Release Notes für Ciaro Pro

New features

• You can now import documents with improved support for Word files.
• The app now provides clearer feedback about script import quality during formatting.

Improvements

• PDF export spacing now follows the editor’s semantic spacing rules for more consistent formatting.
• Script imports now clear existing content before processing, helping avoid leftover content issues.
• Story and scene processing now includes richer import quality details to improve formatting feedback.
• Document analysis now uses improved sampling to make import handling more reliable.

Improvements

• Improved project duplication so video frame sequences and edit clips are copied more accurately.
• Made project duplication more reliable when some source media files are missing, allowing the process to continue more smoothly.
• Improved story cloning for larger stories by handling linked shots more efficiently.

Performance

• Improved project duplication speed by copying multiple assets in parallel.
• Made deep story cloning more efficient, helping larger clones complete faster.

Improvements

• Script edits now preserve linked scene markers more reliably, reducing accidental structure changes.
• Story cloning now handles associated images more consistently, improving clone accuracy.

Improvements

• Improved project cloning so more linked content is copied correctly, including cases where some links are incomplete.
• Improved cloning and counting accuracy for ideas and notes when data references are missing or broken.
• Improved filtered query handling for multiple entity IDs, making results more reliable in those cases.

Improvements

• Improved story cloning so linked content is remapped more reliably when copying a story to another connection.

New features

• You can now open the changelog from the footer and your profile menu.
• Added options to clone a story to a demo project and mark a project as a demo project.
• Added support for generating, uploading, and splitting music stems in the audio workflow.
• Dragging linked clips now behaves more predictably when working with multiple selected clips.
• The project screen now shows clearer progress for clone-to-demo operations.

Improvements

• The changelog page now has a clearer empty state, loading indicator, and retry button.
• Team switching and team access handling have been improved for a smoother experience.
• Playback and timeline state handling have been streamlined for more consistent behavior.
• Editing operations are now synchronized more reliably in the background.
• Timeline downloads now preserve more filename information.

Performance

• Playback and preview rendering were tuned to reduce unnecessary work and improve responsiveness.

Bug fixes

• Improved handling of sign-in errors for a smoother and more reliable sign-in experience.

Improvements

• Improved timeline drag and drop, including better handling for multi-select clip actions.
• Made linked clip editing options easier to use from the timeline menu.
• Reduced accidental text selection while dragging clips in the timeline.
• Improved the experience when duplicating shots and working across story views.

Bug fixes

• Fixed timeline syncing and clip placement issues, including more reliable overlap handling.
• Fixed timeline viewport persistence so zoom and position restore more consistently.
• Fixed clip resizing so trim changes are committed more responsively.
• Fixed playback and preview state issues in the production editor.

New features

• Added folder sync presets and a smoother setup experience.
• Added rolling edits and additional timeline editing controls.
• Added a diagnostics panel for timeline and playback information.
• Added visible progress for story duplication and move operations.
• Added pricing page updates that better distinguish plans and current-plan status.

Improvements

• Improved timeline editing with smoother clip management and better drag-and-drop behavior.
• Improved video preview playback and synchronization.
• Improved timeline history restore behavior and overall edit reliability.
• Improved audio waveform and clip duration handling for more accurate timeline display.
• Improved folder sync layouts, status indicators, and feedback during sync operations.
• Improved production timeline viewport and work area controls.
• Improved feedback when video generation fails.

Performance

• Improved unread count loading performance.

Bug fixes

• Editing now handles clip splitting more reliably.
• Edit operations now return clearer errors when something goes wrong.
• Video operation failures are now reported more consistently.

New features

• Copying files in storage is now more efficient when duplicating content.
• Copying or moving stories now uses an updated workflow for more reliable content transfers.

Improvements

• Video exports now support reversed clips and playback speed adjustments.
• Video exports can now render styled title text overlays.
• Video generation and post-processing now handle operation details more consistently.
• Media post-processing now waits until it is ready before starting, reducing startup-related issues.
• GLB video rendering now validates its setup more thoroughly before running.
• Edit changes now preserve clip continuity more reliably.
• Asset sync exports now include more helpful story context.
• Entitlement plans were updated to reflect the latest feature availability.

New features

• Full-screen image editing now supports transparent layers for better masking and compositing.
• Selections are now shown directly on the canvas with visible outlines for easier editing.
• Outpainting now includes improved zoom handling and clearer loading feedback.
• Outpaint previews and related image flows now adapt better to full-frame layouts.

Improvements

• The image editor now handles zoom operations more smoothly and cleans up editing state more reliably after changes.

New features

• Zoom and reframe now supports an optional source image for more flexible image handling.
• Zoom and reframe now supports an optional source mask for more advanced image editing workflows.

Improvements

• Image color label updates are now handled more reliably behind the scenes.

New features

• You can now refresh the media grid to reload the current folder and see the latest available items.
• The media manager now includes a refresh button for quickly updating media sources.
• The prompt editor has been streamlined to make reference chips easier to create and manage.

Improvements

• Media content now refreshes more consistently across the app for more up-to-date results.
• The media manager layout and toolbar controls have been improved for a smoother, more accessible experience.
• Credit purchase flows have been updated to better match the new top-up package structure.

New features

• Yearly subscriptions now receive their included credits automatically each month.
• Image generation now supports a new model option.
• Video generation now uses an updated generation engine for better results.

New features

• A new onboarding experience now advances more smoothly as guided steps appear.
• Reference images in the creation flow are now handled with a more consistent setup across the editor.
• Team invitation updates are now supported from the account teams area.

Improvements

• Onboarding steps now scroll highlighted content into view more reliably.
• Tooltip placement and step timing in onboarding have been refined for clearer guidance.
• Video creation onboarding now uses smoother step transitions.
• The production editor now works more consistently with reference images across related panels.

Improvements

• Team invitations can now be updated with multiple team selections and permissions, making invitation management more flexible.

Improvements

• Improved how the preview viewport is restored and framed when switching into grid mode.
• Made the preview area load more smoothly by avoiding an unnecessary initial framing step.

Improvements

• Updated production and motion prompt areas to better support newer models, including improved reference image handling and clearer placeholder text.

Bug fixes

• Timeline: Dragging linked clips now keeps their preview positions accurate until you drop them.
• Timeline: Dragging linked clip groups no longer shows false audio/video desynchronization warnings.

New features

• Added support for generating videos with the new Alibaba HappyHorse model.
• HappyHorse video generation now supports reference images and aspect ratio options.

Improvements

• Alibaba Cloud video generation now uses the HappyHorse model, with pricing and entitlements updated to match the new model.
• Video generation requests and responses were streamlined for the updated Alibaba Cloud video flow.

Breaking changes

• Alibaba Cloud video generation no longer uses the Wan 2.6 model.

Improvements

• Improved the loading message shown while an image is being generated so the status is clearer.

New features

• You can now download clips directly from the timeline, including from clip menus and multi-select actions.
• Formatting jobs can now be canceled while they are running.
• Playback can now start from a saved position, helping you pick up where you left off.

Improvements

• Tab navigation now shows a loading state for a smoother experience while content is being fetched.
• Scene duration handling has been updated for more accurate timing in the editor.
• Prompt text handling has been improved so model markers and quoted text are preserved more consistently.

New features

• Added support for generating videos with Alibaba Cloud Model Studio Wan 2.6.
• You can now cancel an ongoing story dialogue formatting job.

Improvements

• Improved pricing and plan handling for video generation.
• Updated getting started guidance and character management documentation for clearer onboarding.
• Clarified how characters and image portfolios work to help keep visuals consistent.
• Updated billing and plan information for easier understanding.

Improvements

• Improved image layout and responsiveness in the create view and image preview areas.

New features

• You can now edit images inline while creating content, including in the main create flow and builder views.
• The image editor now supports more asset types, including characters, props, and backgrounds.
• Asset menus now include a direct option to open the image editor from relevant places.
• The full-screen image editor now includes a save action and can provide a more focused editing view in supported flows.
• You can now switch image generation mode from the entity builder for a more flexible creation workflow.
• Some create screens now adapt their layout better while editing, including hiding parts of the surrounding shell when needed.

Other

• No user-facing changes in this release.

New features

• You can now view story structure analysis, including beats, pacing, and identified issues.
• You can now request draft fixes for story structure issues from the story tools area.

Improvements

• Story updates now apply only the fields you changed, so existing details are preserved when editing a story.
• Story assistant interactions are now more consistent with the conversation context.

New features

• SmartType: Added script editor suggestions for characters and screenplay elements, with keyboard shortcuts for inserting suggestions.
• Inline help: Added helpful hints in the scene panel and inspector to make key actions easier to discover.
• Structure help: Added AI-assisted help for addressing structure issues directly from the script editor.
• Script editing: Improved handling for editing and formatting screenplay elements.

Improvements

• Story changes now save and merge more smoothly, helping edits feel more reliable.
• Story synopsis and title-page updates are now more responsive.
• Script editor options have moved into account settings for easier access.
• Settings navigation has been simplified.

New features

• Video creation now supports additional reference media options, giving you more control over generated results.
• Production scene pages now load more complete scene data when opened.
• Video controls now handle model selection more reliably while content is still loading.

Improvements

• Scene data refreshes more consistently when switching into production workflows.
• Replay snapshots now apply model settings more accurately in production.

Improvements

• Video lists now include richer generation and media details, making it easier to review video information at a glance.
• Video creation and editing now handle snapshots more consistently for a smoother overall experience.

New features

• You can now use image restoration tools in the full-screen image editor.
• The image editor now supports choosing restoration options and adjusting their settings.

Improvements

• Media item menus and download actions now handle raster images and sketches more consistently.
• Media management actions for image items have been streamlined for a smoother experience.

New features

• Added support for SwinIR image processing.

Improvements

• Improved sketch layer count calculations for more accurate results.
• Improved reliability of credit and allowance updates after payment processing.

New features

• Asset images and sketches now use the best available display version more consistently.
• Team member access now shows the correct inherited permissions and helps prevent inviting someone without selecting a workspace permission.

Improvements

• Asset loading and sketch editing are now more reliable when working with project media.
• Duplicate media entries are avoided when assets are compiled for editing.

New features

• You can now use a mention menu in the prompt editor to insert and work with reference media more easily.
• Video creation now supports reference audio in more workflows.
• The video preview now better reflects reference audio and duration settings while you create content.

Improvements

• Timeline duration is now adjusted more accurately to match the length of your reference audio.
• Playback in create mode is smoother when previewing videos with audio.
• The editor and creation workflow now provide clearer feedback when certain reference images are used.

New features

• Added support for reference audio in supported video models.

Improvements

• Simplified how reference video and audio requests are handled.

New features

• Seedance 2.0 is now supported, including reference images, videos, and audio.
• Video generation now shows a fallback thumbnail while content is being created.
• Audio from videos is now handled more smoothly when adding assets to a project.

Improvements

• Asset counts and thumbnails are now more accurate in the asset manager.
• Uploads and audio lookups are more reliable across different asset formats.
• Video previews now give clearer visual feedback while media is loading.
• Duration settings for Seedance 2.0 now include clearer guidance and validation.
• Some production workflow messages and error states are now more consistent and easier to understand.

Improvements

• Improved video generation prompt handling so prompts are prepared in the expected format before submission.
• Added clearer validation when a prompt uses more reference markers than the provided references.
• Improved duration validation for requests that include reference videos or audio, with clearer error messages when a selection is not supported.
• Updated supported video duration options to better match what is available in the product.

New features

• You can now open the image editor directly from the asset manager when working in a specific entity folder.
• Audio files are now supported more broadly in the asset manager, including upload, selection, and moving or duplicating audio to shots.
• Public share-link boards now provide a smoother review experience when browsing and selecting shots.

Improvements

• The full-screen image editor is now more reliable during startup and is less likely to apply outdated initialization work.

Improvements

• Audio files can now be associated with specific shots for better organization and easier retrieval.
• Audio upload, duplication, and move actions now handle shot associations more reliably.

New features

• Public review pages now handle guest details directly within the review experience.
• Public review boards now keep the script and board more closely in sync, including focusing the relevant scene from the script.
• Public review layouts and comment tools now adapt better to available space for improved alignment and interaction.

Improvements

• Public share-link review boards now behave more consistently when selecting shots and arranging the layout.

Bug fixes

• Improved share link handling for external reviewers on eligible plans.

Bug fixes

• Opening and closing comment panels now works more reliably across related screens.
• Newly posted comments now stay in sync more consistently, reducing jumpiness while updates finish loading.
• Comment threads and resolved states now display more consistently in inspector and discussion views.
• Reviewer navigation and shot details now behave more predictably when moving between stories and shots.

New features

• You can now add, view, and manage comments throughout the app, including on stories, shots, images, and review pages.
• You can now mention people in comments and view richer comment threads with improved reply handling.
• Image comments now support drawing directly on images for clearer visual feedback.
• Project cards can now show comment activity, making it easier to spot stories with unread or open discussions.
• Public review pages now offer a more focused reviewer experience with comment tools and story/shot navigation.
• Story sharing now includes updated public review behavior for access-controlled review flows where enabled.

Improvements

• Comment drafts are handled more smoothly, with clearer discard prompts and better protection against losing unsaved text.
• Comment counts and unread indicators now appear more consistently across media, project, and preview views.
• Media manager sorting controls now better match the toolbar, making it easier to browse items in your preferred order.
• Story preview and board views have been streamlined for a smoother, more responsive experience.
• Public review pages have been refreshed for a cleaner, more polished viewing experience.

Performance

• The preview board has been refactored to improve responsiveness and reduce unnecessary work while moving around the canvas.
• Comment updates now refresh more efficiently, helping discussion counts and thread states stay current with less delay.

Bug fixes

• Comment filters now handle on/off settings more reliably.
• Image annotation uploads now accept the expected image formats and validate files more consistently.

New features

• You can now upload image annotations when leaving comments.
• You can now see counts for unread comments and open comment threads.
• Comments now support real-time updates and mention notifications.
• Story review links can now require a password and support reviewer registration.

Improvements

• Comment threads are now grouped and filtered more accurately, making discussion lists easier to browse.
• Comment results are now better scoped to the selected story for more relevant results.
• Team member handling has been improved so permissions and memberships stay up to date more reliably.

Bug fixes

• Opening the upgrade prompt when credits are low is now handled more reliably.
• Video creation and editing now validate inputs more consistently before submission.

New features

• You can now drag and drop reference images in more places while creating or editing images.
• The full-screen image editor now has improved AI editing controls and more reliable replay behavior.

Improvements

• Undo and redo behavior in the image editor is more reliable and easier to understand.
• Audio waveforms are now displayed more accurately in the production timeline.
• Voice design now shows loading and preview states more consistently.
• Prompt editing and background suggestions are smoother and more responsive.

Bug fixes

• Updated generation model selection so an available model now appears correctly in the picker.
• Improved image pasting so pasted images show their status right away during upload.

Improvements

• Made the editing and generation setup screens more consistent when choosing models.
• Improved the experience for dragging pasted media by showing clearer feedback while it is being added.

Improvements

• Improved image copy and move handling so duplicated images keep the correct ownership information during transfers.

New features

• You can now flip reference images horizontally for image generation and editing, making mirrored references easier to use.
• A new image fill model is available for more flexible image editing and expansion.
• You can now update team background, character, and prop images directly from the app.

Improvements

• Image uploads and processing have been improved for better handling and more reliable results.
• Mask-based image cleanup is now more accurate.

Bug fixes

• Fixed issues that could prevent the correct image editor view from opening from some asset and creation flows.
• Fixed editing workflow issues so selections, masks, and loaded projects behave more consistently.
• Improved handling of legacy sketches so they continue to display correctly.

New features

• You can now open images in a full-screen editor for existing images, sketches, shots, characters, props, and backgrounds.
• The image editor now supports AI-assisted editing with a prompt bar, reference images, and region-based editing tools.
• Added palette modes and canvas background options to better match the kind of image you are editing.
• Added stronger layer management, including merge-down support and improved layer controls.
• You can now edit more image types directly from the asset manager, including layered images.
• Character, prop, and background images can now be updated directly from the editor for team content.

Improvements

• Refined the editor layout and controls for a cleaner, more consistent experience.
• Improved brush, zoom, selection, and keyboard interactions for smoother editing.
• Streamlined image and sketch handling in create flows and entity builders for a more consistent workflow.
• Improved thumbnails, asset details, and media badges to better reflect image content and status.

New features

• You can now remove objects while working in inpaint mode.

New features

• Sketches can now be managed in more contexts, including characters, props, and backgrounds.

Improvements

• Color label selection is now more reliable and less likely to trigger twice.
• Sketch editor thumbnails now load and render more smoothly.
• Sketch editor interactions are more consistent when opening or editing sketches.
• The editor layout and thumbnail sizing have been adjusted for a more consistent look.