Your First Capture

Your first capture takes about two minutes. Here's what to expect.

Choose your input method

Private Language supports multiple ways to capture knowledge:

• Voice — Tap the microphone and speak naturally. Describe what you did, what worked, what surprised you. This is the fastest way to capture in-the-moment knowledge.
• Photo — Upload an image of your work, materials, or setup. The AI will analyze visual elements and ask follow-up questions.
• Video — Record a technique or process. Especially valuable for physical skills that are hard to describe in words.
• Text — Type a reflection, observation, or note. Good for structured thoughts you've already formulated.

What to capture

The best captures are specific and honest. Instead of "glazing went well today," try:

"The cone 6 reduction with 2% iron oxide finally gave me that warm amber. I think the key was the slower cooling cycle — maybe 100 degrees per hour instead of my usual 150."

The more concrete you are, the richer the extraction.

After you capture

Within seconds, Private Language analyzes your capture across seven dimensions:

1. Semantic — entities, materials, tools, techniques mentioned
2. Kinetic — process flows, sequences, timing
3. Dynamic — evolution and learning patterns
4. Temporal — expertise maturation and seasonal patterns
5. Social — knowledge transfer and teaching adaptations
6. Contextual — boundary conditions and dependencies
7. Epistemic — knowledge certainty, type, and provenance

You'll see a summary of what was extracted and how it connects to your existing knowledge.

Tips for great captures

• Capture immediately — The best time is right after the experience, while details are fresh.
• Include the "why" — Don't just describe what you did. Include why you made that choice.
• Note surprises — Unexpected outcomes are often the most valuable knowledge to preserve.
• Don't filter — Even "obvious" knowledge is worth capturing. What's obvious to you may not be to others.