How I Put Movies on Plex (Step by Step)

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  • @JohnAlexanderICT
    @JohnAlexanderICT 8 місяців тому +16

    Almost exactly the same process I use, with the exception that I have a preset saved that grabs all the English soundtracks and subtitles, and then I add a stereo downmix to all of the soundtracks so it doesn't have to be downmixed on the fly if the playback device doesn't support 5.1. That allows me to do a folder scan for .mkv files, add them all to the job list, change to my preset, add all to queue and let it bake until golden brown.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому +1

      I wish I could pin multiple comments. A few people here have great ideas and shortcuts I never would have thought of. Yours is one of them.

  • @mickyelmb
    @mickyelmb 19 днів тому +2

    Thanks for the video. It cleared up how to use hand brake. The first video I watched said use hand brake but didn't mention MakeMKV. You clarified how hand brake is used to change the file format and saves storage space. That is very helpful.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  18 днів тому

      Thanks for the comment! Soon I'm going to be remaking this video but more in depth, show more features, and explain deeper about file types, compression, and all of the good stuff!

  • @TwoGuyzTech
    @TwoGuyzTech 3 місяці тому +6

    Just noticed this video, really appreciate the shoutout, thanks for sharing!! we love seeing more people building their movie libraries this way.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  3 місяці тому +3

      Just giving credit where credit is due! Likewise... physical ownership > digital "ownership".

  • @leroyharry9999
    @leroyharry9999 8 місяців тому +3

    Great walk through video!!! And your perspective on trying to watch the grinch during the holidays is solid.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому +2

      Christmas time especially there are so many movies I like to watch anually. I want to own the classics and have them forever so every year I don't need access to 3+ different streaming services to watch them.
      Thanks for taking the time to leave a positive comment!

  • @jeffstuart6420
    @jeffstuart6420 9 місяців тому +5

    Nicely done and very helpful and clear. Easy to follow. Better than many others.Thank you.

  • @SteveErnst117
    @SteveErnst117 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the video! Very helpful. Although I will say that in the handbrake step, if you convert the mkv to an mp4, you will NOT retain any of the english subtitle information, so I think it’s important to keep it as an mkv during the compression stage.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for this comment and you are correct. If subtitles are important to you do NOT convert to mp4. One of the many things I did not mention lol. Good call.

  • @ungabunga115
    @ungabunga115 8 місяців тому +5

    I'd also like to point out you can probably find a lot of old movies, Blu Rays included at your local Wal-Mart movie bargain bin for like a few dollars or something.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому +5

      Great point!
      About a month ago I scored Men in Black trilogy at Wal-Mart for $5 in that bin. 3 movies for $5!? And now they're on my Plex, and I have them forever!

  • @MrMarbles
    @MrMarbles 8 місяців тому +57

    guys, if you are filthy pirates and already have the mkv movie, the guide starts at 16 mins

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому +9

      🏴‍☠️🦜

    • @kelly-do2ry
      @kelly-do2ry 6 місяців тому +2

      Thanks 😊

    • @TheRogBG
      @TheRogBG 27 днів тому +1

      If they are filthy pirates this isnt even a good guide. lets be honest here. There's programs that will do all this work for you automatically if you are pirating.

    • @bradc7254
      @bradc7254 21 день тому

      Arrgggggg

    • @shaqplayz
      @shaqplayz 21 день тому

      @@TheRogBGplease explain

  • @RosieLLC
    @RosieLLC 10 днів тому +1

    Great tutorial

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  10 днів тому +1

      Thanks! Glad you found it useful. I plan on doing an updated more in depth one in the future.

  • @timmanc
    @timmanc 7 місяців тому +1

    Can I skip the handbrake part if im using a media server as opposed to pc? My disks are not hd or Blu-ray so not huge sizes I’d imagine

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  7 місяців тому +4

      Absolutely. You do not need handbrake. DVDs from my experience are around 4GB each movie after making them an MKV file. Handbrake typically reduces them to about .7GB - 1 GB from my experience. If you have the storage space then by all means feel free to skip the handbrake.
      Cool thing is when you have mkv file it is already digital so if you need space later for some reason you can just use handbrake later.

    • @timmanc
      @timmanc 7 місяців тому +1

      @@SteeleOfAllTrades thank you for taking the time to reply, much appreciated.

  • @Twenty2Comics
    @Twenty2Comics 9 місяців тому +3

    Good Walk Through!! I did not know about the edition-rating that's a cool tip. Hopefully this tip helps you. Handbrake can rip DVDs straight from the disc. No need to use Make MKV. You do have to add a file to the program to make it work though.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  9 місяців тому +2

      I'll have to give that a try. That could save a lot of time especially when doing box sets with all the episodes. Thanks!

    • @angelmares8675
      @angelmares8675 9 місяців тому +2

      What file do you have to add?

    • @Twenty2Comics
      @Twenty2Comics 8 місяців тому

      @@angelmares8675 I believe it is libdvdcss-2.dll don’t quote me on that though. I would start there and do a google search with that and handbrake.

  • @essetee
    @essetee Місяць тому +3

    If you set the QF at 26 or 27 your files will be much smaller without loosing quality

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  Місяць тому

      I've had several people tell me several different numbers. I suggest everyone try out and experiment and see what they like. I agree though especially when it comes to DVD things already lower quality... and if you are converting 100s or 1000s of old footage to digital file size matters over time to some people.

  • @hjjr-se5jv
    @hjjr-se5jv Місяць тому +1

    I use Handbrake to convert .mkv files to .mp4 files.
    mp4 files are better suited to all the stuff i use with no noticeable loss in quality.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  Місяць тому +1

      Same. Lately I've been experimenting with dvds converted to mp4 and bluray left at mkv files. But you're right usually I can't tell much of a quality difference. Especially with dvds.

  • @timmanc
    @timmanc 7 місяців тому +2

    Great walkthrough thank you. Do I need any specific spec laptop , and does make mkv also work on Mac book ?

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  7 місяців тому +1

      MakeMKV does work on mac and the better the specs typically the faster the conversion process will happen. I have a newer pc will a newer i7 in it. Takes 5-10 minutes per movie I'd say. I do know some people who had older computers it was taking somewhere closer to an hour each movie. Yikes. But, yes programs are available for free on Mac.

  • @eedoamitay3341
    @eedoamitay3341 6 місяців тому +1

    Ty for the video, just wondering the reasoning to keeping the cases still, I would have thought maybe putting them all in a disc binder would have been the way to go right?

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  6 місяців тому +2

      They do take up a lot of room. I got a lot of these movies from friends, family, coworkers (hence the grocery bags and them laying around everywhere) and I am thinking how I want to store them. Binder case is the obvious answer but part of me likes the case and it would be cool to me to have a grand display. But you are 100% correct they take up so much room. I have almost 700 now just from asking around. Crazy how many people are willing to give up DVDs when you ask. Funny thing is usually they give them to me and then thank me for clearing up space! Lol

    • @eedoamitay3341
      @eedoamitay3341 6 місяців тому +1

      @@SteeleOfAllTrades Ah for sure, I would keep them also if I had space, without a doubt haha its definitely nice to have them in the long run, appreciate the response !

  • @lawsnewton
    @lawsnewton 9 місяців тому +7

    Shout out to you HEB bags Texas Bro!

  • @naz.718
    @naz.718 4 місяці тому +1

    do i need a blu ray external drive for blu ray films or can it just work without it?

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  4 місяці тому

      Yes, you need an external drive capable of reading blu ray discs.

    • @kwinders
      @kwinders 2 місяці тому

      Or an internal Blu-ray drive works just as well.

  • @nathanst66
    @nathanst66 5 місяців тому +1

    Mkv works for me when I copy blu rays but DVDs give say illegal request, media region code is mismatched. Can this be fixed?

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  5 місяців тому +1

      I haven't had this issue but some people do. From my findings online this has to do with the optical drive. Apparently it is different how blu rays and dvds do region code.
      What model of drive do you have and if you can what firmware?
      LibreDrive enabled optical drive will usually resolve this.
      Sources -
      forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32232
      forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634

    • @nathanst66
      @nathanst66 5 місяців тому

      The drive I have is unbranded (from Amazon) but I searched on google the error code and if you go to drives and devices on your pc and change your computers region code there it will fix the problem.
      I changed to one and it worked! No errors

  • @uffeibsen8872
    @uffeibsen8872 9 місяців тому +2

    Great tutorial !!!

  • @yash.alapuria
    @yash.alapuria 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @joshuaharper4439
    @joshuaharper4439 Місяць тому

    Where do you get handbrake? Thanks.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  Місяць тому

      Link is in the description of the video for all applications including handbrake

  • @arc3065
    @arc3065 2 місяці тому +1

    I’ve tried using handbrake and it takes literally hours to compress one movie. I don’t know if my PC is just a wimp or I have the wrong settings but I found it unusable for this reason.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  2 місяці тому +1

      Talking with other people who have had similar issues, it was their computer. They were a little older computers.
      You don't have to use handbrake. You can keep .mkv file. It will be larger but you'll have a great quality video and it can work on Plex or Jellyfin whichever you prefer.

    • @arc3065
      @arc3065 2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah it’s over 7 years old. Time to upgrade.

  • @021om6
    @021om6 6 місяців тому +1

    Does this same process work with 4k blu rays?

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  6 місяців тому

      4k you need to have a capable optical drive which I put a link in the description for the video that helped me. Other then that yes you can follow the same process however it is all personal choices. Some people will tell you not to use handbrake and keep mkv file. There are methods for audiophiles to get the better audio. Even size of t.v. and how far away you sit from it can make a difference.
      Personally, I stick to 1080p blu ray. 4k takes a lot of data in my opinion and I am happy with it.
      Hope I answered your question? If not or if I introduced new questions keep them coming!

    • @021om6
      @021om6 6 місяців тому

      @SteeleOfAllTrades thank you for your great response. I have a lot of 4k blu rays that I want to rip so I know that's going to take a lot of storage if I use handbrake to lower the gb storage does it take away the video and sound quality?

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  6 місяців тому

      @@021om6 Yes. Handbrake (compression) will always reduce quality hence, less data. This is where it gets fun because everybody's setup is different so how much compression until YOU notice an actual difference in quality will differ from me, your neighbor, and so on. What I would suggest doing is do one 4k movie. After converted to mkv file make a copy of it. Put the copy through handbrake. Label them test 1 and test 2. Add them to Plex temporarily.
      To be unbiased close your eyes and let someone else play one for 5 minutes then play the other where you don't know which is which to see if YOU can tell a difference. If you can't then I say use handbrake. Or ask a friend or spouse or something to give their unbiased opinion.

    • @021om6
      @021om6 6 місяців тому

      Such a great point I will definitely do that!
      I have a few questions so ultimately I want to pull the plug on streaming services and use my own "netflix" by using all my physical media that I have collected . So, in order to do this, am I correct on these following steps? If not, please let me know.
      1) Use a uhd friendly blu ray player to rip my 4k,blu ray, and dvd's. I have a Mac. How do I connect these players to my mac?
      2) Use the makemkv software to rip and burn the film from the disc
      3) Save the movie onto my nas
      4) Download plex on my nas
      5) Download plex on my smart tv. Will i be able to watch the movies on my nas to my TV?

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  6 місяців тому

      You and I are on the same page with the same end goal. I have not yet committed to a NAS because when I do I want it to be nice. First of all, the drivers can usually be connected via USB. Optical driver plus cable type plus computer CPU essentially dictate ripping speed. I use a PC/Windows; however, Mac should not be any different I'd imagine. Secondly, are you ready for this rabbit hole? You have the right idea. Get the file you eventually want after you rip it and put it on your NAS. Now here is another thing which will change your 4k quality is the NAS...
      Here is the Plex article for suggested CPU requirements (PassMark score)
      support.plex.tv/articles/201774043-what-kind-of-cpu-do-i-need-for-my-server/
      Scroll down until you see the bold numbers and it tells you suggested score for 720p, 1080p, 4k SDR, and 4k HDR. I actually suggest reading entire article.
      Now here is the website which you can enter the CPU model and it will tell you the PassMark score
      www.cpubenchmark.net/
      Go ahead and enter your Mac CPU model to see your score!
      Notice the jump between 1080p and 4K? 2000 score versus 12000 or 17000 score!?
      So, I went on Amazon and was looking at the Terramaster and stuff like that and those CPUs get nowhere close to the 4K score. Example, the Terramaster F4-223 on Amazon says it has a Celeron N4505 CPU. Enter that and it says it has a 2,295 score. This means it is capable of streaming up to 1080p on one device. I entered my PC CPU (Intel Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz) and got a score of 19,788. My PC absolutely obliterates the NAS at this rating.
      Another thing to point out is according to the article 1080p score is 2000 and 4K SDR is 12000. This means if my CPU score was 12000, I could stream to 6 devices at 1080p with roughly the same power to stream to one device at the 4K SDR.
      One more thing to point out would be is the NAS hardwired to the television or wireless? Because then you'd also have to take into consideration your internet speeds.
      It takes a lot to achieve the full 4K quality. Especially if you are wanting the full HDR experience. This is why I personally stick with 1080p for now.

  • @SwankyK73
    @SwankyK73 8 місяців тому +4

    You don't need handbrake. You can optimize the video within Plex, which will convert to an mp4. However, if you delete the original MKV file, and update the plex library, it will then also put the newly created MP4 in the recycle bin. So... once it's created, delete the original MKV file, and then empty the recycle bin. Update the plex library. Open the recycle bin and restore your optimized MP4 file. Done.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому +1

      This is interesting...
      Do you know if it also compresses file size like handbrake does or only convert mkv to mp4?

    • @SwankyK73
      @SwankyK73 8 місяців тому +2

      @@SteeleOfAllTrades Both. There are a few options when optimizing. You can optimize for mobile devices, TV, or original quality.
      I recently downloaded Batman V Superman extended cut. The UHD variety. almost an 80 GB file, and Plex took that down to about 10 GB after optimization.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому +2

      This is good to know! Neat trick!
      Like I said to others I wish I could pin several comments to the top for people to see these great ideas / tricks. Thanks for sharing I'll have to give this a try!

    • @SwankyK73
      @SwankyK73 8 місяців тому +1

      @@SteeleOfAllTrades After seeing this video, I thought about doing one my self showing my method. IDK if I'll bother with ripping a DVD since he covered that. But well see.

    • @redstormsju777
      @redstormsju777 8 місяців тому

      How do you get it to work so fast? I have a Mac file on my computer and it’s take. An hour to convert to mp4. I settings default on handbreak

  • @reggieswilliams
    @reggieswilliams 2 місяці тому +1

    Cool video

  • @dorkydicken
    @dorkydicken 8 днів тому +1

    But it's too easy, I did this in 2013 as well as setup Plex Media Server to allow me to stream my library over any connection, even my own mobile phone's data away from home network. It's just editing the ports and enabling some on your router.

  • @sethterwilliger9434
    @sethterwilliger9434 7 місяців тому +2

    For the quality bar u can put it at 16.5 and u will never tell the difference in quality

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  6 місяців тому +1

      Great comment. I've messed with it up and down and couldn't tell you the difference.

  • @BETAMAX19732
    @BETAMAX19732 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks good video

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. I like your name and image. Analog technology 👍

  • @archangelmusic13
    @archangelmusic13 Місяць тому

    is it free to put your own movies on plex?

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  Місяць тому

      Yes, Plex is free. Plex does offer a paid version but it is not required.

    • @archangelmusic13
      @archangelmusic13 Місяць тому

      @@SteeleOfAllTrades what's the difference? what do you get in the paid version?

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  29 днів тому

      @@archangelmusic13
      support.plex.tv/articles/202526943-plex-free-vs-paid/

  • @yannisgk
    @yannisgk 8 місяців тому +1

    lol...we have the same disc player setup!!! (owc+lg but in a mac).

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому +1

      I almost didn't get the OWC because of the price. But, I have no regrets now because the quality of that enclosure is amazing.
      If we have the same setup you should be able to do 4k movies into Plex!

    • @yannisgk
      @yannisgk 8 місяців тому

      yes, owc enclosure was a bit pricey (also for me as i live in greece), but it's amazing indeed!!!
      i don't own any 4k disc, but i have many bluray discs that i may rip!!!cheers!!!@@SteeleOfAllTrades

  • @michaelcrippen3733
    @michaelcrippen3733 6 місяців тому

    That app will not do copy right dvd

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  6 місяців тому

      Which application are you referring to?
      I haven't had copyright issues ever.

  • @grayzukalooky7395
    @grayzukalooky7395 9 місяців тому +1

    Fruity Loops FTW!

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому +1

      Been using it for years. It's my favorite DAW. Stay tuned, going to have some audio videos coming out soon.

  • @britsluver
    @britsluver 8 місяців тому +1

    Crossroads and enough yaaas

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому +2

      Can't have a movie library without a little J. Lo

  • @Thierry-ck3fp
    @Thierry-ck3fp 8 місяців тому +1

    🎧🤪🎙️🫶 Thank you so much for sharing 🙏 I wishing you a beautiful day to you and all your viewers. Much Love Thierry ❤️˘◡˘❤️

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive comment.

  • @zachamos7537
    @zachamos7537 3 місяці тому +1

    Makemv is making my movies iso files

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  3 місяці тому

      Make sure after inserting the disc and the program recognizes the disc you click on the dvd or blu ray drive image. Do NOT click the folder on the top left with the green arrow. Folder with green arrow will create disc backup / iso file.
      Did this help you? Hard to describe in text.
      When I say click on drive image I am referring to the part you can see at about 3:25 in the video. Hope this helps!

  • @CDubya.82
    @CDubya.82 7 місяців тому +2

    No compression if you care at all about physical media. Otherwise you might as well just settle for any one of the many streaming services. I guess you must wanna make your own Netflix with the same crap quality they provide.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  7 місяців тому +3

      I can't tell the difference between compressrion and no compression personally. And I need it as it uses roughly 70% less data from my experience.
      It's most important to me for ownership rather than paying monthly subscription to rent media.

  • @Lazarev666
    @Lazarev666 8 місяців тому +2

    Omg, it is such a hustle.
    And you still have all of this plastic clutter left.
    Why can't you just sail ?

    • @BoraHorzaGobuchul
      @BoraHorzaGobuchul 8 місяців тому

      I'm not a lawyer but most likely downloading a trrnt of a movie you'd purchased on a disk should not be viewed as prcy.
      Making iso's or rips will take longer than that. Making a really good rip requires experience, and you're better off finding one ready made by specialists than go DIY.
      If you're in specific mickey-mouse-loving jurisdictions, might want to protect yourself anyways by using vpns or the like.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  8 місяців тому +6

      You're not wrong. I've tried sailing the seven seas but it's not for me. I'd get the wrong movie, poor quality, subtitles in another language, you name it. When I want to want Shrek I want to watch Shrek NOW in good quality lol. Ultimately, I do this for movies I love, holiday movies, and other things so that I can watch what I want when I want to and during the holidays I don't have to have a specific streaming service to watch The Grinch.
      I could go on forever about how much I hate streaming services. I say buy it, own it for life, make movie nights a thing with kids or wife by going out once or twice a month to buy a new movie with the money you save instead of giving it to streaming platforms and you have it for life in good quality format.

    • @Lazarev666
      @Lazarev666 8 місяців тому

      @@SteeleOfAllTrades
      You tried that like 15 years ago. I never face such issues 😐. It's like streaming now, but for free.

    • @Lazarev666
      @Lazarev666 8 місяців тому

      @BoraHorzaGobuchul
      It just works, and the quality is good, I don't know what to complain about.
      They rip streams using special hacked hardware. So you basically get same 4k.

    • @BoraHorzaGobuchul
      @BoraHorzaGobuchul 8 місяців тому

      @@SteeleOfAllTrades you gotta know places. Unfortunately, just like everything, most trr nt trackers are sh*t nowadays. Lots of bad rips and outright crap. But if you know the good ones, you're golden. Those often require registration and have strict rules regarding the quality of releases and naming so it's ready to find high-quality stuff.
      I live in Mordor and dare say local trackers are exemplary in this regard. Screenshots, codec information, multiple soundtracks in various languages, qualities ranging from 4k to fullhd and below for older releases... If you know to find the right place.

  • @rts3779
    @rts3779 5 місяців тому

    Another video that didnt explain how to add media to plex.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  5 місяців тому

      Let me help you!
      At 16:15 to 16:30 I put the movie file into my Plex library.
      At 18:25 I show you how to link your media folder containing all your movie files to Plex for first time users.
      Is neither of these what you were looking for?

    • @mcoleman3687
      @mcoleman3687 5 місяців тому +1

      I felt it was kinda vague too. The MKV TO mp4 demo was spot on.

    • @SteeleOfAllTrades
      @SteeleOfAllTrades  5 місяців тому

      @@mcoleman3687 Thanks for the feedback. From what I'm hearing is people want a more in depth how to video rather than a video showing how I do things. I'll consider it. Thank you!

    • @symphonyarmada5747
      @symphonyarmada5747 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@SteeleOfAllTrades yh please consider making the in depth video, completely new to this and need more indepth guidance.

    • @Ichijoe2112
      @Ichijoe2112 3 місяці тому

      Why do Plex think that Normies want to pay for something, and still be tied down to 5 users, or buy an additional pass. For something that can be done better FOR FREE on Jellyfin?