Dynamic Signal Filters & Context-Aware Sorting

Granular Gallery Filtering

High-volume culling requires narrow visual filtering so photographers can concentrate on specific segments of a shoot without distraction. BestShots manages client-side filter states using Zustand with local persistence (useFilterStore).

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Filter Signal Categories

1. AI Decision:
   • HERO: Only primary burst winners and standouts.
   • SELECT: High-confidence candidates.
   • KEEP: Photographer-approved keepers.
   • REJECT: Flagged discards.
2. Star Ratings: Filter by exact rating (1 to 5 stars) or threshold (e.g., >= 3 stars).
3. Camera & Optical Metadata: Filter by camera body, attached lens, focal length range, or ISO brackets.
4. Key Persons: Select specific individuals or combinations of subjects identified by facial clustering.

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Context-Aware Sorting Behaviors

The Sort by dropdown in PhotoGalleryToolbar updates dynamically according to your active Group by mode:

• When Grouped by "Similar Shots":
  • Stack Size (Photo Count): Prioritizes the largest burst sequences first so you can cull heavy sequences with single-keystroke hero actions.
  • Quality Score: Sorts stacks by the score of the designated Hero.
  • AI Confidence: Sorts stacks by model confidence.
• When Grouped by "Date" or Flat:
  • Capture Time: Chronological sequence from start of shoot to finish.
  • Filename: Numerical alphabetical sorting.
  • Rating: Highest stars first.