Movies are still one of the most common ways we choose to entertain ourselves. With a movie in the DVD player, we can enjoy the entertainment on the screen in the company of friends and family. But when you begin to collect DVDs and movie files, you might find that your DVD database is getting a little out of hand. While it might be fun to own all of the latest movies, if you don’t know how to organize them, you may not remember what you’ve bought in order to watch it or to avoid buying it again. Here are some times to regain control of your DVD database.
Spotting the Duplicates
What’s terrific about DVD database software is that it can often be used to spot the extras in your library. While you are typing in the DVDs and files you own, you might find that you have more than one copy of each. Though some people have reasons for owning more than one of a movie, most of us do not. In spotting these doubles, you can make the decision to remove the extraneous files, thus giving yourself more space on the shelves or on the hard drive. There are also DVD duplicate finder programs which can help you with your organization, showing you lists of the duplicate files you have and then giving you the chance to do something about them.
Arranging by Themes
Once you’ve removed anything you do not need anymore, you will want to think about how you will arrange your DVD database. Most people find that themes are a good way to organize their libraries. You might want to group your DVDs in groups like: dramas, comedies, documentaries, etc. This way, when you’re in the mood for a certain kind of movie, you don’t have to look through your entire collection to see what might fit the bill. Look at the DVD collection list to see what the largest DVD groups might be and then arrange accordingly. Put the file names into folders with the theme names clearly marked.
What to Do with the Extras
Since you probably did find a number of duplicates in your DVD database, what should you do with them? Many people decide to simply delete extra files they have since they are just taking up space on a hard drive. The extra DVDs can be given to friends and family or donated to local charities and shelters. And if you’re hesitant to get rid of your extras, try placing extra files on a separate hard drive or flash drive to keep them safe. Those DVDs that you never watched and maybe never opened can be used as gifts for the coming year’s holidays or they can be returned to the stores for credit if they haven’t been opened at all.
No matter what your DVD database looks like now, you can regain control and make this a database you can use, not one that uses up your time.
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