Before you can start analyzing videos in PlayBase, you need to create a workspace—your central hub where all your projects will live.

In this video, we’ll walk you through how to create a workspace and explain why it’s the foundation of your analysis workflow.

What is a Workspace?

A workspace in PlayBase is a dedicated folder on your computer that contains:

• All your video projects

• Coding files

• Playlists and clips

• Annotations and visualizations

It’s your personal or team analysis environment. Each workspace is fully self-contained, making it easy to keep different teams or projects separate.

How to Create a Workspace

To create your first workspace:

1. Open PlayBase and click Create Workspace.

2. Select or create a folder on your computer where you want the workspace saved.

3. Name the workspace (for example, “Team 2024” or “Scouting Opponents”).

4. Click Create.

That’s it. Your workspace is now ready and you can start adding video projects, tagging clips and building playlists.

Best Practices

• Use one workspace per team, season, or purpose to stay organized.

• Save your workspace in an location that's easy to find later.

• Keep your workspace on a fast, local drive for smoother video performance.

• Avoid the use of cloud-synchronized applications like iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.

• Avoid editing workspace files manually outside PlayBase.

👉 Next: Learn how to explore the interface with The Anatomy of a Workspace.