Movies and series clip uploads on TikTok usually do not have information about its title, but the social media platform is now seeking to correct this with its introduction of TikTok Spotlight. Through this new feature, users will now get a chance to have better context and information about all the uploads from users who share intriguing media clips that make it hard for the audience to identify.
Instead of needing to go to the comments section and deal with users who are gatekeeping, trolling, or simply seeking a blue comment, TikTok is set to make its users experience more convenient with this new feature.
TikTok Spotlight to Give Users Context on Movies, Series Clips
For the longest time, users have to rely on reading the comments or checking the hashtags when they want to know the premise of the story or the title of the clip they are watching. Now, learning such information will be easier with the introduction of TikTok Spotlight. Through this feature, the platform is now directly offering information regarding a certain movie or series uploaded by users on the platform.
It will appear as a new anchor that floats over the clip, which is similar to the TikTok Shop yellow basket link that will lead users to the item's listing.
Instead, TikTok Spotlight will make use of a film reel logo that will direct users to a TikTok-made website that offers the movie's title, synopsis, cast, and other official information about it. Moreover, it will also offer other clips that come the same title.
Uploaded Clips Without Titles No Longer a Problem
According to TikTok, it will add the Spotlight feature to movie or series uploads. The platform will be using its algorithm and systems to detect the media.
Apart from sharing information that offers context to the title, TikTok will also share the platforms where the specific content could be streamed. It will likewise provide links to ticketing websites if it is still in theaters.
TikTok's Improvements in the App
Through the years, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms available to the public. Due to the increase its popularity, improvements and new features have been made to improve the app even further.
As an example, TikTok introduced AI-generated ads to be available on the platform, making it easy for others who want to promote their content or services on the app. Moreover, there is also the popular TikTok Shop, which allows the users to create catchy and meaningful videos while selling a product on its take on e-commerce.
The TikTok community is made up of different kinds of people, with many being helpful to users when asking about information, but it can be said that the blue comment is certainly a welcome addition to TikTok's list of features. However, there are still those who make it hard for others to learn information such film or series titles and synopsis.
With the introduction of TikTok Spotlight, the company can now provide a better experience on the platform by offering context, synopsis, and titles for movies and series clip uploads, when applicable.
