Welcome to Exportlab
Why Exportlab exists
Exportlab keeps creative production tidy from first upload to final delivery. It brings projects, reviews, approvals, and client handoff into one workspace so teams ship faster without losing context.
Use this page to learn the building blocks, see a recommended setup, and pick the next article to go deeper.
What teams accomplish here
Everything below is designed to remove friction in the handoff:
- Collect raw and selects in one structured project space.
- Run review rounds with clear feedback and approvals.
- Track releases, deliverables, and client notes in context.
- Package final deliveries with a consistent client experience.
How the workflow moves
Ingest
Drop assets into a project and keep the structure consistent across shoots and edits.
Review
Collect feedback in one place and avoid scattered notes across email and chat.
Approve
Lock decisions with clear approvals so production can move forward.
Deliver
Ship final assets with a clean handoff and lasting project history.
Core building blocks
Most teams organize around these elements. Keep them consistent and everything else stays simple.
- Projects: the home for a single client job or campaign.
- Collections: curated sets for reviews, selects, and finals.
- Reviews: feedback threads tied to specific assets and versions.
- Deliveries: what the client receives and approves.
- Notes and releases: keep context alongside the work.
Your first 10 minutes
Start small. You can always expand later once the team is aligned.
- Create a project with a clear name and short goal statement.
- Invite your core team and set their roles.
- Upload a small batch and run one review round.
- Define what counts as final for this project.
- Create one delivery link and confirm client access.
Tip
Agree on naming conventions up front. It saves hours every week.
Roles and access at a glance
Match access to responsibility. Start with fewer roles, then add detail once the workflow is stable.
| Role | Typical access | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Full control | Studio leads and admins |
| Manager | Project control | Producers and leads |
| Contributor | Upload and review | Editors and assistants |
| Client | Review and approve | External stakeholders |
Starter checklist
Copy this into your project brief and tick it off as you go.
Project name:
Client goal:
Key deliverables:
Review dates:
Final delivery date:
Approval owner:
Backup contact:
Where to go next
Pick a path based on your role. Each section is written for how teams actually work.
- Projects: set up structure and keep scope tight.
- Client Portal: shape the client experience and approvals.
- Team: roles, permissions, and workflow habits.
- File Delivery: finalize exports and deliver cleanly.
- Security: keep sensitive projects locked down.