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Developer
Lowell Stewart
Lostify is an MP4 metadata tagger which supports some iTunes-specific tags. It is based on the open-source command line utility AtomicParsley, but wraps it in an easy-to-use graphical interface.
The primary purpose of Lostify is to allow users to tag their MP4 and M4V videos in the same ways as the ones purchased through the iTunes music store. Most of these "private" metadata fields are exposed, which cannot be set through the iTunes interface. Using Lostify, you can tag your TV Shows as "TV Show", and set the show, series and episode information, so that iTunes, iPod, iPhone,
The primary purpose of Lostify is to allow users to tag their MP4 and M4V videos in the same ways as the ones purchased through the iTunes music store. Most of these "private" metadata fields are exposed, which cannot be set through the iTunes interface. Using Lostify, you can tag your TV Shows as "TV Show", and set the show, series and episode information, so that iTunes, iPod, iPhone,
What's New
Version 0.7.4: Fixed broken iTunes integration inadvertently damaged in 0.7.3.
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| Downloads:24,817 |
| Version Downloads:10,768 |
| Type:Multimedia & Design : Video |
| License:Free |
| Date:07 Sep 2008 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price:Free |
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Lostify is an MP4 metadata tagger which supports some iTunes-specific tags. It is based on the open-source command line utility AtomicParsley, but wraps it in an easy-to-use graphical interface.
The primary purpose of Lostify is to allow users to tag their MP4 and M4V videos in the same ways as the ones purchased through the iTunes music store. Most of these "private" metadata fields are exposed, which cannot be set through the iTunes interface. Using Lostify, you can tag your TV Shows as "TV Show", and set the show, series and episode information, so that iTunes, iPod, iPhone, Front Row and Apple TV will display your own tagged videos alongside those purchased through iTunes.
The primary purpose of Lostify is to allow users to tag their MP4 and M4V videos in the same ways as the ones purchased through the iTunes music store. Most of these "private" metadata fields are exposed, which cannot be set through the iTunes interface. Using Lostify, you can tag your TV Shows as "TV Show", and set the show, series and episode information, so that iTunes, iPod, iPhone, Front Row and Apple TV will display your own tagged videos alongside those purchased through iTunes.
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another tip for people don't know, check options you have different ways to buck up the video file even add it to itunes with one click, one thing i wish Lostify developer will add an opton for artwork.
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I have been using Doug's Applescript (Set Video Kind) and would probably kiss his foot too, but this only modifies the iTunes directory, it does not permanently tag the files as Tv Shows or Movies. If you remove the file and add it back to the iTunes library, the file will revert to its original "Movie" status and you have to run the script again - which you can do in a thrice since the program is all about batch jobs, but it is nice to have Lostify not only do this permanently, but also allow for adding descriptions to your shows. I have been using an Apple Widget called Descriptor to automatically retrieve show descriptions, but to my horror, discovered that the descriptions vanished if the iTunes directory changed or the file was removed and added back to the library. Once Descriptor retrieves the show description, you can then use Lowell Stewart's Lostify to rewrite the tag permanently - bless'em
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freebsd reviewed on 04 Feb 2007
But if you're trying to get your TV shows/music videos from your DVD to your iPod, this is the magic link that makes the transition possible.
Thanks!
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Second, if you are tagging a large number of files Lostify requires constant user intervention and takes a *very* long time to rewrite each file to disk.
A great option for a future release would be a batch processing option. For instance, "tag everything in this folder as TV Show" and forget about all the other tags.
I'm greatful that Lostify exists at all . . . and it could be even more useful with some added functionality.
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A progress bar would be wonderfull as well and instead of rewritting the file can't you just change the tags ?
A faster way of doing this is an applescipt :
http://www.dougscripts.com/itunes/scripts/scripts01.php?pagea=1#setvideokindofselected
It's faster as it only changes the tags , not rewritting them. Took me about 2 mins to change 72 videos to "TV show" video kind.
This is not slamming your app in anyway only it is constructive critism. The UI of your app is not bad actually as I've seen eye bleeding bad apps. I like how it is three steps - give it something , it asks what tags , then does it - very nice.
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You REALLY need to lighten up. Only an ungrateful JERK complains about something he's getting for FREE.
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simX reviewed on 22 Mar 2006
The creator of this app seriously needs to take a class in interface design. It's annoying, and it really makes me not want to use this app. I'll come back once Lostify starts using a list, can do batch processing without a kludgy interface, and doesn't automatically quit after processing.
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tjreck reviewed on 17 Jan 2006
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The "tven" tag is used to store a text string that most TV-oriented websites (like TV.com) refer to as the Production number. It usually has reference to the order in which the episodes were produced, but does not necessarily correspond to the broadcast order. Sometimes it is a 3 or 4 digit number, and sometimes it has an alphabetic prefix and/or suffix. This is why Lostify currently labels it as the "Production #". However, iTunes displays the contents of this tag in the "Episode #" column or field.
The "tves" tag contains only a number. It is probably used internally by iTunes to order episodes within a season (I'm not sure about that), but it is never displayed directly in the user interface as far as I know. I believe it refers to the episode's sequence (as aired) in its given season. Lostify currently labels this field "Episode".
I agree the labelling is confusing. In the next version, if I changed "tven" to be "Episode/Production #", and "tves" to be "Sequence #", would that help?