How timestamps work

Timestamps are what make receipts useful. Every receipt is pinned to a specific moment in a video, creating a direct link between your annotation and the content you're referencing. This turns a collection of notes into a navigable timeline.

How timestamps are set

When you open the receipt editor, the timestamp is automatically captured from wherever the video is currently playing. This means you don't have to type in a time manually, just start writing at the right moment.

If you need to adjust the timestamp, you can use the time controls in the editor to set it to the exact second you want.

Tip: Pause the video at the exact moment you want to annotate before opening the receipt editor. This gives you the most accurate timestamp without needing to adjust anything.

Navigating with timestamps

Timestamps aren't just for organization, they're interactive:

• Click any receipt's timestamp to jump the video to that exact moment. This makes it easy to see exactly what the receipt is referencing.
• Receipts are sorted by timestamp in the feed, creating a chronological timeline alongside the video. As you scroll through receipts, you're essentially walking through the video moment by moment.

The timeline strip

Under the video sits a timeline strip that shows where receipts cluster across the whole video. It reads at a glance:

• Density graph: a smooth curve that rises where a lot of receipts are pinned and dips where there are few, so you can spot the busy moments before you watch.
• Floating markers: as the playhead nears a group of receipts, a small receipt marker with a count fades in. Click it to jump straight to that moment.
• Playhead: a thin line tracks the current spot in the video and glides as it plays.

Click or drag anywhere on the strip to seek, or use the arrow keys when it's focused. On a phone, tap or drag to move through the video.

Why timestamps matter

• Context: Readers can instantly see what part of the video a receipt refers to, without guessing.
• Verification: Anyone can click a timestamp to check whether a receipt's claim matches the actual video content.
• Discovery: Browsing receipts by timestamp lets you find annotations about specific parts of a video that interest you.
• Collaboration: Multiple users can annotate the same moment, building a layered conversation around key video moments.

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