Digital Movie Posters automation for run times explained - put an old PC and monitor to use!
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Quick follow up video to explain the networked digital displays running on a couple of old WIN10 PC's I wasn't using and repurposed them along with some digital screens that were collecting dust. Had quite a few people request a better explanation.
Apps used:
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The third app I kept referring to in the video called "Picture Perfect" is not correct. It's actually called Pictureflect pictureflect.com/ Just search for animated GIF Movie Posters online, there are 100s, just save them in a folder and and point Pictureflect to it. Setup so this launches on startup. WIN10 will remember when you have it full screen and will start that way when you turn on again.
Kodi skin I use: Aeon MQ 8
Some advice: Key is make this as less of a hassle to turn on, hence the use of smart switches. I have the display and the PC on the same smart switch (check in your PC BIOS for an option to turn on when there is power). Ensure on WIN 10 you have auto log on enabled. This will ensure it is seamless. Perhap your router doesn't change internal IPs too often, but best to reserve the one your PC is assigned as well the your media player. I mention Kodi in the video however you can also setup Frontview if you use Plex or Emby (I don't use those however see the options in Frontview. Movie Poster App is supposed to have Frontview functionality natively as well for automation to show runtimes, however the app hasn't been updated in a while and I couldn't get it to work with the latest Kodi. Still a great app to automatically pull posters and genres you prefer. Be sure to enable the apps to start when the PC starts. Windows will remember the window size as well and suggest to leave it maximized. I never do a proper shutdown and with SSD drives it's never been an issue.
This is THEE BEST man cave/Home theater combo I’ve ever seen....sheesh
Wow thx bud!
excellent ....i always wanted and visualised something like this in my home theater since 5-7yrs..i never came across anything like this . today when i am re doing my HT . i came across ur wonderful ht
@@gameroomtheater I have specific questions for you as I’m looking to do this in my theater that is being built. Is there anyway I could email you for the specific questions I have?
Great video. 👍 what could spec do you need to run this set up plz
I'm making a "Life Goals" playlist and this is gonna be the first video in it.
awesome man, i'll be fun when you can finally do it :)
Lol, I created a "Home Cinema" playlist but I like that better 🤣🤣
The movie poster monitors are next level.
Great setup!
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Your Digital Tech setup IS the Future 🍻💪
Need to do a tutorial ASAP from start to finish in order for the regular tech guy can get those movie posters up and running..My studs are up, electricity is done and now a lot of us are waiting on you lol Thanks and congrats, good job.
thx, doing some renos in the basement at the moment, will be doing a few more for sure! :)
@@gameroomtheater did u do a tutorial of how to do this yet?
Yea I’m going to need that tutorial
Very nice man! You are one of those dudes that pays attention to detail! I can tell that you dont half-ass anything you do. Good job on the cave. I started building my man cave this year and it sure is a challenge. Maybe in about 10 years ill have it somewhat complete. Cheers!
Thx buddy! Slow and steady and you won't feel it either. 👍😉
TorontoR Thanks! I just got done with part of my build and what a relief. But yes as long as you see results it makes it all worth it.. cheers
You have an awesome Theater/Game Room setup. Definitely one of the best that I’ve ever seen!!!!!
Wow, thanks!
We actually just wired for this in our new showroom. Showcasing it soon. Fantastic content brother.
Awesome! Thank you!
@@gameroomtheater you're welcome brother. You cracked that nasty TH-cam algorithm somehow. Tell me your secrets LOL
What monitors did you use for the movie poster displays?
Very cool setup!
Your setup is amazing! How about an automated red velvet curtain for your entryway? would look nice opened and provide light block in case you want to use both rooms at the same time.
Great idea, thought about it for the movie screen. Also this is an old video from 2 years ago it's very different and closed off now. I will do an updated digital signage automation video with more details soon though as this was a 'horse to water' video but some people need to be made to drink step by step 😜
well this guy didn't get a stimulus check
Lol 😁
Genius!!! When I get enough money I’m just gonna pay you to do this for me. Not gonna try to figure it out!
Looks awesome. Not a big basement but used pretty much every inch of it. Super awesome
This is an absolutely insane setup. I will definitely be using some ideas from this for future projects!
Thx man what it's all about , hope more people get things going 😊
There's so many ideas in this setup that I would have never even known about. How did you find out about all of this?
I like to tinker but get a lot of inspiration as well, for the rest I enjoy blazing a new trail lol. I'm Mr Extra with my friends for a reason and need to live up to it. Folllow me on insta, going to do more update and how to videos here as well.
I'll check it out! Some of the integration with tech is a new game for me, but I love setting up my house like this as well! 13 years on the last seats? Sounds like you've been in the "game" for a while. Haha. People ask how others afford this... Little cash, lot of time, do it yourself.
Bingo...and then it looks more baller than it is 🤭
Very well done, and not too over the top. I think you nailed it. Anything more would be overkill for the space. Well done, sir.
thx brother!
Holy smokes that is an absolute dream of mine. If I may ask, what do you do for a living? (Motivational purposes)
Would love a chance to talk about the setup a bit with you maybe throw some ideas back and forth and learn more about like the lighting setup and projector setup! Absolutely amazing I love it!
Cool! I'm definitely motivated to make more videos, this was the first rookie run, enjoying being able to share ideas and perhaps be helpful to someone and to start DIY projects. Key is getting things automated to simply use and make the most of what you may already have!
BTW, please do subscribe, I will do some additional videos on specific theater equipment and will talk about lighting/ PJ choice etc.
Really nice basement you got, can see you have put a lot of thoughts and energy in building it 👍👍👍
Thanks a bunch!
Absolutely love your posters mate, unfortunately theres just no way I’m IT savvy enough to replicate them in any sort of reasonable time frame 😆 thanks for the interesting video though!!!! 👍
lol thx, when you do it'll be a fun project!
Do you have a link or what app for the animated movie poster top left ? Everything looks greAt and great setup .
Awesome setup. You should consider doing a detailed video on how to set the movie posters up from scratch for people who have no clue what they are doing. Aka me lol
I’m exactly the same. Absolutely love it but being 48 years old, watching some of the descriptions on how to do it is akin to watching it in Koptic Greek
You should totally look for e-inkt screens for the movie posters in the theater room itself.
Then you don't get light spill and you don't have to turn them off either!
Super cool. I told y wife about the movie poster tv showing what was playing. Gotta do it.
I have some of the stuff you have. My basement is not as big, but you've given me ideas to add to my Mancave👍🏽
Again great freakn job Bro.
thanks man, been the same for me, lots of inspiration from others, that is the whole point of my channel. It isn't those million dollar basements, its achievable, over time, and if you're will to DIY and repurpose things :). Sub please as I will be doing more update video :)
I'm jelly... Awesome setup, dude. Can't wait to see your next video!
goes well with peanut butter! lol was that fast enough to respond, thx dude :)
Just when I thought my little one room game room was cool....this guy makes my room looo like junk lol.
Amazing setup good job mate. Do you have a video of the software setup? also what are the tv/monitor specs?
I recently discovered this channel. This is outstanding. You did soooo good. Super clever this PC setup. Thanks so much for sharing.
Excellent sir thank you! motivated to post up some helpful videos so others can get some ideas and emulate or do more ! Please do subscribe!
First off, great job. I have a couple questions since I'm going to build my theater room soon:
1. What size monitors did you use? Please link the site from the screens
2. I use Plex for everything, does this work with Plex?
thx, please see the desc of the video. And yes will work with plex, sub and see my other video.
Your friends: Dude are we hanging out at your house? What fun things can we do there?
You: Yes
lol :)
I would pay like I pay at an amusement park to visit your home for a few hours!
hahaha :)
Me too
Amazing Setup you have in the hitech dream cave!
can you do a tutorial on the movieposter app integration with frontview+ and the repository for the skin you're using?
NICE!!! That is the perfect man cave...except you should eventually hook up that GYM area...it looked like you have enough room to set up a kick ass gym.
Thanks, definitely planning in the future. Looking into getting that furnace relocated to a corner to reclaim that space. We plan on making it more inviting eventually and perhaps then work out more often 😉
I need some assistance for my $190,000 budget home theater and gaming area. By the way, make a video about the hologram display. and tell us how much is everything in that Man Cave worth!
190k USD?🤔. Hire a pro! This is DIY but for thst kind of money you pay someone
Stumbled across your channel the other day subbed right away! You've created an outstanding space, lots of inspiration for the space I'm staring to envision for our home. Quick question, what are the details (size, brand) on those monitors you've repurposed for the movie posters? I'm about to start budgeting lol thanks!
Thx Tom! That is awesome and exciting times do DM me on my Instagram if you have questions along the way always happy to help. Those screens I had and I repurposed. They are digital signage but nowadays you can find bezeless screens that look best for family cheap even used. Digital signage can be expensive if bought new but you can always find them uses they look better I find as they are not as reflective as well. But you can easily repurpose monitors or tvs you may have already.
@@gameroomtheater great, thanks for the quick response, I really appreciate it. I’ll def hit you up on Instagram and harass you with more questions at some point!
Great setup! I love it! I don’t have near that much stuff, but you’ve given me some ideas for my setup. Thanks!
Awesome man exactly what I want to see inspire for ideas as I get them from others 😜. Best of luck brother
What paint colors (names) did you go with throughout the basement, it will save me some time..??? Black walls in the theatre or dark blue and black ceiling....Laid off and need to speed up this project before I'm back to work lol thanks again.
going to take a look to see if I still have the paint cans to see the codes and let you know!
Huge help, thanks...Prob two weeks away from paint
I was just thinking, how 'bout showing movie posters as screen saver art on my tv, or a monitor, as art display in my tv room. Well, here you go.
What floor plan is that house I am gonna build a house down here in Denver and want a plan like this with a basement like this 👍🏽
Could you do a video on how to setup real time sync when watching movies?
What do you do for a living?
This basement is very awesome. May I ask what products you used and what kind of Financials do you have invested. I would like to do one like you have. Thank you in advance
Amazing setup. Are you still planning to create something about your current signage setup? Would love to see what you’re running now.
Awesome setup man, always wished to have something like this. Do you have a more step to step guide for those that aren’t that tech savvy
I finally got my KODI to link with front view plus, but that was from tv to laptop. And way you can think of for me to do it from tv to spare tv
Great Setup! Do you mind sharing dimensions of your dedicated theater room? Thanks again for sharing all your videos. Very inspirational!
Thx! It's 13x20 ft
Can you do a better walkthrough of how to push the pics to the display please - how to set up and what pics you’ve used and where from etc. orientation set up.
Will try to over Christmas break
This is really incredible. What about using LCD TVs and what is the ideal size? Also how large is your basement?
Man if they sell this on Etsy I would have to buy it. No way in hell I'll be able to figure this out. Lucky I made it this far.
that basement is massive. I wish mine was that sized. I did make mine 9ft tall which I love, but it's only 1k sqft, and with all my projects and arcade games down there I have no space for something like this.. I would sure love to have my next house with a basement that large though.
Amazing mancave! How. Much would you charge to do this for someone just the labor? Just curious
I’ve got a couple of digital movie posters that I’m almost done setting up couple questions for you, do use the movie poster app for both of the screens you’re showing in your theater room one is showing static movie posters. The other is showing moving movie posters but I think you said gifs but they are of high quality, but then later you say picture perfect app for the gifs?
Outstanding!!! What is the screen set you have at the theatre?????
Best room ever! One day I can only hope to try to get it to this level. By your handle I'm assuming you're in Toronto? I'm in Halifax soooooo..... You ever wanna drop by and help I'm not that far away!! 😂😝
thx, yes sir, can make it happen 😉
Very nice basement set up.
I saw this video but I have a TV with no edges. I don't have a place for the old cpu to go & don't want to cut into my walls. Is there a smaller device I can mount behind the TV that can plug in the HDMI port & have it running?
Yes, can do it with a Raspberry pi or a PC on a stick
What screens do you use for the movie posters?
Your house is incredible!!
The movie poster is awesome, is there any apps for video games as well that you use in the game room, a screen running the movies app, and a screen running video games or even showing what video games are currently being played, like how you did the movies would be so cool
How did you link kodi to your MPA ? I have kodi running off my NS and my NS ip linked in MPA but when I play movies the poster don’t switch to what I’m watching
Did you install the frontview+ app in Kodi and on the PC?
@@gameroomtheater no I will try that today . Thanks
Amazing! Would the movie poster front-view app work with Jellyfin or does it only work with Kodi?
This would be a way to spend on Lockdown for sure yes would love to see your equipment
please see my other video from Feb, I put the equipment list there. Will be doing another video soon as I did some major changes.
Love this 😍😍 where did u get ur packman nd other games from.???
Super Dope set up, bro!! I’d add a heavy red curtain at the entryway of the theater room, tho 🤷🏾♂️
Thx bro. Check out my insta. It's been changed since this video. New pics up. Http://instagram.com/gameroomtheater
@@gameroomtheater Dude, nice. 😍
I love it man! Great all round area! Thanks for showing!
Awesome video! What's the size of your riser for the second row seats? I'm guessing around 70" depth and 8" high?
Thank you! It had to be 12" so I added a step as well. It is 60" deep.
Very nice set up! How do you get the movie poster app to communicate with the Nvidia Shield, Roku Ultra....? Can you directly link the Movie Poster App with Nvidia Shield or Roku Ultra without Kodi or Plex? Im having a very difficult time with using Plex.
What kind of monitors do you use? Awesome setup by the way, been following for a while now!
Epic set up. Very neat n clean.
Glad you enjoyed it
VERY NICE SET UP. WHAT PROJECTOR ARE YOU USING.?
Thx. Optoma UHD65
Can you do a video on how you made your posters?
Please subscribe and see my video from two weeks ago. I will do more videos in the future and may do an even more detailed one of the posters as folks still have lots of questions.
@@gameroomtheater thanks a million, I'm gonna give it a try and see how it goes, it be great if ya could make a more detailed video in the future they turned out amazing,
Thumbs up to your setup but I always feel the theater room is missing some kind of door. Even a tinted sliding glass door would be nice.
Stay tuned and sub. Update video coming soon!😁
check out my instagram for some updates! instagram.com/gameroomtheater/
Awesome Set up my hats goes off to you! quick question what projector are you using the contrast ratio is outstanding at first I thought you were using a giant OLED = ) Keep up the great work !
Thanks Peter, it's the Optimal UHD65, really love this pj and pretty content with it . My video from Feb has the full equipment list in the description
How did you connect the main projector to the other two TV to show that the movie playing? Also can you set it up without using kodi?
Please sub and check the video I did on that
When you're watching UFC , you have screens with individual fighter stats etc
How was that set up ?
@4:52 - it's a bit difficult to see, but do you have a black accordion door separating the theatre and the game room? If not, maybe an accordion door or blackout curtains could also help set the mood and blockout light?
Please subscribe and see my latest video :)😎
I don’t really know you at all but you have in your theater one of the most cold blood killer criminal in the revolution history ever. CHE GUEVARA. Chame on you. How ever your set up is really nice.
Video is over 2 years old, also this is a movie poster that is locally available, great movie by the way. Lots of people commented and don't want to distrub sensitivities it's been taken down long ago. Subscribe and we my current setup, completely different.
Sorry if I missed this - how does kodi communicate to the pictureflect to initiate the poster change or runtime of the movie that’s playing?
We’re did you get the motion digital poster I been looking for some and have not been able to find them like the ET love your setup
Can use any old tv or search for used digital signage screens.
wow amazing. What is your profession? are you an IT guy?
Indeed can you tell I'm a tech nerd ☺️😜
How do you get the red trim lights in your tray ceiling to be so bright and wide?
Experiment first..bring down and front and up until it's the desired dispersion! Too tight against the ceiling and it won't look as diffused.
but more importantly what filter mpr do you use for that furnace? lol im using 3m flitrete 2800 now but i think air doesnt flow as well as when i used 1900. i got a 3pk of 2200 at Costco so ill try that next switch time. mine is 20x25x1
This is so awesome, may I ask which Kodi addon are you using for viewing movies? I currently use Venom and the screen to choose movies never looks like what you have, which looks great!
Thx! I put it in the description of the video. The skin is called Aeon MX 8
Can you please share all the equipment details along with the cost ?
Thanks.
Will be doing a video on that soon. Look at the description in my video from Feb. I put the full equipment list there
@@gameroomtheater Got it. Thanks.
wish I was more tech savy and knew how to use a raspberry pi.
Is there a way to use an old phone to send a constant feed to a screen? I was just gonna use a USB, but everytime the TV turns off I have to reboot it. Looking for something that if I turn the TV off and on, it pics right up where it left off. I have several old phones and figured it would be a better alternative saving energy than running a computer
Awesome setup! I got it connected to Kodi but only shows a blank poster but have the run times and movie name. How can I fix this issue?
thx, good to hear. Going to try it out a little later and see if I'm having the same issue. As these are freeware, support and updates aren't the greatest. Are you getting movie case art though?
just tried it out, seems sporadic based on the movie, try a few other movies in your collection and see if its black, also change the opacity to brighter as well just in case it is what is causing it. For me I'd say 90% of the posters are there, but some are blank in the background however the jewel case still displays.
Thanks for the quick reply! Just tried on my other movie collection but no luck, also don't get the jewel case. It could be Kodi settings maybe...
Looks Great. I am still working on my man cave...
thx. good luck!
What steps did you use to get KODI to recognize the movie poster app I'm having trouble when I play my movie is not picking up on the app
Hey. Great videos. Where did you get your Vader smoking gif? I've looked everywhere for it and can't find it. May the 4th be with you! TIA
Thx I'm looking and can't seem to find it again. DM me on insta at gameroomtheater and I'll send it back to you!
may i ask the exact smart tv’s u have in the theatre? like the name and brand and size. so i dont by one that doesnt work with the internet
Thanks for sharing this.. this is spectacular. I need to do this for my theater. What size monitors (I assume just 42" TVs?) are you using?
No worries, glad to help! I have two 46" in the theater room and a 32" at the entrance.
@@gameroomtheater Ahh ok excellent. Thanks.
What do you do for a living again?
Do you have to use Kodi you do know there's a new one produced every other week
For my automation yes, no there isn't a new original Kodi version every week, only big change in the last year was 18 to 19
Just look at your main speakers can tell the sound is excellent!
So sick bro. Any chance For some quick advice on my basement?
Absolutely man, the whole point of my channel is to help and get people going on diy stuff without breaking the bank lol. PM me on my insta
What light dimmers/switches did you use ? And what remote or automation control did you deploy ?
Mostly tplink dimmers but there are a couple of wemo from before which are not reliable. Also have leviton
Superb ! what remote are you using ?
Thx. Please see my other video. I posted the full equipment list in the description.
@@gameroomtheater Thanks I also Have Harmony ultimate One ( screen) with hub, is there any way to detect the hub as mine is not detecting at all , do you have any tips ?
@@Etchcut which hub is it?? It has to the internet connected companion hub, is it the one thar came with your remote or an older one?
I don't see any instructions on how to set up Pictureflect Photo Viewer (like you did) and trust I've Google'd it. I also didn't see any instructions on how to setup FrontView. I'm an IT and if I had the instructions I could do the rest myself. Appreciate you making the video at least tho.
Hey this is an awesome setup I was just wondering what screens you use to display all this
thx, you can use any old monitor/ tv however the bezels are usually very big and / or have logos on them. I have the displays that you would see at restaurants or stores for advertising.
@@gameroomtheater thx hope ur doing well
TorontoR Hi, can you post the model # of the TV’s used for your movie posters?
Also what is your hardware setup for the main screen?
Is there a reason you didn’t close off the theater to stop light from getting in and do you plan on elevating the back row of seats, like stadium style?
Do you have plenty of distance for the size of the screen?
I’m hoping to do this myself in a future home but on a budget of course. I’ve done plenty of Small Home Theatre Setups but never a actual theater replica.
@@pgm5088 thx! Just search for digital signage and buy used as restaurants/ malls are always selling them as you want it to be bezel less or not have any logos as it ruins the 'poster' look. I hadn't closed the theater off as the intent was to have an open space for general entertainment such as hosting game day parties etc, but now that I have a big screen downstairs I have since closed it off (7 years later LOL). PJ is 4K i'm in the sweet spot in the front row at less than 9 ft from a 106" screen. Check out some latest updates on my instagram and home you get some more ideas: instagram.com/gameroomtheater/