# Studio Workflow Software Features - PhotoRobot Controls > PhotoRobot Controls’ studio workflow software features aim to dramatically increase product photoshoot productivity, from item-in to capture and item-out. ## Studio Workflow Track items from receiving to image capture, publishing, content distribution, and product-out. ## THE FLOW ### Dashboard Get an overview of any project at any time, with overall progress of photoshoots tracked every second in real-time. ### Projects Organize all projects in a well-arranged list, with progress overview, last modified / captured, and quick links to project managers & clients. Update project statuses: Reserved, Confirmed, In Progress, Complete, and Invoiced. ### Calendar View Use the built-in calendar view to get a more complete overview of ongoing projects and deadlines. ### Items Monitor workloads inside each project via individual Items and Item statuses for each photoshoot. ### Wide Range of Item Statuses Attach statuses to items, including: New, Received, Ready, Captured, Recapture, Edit, Approved, Published, Archived, and Attention. ### Barcode Reader Support Get barcode reader support in every part of the application. Simply scan products to mark “Received”, search in item list, load Preset sequences, or prepare for capture. ### Approval Process Reduce product content review times with integrated approval processes for internal managers or direct client access. Grant access to clients for single-click approval. ### Import Shooting Lists Create shooting lists with CSV file import, including support for various properties available. In addition, users can customize the structure by marking columns as tags. ## SPECIAL Item MODES ### Receiving Items Deploy item tracking features at the scan of a barcode to automatically update item statuses and generate timestamps. Support for auto-printing of internal codes or unique barcodes is also available. ### Sorting to Racks or Shelves Add rack or shelf codes to the system to sort items into categories with configurable photoshoot settings. Simply add a rack or shelf code and deploy a barcode reader to organize your products and shooting lists. ### Presets Configure Presets before photoshoots to streamline production times. Set photography sequences in just a few clicks of the mouse, and press Play in Capture mode to begin photoshoots.