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Initial Configuration

Glambot Studio Desktop configuration guide after installation.

Initial configuration

First Launch​

On first launch of the application, you access the project management screen.

Startup screen

Initial Choice​

The application offers you two options:

  1. 📁 Create a New Project: Start a new project
  2. 📂 Open an Existing Project: Resume a previously created project
Automatic Reopening

If you close the application while a project is open, this project will be automatically reopened on next launch. You can change projects at any time from the menu.

Step 1: Demo Mode and Activation​

The application works in Demo mode on first launch, allowing you to test it before subscribing to a license seat.

Demo Mode

In Demo mode, the application is fully functional but adds a watermark on all transcoded videos. See the Activation section to remove the watermark and activate all features.

Demo mode

Step 2: Create or Open a Project​

You can create or open a project, whether the application is activated or in Demo mode.

Create a New Project​

  1. Click on "New Project"
  2. Project name: Give a descriptive name (e.g., "Jean & Marie Wedding")
  3. Location: Choose where to save the project file
    • Example: /Users/yourName/Documents/JeanMarieWedding2024.gbstudio

Project creation

Project File

The project file is lightweight and contains only references to videos and configuration parameters. The video files themselves remain in the import and transcode folders you will configure.

Open an Existing Project​

If you have already created a project:

  1. Click on "Open Existing Project"
  2. Navigate to the project file location
  3. Select the .gbstudio file

Step 3: Cloud Connection​

Connect to Your Account​

To use the Cloud features of the application:

  1. Click on "Glambot Studio > Login" in the menu bar
  2. Enter your Cloud credentials:
    • Your Glambot Studio account email
    • Password
  3. Click "Connect"

Cloud connection

Optional Activation

In this same window, you can also activate your installation if you have an available seat. Activation removes the watermark from transcoded videos. See the Activation section for more details.

Verify Connection​

Once connected, you will see:

  • ✅ Status: "Connected"
  • 👤 Account: Your email
  • 🔄 Project link status: "Not linked" (to be configured next)

Connection successful

Step 4: Cloud Project Linking​

You must now associate your project with a Cloud project (form) to:

  • Upload videos to the right location
  • Retrieve the form submission list
  • Synchronize statistics

Access Linking Settings​

Method 1 - Via status indicator:

  1. Click on the project link status in the main interface
  2. The status shows "Not linked" if the project is not yet associated
  3. This automatically opens the project settings window

Method 2 - Via menu:

  1. Click on "Project > Settings" in the menu bar
  2. Go to the "Cloud" tab

Settings access

  1. Select your organization from the dropdown list
    • If you have multiple organizations, choose the one that contains your project
  2. Select the Cloud project (form) to associate
  3. Click "Link"

Cloud project linking

Automatic Synchronization

Once linked, your project will automatically synchronize with the Cloud project:

  • Video uploads will be associated with the Cloud project
  • Form submissions will be automatically retrieved
  • Statistics will be synchronized in real time

Verify Linking​

After linking, the main interface will display:

  • ✅ Link status: "Linked"
  • 📊 Cloud Project: Project/form name
  • 🏢 Organization: Organization name
  • 🔄 Last sync: Date and time

Linking successful

Step 5: Working Folders Configuration​

Define the locations for import and transcoding.

Import Folder​

Folder where imported files will be copied:

  1. Click on "Configure Import Folder"
  2. Select or create a folder
    • Example: /Users/yourName/GlambotProjects/Wedding2024/Import
  3. The application will automatically create the necessary structure

Transcode Folder​

Folder where transcoded files will be stored:

  1. Click on "Configure Transcode Folder"
  2. Select or create a folder
    • Example: /Users/yourName/GlambotProjects/Wedding2024/Transcoded

Folders configuration

Disk Space

Make sure the disk containing these folders has enough space:

  • HD/Full HD: 100 GB minimum
  • 4K: 500 GB minimum
  • Intensive production: 1 TB+ recommended

Step 6: Default Transcode Settings​

Define the transcode settings that will be applied by default to all imports.

Output Format​

  1. Container: MP4 (recommended), MOV, or WebM
  2. Video codec: H.264 (compatible), H.265 (more compact), or ProRes (maximum quality)
  3. Resolution: Keep original, or force 1080p/4K

Quality and Performance​

  1. Quality preset:

    • Fast: Fast transcoding, standard quality
    • Balanced: Good quality/speed compromise (recommended)
    • High quality: Best quality, slower

  2. Hardware usage:

    • ✅ Hardware encoding enabled (Apple Silicon recommended)
    • Number of threads: Auto (uses all available cores)

Transcode settings

Color Correction (Optional)​

If you want to apply automatic color correction:

  1. ✅ Enable automatic color correction
  2. Profile: Select a profile (natural, vivid, cinematic)
  3. Custom LUT: Load a .cube LUT if available (optional)

Color correction

Step 7: Configuration Finalization​

Configuration Summary​

The wizard displays a summary of your configuration:

Cloud Connection:

  • ✅ Connected to your account
  • ✅ Cloud Project linked: "Project name"

Folders:

  • 📂 Import: /path/to/Import
  • 📂 Transcode: /path/to/Transcoded

Transcode Settings:

  • 🎬 Format: MP4 H.264
  • 🎨 Color correction: Enabled (Natural)

Complete Configuration​

  1. Verify that all information is correct
  2. Click "Complete Configuration"
  3. The application opens with your project ready to use

Configuration summary

Verify Configuration​

Main Dashboard​

After configuration, you access the main dashboard:

Status Panel:

  • 🟢 Cloud Connection: Synchronized
  • 📊 Active project: Cloud project name
  • 📁 Folders: Import and Transcode configured

Quick Actions:

  • Import files: Manual import
  • Create import service: Watchfolder or disk detection
  • View uploads: List of videos uploaded to Cloud

Dashboard

Modify Configuration​

You can modify these settings at any time:

  1. Menu > Preferences (or Cmd + ,)
  2. Navigate to the appropriate section:
    • General: Cloud connection, active project
    • Folders: Import and transcode locations
    • Transcode: Quality and codec settings
    • Color Correction: Profiles and LUTs

Preferences

Initial Configuration Troubleshooting​

Cannot Connect to Cloud​

  1. Check your Internet connection
  2. Verify your credentials (email/password)
  3. Try logging in from https://dashboard.glambot-studio.app
  4. Contact support if the problem persists

No Cloud Project Available​

If you have no Cloud project in the list:

  1. Open https://dashboard.glambot-studio.app
  2. Create a new project from the platform
  3. Return to the Desktop application
  4. Click "Refresh list"

Folder Creation Error​

If the application cannot create folders:

  1. Verify you have write permissions
  2. Choose a different location (not in System or Applications)
  3. Manually create the folder from Finder, then select it

Transcode Settings Not Saved​

  1. Verify you clicked "Apply" or "Complete"
  2. Quit and relaunch the application
  3. If the problem persists, delete ~/Library/Application Support/Glambot Studio/config.ini and start over

Next Steps​

Now that the application is configured:

  1. Create an import service - Automatic watchfolder
  2. Advanced settings - Editing and options
  3. Upload to Cloud - Automatic synchronization

Need help? Check the Troubleshooting section.