Quoting davidwinney:

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It massively inflated my database, but unfortunately I have been adding again

I can't wait until Juquim releases his database, but I fear that as soon as he does, he will get a fresh set of very large files to re-merge. 

Should keep you quiet for just a little while then?    

Steve

Lewis Abernathy is the wrong headshot. I have the right one in my DB which I will submit later on.

/Mikkel

Quoting Astrakan:

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Juoquim, how is this coming along?

Also, re: stats tracking, I can't help you track it on someone elses host, but if you want I can host it and also track it, as my hosting company offers built-in tracking.

Or... maybe a free service like statcounter.com can do it. Not sure if they do individual files, or just overall site visits.

KM

We are in the process of getting the master in place on 2 hosts.  Once we get all the kinks worked out, we will post the URLs to download it.

Thanks for the offer of hosting the file.  If we can't get all the kinks worked out with one of our hosts, I will contact you to help host it.

NOW!  GIVE THEM NOW!

OK, I can edit this about 1,000 more times and no one will get the Master Backup, or I can just go with what I have now and get the word out...(No, REALLY!  My wife is the one that's Type "A" all the way!!)

Here's the official announcement:

ANNOUNCING the Headshot Master Database Backup v1.0, Working, and not (quite yet) Guaranteed Family Friendly!!

First, we have to address a couple of issues and of course the disclaimer.    (After all, a lot of us ARE from the US...  )

NOTES
* Keep in mind this is a working draft and there are most certainly errors.
* Due to the nature of the restore process, images new to the local database are never presented for comparison.  They are automatically added during the restore without a confirmation.
* We have 3 mirrors hosting the Master Database file with a couple of volunteers on deck for additional mirrors if we should have issues.
* With the creation of the Headshot Master Backup, we will be changing the submission procedures for updates.  I will put together an instruction set for using Rapidshare (a free file sharing service) to upload the backup submission to and emailing the URL to dvdprofilerheadshots@hotmail.com.

COMMON ERRORS
Here are some common errors I noted during the compilation but are correct in the Master:
* There is a Harrison Ford from the 1800's that many have Harrison "Han Solo" Ford's picture for.
* A female actor had Warwick Davis' pic submitted for her headshot.  (Sorry I don't recall her name.)
* Kevin "Ares from Xena and Hercules" Smith was submitted with Kevin "View Askew Prod." Smith's picture.

POTENTIAL ISSUES
Jykke and ruinneddaydreams have discovered a couple of potential issues to keep in mind.
* If you have to make a full database repair you lose all unassigned actors and crew along with their headshots.
* There are a lot of birth years in this database, many of which may not need to be in there.  If this is going to make you go Ape SH@T, then don't restore this database.

DISCLAIMER
Now the disclaimer:

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This is version 1.0 of the Head Shots Master Database Backup.  This is a working copy and has not been thoroughly examined to ensure that it is 100% family friendly.

This Master Backup contains images that were submitted by your fellow users of DVD Profiler and may contain some nudity for headshots that were new to the compiler's database and may not have been caught during compilation.

If you find this possibility offensive, or if the possibility of an inappropriate image slipping through is unacceptable to you, then please wait for the next version which will be thoroughly examined to ensure 100% family friendly content.

Before the next release, the Master will be examined and split into 2 versions: a "family friendly" and an "R-rated" version.

Should you happen to find an unsuitable image, or a wrong image, either post the details in this forum topic, or send an email to dvdprofilerheadshots@hotmail.com.  We will make sure the the offending image is moved to the "R-Rated" version..

Your download of this file from any of the mirrors constitutes your acceptance of the content.  The compiler and host websites cannot be held responsible or accountable for the content in this backup.

Now for the locations of the mirrors. Thanks to RossRoy, jykke, and ruineddaydreams for hosting the mirrors.


Headshots Master Database Download Page:  Choose a Download Mirror Here

To Import The Headshots Master:
Download from one of the mirrors to your local computer.  (It is approx 97 mb).
Open DVD Profiler
Click File | Restore Database
Browse to where you downloaded and select the Headshot Master
Click Next
Click Restore Cast & Crew Databases
Set "Existing Photos" to "Let me compare"

Decide which images you want to keep.
TIP: You can press "A" to accept the new image, or "K" to keep the existing image.  This will speed up the restore over relying on just the mouse.

Enjoy!

Ahh FiOS, how I love thee.  I downloaded the file from the first mirror in less than two minutes.  At home. 

2 downloads so far from Mirror #3 in about an hour... not bad... how was the speed guys?

anyone have any ideas on how to fix the two Potential Issues?

im finding the YOB thing quite annoying myself...

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Quoting ruineddaydreams:

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2 downloads so far from Mirror #3 in about an hour... not bad... how was the speed guys?

anyone have any ideas on how to fix the two Potential Issues?

im finding the YOB thing quite annoying myself...

Speed was fine (< 3 mins), thanks for hosting. 

good- thank you