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Logging In and Using Stellar Create

Logging In​

  • Once the device has started, Stellar Create will open in your default browser.
  • Please use the Username and Password that correspond to your account.
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Login screen

Tutorials​

  • The first window that will appear will be the Tutorial Tasks. (You can hide this by checking the box near "Don't show at launch").
  • Depending on the company that has sent you the task, they might have their own set of Tutorial tasks. These will show Company in the Type column.
  • To load a tutorial task, click one and wait for it to load.

Tutorial tasks

Dashboard​

Dashboard overview

  • The dashboard contains all information related to the Tasks that have been assigned or created by you.
  • Open the Dashboard from the menu in the top-left of the screen.

Dashboard button

  • Alternatively, press Alt + Ctrl + D.

My Tasks​

This panel contains all the most urgent Tasks that have been assigned to your account as well as details about each of them.

My Tasks

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You can get a full list of all the tasks assigned to you by clicking on "More Tasks."

Recent Tasks​

This panel contains a list of your recently opened Tasks.

Click on a Task name to load it.

Recent tasks

Loading a Task​

  • Clicking a task in the Dashboard starts loading its assets: proxy media, wave file, text files, etc.
  • Some tasks may be stream-only, meaning proxy media is streamed (not downloaded). Ensure your internet is fast enough.

Loading task

Task Example​

Depending on task type (Audio Description, Dubbing, Subtitling, etc.), the user interface may differ.

Task example

Work Area​

Stellar Create has a configurable, widget-based UI.

When you receive a task, its layout will already be applied (different layouts for AD, Subtitling, Dubbing, etc.).

There are four major areas in each Layout:

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These may vary in size and position or may not even be present, depending on the Layout loaded.

Hotkeys​

Stellar Create has a customizable hotkey system.

You can load maps that mimic EZTitles, Softel Swift, Starfish Advantage, Subtitle Edit, Spot and WinCaps.

If you’re new to Stellar Create, start by loading a familiar one.

Go to Settings → Hotkeys.

Hotkeys settings

Select the Load tab.

Click the Download icon Download icon for the hotkey map you want.

Once applied, press Close.

Hotkey maps