How to start with a script
Sep 20, 2025
This article shows you how to import a PDF script into Vision and use the automatic scene detection and breakdown features.
Before You Start
You need a PDF script file
Time needed: About 5-8 minutes (including 3 minutes for processing)
Step 1: Start the Import Process
Open your project in Vision
Click Story in the top left navigation bar
Click Import script (you'll see this if no script has been imported yet)
Either click to select your PDF script file OR drag and drop it into the upload area
Step 2: Wait for Processing
Vision will process your script for up to 3 minutes
You can leave this page - Vision will notify you when it's ready
When processing is complete, you'll see a system message saying "Finalize your script import"
Click the message to continue
Step 3: Review and Edit Your Scenes
You'll now see the import modal with two panels:
Left panel: All detected scenes Right panel: Scene details and synopsis
Here's what you can do:
Edit scene summaries: Click on any automatically generated synopsis to modify it
Add scenes: Use the three dots menu to manually add scenes Vision missed
Delete scenes: Use the three dots menu to remove false detections (scenes go to the bin)
Reorder scenes: Drag scenes up or down if the numbering isn't correct
Step 4: Final Review and Import
Click Review Results to see a full import report
This shows your complete script breakdown
Includes details like number of day/night scenes
Double-check all scenes and details
Click Finish Import when everything looks correct
After Import
Your scenes will appear in Story - Script View, ready for production planning.
Tips
Need a break? Press ESC to close the import flow and return later - your progress is saved
File format: Only PDF scripts are supported
Scene detection: Vision's AI is smart, but always review the detected scenes for accuracy
Troubleshooting
Problem: Import is taking longer than 3 minutes Solution: Check your internet connection and try refreshing the page. If the issue persists, contact support.