SceneNote: The Free Video Feedback Tool for Filmmakers
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SceneNote: the free video feedback tool for filmmakers
Notes pinned to the exact frame, drawn on the picture or spoken out loud, then sent straight to your timeline. Your reviewers never need an account.
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What is SceneNote?
SceneNote is a free online tool for reviewing video, audio and images. You share one link, and your client or team leaves feedback on the exact frame it’s about. Built by filmmakers at Visual Tone, it’s designed to make giving notes easy and acting on them faster.
At a glance
- Free to use, no card and no trial clock
- Reviewers never sign in, they just type a name
- Works with YouTube, Vimeo or your own uploaded files
- Notes on a frame or a range, with drawings, voice notes and polls
- Exports markers to Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
Why good feedback matters
Most revision rounds aren’t caused by bad edits. They’re caused by vague notes. “Tighten the intro” or “the end feels long” leaves you guessing, and every guess costs another round.
Clear, timestamped feedback changes that:
- Fewer revision rounds. Notes point to the exact moment, so you fix the right thing first time.
- No lost notes. Everything lives in one place instead of across emails, voice notes and screenshots.
- Better notes from clients. When feedback is easy to give, people give more of it, and it’s more specific.
- A more professional handover. Clients see a clear process from first cut to sign-off.
How SceneNote works
- Add your video. Paste a link or upload a file.
- Share one link. Reviewers type their name and start.
- Collect notes on the frame. Every note appears live.
- Export to your timeline. Notes arrive as markers in your edit.
Features that make feedback clear
Notes pinned to the frame
Leave a point note on a single moment, a range note across a section (it loops so you can rewatch it), or a general note for overall thoughts.
Draw on the picture
Pause and draw with a pen or arrow to show exactly what you mean. Ideal for framing, clean-up and grade notes.
Voice notes
Some notes are quicker to say than type. Reviewers can record a voice note right on the timeline.
Polls for quick decisions
Ask “Cue A or Cue B?” or “Which end card?” and let everyone vote, instead of starting a long thread.
Replies, mentions and resolved notes
Reply in threads, @mention someone and tick notes off as you fix them. Turn on email alerts to hear when new feedback lands.
Versions and approval
Add each new cut as the next version. Reviewers use the same link, every version keeps its own notes, and older cuts lock. When the final cut is ready, your client approves it in place.
Markers in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
Export every note as a marker on your timeline, at the right timecode. You can also export a CSV, DAW labels for audio, or copy everything as text.
Images, transcripts and screen recordings
- Image sets for thumbnails, posters and grade stills, with notes pinned to a spot.
- Transcription to search what’s said and turn a line into a note.
- Screen recording with your camera, to walk a client through a cut.
Easy for the people giving notes
The best feedback comes from people who find it easy to give. With SceneNote, reviewers:
- Open a link and type their name. No account, no app, no invite.
- Review on a laptop or a phone, with video that streams smoothly on any connection.
- See every note live, so the whole team stays on the same page.
Pricing
SceneNote is free, and every feature above is on the free plan. There’s no trial and no card needed.
SceneNote Pro is $9 a month for one flat price with no per-seat fees. It adds more storage, 4K streaming, password and view-only links, side-by-side version compare, a private to-do board and your own branding. See scenenote.app/pro for details.
Free. No card. No account for your reviewers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free video feedback tool?
For filmmakers and editors who want clear notes without making clients sign up, SceneNote is built for exactly that. It’s free, reviewers never need an account, and notes export as markers to Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Do reviewers need an account?
No. Reviewers open your link, type a name and start leaving notes, drawings, voice notes and poll votes.
Can I get feedback on a YouTube or Vimeo video?
Yes. Paste a YouTube link (unlisted is fine) or a Vimeo link. You can also upload video, audio or image files with a free account.
Can I import notes into Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve?
Yes. Export Markers as a Premiere Pro .xml or a DaVinci Resolve .edl, and every note lands on your timeline at its timecode.
Does SceneNote work for audio?
Yes. Mixes, podcasts, voiceover and sound design all work, with timestamped notes, transcription and DAW label export for Audacity and Reaper.
Is SceneNote really free?
Yes. The free plan has no end date and includes all the core review tools. Pro, at $9 a month, adds storage, 4K streaming, access control and extra tools for busy projects.