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	The ACT 3 AI platform uses a standard hierarchy:		The ACT 3 AI platform uses a standard hierarchy:
	'''~~Idea~~ → Act → Scene → Shot → Output'''		'''Beat → Act → Scene → Shot → Output'''

	== Purpose of Acts ==		== Purpose of Acts ==

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	~~= Acts =~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	In [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]], an '''Act''' is a major narrative division of your project.		In [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]], an '''Act''' is a major narrative division of your project.
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	* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]]		* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]]

	~~[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]~~
	~~[[Category:Story Structure]]~~

	[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.		[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	In [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]], an '''Act''' ~~represents one of the~~ major ~~structural divisions~~ of your ~~story, similar to traditional screenwriting~~.		In [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]], an '''Act''' is a major narrative division of your project.
	Acts ~~provide a high-~~level ~~framework that organizes your narrative into clear phases such as setup~~, ~~confrontation~~, and ~~resolution~~.		Acts are the highest level of story structure, containing [[Scenes\|scenes]] and [[Shots\|shots]], and they help define the pacing, tone, and progression of your video or film.

	The ~~platform’s [[AI_Wizard\|~~AI ~~Wizard]] automatically generates act structures based on your input (logline, theme, tone, and genre), but you can refine or completely redefine them to fit your creative vision.~~		The ACT 3 AI platform uses a standard hierarchy:
			'''Idea → Act → Scene → Shot → Output'''

	== ~~Key Features~~ ==		== Purpose of Acts ==
	* ~~'''Automatic Act Generation:''' AI proposes~~ a ~~classic three-act structure or alternatives based on your selected~~ story ~~type~~.		* Organize a story into logical, dramatic segments.
	* ~~'''Editable Breakdown:''' Users can merge~~, ~~split~~, ~~or rename acts to match the desired pacing~~.		* Define rising action, climax, and resolution points.
	* ~~'''Hierarchical Organization:''' Each act is composed of [[Scenes\|scenes]]~~, ~~which further break down into [[Shots\|shots]]~~.		* Provide a clear framework for writers, directors, and editors.
	* ~~'''Visual Timeline:''' Acts appear as top~~-~~level segments~~ in the [[~~Timeline_View~~\|~~Timeline View~~]]~~, helping you navigate story progression~~.		* Enable AI-assisted story shaping in the [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]].

	== ~~How to Create and Edit Acts~~ ==		== Typical Structure ==
	~~# Navigate to the Acts Panel from your project dashboard~~ or ~~within [[AI_Wizard\|~~AI ~~Wizard]].~~		Most films or videos use a 3-act structure, but ACT 3 AI supports flexible act divisions depending on your narrative:
	~~# Review AI-suggested~~ act divisions (~~e.g., Act I –~~ Setup, ~~Act II – Conflict~~, ~~Act III – Resolution)~~.		* '''Act 1 (Setup):''' Introduces characters, setting, and conflict.
	~~# Use the editor to rename acts or add additional ones if you want more complexity~~ (~~e.g.~~, ~~a five-act TV format)~~.		* '''Act 2 (Confrontation):''' Expands conflict, develops characters, raises stakes.
	~~# Drag~~ and ~~drop scenes between acts in the [[Timeline_View\|timeline editor]]~~.		* '''Act 3 (Resolution):''' Climax and conclusion, resolving central conflict.
	~~# Lock acts once finalized to prevent accidental changes~~.		* Optional '''Act 4+''' for episodic content or extended narratives.

	== ~~Example~~ Use ~~Cases~~ ==		== How to Use Acts in ACT 3 AI ==
	* ~~'''Film Projects:''' Classic 3-act progression (Setup → Confrontation → Resolution)~~.		# Start a [[New_Project\|new project]] or open an existing one.
	* ~~'''TV Series:''' Five or more acts~~ for ~~episodic pacing~~.		# Use the [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]] to automatically generate acts from a logline or concept.
	* ~~'''Marketing/Ads:''' Two~~-act ~~structures (Problem → Solution)~~.		# Add or edit acts manually in the [[Script_Editor\|Script Editor]] or [[Timeline\|Timeline]].
	* ~~'''Experimental Stories:''' Non-linear~~ or ~~looping act structures~~.		# Organize [[Scenes\|scenes]] within each act for structure.
			# Lock acts once finalized to avoid major changes during production.

			== Integration with Workflow ==
			* Acts appear in the [[Timeline\|Timeline editor]] for quick navigation.
			* The [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]] can suggest beats and plot points for each act.
			* [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards]] and [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]] can be filtered by act.
			* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]] maintains act divisions for review or exporting.

	== Best Practices ==		== Best Practices ==
	* ~~Start broad: define~~ acts before ~~drilling~~ down into ~~scenes and shots~~.		* Define acts early for clarity before adding details.
	* Align acts with ~~your~~ genre ~~conventions~~ (e.g., ~~thrillers often end~~ Act ~~II with a major twist~~).		* Keep each act focused on a single narrative purpose.
	* ~~Revisit~~ acts as your ~~script evolves; restructuring~~ acts ~~can help with~~ pacing ~~and focus~~.		* Use [[Story_Beats\|story beats]] to break down acts into smaller units.
	* ~~Combine~~ acts ~~with~~ [[~~Story_Arcs~~\|~~Story Arcs~~]] ~~to ensure character development aligns with plot flow~~.		* Align acts with audience expectations for genre (e.g., Act 1 shorter for fast-paced content).

			== Troubleshooting ==
			* '''Too few acts:''' Add additional acts if your story feels rushed or underdeveloped.
			* '''Too many acts:''' Consider merging if pacing slows or becomes confusing.
			* '''AI-generated acts don’t match vision:''' Edit manually in the [[Script_Editor\|Script Editor]].

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[~~Story_Arcs]]~~		* [[Story_Beats\|Story Beats]]
	* [[Story Beats]]
	* [[Scenes]]		* [[Scenes]]
	* [[~~Timeline_View\|Timeline View~~]]		* [[Shots]]
	* [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]]		* [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]]
			* [[Timeline\|Timeline]]
			* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]]

	[[Category:ACT 3 AI Story ~~Development~~]]		[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]
			[[Category:Story Structure]]

	[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using ~~Acts in your project~~, or if you have questions.		[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.

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= Acts =

== Overview ==
In [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]], an '''Act''' represents one of the major structural divisions of your story, similar to traditional screenwriting.
Acts provide a high-level framework that organizes your narrative into clear phases such as setup, confrontation, and resolution.

The platform’s [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] automatically generates act structures based on your input (logline, theme, tone, and genre), but you can refine or completely redefine them to fit your creative vision.

== Key Features ==
* '''Automatic Act Generation:''' AI proposes a classic three-act structure or alternatives based on your selected story type.
* '''Editable Breakdown:''' Users can merge, split, or rename acts to match the desired pacing.
* '''Hierarchical Organization:''' Each act is composed of [[Scenes|scenes]], which further break down into [[Shots|shots]].
* '''Visual Timeline:''' Acts appear as top-level segments in the [[Timeline_View|Timeline View]], helping you navigate story progression.

== How to Create and Edit Acts ==
# Navigate to the **Acts Panel** from your project dashboard or within [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]].
# Review AI-suggested act divisions (e.g., Act I – Setup, Act II – Conflict, Act III – Resolution).
# Use the editor to rename acts or add additional ones if you want more complexity (e.g., a five-act TV format).
# Drag and drop scenes between acts in the [[Timeline_View|timeline editor]].
# Lock acts once finalized to prevent accidental changes.

== Example Use Cases ==
* '''Film Projects:''' Classic 3-act progression (Setup → Confrontation → Resolution).
* '''TV Series:''' Five or more acts for episodic pacing.
* '''Marketing/Ads:''' Two-act structures (Problem → Solution).
* '''Experimental Stories:''' Non-linear or looping act structures.

== Best Practices ==
* Start broad: define acts before drilling down into scenes and shots.
* Align acts with your genre conventions (e.g., thrillers often end Act II with a major twist).
* Revisit acts as your script evolves; restructuring acts can help with pacing and focus.
* Combine acts with [[Story_Arcs|Story Arcs]] to ensure character development aligns with plot flow.

== See Also ==
* [[Story_Arcs]]
* [[Beats]]
* [[Scenes]]
* [[Timeline_View|Timeline View]]
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]]

[[Category:ACT 3 AI Story Development]]

[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using Acts in your project, or if you have questions.

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Story_Arcs]]		* [[Story_Arcs]]
	* [[Beats]]		* [[Story Beats]]
	* [[Scenes]]		* [[Scenes]]
	* [[Timeline_View\|Timeline View]]		* [[Timeline_View\|Timeline View]]