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What the canvas is for

The canvas is where you generate images and videos, arrange ideas, and collaborate with other people in real time. Each scene has its own canvas, so you can keep ideation tied to the part of the story you are building.
A scene canvas in Preview with the prompt box, toolbar, and minimap visible.

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Key parts of the canvas

  • Use the prompt box at the bottom to generate new images and videos.
  • Use the toolbar to add sticky notes and comments.
  • Use the comments sidebar to review discussion history.
  • Use the minimap in the lower-right corner to control zoom and jump around large canvases.

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Work with collaborators

Preview supports multiplayer editing on the canvas. You can follow another person’s cursor from their avatar in the upper-right area of the screen, and you can also send short live text messages on the canvas by typing / and then your message.

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Use the next take box

When the prompt box is open, Preview shows the next take box on the canvas. The next generated asset appears at that location, which makes it easier to keep related work grouped together.
  • Drag the next take box to control where the next output lands.
  • Use the compass pill to jump back to it if the canvas is crowded.
  • Create a group from the next take box when you want to generate into a dedicated area.
The canvas is best for ideation and visual exploration. Once a shot needs metadata, status, or assignment, move into the production views.

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