Use AI Dude to modify scene notes, synopsis, colors, length, page number, or heading directly from chat. AI Dude updates structured scene metadata without changing the scene's dialogue or action unless you explicitly request it.
Note: This operation uses Dude Coins. See What are Dude Coins and Plans, Dude Coins & Pricing.
Before you begin
When to use this
Use AI Dude when you need to:
Add or update scene notes.
Edit a scene synopsis.
Change a scene color.
Reset a scene to its original color.
Update page number or length.
Modify a scene heading.
Apply updates to multiple scenes at once.
Update notes or synopsis
You can edit metadata without affecting the scene content.
Example prompts
"Update the synopsis of the boardroom scene to reflect the shareholder confrontation."
"Add a note to the chapel scene: crowd control required."
"Append this to the gala scene notes: string quartet, live musicians."
"Replace the synopsis of the hospital scene with a shorter executive summary."
"Write the synopsis for scene S1.2-1 in Spanish."
"Rewrite all scene synopses in French, keep them under 200 characters."
AI Dude updates only the requested metadata field.
AI Dude can write the synopsis in any language, not only the language of the script. Name the language in your request.
Tip: To generate synopses from scratch for one scene or for the whole script, see Generate scene synopses with AI Dude.
For example:
AI Dude rewrites the synopsis and shows the updated text:
Change scene color
You can set, clear, or reset a scene color.
Example prompts
"Change the boardroom scene color to red."
"Set the gala scene to purple."
"Clear the color for the hospital scene."
"Reset the kitchen scene to its original color."
For example, you can ask AI Dude to change a scene color to red:
Filmustage automatically adjusts scene colors in the breakdown for readability.
Update the scene heading
You can modify the slugline directly.
Example prompts
"Change the boardroom scene to INT. ZHOU INDUSTRIES - BOARDROOM - NIGHT."
"Make the chapel steps scene EXT. CHAPEL STEPS - NIGHT."
"Update the hospital hallway scene to INT. CEDARS-SINAI HOSPITAL - HALLWAY - NIGHT."
Filmustage refreshes the scene automatically after a heading update.
Update multiple scenes at once
AI Dude supports batch metadata updates.
Example prompts
"Add 'Night interior' to notes in all luxury house scenes."
"Change the color of all hospital scenes to blue."
"Clear synopsis in Episode 4."
"Add 'Press and photographers on set' to scenes involving cameras."
AI Dude applies updates only to the scenes you specify.
For large or ambiguous updates, it may request confirmation before applying changes.
How updates are applied
AI Dude:
Identifies scenes using scene numbers or context.
Applies structured metadata updates.
Preserves dialogue and action content.
Confirms when large or ambiguous changes are requested.
For heading changes, Filmustage refreshes the scene automatically.
AI Dude creates an automatic backup before major structural updates. Backups remain available for a limited time (up to 7 days).