11-16-2023, 12:40 PM
Hi Paul,
Thank you for reaching out, and I'm thrilled to hear that you're setting up your DS-1522+ NAS for your extensive media collection. Your commitment to organizing your files aligns perfectly with the first rule of computers – Garbage In, Garbage Out.
Considering your interest in optimizing your NAS for Plex, I'd like to address your query about naming and organizing files. Plex indeed operates at its best when major content types are separated. Your idea of a video guide on this topic is excellent, and we'll certainly take it into consideration for future content. It would be comprehensive, covering NAS volumes, drives, folders, and file structures for Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby users.
For now, based on your NAS setup, here are some key takeaways for naming and organizing your media:
General Structure:
Separation: Keep movies and TV shows in separate main directories, like /Movies and /TV Shows.
Folder Structure: Consider placing each movie in its own folder for efficient scanning.
Movie Files:
Naming: Utilize the format MovieName (release year).ext for standalone files or nested folders.
Editions: Plex Pass subscribers can specify different editions using {edition-[Edition Name]} in curly braces.
ID Inclusion: Include IMDb or TheMovieDB ID for precise matching with {[source]-[id]}.
TV Show Files:
Folder for Library: Specify the folder containing individual show folders as the source for TV libraries.
Naming Conventions: Use season and episode notation (sXXeXX) for season-based shows.
Date-Based Shows: Follow the format ShowName – YYYY-MM-DD – Optional_Info.ext.
I hope these guidelines enhance your media organization. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or if there's anything specific you'd like assistance with during your setup.
Thank you for reaching out, and I'm thrilled to hear that you're setting up your DS-1522+ NAS for your extensive media collection. Your commitment to organizing your files aligns perfectly with the first rule of computers – Garbage In, Garbage Out.
Considering your interest in optimizing your NAS for Plex, I'd like to address your query about naming and organizing files. Plex indeed operates at its best when major content types are separated. Your idea of a video guide on this topic is excellent, and we'll certainly take it into consideration for future content. It would be comprehensive, covering NAS volumes, drives, folders, and file structures for Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby users.
For now, based on your NAS setup, here are some key takeaways for naming and organizing your media:
General Structure:
Separation: Keep movies and TV shows in separate main directories, like /Movies and /TV Shows.
Folder Structure: Consider placing each movie in its own folder for efficient scanning.
Movie Files:
Naming: Utilize the format MovieName (release year).ext for standalone files or nested folders.
Editions: Plex Pass subscribers can specify different editions using {edition-[Edition Name]} in curly braces.
ID Inclusion: Include IMDb or TheMovieDB ID for precise matching with {[source]-[id]}.
TV Show Files:
Folder for Library: Specify the folder containing individual show folders as the source for TV libraries.
Naming Conventions: Use season and episode notation (sXXeXX) for season-based shows.
Date-Based Shows: Follow the format ShowName – YYYY-MM-DD – Optional_Info.ext.
I hope these guidelines enhance your media organization. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or if there's anything specific you'd like assistance with during your setup.