# Latest **URL:** https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to Hollywood Camera Work Support! 👋](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/welcome-to-hollywood-camera-work-support/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 7:43am UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/welcome-to-hollywood-camera-work-support/5 "2025-05-23T07:43:35Z")
Welcome yet again to our new community platform, this time with Discourse. We’ve been through a number of forums that just weren’t good enough, or got flooded with spam. With Discourse, this should be our final move. Unf… --- ## [Import Beats from a text/csv/xls file?](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/import-beats-from-a-text-csv-xls-file/2023)
**Author:** [@ChrisBold](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/ChrisBold)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/import-beats-from-a-text-csv-xls-file/2023 "2026-10-09T21:32:46Z")
Sorry if this has been asked/answered: Is there a method to import beats through a text/csv/xlsx file? I have hundreds of written beats (old school index cards from back in the day), I’d love to run those through OCR, … --- ## [Causality Tutorials](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/causality-tutorials/1794)
**Author:** [@OZ\_Studios\_iO](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/OZ_Studios_iO)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/causality-tutorials/1794 "2026-10-08T04:27:06Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been using Causality for a couple of days now and I’m really impressed by how powerful and unique it is. However, I don’t find any complete tutorials or full example projects that explain how to use it… --- ## [Install Shot Designer on new device](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/install-shot-designer-on-new-device/2029)
**Author:** [@Yopi82](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Yopi82)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/install-shot-designer-on-new-device/2029 "2026-10-07T15:40:42Z")
I purchased the Shot Designer software in 2023 and installed it on an Intel-based MacBook Pro. Now, I want to use the software again but install it on an M1 MacBook Pro. Do I need to purchase the software again? I ask be… --- ## [When Is Shot Designer 3D Being Released?](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/when-is-shot-designer-3d-being-released/2032)
**Author:** [@andretittle](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/andretittle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/when-is-shot-designer-3d-being-released/2032 "2026-10-07T14:19:04Z")
Per, You’ve been posting little snippets of information about Shot Designer 3D on this forum, and on the previous iteration of this forum, for quite a while now. Over two years. It truly sounds amazing. I am very muc… --- ## [Unable To Use Director’s Viewfinder](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/unable-to-use-director-s-viewfinder/2031)
**Author:** [@andretittle](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/andretittle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/unable-to-use-director-s-viewfinder/2031 "2026-10-07T14:06:27Z")
On September 16, 2026 I sent the e-mail below to support@hollywoodcamerawork.com. Since I never received a reply, it appears no one is monitoring this account. Nevertheless, since I’m still dealing with the same proble… --- ## [Auto pages generator needs to add leading 0 for sorting](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/auto-pages-generator-needs-to-add-leading-0-for-sorting/2024)
**Author:** [@edmoore](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/edmoore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/auto-pages-generator-needs-to-add-leading-0-for-sorting/2024 "2026-10-07T14:04:43Z")
Hey team. Love the auto page arranger based on multicam shot number. However if I have more than 9 pages, the ordering gets a bit messed up because it will go, for example, 1, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10… maybe a … --- ## [I can't find "Needs cause"](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/i-cant-find-needs-cause/2000)
**Author:** [@oliver](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/oliver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/i-cant-find-needs-cause/2000 "2026-10-07T14:02:29Z")
Hi, what happened to the really useful feature “Needs cause” like shown in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFTcnRaD6Rg? I’m using version 4.1.7 (Macos, M4) and can’t find the feature. Oliver --- ## [Copying Scenes to a new script version](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/copying-scenes-to-a-new-script-version/2033)
**Author:** [@DeborahG](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/DeborahG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/copying-scenes-to-a-new-script-version/2033 "2026-10-07T13:55:14Z")
How do I copy scenes or groups from one script version to another? I accidentally made changes to an old version and need to add them to the new one I was working on. And there’s lots of them… --- ## [Scrolling the Whiteboard view](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/scrolling-the-whiteboard-view/2021)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Knittel](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Alan_Knittel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/scrolling-the-whiteboard-view/2021 "2026-10-07T13:21:11Z")
Hi, Per. I’ve asked before about trying to print the whiteboard in its entirety but that’s a non-starter for many reasons. I think I recall you saying there might be a way to share it with someone who doesn’t have a subs… --- ## [Simple request: Beat times](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/simple-request-beat-times/2022)
**Author:** [@Carlo](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Carlo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/simple-request-beat-times/2022 "2026-10-07T13:16:34Z")
Timeline bar at top is excellent. Can we also get beat times so we don’t have to do the math? Ideas: show beat time in beat editor. Or, when I double click on a beat in the top beat bar, put time in the dialog pop-up. … --- ## [Diving back into Causality 4.1.7 after a year away, bugs and questions for Apple Silicon](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/diving-back-into-causality-4-1-7-after-a-year-away-bugs-and-questions-for-apple-silicon/2019)
**Author:** [@beauhaan](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/beauhaan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/diving-back-into-causality-4-1-7-after-a-year-away-bugs-and-questions-for-apple-silicon/2019 "2026-10-07T13:10:37Z")
Hey all, just diving back into Causality and v4 seems to be fast and responsive, but am facing some issues. UI issue where sometimes the “double arrow push” mouse cursor is persistent and won’t revert back to the regul… --- ## [Revision Mode to track changes](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/revision-mode-to-track-changes/2013)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Nguyen](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Charlie_Nguyen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/revision-mode-to-track-changes/2013 "2026-08-16T14:09:00Z")
Is there a plan to add revision mode functionality in the near future with \* on the side to track the new changes? This would be extremely helpful. Thanks! --- ## [Causality 4.1.7 Windows — Location Filter has no effect](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/causality-4-1-7-windows-location-filter-has-no-effect/2015)
**Author:** [@Gulya\_Films](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Gulya_Films)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/causality-4-1-7-windows-location-filter-has-no-effect/2015 "2026-08-11T09:59:42Z")
Filtering by Characters, Tags, INT/EXT and Time of Day works correctly. Filtering by Location does nothing: after selecting a location and pressing OK, all scenes remain visible. Scene Heading fields are correctly sepa… --- ## [Question about license usage across multiple iOS devices and Green Screen testing on a temporary iPad](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/question-about-license-usage-across-multiple-ios-devices-and-green-screen-testing-on-a-temporary-ipad/2007)
**Author:** [@Charles](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Charles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/question-about-license-usage-across-multiple-ios-devices-and-green-screen-testing-on-a-temporary-ipad/2007 "2026-08-03T23:04:04Z")
Hi everyone in the community, I have a quick question regarding licenses and app installations on mobile devices. I currently have the app installed and purchased on my personal iPhone, but I need to run some lighting … --- ## [Blank White Page With No Buttons or Nothing](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/blank-white-page-with-no-buttons-or-nothing/2003)
**Author:** [@gorkemtas](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/gorkemtas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/blank-white-page-with-no-buttons-or-nothing/2003 "2026-08-03T23:03:10Z")
I’ve downloaded the app to my old MacBook Pro, which I use at home. It’s a 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with macOS Monterey 12.7.6 Doesn’t matter How many times I’ve cleaned the cache from the library and made many at… --- ## [Payment issue on Google Play](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/payment-issue-on-google-play/2004)
**Author:** [@gorkemtas](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/gorkemtas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/payment-issue-on-google-play/2004 "2026-08-03T23:01:46Z")
I’m trying to purchase the pro version on my Android phone through the app; It directs me to the Google payment system, and I choose the regular or other cards that I always use for my purchases. But however I keep gett… --- ## [Causality Manual for download](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/causality-manual-for-download/2005)
**Author:** [@Marcel\_Montagne](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Marcel_Montagne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/causality-manual-for-download/2005 "2026-08-03T22:59:17Z")
Hi, Is there a current download version of the Causality Manual, maybe as pdf? Thanks, Marcel --- ## [Beats/Groups Moved on Whiteboard Don’t Move Elsewhere!](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/beats-groups-moved-on-whiteboard-don-t-move-elsewhere/2006)
**Author:** [@DeborahG](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/DeborahG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/beats-groups-moved-on-whiteboard-don-t-move-elsewhere/2006 "2026-08-03T22:50:33Z")
I am moving groups around on the whiteboard but they aren’t moving on the script or timeline. I created a new group to move a few beats over and they haven’t budged. How do I get everything to sync? I’m stuck with a dead… --- ## [Page Numbers Reverting To 1](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/page-numbers-reverting-to-1/2010)
**Author:** [@DeborahG](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/DeborahG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/page-numbers-reverting-to-1/2010 "2026-08-03T22:46:13Z")
In the timeline, after page 63 the timeline breaks and the next group starts at page 1 again. Screenshot below. Same thing if I set it to beats. I’m sure it’s something I’ve done by mistake but I can’t find anything in t… --- ## [There is no active lisense on your acount](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/there-is-no-active-lisense-on-your-acount/2009)
**Author:** [@Bisong\_Agborbechem](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Bisong_Agborbechem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/there-is-no-active-lisense-on-your-acount/2009 "2026-08-03T22:44:20Z")
even after repurchasing, i can’t login on my phone or computer. please fix this for me --- ## [Cant login to my account. even after repurchase](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/cant-login-to-my-account-even-after-repurchase/2008)
**Author:** [@Bisong\_Agborbechem](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Bisong_Agborbechem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/cant-login-to-my-account-even-after-repurchase/2008 "2026-08-03T22:42:52Z")
cant login to my account. even after repurchase --- ## [Upgrading to Apple Silicon](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/upgrading-to-apple-silicon/2012)
**Author:** [@DeborahG](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/DeborahG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/upgrading-to-apple-silicon/2012 "2026-08-03T22:41:04Z")
I see you have the Apple Silicon download available. I am currently running on Intel but with Tahoe, I need to upgrade. If I download the Silicon version, will it simply overwrite my existing Intel and keep all my script… --- ## [Does it work with Apple M1 and M2 Chips](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/does-it-work-with-apple-m1-and-m2-chips/1872)
**Author:** [@John\_Howell](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/John_Howell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/does-it-work-with-apple-m1-and-m2-chips/1872 "2026-07-18T07:15:06Z")
Does my Macbook Pro with the M1 chip and my Mac Mini Pro the M2 Chip work with Causality Story Sequencer? --- ## [Anyone generating AI previs?](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/anyone-generating-ai-previs/2002)
**Author:** [@Carlo](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Carlo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/anyone-generating-ai-previs/2002 "2026-07-01T22:07:28Z")
I’d like to use the diagrams created by Shot Designer to produce storyboards and pre-visualization images. So far, AI has been a disappointment. It obviously can’t interpret basic geometry. (Really, no surprise there. It… --- ## [Future of Mac Support (from Intel to Apple Silicon)?](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/future-of-mac-support-from-intel-to-apple-silicon/1998)
**Author:** [@crumpled666](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/crumpled666)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/future-of-mac-support-from-intel-to-apple-silicon/1998 "2026-06-15T06:30:19Z")
Hello, Currently it appears the two apps I love to use by Hollywood Camera Work, Shot Designer and Causality—are Intel based apps using Rosetta to run on Macs. With the announcement that Mac OS 27 is the last Mac OS to … --- ## [Hi I have bought licence on Play Store](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/hi-i-have-bought-licence-on-play-store/1988)
**Author:** [@jghkg666TTT](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/jghkg666TTT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/hi-i-have-bought-licence-on-play-store/1988 "2026-06-14T19:28:04Z")
Hi I have bought licence on Play Store , try to use it on PC does not work . Why? --- ## [Using game examples to understand cinematic camera movement?](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/using-game-examples-to-understand-cinematic-camera-movement/1992)
**Author:** [@tahirmehmood](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/tahirmehmood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/using-game-examples-to-understand-cinematic-camera-movement/1992 "2026-06-13T22:42:55Z")
I’ve been going through some of the lessons here and it got me thinking—can studying camera work in video games actually help improve real-world cinematography skills? I’ve noticed some games use really smooth tracking s… --- ## [Account Activation Not Working](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/account-activation-not-working/1994)
**Author:** [@Nisha\_van\_Dijk](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/Nisha_van_Dijk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/account-activation-not-working/1994 "2026-06-11T14:37:42Z")
Hi there, I just bought a Shot Designer 2D pass and tried to activate my email through the link it has sent me so I can save my work, however the activation link takes me to my account page and still says my account is u… --- ## [Deleting character turns for one page but not the others](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/deleting-character-turns-for-one-page-but-not-the-others/1996)
**Author:** [@golfpanther](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/u/golfpanther)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/t/deleting-character-turns-for-one-page-but-not-the-others/1996 "2026-06-11T13:51:11Z")
Hello! New to using the software, so I’m sure this is user error but I’m having an issue with head turns. I have a complex dolly shot that involves a character turning his head to face three different directions. It r… [Next page](https://forum.hollywoodcamerawork.com/latest.md?page=1)