Add a content type

Content types allow you to classify media by categories with shared custom parameters.

By classifying your media with content types, you can effectively manage your media library:

• Streamline content management
• Simplify content creation through consistent parameters
• Facilitate accurate media data validation and categorization

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By default, a property does not have content types associated with it. You will need to add content types to your property by loading default content types or uploading your own.

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Prerequisite

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Load default content types

To get started with content types, you can load JWP’s default content types to your property. Each default comes with a unique set of predefined custom parameters to help organize your media.

Follow these steps to load default content types to your property:

1. From the Properties page, select a property. The property settings appear.
2. On the Content Types tab, click Add Content Types. The Add Content Types panel opens.
3. Click Web App Default Types. A list of all default content types appears.
4. Click Add. The Add Content Types panel closes, and the content types appear in the list view.

After loading default content types, you can upload a media item with content type settings:

• Movie
• Series
• Episode
• Live Channel
• Live Event
• Trailer
• Hub
• Static Page

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Upload content types

JWP enables you to create bespoke content types for your unique content needs. You can customize and upload your own content types to your property.

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You can also edit content types to modify existing schemas.

Follow these steps to upload a custom content type:

1. From the Properties page, select a property. The property settings appear.
2. On the Content Types tab, click Add Content Types. The Add Content Types panel opens.
3. Click Upload Content Types. The upload fields appear.
4. Click + Browse. The file selector opens.
5. Select a JSON file with your content type metadata.

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   In order for the dashboard to accept the JSON file, it must conform to JWP’s content types format. Contact your JWP representative or app partner to provide the required JSON.

6. Click Add. The content type appears in the list view.

After uploading a custom content type, you can upload a media item with the content type’s settings.

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FAQ

How do I apply a content type to existing media?

Follow these steps to apply a content type to an existing media item:

1. From your Media Library, select a media item. The media details page appears.

2. Under Content Type, select a content type from the dropdown menu. The Content Type section populates with all related metadata fields.

   

3. Provide values for the content type fields:

   • Movie
   • Series
   • Episode
   • Live Channel
   • Live Event
   • Trailer
   • Hub
   • Static Page

4. Click Save.