Review and Approval

Cosmo provides powerful review and approval tools that enable precise feedback, visual annotations, and structured status tracking.

1. Time-Coded Comments

You can add feedback at specific points in an asset’s timeline using time-coded comments.

To add a comment:

1. Open the asset in the Cosmo Player.

2. Click the Comment icon to open the commenting panel.

3. Move the playhead to the desired timecode.

4. Write your comment in the text field.

5. Click Send to save it.

The comment will be linked to the exact frame where it was created.

Time-coded comments allow collaborators to provide precise, frame-accurate feedback.

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Setting IN and OUT Points

Instead of referencing a single frame, you can define a specific time range using IN and OUT points.

• Press I to set the IN point at the current playhead position.

• Press O to set the OUT point at the current playhead position.

• The selected range is visually highlighted in the timeline.

• The comment will reference the defined time range.

This is especially useful when feedback applies to a sequence rather than a single frame.

Mark IN and OUT points on the Cosmo Player timeline for precise feedback

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2. Visual Annotations

You can draw directly onto the video frame to visually highlight required changes.

To create an annotation:

1. Click the Annotations icon to open the annotation tools.

2. Select a color and shape.

3. Draw directly on the video frame to mark the relevant area.

4. Write a comment.

5. Click Send to save.

Annotations are tied to a specific frame and help communicate visual corrections clearly.

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3. State Tracking (Tags)

State tags allow you to track production progress within a Space.

To set a state tag:

1. Click the Set Tag button.

2. Choose the appropriate state (e.g., In Progress, Approved, Rejected).

3. The selected tag is applied to the asset.

State tags help teams organize assets according to workflow stage and production status.

Set Tag

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Clearing a State Tag

To remove the current tag:

1. Click the Set Tag button.

2. Select Clear Tag.

3. The tag is removed from the asset.

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4. Review Status

In addition to tags, you can define the formal review outcome using Status.

To update the status:

1. Click the Set Status button.

2. Choose one of the following:

   • Approved

   • Not Approved

   • Clear Status

3. The selected status is applied to the asset.

Status indicates whether the asset has successfully passed review or requires further revisions.

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Tags vs. Status — What’s the Difference?

• Tags → Track production workflow stages (e.g., In Progress, Editing, Review).

• Status → Represents the formal approval outcome (Approved / Not Approved).

Using both together provides a clear and structured review pipeline.