SeaFin Interface Walkthrough

Master every aspect of the SeaFin interface with this comprehensive visual guide. Whether you're on web, mobile, or TV, this tour will make you a navigation expert.

📱 Quick Navigation (Jump to Section)

🏠 Main Dashboard Deep Dive

When you first log into SeaFin, the dashboard is your command center:

🧭 Navigation Bar Elements

Left Side:

• 🏠 SeaFin Logo - Click to return home anytime
• 📚 Library Links - Quick access to main collections
• 🔍 Search Icon - Global content search

Right Side:

• 👤 User Menu - Settings, logout, profile options
• ⚙️ Admin Tools (if applicable)

📋 Dashboard Content Sections

🎬 Continue Watching

• Resume partially watched content
• Progress bars show completion status
• Quick access to next episodes

🆕 Recently Added

• Newest content added to SeaFin
• Updated when admin adds new movies/shows
• Great for discovering fresh content

📚 Library Previews

• Quick access cards to each library
• Show recent additions from each section
• Click to browse full library

📚 Library View Interface

When you click into any library, you enter the content browsing mode:

🎛️ Library Controls Mastery

📋 View Options

• Poster View (Default) - Large movie/show posters for visual browsing
• List View - Compact text-based list with details
• Detail View - Maximum information per item

🔄 Sorting Options

• Name - Alphabetical A-Z or Z-A
• Random - Perfect for discovery
• Community Rating - User ratings
• Critics Rating - Professional reviews
• Date Added - Recently added to SeaFin
• Date Played - Recently watched content
• Parental Rating - Content ratings
• Play Count - Most/least watched
• Release Date - Movie/show release dates
• Runtime - Shortest to longest duration

🎯 Filtering System

• Status: Played, Unplayed, Resumable, Favourites
• Features: Subtitles, Trailer, Special Features
• Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, etc.
• Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17 (US) / GB ratings (UK)
• Quality: 4K, HD, SD, 3D, BD, DVD

→ Master advanced library navigation

Content Details Page

When you click on a movie or show:

Content details page showing movie/show information with action buttons

Content Information Displayed

• Title, year, rating, synopsis
• Cast and crew information
• Technical details (runtime, genres)

Action Buttons

• Play button (main action)
• Add to favorites (heart icon)
• Add to watchlist
• More options menu

Video Player Interface

During playback, you'll see these controls:

Video player interface with all playback controls and settings menu visible

Playback Controls

• Play/Pause button (center or bottom left)
• Progress bar with seek functionality
• Volume control
• Bottom of video player interface

Settings Menu (Gear Icon)

• Quality settings (Mbps options)
• Subtitle selection
• Audio track selection
• Playback speed, chapter navigation

→ Complete streaming quality guide

User Menu & Settings

Click your username in the top right to access:

User dropdown menu showing all available options

User Menu Options

• Settings/Preferences
• Sign Out
• Profile options

→ Complete user settings guide

Search Interface

The search functionality works like this:

Search Features

• Global search vs library-specific search
• Grid or list view with posters and basic info
• Real-time search suggestions
• Search filters (if any)

Mobile Interface Differences

On mobile devices, the interface adapts:

Mobile-Specific Elements

• Bottom navigation bar with Home, Libraries, Search, More
• Bottom navigation bar
• Hamburger menu
• Touch-optimized controls

Understanding Visual Cues

Content Status Indicators

• Progress bars for partially watched content, checkmarks for completed
• Watched vs unwatched
• In progress indicators
• Quality badges
• Source indicators (online vs offline)

Library Organization Visual Cues

• Different library names and icons, color-coded sections
• Different colored headers
• Icons for different content types
• Visual separation of duplicate entries

Common Interface Elements

Buttons and Icons

• Play button (triangle), settings gear, search magnifying glass, heart for favorites
• Play button styles
• Settings gear icon
• Search magnifying glass
• User profile icon
• Favorite/heart icon

Loading States

• Loading spinners, placeholder thumbnails, "Loading..." messages
• Spinner animations
• Placeholder images
• Loading messages

Keyboard Shortcuts (Web Interface)

For web browser users:

Next Steps

Now that you understand the interface:

1. Try basic navigation → - Practice moving around
2. Start watching content → - Learn the viewing workflow
3. Customize your settings → - Make SeaFin work for you
4. Set up other devices → - Access SeaFin everywhere

Common Interface Questions

Interface Tips for New Users

Getting Comfortable

• Click around safely - You can't break anything by exploring
• Hover over posters for quick info preview
• Look for the gear icon when you need settings
• Use the back button if you get lost

Finding Things Quickly

• Bookmark frequently used libraries
• Use breadcrumbs to navigate back, bookmark frequently used libraries
• Use search when browsing feels overwhelming
• Check "Continue Watching" to resume content

Remember: The interface might look different on various devices, but the core functionality remains the same! 🎬