To minimize recording friction, CocoCut eliminates bloated multi-tab dashboards in favor of a straightforward, camera-first philosophy.
The Four Core Routes
When you navigate CocoCut, the entire app operates across four dedicated routes:
1. Camera Viewfinder (/) —— The Front Door
- Launch the app and the viewfinder is instantly live—no splash ads or navigation roadblocks.
- Center Shutter: Tap for preset duration or hold to record freely up to 10 seconds.
- Top-Left Vlog Switcher: View or toggle your active Vlog project (Pro unlocks unlimited projects).
- Bottom-Right Studio Entry: Features your latest clip preview; tap to enter the active Vlog's editing timeline.
- Top-Right "More" Menu: Access your Footprints calendar, preferences, and about page.
2. Studio Workspace (/studio)
- Clip Tray: All clips for your active Vlog sit in sequence along the bottom.
- Clip Drawer: Tap any clip to open precision start/end trim sliders.
- Toolbar: Switch aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9), apply color looks, and add captions or date/place stickers.
3. More Menu (/more)
- Footprints Calendar: Enter the monthly visual wall to review historical frames and continuous streaks.
- Preferences: Manage storage locations (e.g. automatically saving clips to device Photos) and notifications.
4. VIP Paywall (/vip)
- View the 8 verified Pro capabilities, review subscription tiers, and access "Restore Purchases".
Glossary & Standard Terminology
| Standard Term | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Vlog | Vlog | A dedicated life story or recording project. Free tier holds 1 active Vlog; Pro allows unlimited. |
| 格 (Clip) | Clip | The unit of measurement for a single recorded clip (e.g., "Captured 3 clips today"). |
| 成片 (Film) | Film | The final compiled video rendered from the Studio and written to your device gallery. |
| 拍摄足迹 (Footprints) | Footprints | The monthly calendar wall filled with still frames from recorded days. |
| 连续记录 (Streak) | Streak | Total continuous, unbroken days of documenting. |