Culling

The Rating System

Master the keyboard-first approach to selection.

Rhythm and Speed

Fovea’s rating system is built for the “Home Row.” Your hands should never have to leave the keyboard to make a decision.

Essential Shortcuts

  • 1 - 5: Set Star Rating.
  • 0: Clear Rating.
  • Cmd + A: Select All.
  • Space: Toggle Loupe (Instant Zoom).
  • ← / →: Previous / Next Image.

Auto-Advance

By default, Fovea can be set to “Auto-Advance” after a rating is applied. This creates a relentless momentum: navigate, rate, next—without a single manual click. This can be toggled in your Settings.

Smart Filtering

Once your ratings are applied, use the filter bar to isolate your winners.

  • Example: Filter for Rating >= 4 to see your highlights.
  • Example: Filter for Rating = 0 to see what still needs culling.