Import BRoll - Revision history

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	~~= Import B-Roll =~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The '''[[Import_BRoll\|Import B-Roll]]''' feature in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] allows you to bring in supplemental footage—such as establishing shots, atmospheric clips, or cutaway visuals—directly into your [[Build_Video\|video project]].		The '''[[Import_BRoll\|Import B-Roll]]''' feature in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] allows you to bring in supplemental footage—such as establishing shots, atmospheric clips, or cutaway visuals—directly into your [[Build_Video\|video project]].

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Credits & Storage

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	== Credits & Storage ==		== Credits & Storage ==
	* Importing B-Roll does not consume [[Credit_System\|credits]].		* Importing B-Roll does not consume [[Credit_System\|credits]].
	* AI-assisted matching or ~~[[Style_Matching\|~~style conversion]] may consume a small number of credits.		* AI-assisted matching or style conversion may consume a small number of credits.
	* Storage usage counts toward your [[Subscription_Plan\|plan limits]].		* Storage usage counts toward your [[Subscription_Plan\|plan limits]].

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	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==
	* '''Wrong aspect ratio''' → Use the ~~[[Crop_and_Resize\|~~crop & resize tool]] before adding to [[Timeline~~\|Timeline]]~~.		* '''Wrong aspect ratio''' → Use the crop & resize tool before adding to Timeline.
	* '''Audio mismatch''' → Mute B-Roll audio or sync with ~~[[Audio_Tracks\|~~audio tracks]].		* '''Audio mismatch''' → Mute B-Roll audio or sync with audio tracks.
	* '''Laggy playback''' → Convert large ProRes files to proxy format before import.		* '''Laggy playback''' → Convert large ProRes files to proxy format before import.

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Best Practices

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	* Keep clips short (5–10 seconds) for pacing.		* Keep clips short (5–10 seconds) for pacing.
	* Match lighting, color tone, and aspect ratio with your main footage.		* Match lighting, color tone, and aspect ratio with your main footage.
	* Use B-Roll to visually explain or emphasize ~~[[Narration\|~~narration]] or ~~[[Dialogue\|~~dialogue]].		* Use B-Roll to visually explain or emphasize narration or dialogue.
	* Consider AI-assisted scene matching to speed up placement.		* Consider AI-assisted scene matching to speed up placement.

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Using B-Roll in Your Project

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	== Using B-Roll in Your Project ==		== Using B-Roll in Your Project ==
	* Drag clips from the [[Media_Library\|Media Library]] into empty spaces or above [[Scenes\|scenes]] in [[Timeline\|Timeline]].		* Drag clips from the [[Media_Library\|Media Library]] into empty spaces or above [[Scenes\|scenes]] in [[Timeline\|Timeline]].
	* Adjust timing to match ~~[[Script_Editor\|~~script]] beats or [[Music_Sync\|music ~~cues~~]].		* Adjust timing to match script beats or [[Music_Sync\|music sync]].
	* Layer B-Roll over AI-generated shots to create ~~[[Transitions\|~~transitions]] or enhance mood.		* Layer B-Roll over AI-generated shots to create transitions or enhance mood.
	* Use ~~[[Color_Grading\|~~color grading]] tools to match B-Roll style to your primary footage.		* Use color grading tools to match B-Roll style to your primary footage.

	== Best Practices ==		== Best Practices ==

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-= Import BRoll =
+= Import B-Roll =
-The Import B-Roll feature lets you bring external footage—stock clips, archival material, VFX plates, brand assets or previously rendered ACT 3 shots—into any project without leaving the [[Editor|ACT 3 AI Video Editor]]. It extends ACT 3’s “idea-to-screen” pipeline by giving editors a fast way to weave supplemental visuals into AI-generated scenes, title sequences or marketing cuts.
+== Overview ==
-== What It Does ==
+You can import pre-recorded B-Roll from your local drive, stock libraries, or cloud storage, then integrate it into your [[Timeline|Timeline]] alongside AI-generated footage.
-One-click ingest for MP4, MOV, ProRes 422/4444 and image-sequence folders (PNG, EXR). The same Import/Export Bridge that handles scripts and EDLs also accepts B-roll video formats
+== Key Capabilities ==
+* '''Multiple Sources:''' Import from local files, stock libraries, or connected cloud drives (Google Drive, Dropbox).
-Automatic transcoding to ACT 3 mezzanine codecs so playback and rendering stay seamless across web and desktop.
+== How to Import B-Roll ==
-Smart tagging that reads filename, metadata and AI scene analysis to auto-label clips (e.g., “city-sunset, drone, 5 sec”).
+== Using B-Roll in Your Project ==
+* Drag clips from the [[Media_Library|Media Library]] into empty spaces or above [[Scenes|scenes]] in [[Timeline|Timeline]].
-Drag-to-timeline placement; clips appear as blue strips on the [[Timeline & Storyboard]] track beneath generative shots for clear visual separation.
+* Adjust timing to match [[Script_Editor|script]] beats or [[Music_Sync|music cues]].
+* Layer B-Roll over AI-generated shots to create [[Transitions|transitions]] or enhance mood.
-Credit-free usage – importing B-roll does not spend [[Credit_System|credits]]; credits are only consumed when re-rendering the final cut.
+* Use [[Color_Grading|color grading]] tools to match B-Roll style to your primary footage.
 == Best Practices ==
-Keep original frame rate if you plan to align B-roll audio; ACT 3 will respect source FPS during conform.
+== Troubleshooting ==
+* '''Wrong aspect ratio''' → Use the [[Crop_and_Resize|crop & resize tool]] before adding to [[Timeline|Timeline]].
-Large 4 K masters consume storage rapidly—use the Generate Proxy toggle on import.
+* '''Audio mismatch''' → Mute B-Roll audio or sync with [[Audio_Tracks|audio tracks]].
+* '''Laggy playback''' → Convert large ProRes files to proxy format before import.
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What It Does

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	Smart tagging that reads filename, metadata and AI scene analysis to auto-label clips (e.g., “city-sunset, drone, 5 sec”).		Smart tagging that reads filename, metadata and AI scene analysis to auto-label clips (e.g., “city-sunset, drone, 5 sec”).

	Drag-to-timeline placement; clips appear as blue strips on the [[Timeline Storyboard]] track beneath generative shots for clear visual separation.		Drag-to-timeline placement; clips appear as blue strips on the [[Timeline & Storyboard]] track beneath generative shots for clear visual separation.

	Credit-free usage – importing B-roll does not spend [[Credit_System\|credits]]; credits are only consumed when re-rendering the final cut.		Credit-free usage – importing B-roll does not spend [[Credit_System\|credits]]; credits are only consumed when re-rendering the final cut.

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What It Does

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	Smart tagging that reads filename, metadata and AI scene analysis to auto-label clips (e.g., “city-sunset, drone, 5 sec”).		Smart tagging that reads filename, metadata and AI scene analysis to auto-label clips (e.g., “city-sunset, drone, 5 sec”).

	Drag-to-timeline placement; clips appear as blue strips on the [[~~Editor\|~~Timeline Storyboard]] track beneath generative shots for clear visual separation.		Drag-to-timeline placement; clips appear as blue strips on the [[Timeline Storyboard]] track beneath generative shots for clear visual separation.

	Credit-free usage – importing B-roll does not spend [[Credit_System\|credits]]; credits are only consumed when re-rendering the final cut.		Credit-free usage – importing B-roll does not spend [[Credit_System\|credits]]; credits are only consumed when re-rendering the final cut.

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	* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]]		* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]]
	* [[Credit_System\|Credit System]] / [[Billing_Model\|Billing Model]]		* [[Credit_System\|Credit System]] / [[Billing_Model\|Billing Model]]



	[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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	* [[Timeline\|Timeline]] / [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard & Panels]]		* [[Timeline\|Timeline]] / [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard & Panels]]
	* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]]		* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]]
	* [[Color_Grading\|Color Grading]]
	* [[Credit_System\|Credit System]] / [[Billing_Model\|Billing Model]]		* [[Credit_System\|Credit System]] / [[Billing_Model\|Billing Model]]

	[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.