Perhaps you received an email invitation with a link to a project, or maybe someone sent you a project link. Clicking that link will reveal all of the assets within a project, including images and documents. The below guide was written to help you with the initial navigation of VeryBusy.
Reviewers and Approvers
Make Selects (optional)
Create and apply labels like Select, Reject, or Hold by:
Clicking “Create Label” on the image thumbnail, type the label name, and select a color for the label.
Or double-click an image to enter Markup View, where you can see the image larger, to create and apply labels. Use your right arrow key to advance to the next image.
In the project grid view, cmd (mac) or ctrl (PC) + click to select multiple image thumbnails to apply a label to.
Labels are unique to each project. Once created, they will become available to all project collaborators and can be applied to any project image. Note: if you have been assigned the "Reviewer" role, you will not be able to create a label. Read more about roles here.
Add a label to an image thumbnail in the project grid view
Leave feedback
Enter the Markup Interface: Double-click an image thumbnail
The brush tool is active automatically
Draw directly on the image, type your comment, and hit Enter
You can attach up to 3 reference files per comment (max 1 GB each)
You can @mention someone from the project to directly call their attention to a comment or question.
Leave the same comment on multiple images by navigating back to the project thumbnails via the breadcrumbs along the top of the screen, then select cmd/ctrl + click the images, right click, choose "Make a Comment".
Comment with @mention and reference file attached
Track Rounds and QA
When a retoucher uploads a new batch of images, they will automatically stack on the existing file images.
The round counter on the image thumbnail shows you the number of existing rounds, and the round drop-down at the top of Markup View makes it easy to navigate to previous versions.
Toggle between current and previous rounds using the Before + After button
Use the Side-by-Side Comparison tool to view any previous round next to the current round.
Click “All Comments” at the top of the comment panel to review and audit feedback from previous rounds.
Round counter increases by 1 after a new round is uploaded by the retoucher.
Viewing the before + after of previous and current round
View any previous round next to the current round
Approve Images
Approve one or many images:
Inside Markup View: Click the Approve button at the bottom-center
On Image Thumbnails: Select images > Click Approve at the bottom-center or right-click > Approve. To select images:
Click + drag across thumbnails
Or use Cmd/Ctrl + Click to select specific images
Or Cmd/Ctrl + A to select all
Approve within Markup View
Batch-approving from the project grid
Download
Download the entire project: Click the three-dot menu at the top right of the screen, then select "Project Download".
Download selected images: Hold Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) + click on the thumbnails you want, then right-click and choose Download. To download full-resolution files, select Original from the dropdown menu that appears.
Selecting Low-res image from the Image Size dropdown will allow you to download a low res jpg that is 72 dpi and 2500 px on the long edge.
From the Markup Interface: Use the Download button at the top of the screen.
For Retouchers
Review Comments and Markups
On project and image thumbnails, look for a blue comment bubble on the image thumbnail. This indicates feedback is present. An @ symbol means that someone has left a comment specifically for your attention. Double-click the thumbnail to enter Markup View and read the comments.
Project thumbnail with comments and an @ mention for you
Image thumbnail a comment and an @ mention for you
Once you’ve addressed a comment, click the checkmark icon in the upper-right corner of the comment box to resolve it.
Download Images for Editing
If you select "Original" for your download size, VeryBusy will deliver the same filetype, resolution, and color profile that was uploaded to the platform.
Download the entire project: Click the three-dot menu at the top right of the screen, then select "Project Download".
Download selected images: Hold Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) and click on the thumbnails you want, then right-click and choose Download. To download full-resolution files, select Original from the dropdown menu that appears.
From the Markup Interface: Use the Download button at the top of the screen. To download full-resolution files, select Original from the dropdown menu that appears.
Upload New Rounds
If the reviewer has an account on VeryBusy, they’ll receive an automatic notification when new rounds are uploaded.
If they don’t have an account (i.e., they accessed the project via a share link), it’s best to follow up directly to let them know the files are ready for review.
After completing your edits, return to the project and drag + drop your files into VeryBusy. You can upload layered files; VeryBusy will preview them.
Drag+drop into VeryBusy
If file names match what's in VeryBusy: The platform will automatically stack the new files on top of the originals. The round counter will increase by +1.
If file names were changed: VeryBusy will ask you whether to upload the files as a new round or as new assets. Learn more here.
Confirm Everything's Ready
Make sure all comments have been addressed and marked as resolved, and apply any status labels your stakeholders are using to indicate an image is ready for review. Labels are customizable and may vary from project to project.
All comments are marked as resolved
Label changed to signal readiness for review
Deliver Finals
Watch for approved assets in-app or via email notifications. Create a folder labeled “FINALS” or “DELIVERABLES” within the project. Inside that folder, create subfolders for each type of deliverable (e.g., Web, Print, Alt Crops), depending on what your client needs.
