- Tried to make the How to more clear and easier to read.
- Added: Own Score warning
- Added: Hint If you have a setup that doesn't support Dolby Vision
- Added: optional message to the unwanted list
- Renamed: CF [x265 (720/1080p)] to [x265 (HD)]
- Added: Optional Category
- Moved: Several CF to Optional
So what's the best way to setup the Custom Profiles and which one to use with which scores?
There isn't a best score setup, being that everyone has their own personal preferences. Some prefer high quality audio, others high quality video. Many prefer both.
There isn't a best setup, being that everyone has their own personal preferences. Some prefer high quality audio, others high quality video. Many prefer both.
Here I will try to explain with some personal used examples how to make the most use of Custom Formats that you can use to get an idea how to setup yours.
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## Basics
Here we're going to explain where to setup the Custom Formats after you've added them, as explained in [How to import Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-import-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
You will also see a short description of what each setting means.
After you've added the Custom Formats, as explained in [How to import Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-import-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
You will need to set it up in the quality Profile you want to use/prefer to make use of the Custom Formats.
My suggestion is to create tiers of scores based on what things matter to you.
Personally, I would only add the Custom Formats that do what you actually prefer. Especially in the beginning, including the [Releases you should avoid](#releases-you-should-avoid)
!!! info
!!! info "Keep in mind Custom Formats are made to fine tune your Quality Profile.<br>Generally, quality trumps all"
Custom formats are controlled by Quality Profiles.
@ -67,6 +53,10 @@ Personally, I would only add the Custom Formats that do what you actually prefer
- The Minimum score requires releases to reach this threshold otherwise they will be rejected.
- Custom formats that match with undesirable attributes should be given a negative score to lower their appeal.
- Outright rejections should be given a negative score low enough that even if all of the other formats with positive scores were added, the score would still fall below the minimum.
@ -76,6 +66,8 @@ Here I will explain how to make the most use of Custom Formats and show you some
All these examples make use of the [Collection of Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
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### Releases you should avoid
@ -100,7 +92,7 @@ In this example I have lossy Atmos over lossless DTS because the object metadata
#### Prefer HDR Metadata
Lets say you prefer HDR metadata
Lets say you prefer HDR metadata (HDR or Dolby Vision or Both)
Then we would use the following order:
@ -109,9 +101,9 @@ Then we would use the following order:
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!!! attention
I also suggest to change the Propers and Repacks settings in Radarr!!!
I also suggest to change the Propers and Repacks settings in Radarr :bangbang:
Instructions can be found [HERE](#proper-and-repacks)
@ -135,10 +127,10 @@ For this Quality Profile we're going to make use of the following Custom Formats
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??? summary "HQ Source Groups - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
I decided not to add `Audio Advanced` Custom Formats to the encodes profile, being with encodes I prefer higher video quality. If you also want HD audio formats I would suggest to go for the Remuxes.
@ -147,9 +139,9 @@ Use the following main settings in your profile.
!!! attention "Make sure you don't check the BR-DISK."
Make sure you don't check the BR-DISK. The reason why I didn't select the WEB-DL 720p is because you will hardly find any releases that aren't done as 1080p WEB-DL
The reason why I didn't select the WEB-DL 720p is because you will hardly find any releases that aren't done as 1080p WEB-DL.
??? example "The following workflow will be applied:"
@ -192,19 +184,19 @@ For this Quality Profile we're going to make use of the following Custom Formats
<!----8<-- "includes/cf/misc.md" -->
??? summary "HQ Source Groups - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
!!! attention "Make sure you don't check the BR-DISK."
Make sure you don't check the BR-DISK. The reason why I didn't select the WEB-DL 720p is because you will hardly find any releases that aren't done as 1080p WEB-DL
The reason why I didn't select the WEB-DL 720p is because you will hardly find any releases that aren't done as 1080p WEB-DL.
??? example "The following workflow will be applied:"
@ -243,19 +235,17 @@ For this Quality Profile we're going to make use of the following Custom Formats
<!----8<-- "includes/cf/misc.md" -->
??? summary "HQ Source Groups - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
!!! attention "Make sure you don't check the BR-DISK."
??? example "The following workflow will be applied:"
@ -318,11 +308,11 @@ Use the following main settings in your profile.
??? tip "Avoid using the x264/x265 Custom Format - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
Avoid using the x264/x265 Custom Format with a score if possible, it's smarter to use the [720/1080p no x265](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#x265-7201080p){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} Custom Format.
Avoid using the x264/x265 Custom Format with a score if possible, it's smarter to use the [{{ radarr['cf']['x265-hd']['name'] }}](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#x265-hd){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} Custom Format.
Something like 95% of video files are x264 and have much better direct play support. If you have more than a of couple users, you will notice much more transcoding.
Use x265 only for 4k releases and the [720/1080p no x265](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#x265-7201080p){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} makes sure you still get the x265 releases.
Use x265 only for 4k releases and the [{{ radarr['cf']['x265-hd']['name'] }}](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#x265-hd){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} makes sure you still get the x265 releases.
TRaSH
2 years ago