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	~~= Editor =~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The '''Editor''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] is the central creative workspace where users assemble their stories, scripts, and visual designs.		The '''Editor''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] is the central creative workspace where users assemble their stories, scripts, and visual designs.

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Collaboration Made Simple

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	== Collaboration Made Simple ==		== Collaboration Made Simple ==
	* '''Real-time teamwork:''' See who’s editing which part of the [[Script_Editor\|script]], [[Timeline\|timeline]], or [[Preview\|preview]].		* '''Real-time teamwork:''' See who’s editing which part of the [[Script_Editor\|script]], [[Timeline View\|timeline]], or [[Preview\|preview]].
	* '''Lock approved content:''' Freeze finished [[Scenes\|scenes]] or [[Shots\|shots]] so no one can accidentally change them.		* '''Lock approved content:''' Freeze finished [[Scenes\|scenes]] or [[Shots\|shots]] so no one can accidentally change them.
	* '''Comment and review:''' Leave notes on specific [[Script_Editor\|script]] lines or [[Timeline\|timeline]] points for your team.		* '''Comment and review:''' Leave notes on specific [[Script_Editor\|script]] lines or [[Timeline View\|timeline]] points for your team.

	== Getting Help ==		== Getting Help ==

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	* '''Drag-and-drop:''' Move [[Cameras\|cameras]], lights, and [[Digital_Actors\|actors]] around on a 2D map of your set.		* '''Drag-and-drop:''' Move [[Cameras\|cameras]], lights, and [[Digital_Actors\|actors]] around on a 2D map of your set.
	* '''Draw paths:''' Sketch a [[Characters\|character]]’s path or [[Cameras\|camera movement]] with your mouse.		* '''Draw paths:''' Sketch a [[Characters\|character]]’s path or [[Cameras\|camera movement]] with your mouse.
	* '''Sync with 3D tools:''' Export your setup to [[Blender\|Blender integration]] for detailed 3D work, then bring it back with one click.		* '''Sync with 3D tools:''' Export your setup to [[Blender Integration\|Blender integration]] for detailed 3D work, then bring it back with one click.

	== Collaboration Made Simple ==		== Collaboration Made Simple ==

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	== Working on Your Timeline ==		== Working on Your Timeline ==
	* '''Add scenes or shots:''' Drag [[Script_Editor\|script]] blocks onto the [[Timeline\|timeline]] to create your sequence.		* '''Add scenes or shots:''' Drag [[Script_Editor\|script]] blocks onto the [[Timeline View\|timeline]] to create your sequence.
	* '''Zoom and scrub:''' Pinch or scroll to zoom in for frame-by-frame work, or zoom out for a full-scene overview.		* '''Zoom and scrub:''' Pinch or scroll to zoom in for frame-by-frame work, or zoom out for a full-scene overview.
	* '''Play back sections:''' Select a block of [[Shots\|shots]] and hit “Play” to focus only on that part.		* '''Play back sections:''' Select a block of [[Shots\|shots]] and hit “Play” to focus only on that part.

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Main Areas

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	* '''[[Script_Editor\|Script]]''' – Write or edit your screenplay with automatic formatting for scene headings, [[Characters\|character]] names, and dialogue.		* '''[[Script_Editor\|Script]]''' – Write or edit your screenplay with automatic formatting for scene headings, [[Characters\|character]] names, and dialogue.
	* '''[[Timeline\|Timeline]]''' – Arrange your [[Scenes\|video scenes]] by time, drag [[Shots\|shots]] into place, and adjust the timing.		* '''[[Timeline View\|Timeline]]''' – Arrange your [[Scenes\|video scenes]] by time, drag [[Shots\|shots]] into place, and adjust the timing.
	* '''[[Preview\|Preview]]''' – Play a quick render of your scene directly in the app.		* '''[[Preview\|Preview]]''' – Play a quick render of your scene directly in the app.
	* '''[[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard & Panels]]''' – View or sketch storyboard images alongside your script.		* '''[[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard & Panels]]''' – View or sketch storyboard images alongside your script.

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The '''Editor''' component of the ~~ACT 3 AI~~ platform is the central workspace where creators transform scripts and storyboards into polished, ~~AI‑assisted~~ video sequences. It unifies script editing, shot planning, visual previews, and ~~AI‑driven~~ regeneration within a single, customizable interface—enabling writers, directors, and editors to maintain full creative control while leveraging automated workflows .		The '''[[Editor]]''' component of the [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] platform is the central workspace where creators transform [[Import_Script\|scripts]] and [[Storyboard_Panels\|storyboards]] into polished, AI-assisted video sequences.
			It unifies script editing, shot planning, visual previews, and AI-driven regeneration within a single, customizable interface—enabling writers, directors, and editors to maintain full creative control while leveraging automated workflows.

	== Main Areas ==		== Main Areas ==
	The Editor screen is split into three columns. You can pick which view goes in each column:		The [[Editor\|Editor screen]] is split into three columns. You can pick which view goes in each column:

	'''Script''' – Write or edit your screenplay with automatic formatting for scene headings, character names, and dialogue.		* '''[[Script_Editor\|Script]]''' – Write or edit your screenplay with automatic formatting for scene headings, [[Characters\|character]] names, and dialogue.
			* '''[[Timeline\|Timeline]]''' – Arrange your [[Scenes\|video scenes]] by time, drag [[Shots\|shots]] into place, and adjust the timing.
			* '''[[Preview\|Preview]]''' – Play a quick render of your scene directly in the app.
			* '''[[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard & Panels]]''' – View or sketch storyboard images alongside your script.
			* '''[[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]]''' – Place [[Cameras\|cameras]], [[Digital_Actors\|actors]], and props on a simple map of your set.

	~~'''Timeline''' – Arrange your video by time, drag scenes or shots into place, and adjust the timing.~~		Switch between these views using the dropdown menus above each column or keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl + E then P).

	~~'''Preview''' – Play a quick render of your scene directly in the app.~~

	~~'''Storyboard & Panels''' – View or sketch storyboard images alongside your script.~~

	~~'''Top‑Down View''' – Place cameras, actors, and props on a simple map of your set.~~

	Switch between these views using the dropdown menus above each column or ~~simple~~ keyboard shortcuts (~~for example~~, ~~Ctrl~~ + E then P).

	== How to Write and Edit Your Script ==		== How to Write and Edit Your Script ==
	* '''Start with your script''': The script editor formats scene headings, character names, and dialogue automatically.		* '''Start with your script:''' The [[Script_Editor\|script editor]] formats scene headings, [[Characters\|character]] names, and dialogue automatically.
	* '''Highlight scenes and shots''': Different background colors help you tell where one scene or shot ends.		* '''Highlight scenes and shots:''' Different background colors help you tell where one [[Scenes\|scene]] or [[Shots\|shot]] ends.
	* '''Compare versions''': Open two scripts side by side—like your original draft and an ~~AI‑revised~~ draft—to decide which lines to keep.		* '''Compare versions:''' Open two scripts side by side—like your original draft and an AI-revised draft—to decide which lines to keep.

	== Working on Your Timeline ==		== Working on Your Timeline ==
	* '''Add scenes or shots''': Drag script blocks onto the timeline to create your sequence.		* '''Add scenes or shots:''' Drag [[Script_Editor\|script]] blocks onto the [[Timeline\|timeline]] to create your sequence.
	* '''Zoom and scrub''': Pinch or scroll to zoom in for ~~frame‑by‑frame~~ work, or zoom out for a full-scene overview.		* '''Zoom and scrub:''' Pinch or scroll to zoom in for frame-by-frame work, or zoom out for a full-scene overview.
	* '''Play back sections''': Select a block of shots and hit “Play” to focus only on that part.		* '''Play back sections:''' Select a block of [[Shots\|shots]] and hit “Play” to focus only on that part.

	== Previewing Your Video ==		== Previewing Your Video ==
	* '''Quick renders''': Generate a ~~low‑resolution~~ preview instantly—no need to leave the Editor.		* '''Quick renders:''' Generate a low-resolution [[Preview\|preview]] instantly—no need to leave the [[Editor]].
	* '''Adjust quality''': Choose Draft, Medium, High, or even 4K quality. The Editor shows you the estimated AI credits before you render.		* '''Adjust quality:''' Choose Draft, Medium, High, or even 4K quality. The [[Editor]] shows you the estimated [[Credit_System\|AI credits]] before you render.
	* '''~~One‑click~~ updates''': If you change your script or shot prompts, click “Regenerate” to see the updated preview.		* '''One-click updates:''' If you change your [[Import_Script\|script]] or [[Shots\|shot prompts]], click “Regenerate” to see the updated preview.

	== ~~Top‑Down~~ Planning ==		== Top-Down Planning ==
	* '''Drag-~~and‑drop~~''': Move cameras, lights, and actors around on a 2D map of your set.		* '''Drag-and-drop:''' Move [[Cameras\|cameras]], lights, and [[Digital_Actors\|actors]] around on a 2D map of your set.
	* '''Draw paths''': Sketch a ~~character’s~~ path or camera movement with your mouse.		* '''Draw paths:''' Sketch a [[Characters\|character]]’s path or [[Cameras\|camera movement]] with your mouse.
	* '''Sync with 3D tools''': Export your setup to Blender for detailed 3D work, then bring it back with one click.		* '''Sync with 3D tools:''' Export your setup to [[Blender\|Blender integration]] for detailed 3D work, then bring it back with one click.

	== Collaboration Made Simple ==		== Collaboration Made Simple ==
	* '''~~Real‑time~~ teamwork''': See who’s editing which part of the script, timeline, or preview.		* '''Real-time teamwork:''' See who’s editing which part of the [[Script_Editor\|script]], [[Timeline\|timeline]], or [[Preview\|preview]].
	* '''Lock approved content''': Freeze finished scenes or shots so no one can accidentally change them.		* '''Lock approved content:''' Freeze finished [[Scenes\|scenes]] or [[Shots\|shots]] so no one can accidentally change them.
	* '''Comment and review''': Leave notes on specific script lines or timeline points for your team.		* '''Comment and review:''' Leave notes on specific [[Script_Editor\|script]] lines or [[Timeline\|timeline]] points for your team.

	== Getting Help ==		== Getting Help ==
	* Press '''F1''' or click the '''Help''' icon for short tutorials on each pane.		* Press '''F1''' or click the '''[[Help\|Help]]''' icon for short tutorials on each pane.
	* Hover over buttons to see a tooltip explaining what they do.		* Hover over buttons to see a tooltip explaining what they do.
	* Visit the [[AI_Wizard\|Story Arc & Wizard]] for guided story-building advice.		* Visit the [[AI_Wizard\|Story Arc & Wizard]] for guided story-building advice.


	[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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	[~~[Contact_us\|~~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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Getting Help

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	* Press '''F1''' or click the '''Help''' icon for short tutorials on each pane.		* Press '''F1''' or click the '''Help''' icon for short tutorials on each pane.
	* Hover over buttons to see a tooltip explaining what they do.		* Hover over buttons to see a tooltip explaining what they do.
	* Visit the [[Story Arc & Wizard]] for guided story-building advice.		* Visit the [[AI_Wizard\|Story Arc & Wizard]] for guided story-building advice.


	[[Contact_us\|Contact Us]] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.		[[Contact_us\|Contact Us]] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.

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	* [[Credit_System\|Credit System]]		* [[Credit_System\|Credit System]]

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

	[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] for support on using the Editor.		[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] for support on using the Editor.

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	* '''[[Script_Editor\|Script]]''' – Write or edit your screenplay with automatic formatting for scene headings, [[Characters\|character]] names, and dialogue.		* '''[[Script_Editor\|Script]]''' – Write or edit your screenplay with automatic formatting for scene headings, [[Characters\|character]] names, and dialogue.
	* '''[[Timeline\|Timeline]]''' – Arrange your [[Scenes\|video scenes]] by time, drag [[Shots\|shots]] into place, and adjust the timing.		* '''[[Timeline View\|Timeline]]''' – Arrange your [[Scenes\|video scenes]] by time, drag [[Shots\|shots]] into place, and adjust the timing.
	* '''[[Preview\|Preview]]''' – Play a quick render of your scene directly in the app.		* '''[[Preview\|Preview]]''' – Play a quick render of your scene directly in the app.
	* '''[[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard & Panels]]''' – View or sketch storyboard images alongside your script.		* '''[[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard & Panels]]''' – View or sketch storyboard images alongside your script.