[Feature] [Definitive] Multiple image support for all objects using corresponding user-defined image attributes

[echo6ix]

Yet another multiple image support request

We've received numerous feature requests (FRs) for multiple image support across various objects, including performers, alternate scene covers (scenes), DVD/CD/VHS covers and spines for movies (now groups), and studio favicons (studios). Many of these FRs have been limited in scope or overly simplistic. For instance, some requests specify a single image type (e.g., DVD Spine Cover) hardcoded to a movie objects, while others propose multiple image support without any corresponding metadata/attributes, effectively creating a redundant sub-gallery of images outside existing only within an object.

Proposal: One multiple image support request to rule them all

To address these needs comprehensively, I propose we implement multiple image support for all objects (scenes, performers, studios, tags, groups) using corresponding user-defined custom image types. These user-defined attributes will categorize the images, allowing for diverse applications beyond mere archival purposes.

Example of object image types

Object	(Custom) Description	(Custom, Optional) Aspect Ratio	Hardcoded
Studio	Favicon	1:1	True
Studio	Banner
Studio	Wordmark
Scene	Original
Scene	Alternate
Scene	Poster	2:3	True
Performer	Headshot	2:3	True
Performer	Hero	16:9	True
Performer	Clothed
Performer	Unclothed
Movie	DVD Cover
Movie	DVD Spine
Movie	VHS Cover
Movie	VHS Cover

Some of these, which might deemed to have a general in-app use-case, could come prepopulated with the stock app, such as performer headshot and studio favicons.

Potential use-cases

• Studio favicon. Displayed in locations where a full studio image is overkill. [Feature] Upload studio favicon #2082
• Performer select drop down fields. Looks for the performer headshot type first, if it exists, it displays that image, which is more useful in select drop down.
• Plugins could expand about grid view types, with some grid view favoring certain image types over others

Just the tip of the iceberg here.

Related FRs

• [Feature] Support for Cover art #2357
• [Feature] Upload studio favicon #2082
• [Feature] Multiple performer image #571