Understanding Content Organization

SeaFin organizes content differently than Netflix or Prime. This guide explains the library structure, content types, and why duplicates are actually helpful.

📱 Quick Navigation (Jump to Section)

SeaFin Library Structure

Your Main Libraries

Clean.Movies - Your primary movie collection

• Content: Clean, organized movie collection using backend software
• Sources: Combines online streams + offline storage
• Best for: General movie browsing
• Organization: Special software creates proper folder structures and metadata
• Reliability: Usually stable, but rare/old content may have issues

Clean.Shows - Your primary TV series collection

• Content: Clean, organized TV series using backend software
• Sources: Combines online streams + offline storage
• Best for: General TV show browsing
• Organization: Special software creates proper folder structures and metadata
• Reliability: Usually stable, but rare/old content may have issues

Offline.Movies - Guaranteed local copies

• Content: Locally stored movies
• Sources: Direct server storage only
• Best for: When online version has issues
• Reliability: Always available

Offline.Shows - Guaranteed local copies

• Content: Locally stored TV series
• Sources: Direct server storage only
• Best for: When online version has issues
• Reliability: Always available

Anime Movies - Animated movie collection

• Content: Animated movies
• Sources: Mix of online and offline storage
• Best for: Anime movie fans
• Organization: Separate from regular movies

Anime Shows - Animated series collection

• Content: Animated TV series
• Sources: Mix of online and offline storage
• Best for: Anime series fans
• Organization: Separate from regular TV shows

Offline Anime - Local anime storage

• Content: Guaranteed anime copies
• Reliability: Always available

Downloads - Special content collection

• Content: YouTube videos, Vimeo content, rare shows without torrents
• Sources: Content downloaded by server admin that doesn't fit elsewhere
• Best for: Unique content not available in other libraries
• Note: This is content the admin has downloaded to the server, NOT content you can download to your device

Audio - Music and audio content

• Content: Music files, possibly audiobooks
• Best for: Audio entertainment

Why Duplicate Entries Exist

The Hybrid System Explained

SeaFin uses a sophisticated setup that creates intentional duplicates:

Technical Background

Online Content (Zurg + Real Debrid system):

• Large catalog streamed from online infrastructure
• Powers the Clean.Movies and Clean.Shows libraries
• Very stable for popular content
• Rare or old content ("3 stars from 1962") might be unreliable

The "Clean" Organization Process:

• Backend software processes all source files automatically
• Example: Real Debrid tracks a current TV series and adds each episode as separate torrent
• Problem: This would show as individual series in SeaFin (messy!)
• Solution: Our software creates proper folder structure /tvshow/season1/ep1, ep2, ep3
• Result: SeaFin recognizes complete series and applies metadata correctly
• Benefit: Clean, organized libraries with proper episode ordering and information

Offline Content (Local Storage):

• Popular movies and user-requested content
• Stored directly on the 300TB server
• Guaranteed availability - always works
• Content added based on popularity and user requests

Library Organization:

• Clean libraries combine online and offline content for best browsing
• Offline libraries provide guaranteed access to local copies
• Specialized libraries (Anime, Downloads) for specific content types

How to Choose Between Duplicates

Decision Tree for Users

When you see the same title multiple times:

1. Start with Clean libraries (Clean.Movies/Clean.Shows)
   • These are the cleanest and best organized
   • Combine online + offline for best selection
   • Most content available here
2. If main version doesn't work:
   • Try the offline version (Movies (Offline)/TV Shows (Offline))
   • Usually more reliable for playback
   • May have different quality options
3. Check Downloads library:
   • Might have special versions
   • For YouTube videos and unique content not in other libraries
   • Different source or quality
4. Report persistent issues:
   • If all versions have problems
   • Use Jellyseerr to report broken content

Visual Identification

Visual Identification:

• Library location - Different libraries contain different versions
• Search results - May show multiple entries for same content
• File information - Size and quality details when available
• Playback testing - Try different versions to see which works best

Content Metadata & Information

What Information is Available

Available Metadata:

• Title and year
• Synopsis/plot summary
• Cast and crew information
• Ratings (IMDb, etc.)
• Runtime and release date
• Genres and tags
• Technical details (resolution, audio, etc.)

Quality and Technical Info

Technical Information:

• Video quality - Various resolutions available
• Audio options - Multiple language tracks and formats
• Subtitle availability - Multiple languages when available
• File size - Storage information
• Codec information - Video/audio encoding details

Special Content Categories

Downloads Library Deep Dive

Downloads Library Contents:

YouTube Content:

• Educational videos and documentaries
• Music videos and concerts
• Special interest content
• Content downloaded from YouTube

Rare/Obscure Content:

• Old TV shows without available torrents
• Content from Vimeo and other sources
• Unique content that doesn't fit in other libraries
• Hard-to-find or niche content

Audio Library Content

Audio Library Contents:

• Music collections - Albums and singles
• Audiobooks - Various genres
• Podcasts - Different topics
• Other audio content - As available

Content Discovery Strategies

Browse by Library Type

For New Releases: Check main Movies/TV Shows libraries For Reliability: Use offline libraries when online has issues For Unique Content: Explore Downloads library For Background Audio: Browse Audio library

Search Across Libraries

Search Functionality:

• Global search - Searches all libraries at once
• Library-specific search - Within individual libraries
• Results from multiple libraries - May show duplicates

Understanding Search Results

When searching, you might see:

• Multiple versions of the same content
• Different qualities and sources
• Various formats (movie vs TV special, etc.)
• Multiple versions in results are normal

Content Request and Curation

How Content Gets Added

Content Acquisition Process:

User Requests:

• Submit via Jellyseerr
• Auto-approved for movies and TV shows
• Popular requests prioritized for offline storage

Manual Curation:

• Admin selections based on quality and user interest
• Special collections and themed content
• Maintenance of offline libraries

Offline vs Online Decisions

Offline Storage Decisions:

Content gets stored offline when:

• Frequently requested by users
• Popular across the user base
• Unreliable in online sources
• Special requests for guaranteed availability
• High quality versions worth preserving

Content Quality Levels

Understanding Quality Differences

Available Quality Levels:

4K/Ultra HD (if available):

• Best visual quality
• Requires fast internet (25+ Mbps)
• Large file sizes
• Limited availability

1080p/Full HD:

• High quality standard
• Moderate bandwidth requirements (10+ Mbps)
• Most common resolution
• Good balance of quality vs size

720p/HD:

• Good quality for smaller screens
• Lower bandwidth requirements (5+ Mbps)
• Faster loading times
• Mobile-friendly

Source Quality Variations

Different sources may offer:

• Different maximum resolutions
• Various audio track options
• Different subtitle availability
• Varies by source - Different content may have different maximum quality

Managing Your Content Experience

Personal Organization

Favorites System:

• Cross-library favorites - Works across all libraries
• Mark content you love
• Quick access from user menu
• Sync across devices

Watchlist Management:

• Watchlist management - Add any version, works across duplicates
• Save content for later
• Organize by priority
• Remove after watching

Progress Tracking

Progress Tracking with Duplicates:

• Resume points saved per version
• Watch status tracked separately
• Cross-device sync for progress
• Episode tracking for TV series

Content Troubleshooting

When Content Won't Play

Step-by-step approach:

1. Try the duplicate in a different library
2. Lower the quality setting (gear icon → lower Mbps)
3. Check internet connection speed
4. Try different device to isolate issues
5. Report via Jellyseerr if all versions fail

Quality Issues

Poor video quality:

• Try different version - may have better source
• Increase Mbps setting if internet allows
• Check if 4K version available in different library
• Try different version - May have better quality source

Missing Content

Can't find something:

• Search all libraries - might be in unexpected place
• Check Downloads - special content location
• Try different search terms - alternative titles
• Request via Jellyseerr - add to library

Next Steps

Now that you understand content organization:

1. Practice browsing → - Explore different libraries
2. Start watching content → - Put knowledge into practice
3. Request content → - Add to the libraries
4. Optimize settings → - Customize your experience

Quick Reference

Best for browsing: Movies and TV Shows (main libraries)
Best for reliability: Movies (Offline) and TV Shows (Offline)
Best for unique content: Downloads library
Duplicates are normal: Try different versions if one doesn't work
Report issues: rqst.fin.hub22.uk

Additional Tips:

Understanding SeaFin's organization helps you make the most of your personal streaming library! 📚🎬