Audiobook View

[winstonma]

Is it possible that Celluloid auto change the view when audiobook (MP3/OPUS with chapter) is detected? The user interface include:

• In playlist, show the chapter name and the duration
• Display the length of the chapter instead of the full length of the audiobook at the bottom bar

Thanks a lot

[gnome-mpv]

In playlist, show the chapter name and the duration

That could be a good idea. Maybe something like this.

Display the length of the chapter instead of the full length of the audiobook at the bottom bar

I'm not sure this is a good idea because it's going to make jumping across chapters more difficult. Also, we're already displaying tick marks to denote where chapters begin, so you can already see where you are in a chapter.

[winstonma]

That could be a good idea. Maybe something like this.

Yes the following is the user interface of the audiobook app for your reference

cozy:

audiobookshelf:

I would play the audiobook in the background while using the rest of the screen to read the EPUB version of the book. It would be ideal if the bottom bar could include all the necessary information and controls. For example:

• Cover of the audiobook, if it is included in the file
• Name of the book
• Name of the chapter
• The progress bar shows the audiobook

I think the bottom bar could adopt different UI based on the media that is playing.

I would like to include an example of an audiobook here.

Display the length of the chapter instead of the full length of the audiobook at the bottom bar

Displaying chapter lengths might be easier to manage for users because audiobooks typically range from 5 to 30 hours (depending on the book type). For longer audiobooks, pinpointing exact positions within chapters can be more challenging (e.g., the 5th minute in chapter 8). Therefore, showing chapter lengths would likely offer a more intuitive and user-friendly experience.