Videos
Overview
Videos are the foundation for all content and functionality in Backstage. As the primary content type in the system, Video assets serve as the building blocks that power the viewer experience across all platforms. These assets can be organized into Playlists, featured on the homepage, and distributed through various pages.
Backstage allows you to upload, manage, and organize your video content with comprehensive metadata, custom thumbnails, and proper categorization to ensure viewers can easily discover and enjoy your content.
Video Presets
Presets are predefined templates with customized fields specific to different types of content. Each preset is designed to capture the relevant information for that particular content type, making organization and searchability more efficient.
Example Presets:
Movie: Includes fields for TV rating, release year, director, etc.
Episode: Used for individual episodes of a series or show
Trailer: Acts as a separate trailer asset for an asset or playlist
Selecting the appropriate preset ensures that you'll have all the necessary fields to properly categorize and describe your content, which enhances discoverability and the viewer experience.
Uploading an Asset
How to Upload a Video Asset
Ensure your videos are in the correct formats to be uploaded. Commonly uploaded videos formats include the following:
.3gp
.avi
.mov
.mp4
.wmv
From the Video homepage in Backstage, select the "Network" dropdown box and select your preferred network. Then, go to the "Videos" tab on the left side of your screen.
Once you're in this tab, press on the "New Media" dropdown button in the upper right hand corner of your screen. You'll see the available presets as a starting point for your asset.
Once you select a preset, you'll navigate to a screen where the asset can be uploaded and metadata can be entered.
In the "Upload Asset" section, click on the "Upload File" button and select the file you would like to upload.
While the asset uploads, fill out the title, description, and additional information sections as these contain required fields for uploading.
Thumbnails
Thumbnails are the visual representations of your content that appear throughout the application across different platforms. Different areas of your application require specific image formats and dimensions to display properly, with each image key corresponding to a specific feature or platform display requirement.
All videos require the default image key (1920x1080, 16x9) for standard thumbnail display. Additional image keys depend on where your content will be featured. For example, videos that will be featured on the homepage requires both
imgFeaturedTvBanner16×4for TV and web display andimgFlixMobileFeature6×9for mobile display to ensure proper display across all platforms.Refer to the Image Key Matrix below for complete specifications of all available image keys, their dimensions, and related features.
Tags function as the directors for videos. By adding tags you can categorize, organize, and send videos to specific playlists using the Dynamic Playlist feature. Here are some example tags to add to a video:
Network Tag: All assets need your unique network tag (e.g., "TBNFR" for French content)
SeriesId Tag: If the content belongs to a specific show or program, add the seriesId_ tag to make it appear in that Playlist
inActive Tag: Add this tag if you want to save without making the asset live on VOD
Set your scheduling dates:
Publish Date: By default, this is set to the current date and time. If you want the asset to go live at a future date, update this field accordingly
Expiration Date (optional): Set a future date when the asset should no longer be available to viewers
Once your asset is uploaded and you've completed the title, description, tags, scheduling, and graphics, press "Save & Publish" to make the asset Active. For an asset to be viewable by users, it must be both "Active" and "Published" (past the publish date). Alternatively, press "Save" to save your work without making it Active.
Bulk Edit
The Bulk Edit feature enables efficient management of multiple video assets simultaneously, allowing you to update tags or delete content across up to 100 assets at once. This powerful tool streamlines workflow when you need to make consistent changes across multiple pieces of content.
IMPORTANT: Once a bulk edit operation begins, it cannot be stopped and must complete before you can make changes to any other asset metadata. Monitor the progress bar at the top of the page to track the operation status.
How to Use Bulk Edit
Selecting Assets for Bulk Edit:
Navigate to the "Videos" section in the Media Library.
Click the checkbox next to each asset you want to include in the bulk edit operation. You can select up to 100 assets at once.
Once you've selected at least one asset, the "MANAGE TAGS" button will appear at the top of the page alongside a "DELETE SELECTED" option.
Managing Tags in Bulk:
After selecting your desired assets, click the "MANAGE TAGS" button.
The Add/Remove Tags modal will appear, displaying two filter options:
All: Shows all tags currently applied to any of the selected assets
Shared: Shows only tags that are common across all selected assets
To add tags:
Use the search field at the bottom of the modal to find an existing tag, or type a new tag name
Click the "ADD" button to move the tag to the "Adding" column under the "Changes" section
Repeat for any additional tags you want to apply
To remove tags:
Click the "X" next to any tag displayed in the modal
The tag will move to the "Removing" column under the "Changes" section
Tags removed will be deleted from all selected assets that currently have them
Review your changes in the "Changes" section, which displays:
Adding: Tags that will be applied to all selected assets
Removing: Tags that will be removed from all selected assets
Click "APPLY" to execute the bulk edit operation, or "CANCEL" to discard your changes.
Deleting Assets in Bulk:
After selecting your desired assets, click the "DELETE SELECTED" button.
Confirm the deletion when prompted.
All selected assets will be permanently removed from the system.
Bulk Edit Status Messages
The system provides real-time feedback on your bulk edit operations through a banner at the top of the page:
Bulk Edit in Progress (Blue): The operation is currently running. A loading indicator will display alongside this message.
Bulk Edit Completed (Green): The operation finished successfully and all changes have been applied.
Bulk Edit Failed (Red): The operation encountered an error and was unable to complete. Contact support if this issue persists.
NOTE: During bulk edit operations, you will not be able to edit individual assets or start another bulk edit. Wait for the current operation to complete before making additional changes to your media library.
Image Key Matrix
Image Key and Related Features
default
All
1920x1080 (16x9)
Default 16x9 Thumbnail
imgComingSoon16x6
All
1920x720 (16x6)
Coming Soon
imgThumbnail2x3
All
720x1080 (2x3)
Vertical Thumbnails
imgInlineFeature16x7_NoQR
Mobile
1600x700 (16x7)
Inline Feature
imgInlineFeature16x3_QR
CTV, Roku
1600x300 (16x3)
Inline Feature
imgInlineFeature16x3_NoQR
Tablet
1600x300 (16x3)
Inline Feature
imgInlineFeature16x9_QR
CTV, Roku
1600x900 (16x9)
Inline Feature
imgFeaturedCarousel16x6
Web
1920x720 (16x6)
Featured Carousel
imgFlixMobileFeature6x9
Mobile
1200x1800 (6x9)
Featured Carousel
imgFeaturedCarousel16x8
CTV, Tablet, Roku
1600x800 (16x8)
Featured Carousel
imgInlineFeature16x2
Web
1600x200 (16x2)
Inline Feature
imgFtueBG
Mobile, CTV, Roku
1920x1080 (16x9)
FTUE
imgFtueTabletBG
Tablet
1920x1080 (16x9)
FTUE
imgCtvAccountQR_16x6
CTV
1920x720 (16x6)
Account Page
NOTE: The dimensions and naming conventions are critical for proper display across all platforms. Always use the correct size and key for each image type.
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