Digital Movie Posters automation for run times explained - put an old PC and monitor to use!

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Quick follow up video to explain the networked digital displays running on a couple of old WIN10 PC's I wasn't using and repurposed them along with some digital screens that were collecting dust. Had quite a few people request a better explanation.
Apps used:
www.movieposte...
github.com/Gha...
The third app I kept referring to in the video called "Picture Perfect" is not correct. It's actually called Pictureflect pictureflect.com/ Just search for animated GIF Movie Posters online, there are 100s, just save them in a folder and and point Pictureflect to it. Setup so this launches on startup. WIN10 will remember when you have it full screen and will start that way when you turn on again.
Kodi skin I use: Aeon MQ 8
Some advice: Key is make this as less of a hassle to turn on, hence the use of smart switches. I have the display and the PC on the same smart switch (check in your PC BIOS for an option to turn on when there is power). Ensure on WIN 10 you have auto log on enabled. This will ensure it is seamless. Perhap your router doesn't change internal IPs too often, but best to reserve the one your PC is assigned as well the your media player. I mention Kodi in the video however you can also setup Frontview if you use Plex or Emby (I don't use those however see the options in Frontview. Movie Poster App is supposed to have Frontview functionality natively as well for automation to show runtimes, however the app hasn't been updated in a while and I couldn't get it to work with the latest Kodi. Still a great app to automatically pull posters and genres you prefer. Be sure to enable the apps to start when the PC starts. Windows will remember the window size as well and suggest to leave it maximized. I never do a proper shutdown and with SSD drives it's never been an issue.

[@DoubleEntendRAH]

This is THEE BEST man cave/Home theater combo I’ve ever seen....sheesh

[@gameroomtheater]

Wow thx bud!

[@drprashant781]

excellent ....i always wanted and visualised something like this in my home theater since 5-7yrs..i never came across anything like this . today when i am re doing my HT . i came across ur wonderful ht

[@rclandscapeinc2925]

@@gameroomtheater I have specific questions for you as I’m looking to do this in my theater that is being built. Is there anyway I could email you for the specific questions I have?

[@Jay-y1s6g]

Great video. 👍 what could spec do you need to run this set up plz

[@odisclemons9700]

I'm making a "Life Goals" playlist and this is gonna be the first video in it.

[@gameroomtheater]

awesome man, i'll be fun when you can finally do it :)

[@supercoolmunkee]

Lol, I created a "Home Cinema" playlist but I like that better 🤣🤣

[@Ur2ezTV]

well this guy didn't get a stimulus check

[@gameroomtheater]

Lol 😁

[@gmanxrayz]

Need to do a tutorial ASAP from start to finish in order for the regular tech guy can get those movie posters up and running..My studs are up, electricity is done and now a lot of us are waiting on you lol Thanks and congrats, good job.

[@gameroomtheater]

thx, doing some renos in the basement at the moment, will be doing a few more for sure! :)

[@kennyconley8383]

@@gameroomtheater did u do a tutorial of how to do this yet?

[@burkleylb]

Yea I’m going to need that tutorial

[@Squarion]

The movie poster monitors are next level. Great setup!

[@gameroomtheater]

ty!

[@iNeverHadMercy]

Your Digital Tech setup IS the Future 🍻💪

[@rickslife]

What monitors did you use for the movie poster displays? Very cool setup!

[@rhaddavis]

Your setup is amazing! How about an automated red velvet curtain for your entryway? would look nice opened and provide light block in case you want to use both rooms at the same time.

[@gameroomtheater]

Great idea, thought about it for the movie screen. Also this is an old video from 2 years ago it's very different and closed off now. I will do an updated digital signage automation video with more details soon though as this was a 'horse to water' video but some people need to be made to drink step by step 😜

[@a1of181]

You have an awesome Theater/Game Room setup. Definitely one of the best that I’ve ever seen!!!!!

[@gameroomtheater]

Wow, thanks!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Very nice man! You are one of those dudes that pays attention to detail! I can tell that you dont half-ass anything you do. Good job on the cave. I started building my man cave this year and it sure is a challenge. Maybe in about 10 years ill have it somewhat complete. Cheers!

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx buddy! Slow and steady and you won't feel it either. 👍😉

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

TorontoR Thanks! I just got done with part of my build and what a relief. But yes as long as you see results it makes it all worth it.. cheers

[@xScooF]

Holy smokes that is an absolute dream of mine. If I may ask, what do you do for a living? (Motivational purposes)

[@nickfletcher5130]

Would love a chance to talk about the setup a bit with you maybe throw some ideas back and forth and learn more about like the lighting setup and projector setup! Absolutely amazing I love it!

[@gameroomtheater]

Cool! I'm definitely motivated to make more videos, this was the first rookie run, enjoying being able to share ideas and perhaps be helpful to someone and to start DIY projects. Key is getting things automated to simply use and make the most of what you may already have!

[@gameroomtheater]

BTW, please do subscribe, I will do some additional videos on specific theater equipment and will talk about lighting/ PJ choice etc.

[@goose1498]

Awesome setup. You should consider doing a detailed video on how to set the movie posters up from scratch for people who have no clue what they are doing. Aka me lol

[@themanwithinflatableknees8770]

I’m exactly the same. Absolutely love it but being 48 years old, watching some of the descriptions on how to do it is akin to watching it in Koptic Greek

[@northeastcorals]

Absolutely love your posters mate, unfortunately theres just no way I’m IT savvy enough to replicate them in any sort of reasonable time frame 😆 thanks for the interesting video though!!!! 👍

[@gameroomtheater]

lol thx, when you do it'll be a fun project!

[@DivineAV]

We actually just wired for this in our new showroom. Showcasing it soon. Fantastic content brother.

[@gameroomtheater]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DivineAV]

@@gameroomtheater you're welcome brother. You cracked that nasty KZbin algorithm somehow. Tell me your secrets LOL

[@ssccxv]

I need some assistance for my $190,000 budget home theater and gaming area. By the way, make a video about the hologram display. and tell us how much is everything in that Man Cave worth!

[@gameroomtheater]

190k USD?🤔. Hire a pro! This is DIY but for thst kind of money you pay someone

[@TheeFlyingK]

This is an absolutely insane setup. I will definitely be using some ideas from this for future projects!

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx man what it's all about , hope more people get things going 😊

[@TheeFlyingK]

There's so many ideas in this setup that I would have never even known about. How did you find out about all of this?

[@gameroomtheater]

I like to tinker but get a lot of inspiration as well, for the rest I enjoy blazing a new trail lol. I'm Mr Extra with my friends for a reason and need to live up to it. Folllow me on insta, going to do more update and how to videos here as well.

[@TheeFlyingK]

I'll check it out! Some of the integration with tech is a new game for me, but I love setting up my house like this as well! 13 years on the last seats? Sounds like you've been in the "game" for a while. Haha. People ask how others afford this... Little cash, lot of time, do it yourself.

[@gameroomtheater]

Bingo...and then it looks more baller than it is 🤭

[@halla212]

Genius!!! When I get enough money I’m just gonna pay you to do this for me. Not gonna try to figure it out!

[@vestrebio250]

Really nice basement you got, can see you have put a lot of thoughts and energy in building it 👍👍👍

[@gameroomtheater]

Thanks a bunch!

[@329joker]

Looks awesome. Not a big basement but used pretty much every inch of it. Super awesome

[@dextermorgan5799]

Very well done, and not too over the top. I think you nailed it. Anything more would be overkill for the space. Well done, sir.

[@gameroomtheater]

thx brother!

[@marty5300]

that basement is massive. I wish mine was that sized. I did make mine 9ft tall which I love, but it's only 1k sqft, and with all my projects and arcade games down there I have no space for something like this.. I would sure love to have my next house with a basement that large though.

[@budgettech5526]

Your friends: Dude are we hanging out at your house? What fun things can we do there? You: Yes

[@gameroomtheater]

lol :)

[@craigt2003]

NICE!!! That is the perfect man cave...except you should eventually hook up that GYM area...it looked like you have enough room to set up a kick ass gym.

[@gameroomtheater]

Thanks, definitely planning in the future. Looking into getting that furnace relocated to a corner to reclaim that space. We plan on making it more inviting eventually and perhaps then work out more often 😉

[@dandaigle007]

Best room ever! One day I can only hope to try to get it to this level. By your handle I'm assuming you're in Toronto? I'm in Halifax soooooo..... You ever wanna drop by and help I'm not that far away!! 😂😝

[@gameroomtheater]

thx, yes sir, can make it happen 😉

[@EverythingHomeTheater]

Super cool. I told y wife about the movie poster tv showing what was playing. Gotta do it.

[@estrates7932]

Amazing setup good job mate. Do you have a video of the software setup? also what are the tv/monitor specs?

[@chevasechols6327]

I have some of the stuff you have. My basement is not as big, but you've given me ideas to add to my Mancave👍🏽 Again great freakn job Bro.

[@gameroomtheater]

thanks man, been the same for me, lots of inspiration from others, that is the whole point of my channel. It isn't those million dollar basements, its achievable, over time, and if you're will to DIY and repurpose things :). Sub please as I will be doing more update video :)

[@Javadrama]

I'm jelly... Awesome setup, dude. Can't wait to see your next video!

[@gameroomtheater]

goes well with peanut butter! lol was that fast enough to respond, thx dude :)

[@olliejohn2076]

can you do a tutorial on the movieposter app integration with frontview+ and the repository for the skin you're using?

[@1topgorgon]

I would pay like I pay at an amusement park to visit your home for a few hours!

[@gameroomtheater]

hahaha :)

[@budgettech5526]

Me too

[@RetrobeeJordans]

Super Dope set up, bro!! I’d add a heavy red curtain at the entryway of the theater room, tho 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx bro. Check out my insta. It's been changed since this video. New pics up. Http://instagram.com/gameroomtheater

[@alphonzodarty7021]

@@gameroomtheater Dude, nice. 😍

[@GadgetMartian]

Amazing Setup you have in the hitech dream cave!

[@pvtrayfinkle4989]

Stumbled across your channel the other day subbed right away! You've created an outstanding space, lots of inspiration for the space I'm staring to envision for our home. Quick question, what are the details (size, brand) on those monitors you've repurposed for the movie posters? I'm about to start budgeting lol thanks!

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx Tom! That is awesome and exciting times do DM me on my Instagram if you have questions along the way always happy to help. Those screens I had and I repurposed. They are digital signage but nowadays you can find bezeless screens that look best for family cheap even used. Digital signage can be expensive if bought new but you can always find them uses they look better I find as they are not as reflective as well. But you can easily repurpose monitors or tvs you may have already.

[@pvtrayfinkle4989]

@@gameroomtheater great, thanks for the quick response, I really appreciate it. I’ll def hit you up on Instagram and harass you with more questions at some point!

[@danielseguin913]

I recently discovered this channel. This is outstanding. You did soooo good. Super clever this PC setup. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@gameroomtheater]

Excellent sir thank you! motivated to post up some helpful videos so others can get some ideas and emulate or do more ! Please do subscribe!

[@musicman257]

This would be a way to spend on Lockdown for sure yes would love to see your equipment

[@gameroomtheater]

please see my other video from Feb, I put the equipment list there. Will be doing another video soon as I did some major changes.

[@selfreloaded]

Great Setup! Do you mind sharing dimensions of your dedicated theater room? Thanks again for sharing all your videos. Very inspirational!

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx! It's 13x20 ft

[@RjTheTrigun]

First off, great job. I have a couple questions since I'm going to build my theater room soon: 1. What size monitors did you use? Please link the site from the screens 2. I use Plex for everything, does this work with Plex?

[@gameroomtheater]

thx, please see the desc of the video. And yes will work with plex, sub and see my other video.

[@davidkaminski3586]

Do you have a link or what app for the animated movie poster top left ? Everything looks greAt and great setup .

[@MrAxelStone]

Just when I thought my little one room game room was cool....this guy makes my room looo like junk lol.

[@mollysdadsean]

Amazing setup. Are you still planning to create something about your current signage setup? Would love to see what you’re running now.

[@eddieabundiz4798]

Great setup! I love it! I don’t have near that much stuff, but you’ve given me some ideas for my setup. Thanks!

[@gameroomtheater]

Awesome man exactly what I want to see inspire for ideas as I get them from others 😜. Best of luck brother

[@Alphahydro]

Thumbs up to your setup but I always feel the theater room is missing some kind of door. Even a tinted sliding glass door would be nice.

[@gameroomtheater]

Stay tuned and sub. Update video coming soon!😁

[@gameroomtheater]

check out my instagram for some updates! instagram.com/gameroomtheater/

[@GamesWithTheLads]

Awesome setup man, always wished to have something like this. Do you have a more step to step guide for those that aren’t that tech savvy

[@MsDanceman101]

You might want to try using the super box as one pro it’s the best

[@ChrisHaxby-vu7ys]

Can you do a better walkthrough of how to push the pics to the display please - how to set up and what pics you’ve used and where from etc. orientation set up.

[@gameroomtheater]

Will try to over Christmas break

[@chrissergeant7798]

I was just thinking, how 'bout showing movie posters as screen saver art on my tv, or a monitor, as art display in my tv room. Well, here you go.

[@MrMurphdogg24]

What do you do for a living?

[@norteracing7890]

What floor plan is that house I am gonna build a house down here in Denver and want a plan like this with a basement like this 👍🏽

[@nelson466]

Just look at your main speakers can tell the sound is excellent!

[@DJizLurch]

I don't see any instructions on how to set up Pictureflect Photo Viewer (like you did) and trust I've Google'd it. I also didn't see any instructions on how to setup FrontView. I'm an IT and if I had the instructions I could do the rest myself. Appreciate you making the video at least tho.

[@peterg4527]

Awesome Set up my hats goes off to you! quick question what projector are you using the contrast ratio is outstanding at first I thought you were using a giant OLED = ) Keep up the great work !

[@gameroomtheater]

Thanks Peter, it's the Optimal UHD65, really love this pj and pretty content with it . My video from Feb has the full equipment list in the description

[@mikem72]

Man if they sell this on Etsy I would have to buy it. No way in hell I'll be able to figure this out. Lucky I made it this far.

[@dubthewolf]

The movie poster is awesome, is there any apps for video games as well that you use in the game room, a screen running the movies app, and a screen running video games or even showing what video games are currently being played, like how you did the movies would be so cool

[@VirtualRobotsRevolt]

You should put up a sliding door or curtain to separate the theater :) Although, I do love the velvet rope.

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx, actually doing the reno at the moment and finally closing off and adding a door. Not gonna lose the rope, it will still be at the entrance 😁

[@gameroomtheater]

check out some updates on my insta: instagram.com/gameroomtheater/

[@nighthawkvc25a]

@4:52 - it's a bit difficult to see, but do you have a black accordion door separating the theatre and the game room? If not, maybe an accordion door or blackout curtains could also help set the mood and blockout light?

[@gameroomtheater]

Please subscribe and see my latest video :)😎

[@platinumpas]

Bro. That whole room is pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. That electric bill though. Lol. Much respect. Where you able to afford everything over time or do you as already have it like that? Cause this would take me time to afford all of this. Thanks.

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx man.. everything is only on if we are entertaining. Also if everything is one it's probably for a few hours a week on the weekend, plus all the lights are led pots so bill isn't bad at all. Been adding over a few years, tweaking and swapping stuff too

[@platinumpas]

@@gameroomtheater No doubt bro. Much respect. I can't wait to get a house to even get to the level of where you are. Keep that going. I'm looking forward to more in depth detail of wiring, framing, and setup info. Thanks for the reply. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gameroomtheater]

@@platinumpas thx bro, you'll get there. Follow me on insta as well..some upgrades since this video so now I'm wanting to make a part 2...the saga continues lol. I'm on Instagram as @gameroomtheater. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. instagram.com/gameroomtheater

[@uberrrr]

Could you do a video on how to setup real time sync when watching movies?

[@RVSpinX]

Thanks for sharing this.. this is spectacular. I need to do this for my theater. What size monitors (I assume just 42" TVs?) are you using?

[@gameroomtheater]

No worries, glad to help! I have two 46" in the theater room and a 32" at the entrance.

[@RVSpinX]

@@gameroomtheater Ahh ok excellent. Thanks.

[@katepiper8101]

Love to know step by step how u set it up u explain how turns on and what u used but not how u actually set up

[@alyssapuryear2006]

You should do a video on your Kodi set up

[@gameroomtheater]

planning on it!

[@kooloneism]

Awsome the way you organise every thing,i can realy learn from you.

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx man! Check out my insta will post more there I'm on Instagram as @gameroomtheater. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. instagram.com/gameroomtheater

[@danmchugh1369]

This basement is very awesome. May I ask what products you used and what kind of Financials do you have invested. I would like to do one like you have. Thank you in advance

[@Griphook3D]

You should do a video of how to make the live movie posters...

[@gameroomtheater]

Will do in the coming weeks. Please do subscribe

[@Griphook3D]

Just did...

[@nayelihurtado7835]

Love this 😍😍 where did u get ur packman nd other games from.???

[@misky86]

Can you do a video on how you made your posters?

[@gameroomtheater]

Please subscribe and see my video from two weeks ago. I will do more videos in the future and may do an even more detailed one of the posters as folks still have lots of questions.

[@misky86]

@@gameroomtheater thanks a million, I'm gonna give it a try and see how it goes, it be great if ya could make a more detailed video in the future they turned out amazing,

[@AR-pb2zh]

This is really incredible. What about using LCD TVs and what is the ideal size? Also how large is your basement?

[@Iamsoundofsoul]

I love it man! Great all round area! Thanks for showing!

[@youngdutt5514]

So sick bro. Any chance For some quick advice on my basement?

[@gameroomtheater]

Absolutely man, the whole point of my channel is to help and get people going on diy stuff without breaking the bank lol. PM me on my insta

[@Escanor-Sun]

I hope one day i get even half what you have

[@jackbauer9216]

Hey. Great videos. Where did you get your Vader smoking gif? I've looked everywhere for it and can't find it. May the 4th be with you! TIA

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx I'm looking and can't seem to find it again. DM me on insta at gameroomtheater and I'll send it back to you!

[@brycegordon3195]

What kind of monitors do you use? Awesome setup by the way, been following for a while now!

[@toddroy9558]

Your house is incredible!!

[@michaelcreamer2215]

I finally got my KODI to link with front view plus, but that was from tv to laptop. And way you can think of for me to do it from tv to spare tv

[@01thejota]

I don’t really know you at all but you have in your theater one of the most cold blood killer criminal in the revolution history ever. CHE GUEVARA. Chame on you. How ever your set up is really nice.

[@gameroomtheater]

Video is over 2 years old, also this is a movie poster that is locally available, great movie by the way. Lots of people commented and don't want to distrub sensitivities it's been taken down long ago. Subscribe and we my current setup, completely different.

[@berserk6371]

hello or find the gif posters you have like spiderman, wolfverine, pixels etc ... thank you

[@cal88usa]

Very nice basement set up.

[@nikoskaplanis4320]

Outstanding!!! What is the screen set you have at the theatre?????

[@leex187]

Me personally I would want it to go pitch black in that room including the movie posters when a movie is playing but that’s just me

[@gameroomtheater]

Yup same..one turns off fully the other dims almost completely to black. All other lights are off

[@psudoctor3336]

From one man cave owner to another, great job!

[@kirkstate]

Epic set up. Very neat n clean.

[@gameroomtheater]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ithancurbelo528]

Hey men, my name is Ithan. I love your Home Theater Cinemas, good job men and I have a question? Where did you get those wall screens for the digital movieposters?

[@jasonjones3694]

There just TV's turned vertically

[@gameroomtheater]

@@jasonjones3694 you can do this with TV's turned vertically. I came across some digital signage screens that are almost bezel-less which you can install in an array (the kind you see at malls or restaurants). With a tv it would be better to build a frame to hire the logo to have a better 'look.'

[@ithancurbelo528]

Thanks guys!!💪😎👌

[@MannyGongora]

This is so awesome, may I ask which Kodi addon are you using for viewing movies? I currently use Venom and the screen to choose movies never looks like what you have, which looks great!

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx! I put it in the description of the video. The skin is called Aeon MX 8

[@TunedInMusic]

Nice! I watched other video, really spectacular set up.

[@gameroomtheater]

Thanks!

[@gmanxrayz]

What paint colors (names) did you go with throughout the basement, it will save me some time..??? Black walls in the theatre or dark blue and black ceiling....Laid off and need to speed up this project before I'm back to work lol thanks again.

[@gameroomtheater]

going to take a look to see if I still have the paint cans to see the codes and let you know!

[@gmanxrayz]

Huge help, thanks...Prob two weeks away from paint

[@buza972]

Looks amazing. Where can one find those awesome chairs?

[@gameroomtheater]

thx, manufacturer is Elran, please see my other video, I put the model and more specific information in the video description.

[@Malbailey670]

VERY NICE SET UP. WHAT PROJECTOR ARE YOU USING.?

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx. Optoma UHD65

[@ThelifeofEdwinFord]

Looks Great. I am still working on my man cave...

[@gameroomtheater]

thx. good luck!

[@usaferoz]

Can you please share all the equipment details along with the cost ? Thanks.

[@gameroomtheater]

Will be doing a video on that soon. Look at the description in my video from Feb. I put the full equipment list there

[@usaferoz]

@@gameroomtheater Got it. Thanks.

[@Tommy.S.o]

it is nice setup you have there I hope more videos will come👌🏻

[@gameroomtheater]

thank you, definitely will! :)

[@brandt396ss]

Is that black paint, if so wow... I love how dark it is... I’d love to know which paint or is that black velvet? Looks amazing. Good job man.

[@gameroomtheater]

Thx brother. It is matt black paint in some areas and black velvet cloth on the walls. I needed this place to be like a black hole lol, even light can't escape 😉

[@brandt396ss]

TorontoR I love it! Looks like you did the ceiling and areas around the screen with paint. I’m gonna do my best to emulate this... haven’t seen a movie room as dark as yours.

[@gameroomtheater]

@@brandt396ss I was afraid it would be unappealing but honestly the room feels bigger than it is when you can't see where it ends! Totally worth it. I'm thinking of WuTang clan now 😏👍

[@brandt396ss]

TorontoR thanks for the replies, much appreciated. 👐

[@brandt396ss]

TorontoR I’m gonna pick up some black velvet fabric today.. how did you put it on your walls? I saw 1 guy used black push pins. Thanks again.

[@P0LSKI]

Awesome video! What's the size of your riser for the second row seats? I'm guessing around 70" depth and 8" high?

[@gameroomtheater]

Thank you! It had to be 12" so I added a step as well. It is 60" deep.

[@CarsNCrypto626]

What screens do you use for the movie posters?

[@howi5065]

Great Video an I realy like your Home theater! 😎👍 What is the name of the Movie poster app? And the App you use to show the movie your playing in real time? 😎

[@gameroomtheater]

Thank you! I updated links in the description of the video 😏

[@howi5065]

Thanks, I saw it now... 👍

[@jstones9872]

wow amazing. What is your profession? are you an IT guy?

[@gameroomtheater]

Indeed can you tell I'm a tech nerd ☺️😜

[@thatsasakilife3415]

Amazing mancave! How. Much would you charge to do this for someone just the labor? Just curious

[@SOEKAMORICK]

What do you do for a living again?

[@SP95]

Carefully built

[@trinhk]

Great video and what an awesome place you got there. BTW, the poster/LCD screen that you have on the wall, the screen itself looks huge. How big are those monitors?

[@gameroomtheater]

thanks! They are 46"

[@msg360]

nice set up