Commenting on a video in Studio

A piece's Video tab is for watching and reviewing the video: each comment sticks to the exact second it talks about, and you can draw on the frame to point something out. Studio doesn't edit video today; video editing is coming in a future release.

Put the video in the piece

1. Open the piece and go to the Video tab. If it isn't there, add it from the tab bar with Add.
2. Drag a video from your computer, or click Drag a video to choose a file. You can also pick one that's already in the project's Library and press Use this video.
3. Wait for it to finish: you'll see Uploading…, then Processing… and Almost ready….

The video is saved in the project's library. While the preview is being generated you can keep working in other tabs.

To replace it, press Change or drag another video on top. If the preview takes a while to show, try Reload.

Only Editors can upload, change or remove the video. Commenters, Viewers and guests can watch it and, if their permission allows, comment on it.

Comment on a moment

1. Play the video and pause it at the moment you want to comment on.
2. Press the C key (or just type in the field below). The comment is pinned to that frame and you'll see the time next to the field.
3. Write and press Post or Enter.

Add timecode pins the current moment by hand, and Remove timecode makes the comment about the whole video.

Comment on a stretch

If what you want to comment on lasts several seconds, use a range:

1. Pause at the start of the stretch and press Start range.
2. Move the video forward to the end of the stretch and press Mark range end.
3. Write your comment and post it.

To go back to a single moment, press Remove range end.

Draw on the frame

1. In the comment field, press Draw. The video pauses and the comment is pinned to that frame.
2. Pick the tool: pen (P key) or rectangle (R key), plus colour and thickness.
3. Draw on the image. To delete a stroke, select it and press Delete; to remove them all, Clear strokes.
4. Add text if you like (with a drawing, text is optional) and press Post.

Press Stop drawing or Esc to leave without drawing.

During playback, each drawing appears over the video about two seconds before and after its moment, and disappears as you move away.

Go through the comments

Every timed comment shows as a yellow pin on the Timeline. Click a pin, or its thread in the panel, and the video jumps to that moment.

The panel works the same as for a design: Open and Resolved, Author, Sort, Reply, Resolve and Reopen. We explain it in Commenting on a design.

Player shortcuts

• Space or K: play or pause.
• J / L: back or forward 10 seconds.
• ← / →: back or forward 5 seconds.
• M: mute.
• F: full screen.
• C: comment on the current frame.

Frequently asked questions

Can I trim or edit the video in Studio?

Not yet. The Video tab is for watching and reviewing. Video editing is coming to Studio in a future release.

What happens to comments if I change the video?

They're kept. Those made on the previous video carry the Earlier version label so you know they may not match the new one.

Can a client comment without an account?

Yes, with a guest link that has Comment permission. See Links for clients.

Why can't I see my drawing during playback?

Drawings only show near their moment, about two seconds before and after. Click the comment's pin on the timeline to jump straight to it.