Tutorials & Documentation
Learn how to get the most out of Sideline Captions with our step-by-step video tutorials.
Getting Started
Overview of Sideline Captions
New to Sideline Captions? See how it can streamline your sports photography workflow.
Getting Started with Sideline
Get started with Sideline Captions. Learn how to set up your watch folder, configure settings, and caption your first images.
Preparing Your IPTC Template
Learn how to prepare and configure your IPTC template to ensure captions are written in the format your publication requires.
OpenAI API Key Setup
Learn how to get your OpenAI API key and configure it in Sideline Captions to enable AI-powered caption generation.
Submitting Feedback
Have questions, suggestions, or found a bug? Learn how to submit feedback and get help from the Sideline Captions team.
Sideline Roster Manager
Using the Roster Manager
Learn how to create and manage rosters manually in the Roster Manager, including adding players, numbers, and positions.
Importing from Photo Mechanic CR Files
Import your existing Photo Mechanic Code Replacements files directly into Sideline Captions to use your current rosters.
Importing Rosters from ESPN or MaxPreps
Quickly import team rosters from ESPN or MaxPreps team pages. Learn how to find the right URL and import player names, numbers, and positions automatically.
Importing Rosters from NCAA Stats
Learn how to import rosters from stats.ncaa.org.
Importing Matchups from ESPN
Create complete matchups automatically by pasting an ESPN game URL. Both rosters and matchup details are imported instantly.
Importing Matchups from MaxPreps
Automatically create matchups from MaxPreps game URLs. Import both teams' rosters and game information in one step.
Advanced Options
FTP Mode
Learn how to set up and use FTP Mode to automatically download and caption images from remote FTP servers in the background.
Filtering & Post-Caption Actions
Learn how to filter images by color class, star rating, and tagged status, and configure automatic actions after captioning such as applying color classes or adding star ratings.