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Rafin at 16:33, 27 August 2025

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	~~= Cameras =~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	In [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]], '''Cameras''' define how scenes and shots are framed, captured, and rendered.		In [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]], '''Cameras''' define how scenes and shots are framed, captured, and rendered.
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	* [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]		* [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]

	~~[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]~~
	~~[[Category:Cinematography Tools]]~~

	[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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How Cameras Work in ACT 3 AI

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	== How Cameras Work in ACT 3 AI ==		== How Cameras Work in ACT 3 AI ==
	# Open your [[Editor\|Editor workspace]].		# Open your [[Editor\|Editor workspace]].
	# Select a [[~~Scene~~\|scene]] or [[~~Shot~~\|shot]].		# Select a [[Scenes\|scene]] or [[Shots\|shot]].
	# Add [[Shot_Prompting\|shot prompts]] that include camera details (e.g., “low-angle dolly shot, dramatic lighting”).		# Add [[Shot_Prompting\|shot prompts]] that include camera details (e.g., “low-angle dolly shot, dramatic lighting”).
	# Preview the camera setup in [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards]] or [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]].		# Preview the camera setup in [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards]] or [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]].
	# Render through [[Google_Veo_3\|Google Veo 3]], [[Runway\|Runway Integration]], or [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]].		# Render through [[Google_Veo_3\|Google Veo 3]], [[Runway\|Runway Integration]], or [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]].

	== Camera Types ==		== Camera Types ==

Rafin at 06:18, 27 August 2025

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	= Cameras =		= Cameras =
	~~The '''Cameras''' feature in~~ [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] ~~provides creators with precise control over~~ how ~~each shot is visualized~~.
	By ~~combining~~ [[~~Shot_Prompting~~\|~~shot prompting~~]], [[~~Timeline_View~~\|~~timeline editing~~]], and ~~visual layout tools, the camera system ensures creative teams can stage scenes exactly as they imagine~~.		== Overview ==
			In [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]], '''Cameras''' define how scenes and shots are framed, captured, and rendered.
			By adjusting camera settings, you can control angles, movements, lenses, depth of field, and cinematic style — giving your project professional film language.

			The camera system works in tandem with [[Camera_Instructions\|Camera Instructions]], [[Camera_Angles\|Camera Angles]], and [[Camera_Movement\|Camera Movement]] to provide full cinematography control.

	== Key Capabilities ==		== Key Capabilities ==
	* '''~~Multi-Angle Support~~:''' ~~Add multiple cameras to capture different angles within~~ the ~~same scene~~.		* '''Angles:''' High angle, low angle, POV, over-the-shoulder, Dutch tilt, etc.
	* '''~~Camera Paths~~:''' ~~Define smooth pans~~, ~~tilts~~, ~~dollies~~, ~~and~~ tracking ~~shots~~.		* '''Movements:''' Dolly, pan, tilt, tracking, handheld, crane, Steadicam, drone.
	* '''Lens ~~& Depth~~ Settings:''' ~~Adjust focal length~~, ~~depth of field~~, ~~and cinematic filters~~.		* '''Lens Settings:''' Wide-angle, telephoto, fisheye, aperture (f-stops).
	* '''~~Preview in Editor~~:''' ~~Instantly review how each camera angle will render~~.		* '''Focus:''' Shallow vs. deep focus, rack focus.
	* '''~~[[Top_Down_View\|Top Down View]]~~:''' ~~Place and move cameras on a 2D map for spatial accuracy~~.		* '''Framing:''' Close-up, medium shot, wide shot, establishing shot.
			* '''Style & Mood:''' Cinematic descriptors such as noir, documentary, handheld, or surreal.

	== How ~~to Use~~ ==		== How Cameras Work in ACT 3 AI ==
	# Open your ~~scene in the~~ [[Editor]].		# Open your [[Editor\|Editor workspace]].
	# ~~Switch to the '''~~[[~~Top_Down_View~~\|~~Top Down View~~]]~~''' to position cameras relative to actors and props~~.		# Select a [[Scene\|scene]] or [[Shot\|shot]].
	# ~~Select a~~ camera ~~and define movements using path~~-~~drawing tools~~.		# Add [[Shot_Prompting\|shot prompts]] that include camera details (e.g., “low-angle dolly shot, dramatic lighting”).
	# ~~Link~~ the camera ~~feed to your~~ [[~~Timeline_View~~\|~~timeline~~]] or [[~~Storyboard_Panels~~\|~~storyboard panels~~]].		# Preview the camera setup in [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards]] or [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]].
	# Render a [[~~Preview~~]] to ~~confirm framing and motion~~.		# Render through [[Google_Veo_3\|Google Veo 3]], [[Runway\|Runway Integration]], or [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]].

			== Camera Types ==
			* '''Fixed Camera:''' Stationary shot, no movement.
			* '''Dynamic Camera:''' Uses [[Camera_Movement\|camera movement]] like pans, tilts, and dollies.
			* '''Virtual Drone:''' Overhead or aerial sweeping shots.
			* '''POV Camera:''' Mimics a character’s point of view.
			* '''Multi-Camera Setup:''' Use multiple virtual cameras to cover a scene from different angles.

	== Integration with Workflow ==		== Integration with Workflow ==
	* ~~Works alongside~~ [[~~Digital_Actors~~\|~~Digital Actors~~]] ~~for character-centric~~ framing.		* [[Script_Editor\|Script Editor]] – Add camera notes into parentheticals.
	* ~~Camera setups can be exported/imported for re~~-~~use across~~ [[~~Scenes~~\|~~scenes~~]].		* [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards & Panels]] – Plan framing visually.
	* ~~Supports~~ [[Build_Video\|Build Video]] for ~~final render pipelines~~.		* [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]] – Position and path cameras within a virtual set.
			* [[Timeline\|Timeline]] – Control pacing of cuts and transitions between cameras.
			* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]] – Assemble final camera perspectives into your rendered output.

			== Example Camera Prompts ==
			* “Wide establishing shot, drone aerial view of a desert city.”
			* “Close-up of hero’s face, handheld shaky cam.”
			* “Over-the-shoulder POV as detective examines evidence, shallow focus.”
			* “Slow dolly in on villain, low angle, dramatic shadows.”

			== Best Practices ==
			* Match camera type to narrative tone (e.g., handheld for chaos, Steadicam for smooth action).
			* Use [[Camera_Angles\|angles]] + [[Camera_Movement\|movement]] together for cinematic variety.
			* Keep camera prompts short and precise for better AI interpretation.
			* Plan camera paths in [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]] for complex blocking.

	== Troubleshooting ~~& Tips~~ ==		== Troubleshooting ==
	* Use ~~multiple short camera paths rather than one long~~, ~~complex path~~.		* '''Unclear framing''' → Use precise film terms (e.g., “medium close-up” instead of “zoom on face”).
	* In '''[[~~Top_Down_View~~\|~~Top Down View~~]]'''~~, zoom in for precise alignment of cameras and actors~~.		* '''Ignored movement''' → Split complex instructions into multiple [[Shots\|shots]].
	* Save frequently—camera settings are stored per scene.		* '''Jittery handheld look''' → Specify “light handheld” or switch to Steadicam.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[~~Shot_Prompting~~\|~~Shot Prompting~~]]		* [[Camera_Instructions\|Camera Instructions]]
	* [[~~Timeline_View~~\|~~Timeline View~~]]		* [[Camera_Angles\|Camera Angles]]
	* [[Storyboard_Panels\|~~Storyboard~~ & Panels]]		* [[Camera_Movement\|Camera Movement]]
	* [[~~Preview~~]]		* [[Shots]] · [[Scenes]] · [[Story_Beats\|Story Beats]]
	* [[~~Build_Video~~\|~~Build Video~~]]		* [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards & Panels]]
			* [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]]
			* [[Google_Veo_3\|Google Veo 3 Integration]]
			* [[Runway\|Runway Integration]]
			* [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]

	[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]		[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]
			[[Category:Cinematography Tools]]

	[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.

Rafin at 07:47, 19 August 2025

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	= Cameras =		= Cameras =

	~~== Overview ==~~
	The '''Cameras''' feature in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] provides creators with precise control over how each shot is visualized.		The '''Cameras''' feature in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] provides creators with precise control over how each shot is visualized.
	By combining [[Shot_Prompting\|shot prompting]], [[Timeline_View\|timeline editing]], and visual layout tools, the camera system ensures creative teams can stage scenes exactly as they imagine.		By combining [[Shot_Prompting\|shot prompting]], [[Timeline_View\|timeline editing]], and visual layout tools, the camera system ensures creative teams can stage scenes exactly as they imagine.

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= Cameras =

== Overview ==
The '''Cameras''' feature in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] provides creators with precise control over how each shot is visualized.
By combining [[Shot_Prompting|shot prompting]], [[Timeline_View|timeline editing]], and visual layout tools, the camera system ensures creative teams can stage scenes exactly as they imagine.

== Key Capabilities ==
* '''Multi-Angle Support:''' Add multiple cameras to capture different angles within the same scene.
* '''Camera Paths:''' Define smooth pans, tilts, dollies, and tracking shots.
* '''Lens & Depth Settings:''' Adjust focal length, depth of field, and cinematic filters.
* '''Preview in Editor:''' Instantly review how each camera angle will render.
* '''[[Top_Down_View|Top Down View]]:''' Place and move cameras on a 2D map for spatial accuracy.

== How to Use ==
# Open your scene in the [[Editor]].
# Switch to the '''[[Top_Down_View|Top Down View]]''' to position cameras relative to actors and props.
# Select a camera and define movements using path-drawing tools.
# Link the camera feed to your [[Timeline_View|timeline]] or [[Storyboard_Panels|storyboard panels]].
# Render a [[Preview]] to confirm framing and motion.

== Integration with Workflow ==
* Works alongside [[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]] for character-centric framing.
* Camera setups can be exported/imported for re-use across [[Scenes|scenes]].
* Supports [[Build_Video|Build Video]] for final render pipelines.

== Troubleshooting & Tips ==
* Use multiple short camera paths rather than one long, complex path.
* In '''[[Top_Down_View|Top Down View]]''', zoom in for precise alignment of cameras and actors.
* Save frequently—camera settings are stored per scene.

== See Also ==
* [[Shot_Prompting|Shot Prompting]]
* [[Timeline_View|Timeline View]]
* [[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboard & Panels]]
* [[Preview]]
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]]

[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]

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

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	== How Cameras Work in ACT 3 AI ==		== How Cameras Work in ACT 3 AI ==
	# Open your [[Editor\|Editor workspace]].		# Open your [[Editor\|Editor workspace]].
	# Select a [[~~Scene~~\|scene]] or [[~~Shot~~\|shot]].		# Select a [[Scenes\|scene]] or [[Shots\|shot]].
	# Add [[Shot_Prompting\|shot prompts]] that include camera details (e.g., “low-angle dolly shot, dramatic lighting”).		# Add [[Shot_Prompting\|shot prompts]] that include camera details (e.g., “low-angle dolly shot, dramatic lighting”).
	# Preview the camera setup in [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards]] or [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]].		# Preview the camera setup in [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards]] or [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]].
	# Render through [[Google_Veo_3\|Google Veo 3]], [[Runway\|Runway Integration]], or [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]].		# Render through [[Google_Veo_3\|Google Veo 3]], [[Runway\|Runway Integration]], or [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]].

	== Camera Types ==		== Camera Types ==