Frostune:VO supports multiple import workflows, each designed for a specific production stage.
Choosing the right import method avoids mistakes, duplicate lines, or accidental overwrites.
Use this when:
You sent a Recording Sheet generated by Frostune to actors or a studio, and you are importing it back.
Purpose:
Update recording status, rewrite flags, and optionally fill rewritten text.
Matches existing lines using:
Updates:
Recorded → sets line status to RecordedRewrite → sets line status to To RewriteAutomatically infers waiting WAV status (temp / final) when filenames are present
Never creates new scenes or lines
Line ID (recommended)FilenameScene TagIndexRecordedRewriteLine (WRITE HERE)SpeakerScene ActionLine ActionNotesUse this when:
You want to fill missing dialogue text after narrative writing or editing.
Purpose:
Fill TEXT_NEEDED placeholders only.
TEXT_NEEDED is presentLine (WRITE HERE)Use this when:
You want to add new lines or scenes from a Frostune Worksheet.
Purpose:
Merge new content into an existing project.
Line (WRITE HERE)SceneScene TagIndexSpeakerFolder PathUse this when:
You receive recorded WAVs from actors or studios.
Purpose:
Attach audio files to existing dialogue lines.
Matches WAVs by filename
Accepts:
Folder_Scene_Character@VO_xxx.wav)Only applies to:
Prompts for WAV type:
Automatically updates WAV status accordingly
WAVs that match unlocked lines are rejected
Overwrites require explicit confirmation
Preview shows:
Use this when:
You are starting a new project or importing dialogue written outside Frostune
(e.g. narrative team, Excel-first workflow).
Purpose:
Create new scenes and lines from scratch.
At minimum:
Folder Path → determines where scenes are createdScene Action → added to scene descriptionLine Action → inserted as action rowsNotesCreates new scenes automatically
Creates new dialogue lines
Auto-creates missing characters
Supports deep folder paths
Groups lines into scenes using:
Use this when:
You want to quickly paste or import dialogue into a single scene.
Purpose:
Fast, minimal import for small batches.
Exactly two columns:
Speaker, Text
Supported delimiters:
| Situation | Import Type |
|---|---|
| Actors returned a recording sheet | Recording Sheet |
| Fill missing dialogue text | Worksheet |
| Add new lines to existing scenes | Worksheet – Merge/Add |
| Import recorded WAVs | WAV Import |
| Start a project from Excel | External Sheet |
| Paste quick dialogue into a scene | Quick Import |