Smart Collections
Organize assets with nested collections and team sharing
How It Works
Smart Collections
Powerful collection system for organizing, sharing, and distributing your assets with flexible hierarchy and granular access control.
Key Features
Nested Collections
Organize with up to 3 levels of hierarchy. Create structures like Project > Scene > Take or Client > Campaign > Deliverables. Each level maintains its own settings and permissions.
Many-to-Many Organization
Assets can belong to multiple collections without duplication. Add the same photo to "Hero Shots," "Client Selects," and "Social Media" collections simultaneously.
Three Visibility Levels
Private Only invited studio members can access. Perfect for work-in-progress and internal reviews.
Studio All organization members can view. Ideal for completed projects and reference libraries.
External Accessible via share links without authentication. Best for client deliveries and public galleries.
Granular Member Permissions
Can View Browse collection and view all assets. Cannot modify anything.
Can Edit Add and remove assets, edit collection metadata. Cannot share or manage members.
Can Share Create share links for external distribution. Cannot manage members.
Can Manage Full control including member management and collection deletion.
Sharing Features
Team Sharing
Invite team members by email with specific permission levels. Members receive notification and instant access.
External Download Links
Generate secure, time-limited download links with:
- Expiration dates
- Maximum download counts
- Activity tracking per link
- Revocation capability
Activity Tracking
See complete history of collection activity:
- Asset additions and removals
- Member changes
- Download activity
- Share link usage
Collection Statistics
Track key metrics for each collection:
- Total asset count
- Combined file size
- Member count
- Recent activity
Use Cases
Client Deliveries
Create final delivery collections with external visibility. Generate download links with expiration and track when clients access files.
Project Organization
Structure large projects with nested collections. Organize by scene, day, or talent while maintaining easy cross-referencing.
Team Collaboration
Share selects collections with specific team members. Grant edit access to collaborators while keeping others view-only.
EPK Packages
Build electronic press kit collections with approved assets. Share with publicists via secure download links with audit trails.
Perfect For
Organizing client projects, sharing selects, creating EPK packages, or managing photo shoots with flexible hierarchy and controlled access.
Frequently Asked Questions
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