer74 is correct that not having content update like episodes is a huge downside to having media in the library. It's one of the trickiest things to develop in an addon because the video addon either has to run in the background (service) or re-export a watchlist every time the addon is opened.
I think the continue watching feature would be a great compromise to both. Adding the ability to do things like play the next episode (platform wide) but also staying inside the addon. Content stays up to date and the organization of content is improved.
(2020-04-13, 16:31)starslayer74 Wrote:This is true. But for disney this wouldn't be the case as they will own all their content right? They don't license off of other studios. I've never had problems with scraping though. Movies scrape as movies and tvshows scrape as tv shows.(2020-04-13, 11:07)layziefj Wrote: I personally have made great use of the Library feature of the netflix addon by adding all movies in my list to the kodi library, then using the kodi library to setup filters for year, actor, genre etc, without having to search netflix manually for it. All the heavy lifting is done initally during the strm scrape and I can just browse the locally scraped data faster then having to waiting for pagination load times through the addon. Having the strm library option/feature for the disney+ addon would be a great plus (no pun intended) in my humble opinion.
I have used it myself with Netflix, but I stopped for three reasons:
1. I could only get things to scrape as TV Shows, no matter what kind of content I was trying to move to the library
2. Content not updating when new seasons become available (I couldn't get it to work, at least)
3. Content on Netflix doesn't always stay there...IE their agreements with the studios expiring (like Friends, The Office, etc) and then I lose access to that content, meaning more library maintenance, etc.
(2020-04-13, 23:56)matthuisman Wrote: It's like on Android, you don't have a common library for all content.I was in the mindset that having a strm form of exporting (manual based as opposed to an automated approach) would be simple. But you're correct, these are all just preferences. If ever there was a consideration for any form of this method it would be greatly appreciated. Again, thanks for all the hard work! Kia Kaha!
You have apps all nice and separate.
If I want to watch something Disney, I go Disney+ add-on.
Rather than navigating a huge library looking for Disney movies.
But, like everything - it's personal preference.
SlyGuy shares my sort of "add-on preference"
Which is
- keep it simple
- Reliability over features
- Automate as much as you can
eg. get kodis language instead of an add-on setting for language (this is also part of rule#5)
- Sensible default settings (Based on rule #2)
eg. Inputstream Adaptive HLS is much faster to start than built-in ffmpeg.
However, the built-in can buffer ahead.
So, by default - use ffmpeg. But there is a setting to enable HLS for users without need for buffer.
- Use kodis existing features / settings when you can
eg. don't use window.xml as they don't change with skins - use xbmcplugin
Yes, it might mean it can't be as flashy - but it's reliable (Rule#2), works everywhere and all skins
Use IPTV Merge + add-on so you can use kodis built-in TV / EPG etc.
Don't re-create whats already there
(2020-04-13, 18:05)HuwSy Wrote: I would have to agree with keeping local media and streamed media separate. More because local media is relatively stable/constant but things like Amazon keep changing their content so if I add one of these films to my library and Amazon stop providing this film then its not accessible and pointless. Disney will be more stable here but still.I do mix my streamed movies from Amazon with my regular library, but that is because I have it linked to Movies Anywhere, so it's movies that I own, they won't likely be going anywhere for awhile. I wouldn't ever consider linking something that was just available to watch for free via my subscription.
(2020-04-14, 16:13)starslayer74 Wrote:(2020-04-13, 18:05)HuwSy Wrote: I would have to agree with keeping local media and streamed media separate. More because local media is relatively stable/constant but things like Amazon keep changing their content so if I add one of these films to my library and Amazon stop providing this film then its not accessible and pointless. Disney will be more stable here but still.I do mix my streamed movies from Amazon with my regular library, but that is because I have it linked to Movies Anywhere, so it's movies that I own, they won't likely be going anywhere for awhile. I wouldn't ever consider linking something that was just available to watch for free via my subscription.
(2020-04-14, 22:34)kuluba Wrote: Just a simple thanks for your work on this. Other from missing subtitles and a general disappointment in disney for the missing 1080p software decoding possibility, i am absolutely happy to be able to watch it on my raspi
(2020-04-12, 23:11)flubshi Wrote:WOW! This feature has to be in the next version of Kodi! I have been wanting to do this ever since I installed Kodi.(2020-04-12, 03:10)matthuisman Wrote: I see they use a physical file layout of strm files and meta files.Thanks for your addon! Implementing library integration using strm-files feels hacky, right? Montellese is working on a clean media importing interface for Kodi, see here. This is still WiP, but some demo addons are needed that implement this API to get feedback and testing for the implementation. When implementing the Media Import interface as described here, a user just needs to add the importer in settings and Kodi will handles updating the entries (requires a Kodi build from here). Maybe you could implement this interface and share your experience).
Thats better than SQL into DB.
I'll pass that onto to Slyfguy and he might want to look into something.
If he does something, I assume he will do it in his Common module so all his addons automatically can do library integration.
In addition, it would be great to get a larger userbase for testing. I think the disney+ addon is predestined for this. What do you think?
(2020-04-14, 22:34)kuluba Wrote: Just a simple thanks for your work on this. Other from missing subtitles and a general disappointment in disney for the missing 1080p software decoding possibility, i am absolutely happy to be able to watch it on my raspi
(2020-04-15, 00:07)matthuisman Wrote: Their quality jumps from 720 to 4k. Odd I know!I haven't checked the playlist that closely. Just thinking about widevine levels.
The 4k streams are h265 so I guess they figured their bandwidth is the same as 1080 so why not.
Only downside is if you dont have 4k tele
