Appearance
Node Colors
Use colors to organize and categorize your story beats visually.
Changing Node Color
In Properties Panel
- Select a beat
- Find "Node Color" section
- Click a preset color, or
- Click "Custom" for color picker
- Beat updates immediately
Color Presets
10 pre-defined colors:
- Red, Orange, Yellow, Green
- Cyan, Blue, Purple, Pink
- Grey, Brown
Custom Colors
Click "Custom" to access full color picker:
- Choose any color
- Adjust saturation/brightness
- Preview before applying
Reset to Default
Click "Reset" button to return to theme default color.
Color Coding Strategies
By Scene Type
- Red - Action scenes
- Blue - Dialogue scenes
- Green - Establishing shots
- Yellow - Key plot moments
- Grey - Transitions
By Location
- Blue - INT. scenes
- Green - EXT. scenes
- Orange - INT./EXT. mixed
- Purple - Special locations
By Story Arc
- Red - A-plot (main story)
- Blue - B-plot (subplot)
- Green - C-plot (minor story)
- Yellow - Climax/turning points
By Production Status
- Grey - Placeholder/not started
- Yellow - In progress
- Green - Complete
- Red - Needs revision
By Character Focus
- Red - Protagonist scenes
- Blue - Antagonist scenes
- Green - Supporting character
- Purple - Ensemble scenes
Visual Benefits
At a Glance
- See story structure visually
- Identify imbalances (too much one color)
- Track pacing (color distribution)
In Timeline
- Colors carry over to timeline
- Easy to spot scene types
- Quick visual navigation
In Shelf
- Organized parking lot
- Know why beats are shelved
- Find specific beats faster
Multi-Select Color Change
Change multiple beats at once:
- Shift + Click to select multiple beats
- Change color in Properties Panel
- All selected beats update
Perfect for batch categorization.
Color Best Practices
Consistent System
Choose a system and stick to it:
- Document your color code
- Share with team
- Use consistently across projects
Don't Overdo It
- 3-5 colors is often enough
- Too many colors = confusing
- Focus on most important categories
Complement with Titles
Colors + descriptive titles = maximum clarity
- Color shows category
- Title shows content