Drama Management

Comprehensive guide for managing short drama content throughout its lifecycle on the platform.

Create Drama

Drama Creation Process

Navigate to drama management and click add

Fill in the basic info of the drama title

Video Upload Methods

When uploading episode videos (including subtitles and thumbnails), the platform supports two storage methods:

Method 1: Direct Upload to Local Server

Upload video files directly through the web interface. The system will store files on the backend management platform’s server.

Process:

• Click “+” button in the episode creation form
• Select video files from your local computer
• System automatically uploads and stores files locally
• Suitable for: Small to medium scale deployments, testing environments

Method 2: External Streaming Server

Provide URLs to video files hosted on external streaming servers or CDN.

Process:

• Enter direct video URLs in the episode form fields
• Support for both video and subtitle external URLs
• Suitable for: Large scale deployments, professional streaming setups

Supported External Storage:

• CDN services (AWS CloudFront, Alibaba Cloud CDN, etc.)
• Streaming platforms
• External file storage services
• Direct HTTP/HTTPS URLs

Batch Upload via ZIP Package

For efficient bulk content upload, the platform supports automatic parsing and upload of packaged drama content via ZIP files.

ZIP Package Structure

Create a properly structured ZIP file containing:

drama_package.zip
├── videos/
│   ├── episode_001.mp4
│   ├── episode_002.mp4
│   └── episode_003.mp4
├── posters/
│   ├── drama_poster.jpg
│   ├── episode_001_thumbnail.jpg
│   ├── episode_002_thumbnail.jpg
│   └── episode_003_thumbnail.jpg
├── subtitles/
│   ├── episode_001_chs.srt
│   ├── episode_002_chs.srt
│   └── episode_003_chs.srt
└── metadata.json

Automatic ZIP Processing

Upload Process:

1. Click “Batch Upload” button on drama creation page
2. Select and upload your ZIP package
3. System automatically extracts and parses contents
4. Files are organized and prepared for upload

Automatic Parsing Features:

• Video Detection: Identifies and catalogs episode video files
• Thumbnail Matching: Links posters/thumbnails to corresponding episodes
• Subtitle Integration: Associates subtitle files with videos
• Metadata Import: Reads drama information from metadata.json

Streaming Server Upload

After ZIP parsing, files can be automatically uploaded to your chosen streaming server:

Supported Streaming Servers:

• Local Streaming Server: Uploads to your local streaming infrastructure
• OSS (Object Storage Service): Aliyun OSS, AWS S3, or compatible services
• CDN Networks: Integration with content delivery networks
• Custom FTP/SFTP: Direct upload to specified servers

Automatic URL Population

After successful upload to the streaming server, the system automatically:

Auto-Fills Video URLs:

• Retrieves uploaded video file URLs from the streaming server
• Populates video URL fields for each episode automatically
• Updates episode records with direct streaming links

Auto-Fills Subtitle URLs:

• Gets subtitle file URLs from the streaming server
• Associates correct subtitle files with corresponding episodes
• Supports multiple subtitle languages if provided

Auto-Fills Poster URLs:

• Retrieves drama poster and episode thumbnail URLs
• Updates drama cover image field automatically
• Sets episode thumbnail images for each episode

System Integration:

Upload Complete → URL Retrieval → Auto-Population → Ready for Publishing

This eliminates manual URL copying and ensures all media assets are properly linked to your drama content. The system validates all URLs before saving to prevent broken links.

Edit Drama Information

After creating a drama, you can edit its basic information and manage episodes.

Setting Episode Prices

Bulk Price Management

After selecting a drama, you can batch modify prices for multiple episodes at once:

Common Pricing Strategies by Episode Progression:

Strategy 1: Hook Pricing (吸引定价)

• Episodes 1-5: Free (0 points) - Attract viewers
• Episodes 6-15: Low price (5-10 points) - Build engagement
• Episodes 16+: Standard price (15-25 points) - Monetize invested viewers

Strategy 2: Progressive Pricing (递进定价)

• Early Episodes (1-10): 5 points
• Middle Episodes (11-20): 10 points
• Climax Episodes (21-30): 15 points
• Final Episodes (31+): 20 points

Strategy 3: Premium Climax (高潮溢价)

• Regular Episodes: Standard price (10 points)
• Key Plot Episodes: Premium price (20-30 points)
• Season Finale: Highest price (25-50 points)

Unpublish Drama

To remove the drama from the APP, just unpublish it