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Social Feed ​

Not for emergencies. Use Feed for production updates, not emergency communication.

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
  • Reactions — Acknowledge posts and comments without adding noise

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

Reactions ​

React to posts or comments with quick acknowledgements:

ReactionUse Case
Thumbs upConfirm you have seen or agree with the update
HeartShow support or appreciation
CelebrateMark good news or completed work
EyesSignal that you are reviewing or watching the item

Click a reaction once to add it. Click the same reaction again to remove it, or choose a different reaction to switch your response. Counts appear next to each reaction option.

Hover over a reaction count to see who reacted. The tooltip puts your own reaction first as You, then lists other members by display name with a compact "and others" summary for larger groups.

Notifications ​

Stay informed about relevant activity:

Notification Badge ​

The sidebar shows a badge when you have unread Feed activity in the current project. Read state is tracked per user and per project, so switching productions or syncing an existing feed should not make older posts look newly unread.

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 walkthrough: planned.

Last updated: January 2026