💻 Installation & Setup

Download & Install

  1. Download the latest version from sdstudio.tech/download
  2. Open the DMG file and drag SD Studio to your Applications folder
  3. Launch SD Studio from Applications
    • macOS may ask for permission to run the app (click "Open")
    • First launch may take a moment to initialize

First-Time Setup

1. Sign In

When you first launch SD Studio:

  1. You'll see a sign-in screen
  2. Enter your email address
  3. Click "Send Magic Link"
  4. Check your email inbox for a magic link
  5. Click the link in the email to authenticate
  6. SD Studio will automatically sign you in

Note: No password required! SD Studio uses passwordless authentication for security.

2. Subscription Verification

After signing in, SD Studio will verify your subscription:

  • 7-Day Free Trial: Full access for 7 days
  • Active Subscription: Monthly or yearly plans
  • Lifetime License: Permanent access

If you need to subscribe, you'll see options to choose a plan.

3. Configure Basic Settings

Open Settings (⌘,) and configure:

General Tab:

  • Vault Location: Where your imported footage will be stored
    • Default: ~/Movies/Editing/Vault
    • Choose a location with plenty of space
  • Workspace Root: Where your projects will be created
    • Default: ~/Movies/Editing
    • This is your main editing workspace

Vault Tab: