Glossary

Plain-language definitions for the terms you will see across Martini. 27 entries.

Bin

noun

A spatial container on the canvas that groups related nodes.

Use "Bin", never "Folder" in canvas context.

Canvas

noun

The infinite 2D workspace where all nodes live.

Color Label

noun

A colored tag applied with the 6-0 keys to organize shots visually.

Context Menu

noun

The right-click menu on a node offering actions specific to that node type.

Create

verb

To make a new user object (bin, variable, annotation).

Use for non-AI creation. Use "Generate" for AI output.

Export

verb

To produce a final output file (MP4, PNG, etc.).

Extension

noun

A shot that continues from the last frame of an existing shot.

Generate

verb

To create content using AI.

Use for AI-produced output. Use "Create" for user-initiated non-AI objects.

Inline Rename

noun

The in-place text editing mode for renaming nodes directly on the canvas.

Inspector

noun

The side panel showing details of the selected node.

Marquee

noun

A drag-to-select rectangle drawn on empty canvas.

Node

noun

Any object placed on the canvas, such as a shot, image, bin, variable, subject, annotation, or stack.

Use "node" in technical/developer contexts. In user-facing copy, use the specific kind name.

Offshoot

noun

A derivative shot created by modifying an existing shot's prompt or settings.

Olives

noun

The spend unit in Martini.

Always "olives", never "credits" or "tokens".

Placement Mode

noun

The state entered when a creation shortcut is pressed. Click to place the new node.

Rating

noun

A 1-5 star score on a shot. Favorite and reject flags are separate review markers.

Scene

noun

A logical grouping of shots that belong together narratively.

Sequence

noun

An ordered series of shots assembled for playback or export.

Set

noun

A 3D environment used as a backdrop for shot generation.

Set Viewer

noun

The inline 3D viewport for navigating inside a set.

Shot

noun

A single generated video on the canvas. The primary creative unit.

Use "Shot", never "Clip" or "Card".

Stack

noun

A group of related shots or images stacked for comparison. Hold Alt and press the left or right arrow key to cycle through the stack.

Subject

noun

A named character, animal, or prop placed on the canvas and referenced by shots.

Take

noun

A variation of a shot generated with different parameters.

Text Annotation

noun

A text note placed on the canvas for organizational purposes.

Variable

noun

A reusable prompt fragment placed on the canvas and referenced by shots.

Viewport

noun

The visible portion of the canvas, defined by position and zoom level.