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Social Feed ​

Stay connected with your production team through a modern communication hub.

Feed — On Book Pro

Overview ​

The Feed is your production's social media-style communication center:

  • Post updates — Share announcements, questions, and information
  • Rich media — Attach photos, videos, and audio clips
  • @mentions — Notify specific team members or departments
  • Content linking — Reference scenes, props, characters, and more
  • Pinned announcements — Keep important posts at the top

Getting Started ​

Opening the Feed ​

  1. Navigate to Feed in the sidebar
  2. You'll see the main feed with recent posts

The Feed Interface ​

AreaPurpose
Post ComposerCreate new posts at the top
Feed TimelineScrollable list of posts
Notification BadgeShows unread posts/mentions

Creating Posts ​

Writing a Post ​

  1. Click in the composer at the top of the feed
  2. Write your message
  3. Add media, mentions, or links (optional)
  4. Click Post

Post Types ​

TypeUse Case
TextGeneral updates and questions
MediaShare photos, videos, or audio
AnnouncementImportant notices (can be pinned)

Adding Media ​

Supported Media Types ​

TypeFormatsUse Case
PhotosJPG, PNG, GIF, WebPCostume references, set photos
VideosMP4, WebM, MOVChoreography clips, rehearsal recordings
AudioMP3, WAV, OGG, M4ARehearsal tracks, vocal demos

Uploading Media ​

  1. Click the attachment icon (attach_file) in the composer
  2. Choose your upload method:
    • Upload new file — From your computer
    • From repository — Select from Cloud Files
  3. The media attaches to your post

Media Best Practices ​

  • Compress videos — Large files take longer to upload
  • Use repository — Reuse files already in the project
  • Add context — Include text explaining the media

@Mentions ​

Notify specific people or departments with @mentions:

Mentioning Users ​

  1. Type @ in the composer
  2. Start typing a name
  3. Select from the autocomplete dropdown
  4. The person receives a notification

Mentioning Departments ​

Reach entire teams:

  • @Props — Props department
  • @Costumes — Costume department
  • @Sound — Sound department
  • @Production — Production team
  • @Cast — All cast members
  • @Crew — All crew members

Who Gets Notified? ​

  • Individual mentions: That specific user
  • Department mentions: All users with that role
  • Notifications appear in the header badge

Content Linking ​

Reference project elements directly in your posts:

Linking to Content ​

  1. Click the link icon in the composer
  2. Choose what to link:
    • Scene — Reference a specific scene
    • Character — Link to a character
    • Prop — Reference a prop item
    • Event — Link to a calendar event
    • Note — Reference a note document
  3. Select the item from the picker
  4. The link appears as a clickable chip

Using Content Links ​

When readers click a content link:

  • They navigate directly to that item
  • Context is preserved (opens in the right tool)

Example Post ​

"Everyone please review the blocking for [Scene 2.3: The Ballroom]. @Costumes — we need quick change prep for [Elizabeth] at the end of this scene."

Pinned Posts ​

Keep important announcements visible:

Pinning a Post ​

  1. Create or find the post
  2. Click the pin icon (push_pin)
  3. The post moves to the top of the feed
  4. It stays there until unpinned

Who Can Pin? ​

Users with the following permissions:

  • Owner
  • Stage Manager
  • Production Manager

Pin Best Practices ​

  • One or two pins max — Too many defeats the purpose
  • Update regularly — Remove outdated announcements
  • Use for critical info — Rehearsal changes, important deadlines

Comments ​

Engage with posts through comments:

Adding a Comment ​

  1. Click Comment below a post
  2. Write your response
  3. Click Post

Mentions in Comments ​

You can @mention users in comments too:

  • The post author is notified of all comments
  • @mentioned users receive separate notifications

Notifications ​

Stay informed about relevant activity:

Notification Badge ​

The sidebar shows a badge when you have unread:

  • Posts mentioning you
  • Posts mentioning your department
  • Comments on your posts
  • New pinned announcements

Clearing Notifications ​

  • Click on the Feed to view posts
  • Viewed posts are marked as read
  • The badge clears when all are read

Tips for Success ​

emoji_objects Use @mentions sparingly — Don't notify everyone for everything

emoji_objects Add context to media — Explain what you're sharing

emoji_objects Link to content — Helps readers find exactly what you mean

emoji_objects Check notifications — Don't miss important mentions

emoji_objects Pin important announcements — Critical info stays visible

Best Practices for Production Communication ​

Daily Updates ​

Post a daily update as Stage Manager:

  • What was accomplished
  • What's scheduled next
  • Any issues or changes

Department Updates ​

Each department can share:

  • Progress on items
  • Questions for other departments
  • Photos of work in progress

Avoiding Email ​

The Feed replaces email chains for:

  • Quick questions
  • Status updates
  • Photo sharing
  • Team coordination

Video Tutorial ​

video_library Watch: Using the Production Feed (Coming soon)

Last updated: January 2026