Chapter Image Extraction

[matrixserver 7]

While this feature is super satisfying, I have noticed a issue, unless I am missing something. If you have a movie with multiple versions you only get one set of extracted images. Doesn't this negate the purpose of image chapter jumping? If I have the Theatrical and Directors cut of same movie, the chapters would not be the same, right? I could be way off but if the movie is not the same length chances are the chapters are not the same either.

[rbjtech 5284]

1 hour ago, matrixserver said:

While this feature is super satisfying, I have noticed a issue, unless I am missing something. If you have a movie with multiple versions you only get one set of extracted images. Doesn't this negate the purpose of image chapter jumping? If I have the Theatrical and Directors cut of same movie, the chapters would not be the same, right? I could be way off but if the movie is not the same length chances are the chapters are not the same either.

Correct - this has always been an issue when 'merging' multiple versions.  If you want to keep everything seperate, then unmerge them and put into a collection (as the same name) as currently that is the only way to do this and maintain different artwork, chapters etc etc.

[voodoo5_6k 29]

I wanted to post the very same because I just noticed this today by pure chance after having turned on the image extraction just recently (previously, I was using an external player for the emby client, and therefore, the whole thing would have been a waste of resources anyway). I was browsing through the chapters of Star Wars, and suddenly, I saw CGI Jabba of the Special Edition, although I was watching 4K77.

I really like the chapter images, a great feature, but for multiple versions of e.g. a movie in a single folder (grouped together in emby), it's kind of sub-optimal.

Is this something that would or could warrant a feature "request"?

[Luke 42078]

19 hours ago, voodoo5_6k said:

I wanted to post the very same because I just noticed this today by pure chance after having turned on the image extraction just recently (previously, I was using an external player for the emby client, and therefore, the whole thing would have been a waste of resources anyway). I was browsing through the chapters of Star Wars, and suddenly, I saw CGI Jabba of the Special Edition, although I was watching 4K77.

I really like the chapter images, a great feature, but for multiple versions of e.g. a movie in a single folder (grouped together in emby), it's kind of sub-optimal.

Is this something that would or could warrant a feature "request"?

Hi, a feature request is not necessary. We need to ensure  that the chapter images are separate for each version. Thanks.

[voodoo5_6k 29]

17 hours ago, Luke said:

Hi, a feature request is not necessary. We need to ensure  that the chapter images are separate for each version. Thanks.

Great, thank you! Looking forward to it.

[voodoo5_6k 29]

Just saw this for 4.9.0.25-beta on github:

• Improve chapter support with multi-version video

Is this what I think it is? Wow! Hope it'll come to 4.8.x.x too...

Thanks @Luke

[voodoo5_6k 29]

After updating TrueNAS in the morning and checking on emby, I saw the update available flag. Upgraded to 4.9.1.0 and instantly had to check out the chapter handling for multi- version movies...

Wow, finally... It seems to work exactly as one would hope for... Great work Thanks @Luke& team

PS: I realize it's still flagged as beta, but that doesn't stop from enjoying the moment

[Luke 42078]

HI, yes see here for explanation: