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Film mode
PROFESSOR’s other main surface: treat the current folder as a roll or sheet of film, with frames as film cards on a light table—suited to browsing, archiving, delivery, and scanned-film workflows. Sits beside selection mode (grid + large preview); switch anytime from the toolbar. Formats: 135 / 120 / Polaroid / free layout.
In PROFESSOR, switch to Film mode → gear opens Film settings for format and card size → fill shoot/scan dates and notes in the sleeve header → drag cards to reorder or stack; lock layout when needed. Film-box paths live under Settings → Film. See Work folders for session structure.
What it is
Film mode treats the current folder as a roll or sheet of film: frames appear as film cards on a light table—suited to browsing, archiving, or delivering by roll. It sits beside selection mode (grid + large preview); switch from the PROFESSOR toolbar anytime.
What you see
- Light table: film cards in a grid; drag to reorder; stack versions in one cell (e.g. JPG + TIFF).
- Film sleeve header: edit roll description, shoot date, scan date, and author notes above the preview.
- Formats: 135, 120, Polaroid, and free layout (custom columns × rows); adjustable card size.
- Layout lock: freeze the arrangement to avoid accidental drags.
- Film box: link an external film-box file and page index for multi-roll archives (path under Settings → Film).
What you can do
- Switch to Film mode from the PROFESSOR toolbar.
- Open Film settings (gear), pick format and card size, then apply.
- Fill shoot / scan dates and notes in the film-sleeve header.
- Drag cards to reorder or stack; lock the layout when you want it fixed.
Film formats
Chosen in Film settings; follow the current Mac UI.
| Format | Notes |
|---|---|
| 135 | Standard 35mm frame grid; common for review and archive. |
| 120 | Medium-format grid; suited to 120 scanned rolls. |
| Polaroid | Instant-style frame and card proportions. |
| Free layout | Custom columns × rows; irregular sheets or presentation layouts. |
Vs selection mode and Settings
Selection mode emphasizes color-tag culling and overlays; Film mode emphasizes roll presentation and layout. Color tags can still work across both modes (per release). Film prefs and film-box paths: Settings → Film. Session structure: Work folders.