Validate focused Search prompts

Use this workflow when you know the moment you want to find and need to compare different retrieval approaches.

1. Filter sources

Select the smallest source set that can contain the moment. Filtering first makes result review faster and keeps evidence easier to trace.

2. Try one prompt at a time

Start with a concrete visual or spoken description. Use Visual for scenes and actions, Transcription for exact words, and Hybrid when both need to agree.

3. Validate the result

Review the preview, source title, time range, and transcript. Try a spelling variant or a different retrieval mode when the top results are weak.

4. Save only strong matches

Add a result to a Working Set only after the moment is evidence-backed. Remove duplicates and keep a short note about why each clip belongs in the story.