Glossary
Plain-language definitions for the terms you will see across Martini. 27 entries.
Bin
nounA spatial container on the canvas that groups related nodes.
Use "Bin", never "Folder" in canvas context.
Canvas
nounThe infinite 2D workspace where all nodes live.
Color Label
nounA colored tag applied with the 6-0 keys to organize shots visually.
Create
verbTo make a new user object (bin, variable, annotation).
Use for non-AI creation. Use "Generate" for AI output.
Export
verbTo produce a final output file (MP4, PNG, etc.).
Extension
nounA shot that continues from the last frame of an existing shot.
Generate
verbTo create content using AI.
Use for AI-produced output. Use "Create" for user-initiated non-AI objects.
Inline Rename
nounThe in-place text editing mode for renaming nodes directly on the canvas.
Inspector
nounThe side panel showing details of the selected node.
Marquee
nounA drag-to-select rectangle drawn on empty canvas.
Node
nounAny 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
nounA derivative shot created by modifying an existing shot's prompt or settings.
Olives
nounThe spend unit in Martini.
Always "olives", never "credits" or "tokens".
Placement Mode
nounThe state entered when a creation shortcut is pressed. Click to place the new node.
Rating
nounA 1-5 star score on a shot. Favorite and reject flags are separate review markers.
Scene
nounA logical grouping of shots that belong together narratively.
Sequence
nounAn ordered series of shots assembled for playback or export.
Set
nounA 3D environment used as a backdrop for shot generation.
Set Viewer
nounThe inline 3D viewport for navigating inside a set.
Shot
nounA single generated video on the canvas. The primary creative unit.
Use "Shot", never "Clip" or "Card".
Stack
nounA 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
nounA named character, animal, or prop placed on the canvas and referenced by shots.
Take
nounA variation of a shot generated with different parameters.
Text Annotation
nounA text note placed on the canvas for organizational purposes.
Variable
nounA reusable prompt fragment placed on the canvas and referenced by shots.
Viewport
nounThe visible portion of the canvas, defined by position and zoom level.