> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.blings.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.blings.io/guides.md).
# Guides
Start here if you are new to Blings or joining an enterprise MP5 project. These guides explain the core ideas in the order most teams need them, then point to the detailed how-to and technical reference pages.
Use this section when you need the high-level explanation before opening a deeper Platform, Studio, creator, developer, or security article.
## Choose a Track
| Track | Read these first | Best for |
| -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **New to Blings** | [Blings Value and Use Cases](/guides/blings-value-and-use-cases.md), [Ecosystem and Apps](/guides/ecosystem-and-apps.md), [MP5 Basics](/guides/mp5-basics.md) | Understanding what Blings does, what MP5 means, and which app owns each workflow. |
| **Project planning** | [Project Lifecycle](/guides/project-lifecycle.md), [Data Fundamentals](/guides/data-fundamentals.md), [Launch, Measure, and Optimize](/guides/launch-measure-optimize.md) | Planning a campaign, integration, QA process, launch path, or measurement loop. |
| **Build and configure** | [Studio Basics](/guides/studio-basics.md), [Platform Basics](/guides/platform-basics.md), [Interactivity Basics](/guides/interactivity-basics.md) | Working inside Studio or Platform and understanding where to make changes. |
| **Data collection and implementation** | [Collect Viewer Data](/guides/collect-viewer-data.md), [Data Fundamentals](/guides/data-fundamentals.md), [Ecosystem and Apps](/guides/ecosystem-and-apps.md) | Connecting viewer data, collecting submitted values, or coordinating with CRM and SDK work. |
## Recommended Reading Order
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### Understand the Value and Use Cases
Learn what Blings is used for, why MP5 is different from static video, and which campaign patterns fit best.
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[Blings Value and Use Cases](/guides/blings-value-and-use-cases.md)
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### Map the Ecosystem and Apps
Separate the self-serve Blings app from the enterprise workflow, then understand Platform, Studio, the After Effects extension, SDK, and connected systems.
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[Ecosystem and Apps](/guides/ecosystem-and-apps.md)
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### Follow the Project Lifecycle
See how a project moves from campaign idea to creative build, data setup, integration, testing, launch, analytics, and optimization.
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[Project Lifecycle](/guides/project-lifecycle.md)
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### Learn MP5 Basics
Understand scenes, lineups, connectors, data, runtime rendering, and why one template can produce many personalized video experiences.
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[MP5 Basics](/guides/mp5-basics.md)
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### Learn Data Fundamentals
Learn the difference between Dynamic Data, Live Control, Catalog, integration payloads, and Form Data.
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[Data Fundamentals](/guides/data-fundamentals.md)
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### Get Oriented in Studio
Use Studio to inspect and build the MP5 experience: scenes, layers, timing, connectors, data bindings, flow maps, previews, and publishing.
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[Studio Basics](/guides/studio-basics.md)
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### Get Oriented in Platform
Use Platform to operate the project: analytics, content updates, flow management, data setup, simulation, integration, player settings, catalog, form data, and optimization.
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[Platform Basics](/guides/platform-basics.md)
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### Plan Interactivity
Learn how buttons, links, branching, conditions, timeline jumps, input fields, submit actions, and player events create an interactive viewer journey.
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[Interactivity Basics](/guides/interactivity-basics.md)
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### Collect Viewer Data
See how Input Field connectors, Submit Form connectors, and Platform Form Data work together when a video needs to collect leads, answers, preferences, or requests.
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[Collect Viewer Data](/guides/collect-viewer-data.md)
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### Launch, Measure, and Optimize
Understand delivery methods, simulation, player settings, analytics, conversion tracking, and optimization loops.
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[Launch, Measure, and Optimize](/guides/launch-measure-optimize.md)
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## Common Questions
I am new. What should I read first?
Read [Blings Value and Use Cases](/guides/blings-value-and-use-cases.md), [Ecosystem and Apps](/guides/ecosystem-and-apps.md), and [MP5 Basics](/guides/mp5-basics.md). Those pages explain what Blings is, how the product surfaces fit together, and how MP5 differs from static video.
I know my task. Where should I go?
Use the task table on the [enterprise home page](/readme.md). It maps common jobs, such as configuring data, adding interactivity, collecting viewer submissions, launching a campaign, and implementing SDK or CRM delivery, to the right starting article and deep dive.
Where are the technical details?
Use the app and role sections after the guide track. Platform and Studio articles cover product workflows. Developer articles cover SDK, CRM, API-oriented setup, player configuration, data delivery, and custom analytics.
## Deep Dives
After the guide track, use the app and role sections for detailed work:
* [Blings Platform](/apps/blings-platform.md) for enterprise project operation.
* [Blings Studio](/apps/blings-studio.md) for creative editing and connector setup.
* [Creator and Designer](/role-guides/creator.md) for After Effects, creative process, and template build material.
* [Developer and Integration](/role-guides/developer.md) for SDK, CRM, API, and implementation details.
* [Security and Data Privacy](/role-guides/info-sec.md) for architecture, privacy, and security material.
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