Accessing CueLink on a Remote Device

Introduction

CueLink allows devices on the local network - such as Macs, PCs, tablets and smartphones - to access ADR Cue events on the current active Cue Pro Timeline live. This enables any authorised participant in the recording session to follow the current cue being recorded on their own device through a web browser of their choice, without the need for any additional software.

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Participants who have been granted Editor privileges - for example the Director or Dialogue Editor / Supervisor - can also make changes to the current cue (or any other cue) on their devices. Any changes made are immediately updated on the displayed ADR Cue video overlays in Cue Pro.

CueLink has been designed to be especially user-friendly and intuitive to operate on external devices, with no or minimal explanation needed. For information on setting up and starting CueLink from the Cue Pro computer, see the CueLink Setup chapter.

CueLink Login

An active CueLink session can be joined on a device by one of three methods:

For mobile phone and tablet users, the quickest method is scanning the QR code (accessed by clicking the Show QR Code button in the CueLink setup window on the Cue Pro computer). Point the device camera at the QR code and once the QR code is recognised, tap the link button which appears. This will instantly open the CueLink login page in the default web browser.

Alternatively, click the URL shared in an email or messenger app by the engineer (via the Copy URL button on the Cue Pro computer). This will instantly open the CueLink login page in the default web browser. If the link does not work, try copying and pasting it into a web browser manually.

The last method is to open a standard web browser, navigate to the address bar, and type the address supplied by the engineer operating the Cue Pro computer. This is in the format http://(IP address):(port number) - for example, http://192.168.0.166:8989.

Note: The login address will not be the same when working in a different theatre at the same facility from one previously connected to.

To access CueLink in a browser on the same computer running Cue Pro, click the URL button shown in the blue box to the left of the Copy URL button in the CueLink setup window.

If the address is correct, the login window will appear.

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Enter the Login code supplied by the engineer operating the Cue Pro computer and press enter. Upon logging in, the main CueLink interface will be presented.

Note: If changes are made to user settings (such as role or filter permissions) during a session, log out and log back in for the updated settings to take effect.

The Event List

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The event list displays all ADR Cues from the active Timeline in Cue Pro. The list scrolls continuously - scroll with a finger, trackpad, or mouse wheel to move through cues.

The currently active cue - the one under Cue Pro's playhead - is displayed as an enlarged row with the full text and all fields visible. Inactive cues are displayed in a compact layout so that more cues are visible on screen at once. As the playhead moves between cues in Cue Pro, the enlarged layout shifts to the new active cue and the surrounding rows compact again automatically.

Each cue displays its Cue Number, Character name, Actor name and Text. The Notes, Engineering Notes and Reason fields are shown in popovers - click on them to view their contents.

Each cue also has a Done switch. When toggled on, the cue is marked as complete and the same Done state appears in Cue Pro's Event List. For Viewer users, the Done switch is visible but read-only.

Note: Editing features such as Done toggling, text editing and timecode editing are available in Cue Pro Studio. See the Editing ADR Cue Fields section below for details.

Controls

The CueLink interface includes four primary control elements at the top of the window: Link, Go To, Filter, and Logout.

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Link

When enabled, Link keeps the event list synchronised with the currently selected event in Cue Pro. Independent navigation through other events is not possible while Link is enabled - the Filter and Go To buttons are disabled to ensure the current cue stays in view.

To toggle Link on or off, click the Link button or press Option & L.

When the active Timeline's overlay mode is set to Rhythmo Bande, linking also enables auto-scroll - the event list automatically follows the playhead as Cue Pro plays through the timeline, keeping the relevant cue in view without any input on the browser side. In Line Based mode, auto-scroll is not active, since cues are discrete and are typically reviewed at an individual pace.

Note: Auto-scroll is automatically paused while editing an In or Out timecode (see the Editing ADR Cue Fields section), so the list does not jump during an edit.

With Link disabled, the event list can be navigated freely by scrolling, or by using the ↑ and ↓ keys. For any users with Match Filters enabled in Cue Pro, disabling Link temporarily bypasses the filter, showing all characters - this allows searching all characters or setting manual filters while temporarily unlinked.

Re-enabling Link re-syncs the view to the current event in Cue Pro. For users with Match Filters enabled, any manually set filters will revert to follow the filters set in Cue Pro.

Go To

Go To is available when Link is disabled, and allows events to be located by cue number or text.

To activate, click the Go To button or press Option & G. This opens the Go To search window.

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As the search term is typed, matching results are displayed. Click on the desired event to navigate to it. To cancel, click anywhere outside of the search box. To return to the current event, enable Link again.

Filter

If the Match Filters option has not been enabled for the current user in Cue Pro, custom filters can be set to view events for specific characters or actors. This is also temporarily possible for users with Match Filters enabled when Link is disabled.

To open the filter, click the Filter button or press Option & F.

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Enter or select the desired filters and click APPLY. If the Match Filters option has been enabled for the current user in Cue Pro, the Filter will always follow what is set in Cue Pro and the Filter button will not be accessible.

Logout

To log out, click the Logout button. The Login window will be presented. As a precautionary security measure, users are automatically logged out after 12 hours of connection.

Scribble

Available in: Cue Pro Studio

CueLink Scribble allows hand-drawn annotations directly on top of a cue's text - the same way a paper script might be annotated during a session. This is particularly useful for voice talent who want to add their own performance markings such as inflection cues, pitch reminders, emphasis marks or breathing points while they are performing.

A drawing toolbar appears alongside the cue text with three tools and a colour picker:

Pen - an opaque ballpoint-style stroke for handwritten notes and precise marks.

Marker - a broad, semi-transparent highlighter-style stroke for emphasising existing text.

Eraser - removes previously drawn strokes.

Scribble requires a stylus input device such as Apple Pencil on iPad or a stylus on Windows touch devices such as Surface or Wacom. Finger touch input is not supported.

Note: Scribble strokes are stored locally in the browser on the device that created them - they are not shared with other CueLink users or with Cue Pro, and are not saved with the project. Closing the browser tab or reloading the page will clear the drawings. Scribble is intended for in-session use only and should not be relied upon for markings that need to persist beyond the current recording session.

Editing ADR Cue Fields

Available in: Cue Pro Studio

Users with their Role set to Editor in Cue Pro can edit cue fields directly from the browser. Any changes made are forwarded to Cue Pro and updated immediately on the ADR Cue video overlays. All other connected CueLink users see the changes appear automatically.

Text

To modify the Text of an ADR Cue, click on the Text field and start typing.

To confirm the changes, click the CONFIRM button or press Option & Enter.

To discard the changes, click the DISCARD button.

Notes

To modify the Notes field of an ADR Cue, click on the Notes field and start typing.

To confirm the changes, click the (tick) button or press Option & Enter. To discard, click the X button.

Engineering Notes

To modify the Engineering Notes field of an ADR Cue, click on the Engineering Notes field and start typing.

To confirm the changes, click the (tick) button or press Option & Enter. To discard, click the X button.

Done

The Done switch on each cue can be toggled on or off by clicking it. The same Done state appears in Cue Pro's Event List, allowing directors and editors to track which cues have been recorded.

For Viewer users, the Done switch is visible in a read-only state.

In and Out Timecodes

Editors can adjust the In and Out timecode of existing cues directly from CueLink. Click on a cue's In or Out timecode to open a small popover with two ways to enter a new value:

Type directly into the timecode field in HH:MM:SS:FF format, or click and drag horizontally on the timecode to nudge it frame by frame. A short initial drag distance is required before the value begins to change, preventing accidental adjustments.

The In point cannot be moved beyond the Out point, and vice versa. If the cue contains anchors, neither point can be moved past them.

When the change is confirmed, CueLink forwards the new timecode to Cue Pro, which updates the event timing in the active Timeline. The change propagates to all other connected CueLink users.

Note: While the In/Out popover is open, auto-scroll is paused - moving the playhead in Cue Pro during the edit will not move the cue out of view.

Creating a New ADR Cue

Users with their Role set to Editor can create new ADR Cues directly from CueLink. To add a cue, click the + New Line button in the header, or press Option & N. The Add Event modal opens with the In timecode set to Cue Pro's current playhead position and a default duration of 2 seconds.

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Select the character from the available characters in the session, type the cue text, and adjust the In and Out timecodes if needed. Click Create to add the cue.

CueLink forwards the new cue to Cue Pro, which creates the event in the active Timeline. All other connected CueLink users see the new cue appear in their event list automatically.

Note: The + New Line button and Option & N shortcut are only available to Editor users.

Transport Bar

Available in: Cue Pro Studio

A floating transport bar is displayed for users with the Editor role, showing what Cue Pro is doing in real time:

The Timecode Counter displays the current timecode in a large, monospaced format, using the active Timeline's timecode settings (drop-frame or non-drop-frame as appropriate). The counter updates smoothly in real time, mirroring Cue Pro's playhead as the Timeline plays.

A State Indicator shows whether Cue Pro is in Play, Record, Rehearse, or Review mode. A Pass-State Badge is also visible during record, rehearse, and review passes.