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	~~= Timeline & Storyboard =~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The '''[[Timeline_&_Storyboard\|Timeline & Storyboard]]''' tools in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] allow creators to visualize, organize, and refine the structure of their [[Projects\|projects]].		The '''[[Timeline_&_Storyboard\|Timeline & Storyboard]]''' tools in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] allow creators to visualize, organize, and refine the structure of their [[Projects\|projects]].

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The '''Timeline & Storyboard''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] ~~provides a dual view of your project:~~		The '''[[Timeline_&_Storyboard\|Timeline & Storyboard]]''' tools in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] allow creators to visualize, organize, and refine the structure of their [[Projects\|projects]].
	* The Timeline displays shots, ~~audio~~, and ~~scenes sequentially for precise editing~~.		They combine the linear sequencing of the [[Timeline\|Timeline editor]] with the visual planning power of [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards & Panels]], bridging the gap between writing and rendering.
	* The Storyboard presents a visual ~~grid~~ of [[Storyboard_Panels\|~~panels~~]] ~~to review framing, flow~~, and ~~continuity~~.

	~~Together~~, ~~they allow creators to structure a film from~~ [[~~Story_Beats~~\|~~beats~~]] to [[~~Build_Video~~\|~~final render~~]] ~~while maintaining full creative control~~.		== Timeline ==
			The [[Timeline\|Timeline]] is where you arrange [[Scenes\|scenes]], [[Shots\|shots]], and clips in time.
			It provides precision editing, playback, and synchronization across [[Digital_Actors\|Digital Actors]], audio, and visuals.

	== ~~1. Purpose~~ ==		=== Key Features ===
	* ~~Organize~~ and ~~sequence all~~ [[Shots]] ~~across acts and scenes~~		* Drag-and-drop [[Scenes\|scenes]] and [[Shots\|shots]] directly from the [[Script_Editor\|script editor]].
	* ~~Provide a director~~-~~friendly visual layout of story progression~~		* Zoom for frame-level precision or wide-scene overview.
	* ~~Sync audio~~, ~~[[Music_Sync\|music]]~~, and ~~[[Audio_Tracks\|sound effects]]~~		* Add transitions, overlays, and audio tracks.
	* ~~Enable collaborative~~ editing ~~across a shared [[Editor\|workspace]]~~		* Lock or mute layers to simplify editing.
			* Play back sections for quick review.

	== ~~2. Timeline Features~~ ==		=== Workflow ===
	* Layered tracks: video, audio, overlays, effects		1. Import or draft your script in the [[Script_Editor\|Script Editor]].
	* Drag-and~~-drop shot ordering~~		2. Generate [[Scenes\|scenes]] and [[Shots\|shots]] using the [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]].
	* Trim, split, and extend clip lengths		3. Drag script blocks onto the [[Timeline\|Timeline editor]].
	* Markers for [[~~Story_Beats~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Camera_Movement~~]] ~~cues~~		4. Adjust timing, pacing, and transitions.
	* Real-time ~~preview while adjusting~~		5. Preview sequences in real-time.

	== 3. Storyboard ~~Features~~ ==		== Storyboard ==
	* Automatic generation of [[Storyboard_Panels~~]] from AI scripts or [[Digital_Actors~~\|~~digital actors~~]]		The [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard]] tool provides a visual breakdown of your script and timeline, showing each shot as an image or sketch panel.
	* Manual editing: rearrange, replace, or ~~redraw frames~~
	* Top-down linking to [[Top_Down_View\|camera setups]]
	* Color-coded panels for [[Scenes]] and [[Acts]]
	* Export as printable PDF for team review

	== ~~4. Workflow~~ ==		=== Key Features ===
	~~# Start with~~ [[Script_Editor\|script ~~or imported screenplay~~]]		* Auto-generate panels from [[Script_Editor\|script descriptions]].
	~~# Auto-generate panels with~~ [[~~AI_Wizard~~]]		* Sketch or import [[Import_BRoll\|images and assets]] for storyboards.
	~~# Organize panels into storyboard order~~		* Annotate with camera angles, notes, and directions.
	~~# Switch to Timeline view for precision trimming~~ and ~~syncing~~		* Sync storyboards with the [[Timeline\|timeline]] for precise sequencing.
	~~# Finalize edits before sending to~~ [[~~Render_Queue~~]]		* Export as PDF or image deck for pitching or presentations.

	== ~~5. Integration~~ ==		=== Workflow ===
	* Works directly with [[~~Build_Video~~]] for ~~assembly~~		1. Open the Storyboard panel from the [[Editor\|Editor workspace]].
	* Accepts assets from [[~~Import_BRoll~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Cloud_Storage_Management~~\|~~media library~~]]		2. Generate or sketch visual panels for each shot.
	* Connects with [[Music_Sync]] for ~~score alignment~~		3. Align panels with corresponding [[Scenes\|scenes]] in the [[Timeline\|Timeline]].
	* Syncs changes across [[Organization]] roles for collaboration		4. Adjust order and refine notes for clarity.
			5. Present or export as a storyboard deck.

	== ~~6. Roadmap~~ ==		== Integration ==
	* ~~Multi-user live editing on~~ the ~~timeline~~		* Storyboards are linked to the [[Timeline\|Timeline editor]] for scene synchronization.
	* ~~AI-suggested pacing adjustments per~~ [[~~Story_Beats~~]]		* Both tools feed into the [[Build_Video\|Build Video]] process.
	* ~~Cinematic style templates~~ for ~~storyboard panel layout~~		* Works alongside [[Set_Design\|Set Design]] and [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]] for visual consistency.
	* ~~Automatic continuity checks (costumes, lighting, props)~~		* Output is finalized via the [[Rendering_System\|Rendering System]] and [[Render_Queue\|Render Queue]].

	~~----~~		== Best Practices ==
			* Always use Storyboards for early visualization before committing to renders.
			* Use the Timeline for pacing, timing, and rhythm.
			* Sync both tools to ensure scenes visually match script intent.
			* Export a storyboard PDF for team or client review.

	~~<small>~~See ~~also:~~ [[~~Storyboard_Panels~~]], [[~~Top_Down_View~~]], [[Shots]], [[~~Scenes~~]], [[Build_Video]], [[~~Music_Sync~~]]</~~small>~~		== Troubleshooting ==
			* Timeline won’t sync with script → Refresh script import or check [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]] alignment.
			* Storyboard panels missing → Re-generate from [[Script_Editor\|script descriptions]] or re-import assets.
			* Playback lagging → Lower preview resolution before full render.

			== See Also ==
			* [[Script_Editor\|Script Editor]]
			* [[Scenes]] · [[Shots]]
			* [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]]
			* [[Set_Design\|Set Design]]
			* [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]]
			* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]]
			* [[Rendering_System\|Rendering System]]
			* [[Export_Distribution\|Export Distribution]]

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

			[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using Timeline & Storyboard tools.

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The Timeline & Storyboard ~~system~~ in ACT 3 AI ~~enables creators to visually organize their narrative structure~~, ~~scene flow~~, and ~~shot sequencing~~. ~~It provides~~ a ~~comprehensive interface for managing storytelling~~, ~~pacing~~, and ~~visual planning across acts~~, ~~scenes, and shots~~.		The '''Timeline & Storyboard''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] provides a dual view of your project:
			* The Timeline displays shots, audio, and scenes sequentially for precise editing.
			* The Storyboard presents a visual grid of [[Storyboard_Panels\|panels]] to review framing, flow, and continuity.

			Together, they allow creators to structure a film from [[Story_Beats\|beats]] to [[Build_Video\|final render]] while maintaining full creative control.

	== 1. Purpose ==		== 1. Purpose ==
	* Visually plan the flow of a movie, episode, or short-form video		* Organize and sequence all [[Shots]] across acts and scenes
	* Organize ~~story structure into a logical timeline~~		* Provide a director-friendly visual layout of story progression
	* Align script, camera, and ~~visual direction through a unified board~~		* Sync audio, [[Music_Sync\|music]], and [[Audio_Tracks\|sound effects]]
	* Serve as the creative anchor for AI-generated video generation		* Enable collaborative editing across a shared [[Editor\|workspace]]

	~~== 2. Timeline Structure ==~~
	* Organized into nested hierarchy:
	* Act → Scene → Shot
	* Drag-and~~-drop functionality for reordering~~
	* ~~Color~~-~~coded sections for clarity (e.g., exposition, climax, resolution)~~
	* Each shot includes timecode, duration, and visual ~~preview~~

	~~== 3. Storyboard Panel ==~~
	* Visual representation of ~~each shot~~
	* Includes:
	* ~~Frame thumbnail~~
	* Scene description
	* Dialogue snippet
	* Shot metadata (camera, ~~lighting~~, ~~mood)~~
	* ~~Editable inline with real-time AI re-generation~~

	== 4. ~~Key~~ Features ==		== 2. Timeline Features ==
	* ~~'''Zoomable Timeline~~:~~''' View entire act or drill down to per~~-~~frame details~~		* Layered tracks: video, audio, overlays, effects
	* ~~'''Dynamic Previews:''' Live updates as AI regenerates visuals~~		* Drag-and-drop shot ordering
	* ~~'''Shot Locking:''' Freeze finalized boards to prevent changes~~		* Trim, split, and extend clip lengths
	* ~~'''Version Control:''' Track story evolution over~~ time		* Markers for [[Story_Beats]] and [[Camera_Movement]] cues
	* '''Beat Markers:''' Label key story moments for pacing analysis		* Real-time preview while adjusting

	== 5. ~~AI Integration~~ ==		== 3. Storyboard Features ==
	* ~~Suggests transitions~~, ~~camera angles~~, ~~and shot variety~~		* Automatic generation of [[Storyboard_Panels]] from AI scripts or [[Digital_Actors\|digital actors]]
	* ~~Automatically generates placeholder visuals from script~~		* Manual editing: rearrange, replace, or redraw frames
	* ~~Aligns tone~~ and ~~style using global scene metadata~~		* Top-down linking to [[Top_Down_View\|camera setups]]
	* ~~Supports multiple versions of a scene (A/B testing)~~		* Color-coded panels for [[Scenes]] and [[Acts]]
			* Export as printable PDF for team review

	== 6. ~~Collaboration Support~~ ==		== 4. Workflow ==
	* Comment threads on scenes or ~~shots~~		# Start with [[Script_Editor\|script or imported screenplay]]
	* Editor approvals with ~~locking/unlocking capabilities~~		# Auto-generate panels with [[AI_Wizard]]
	* Assign tasks to ~~collaborators (e.g., adjust lighting, rewrite dialogue)~~		# Organize panels into storyboard order
			# Switch to Timeline view for precision trimming and syncing
			# Finalize edits before sending to [[Render_Queue]]

	== 7. ~~Export Options~~ ==		== 5. Integration ==
	* ~~Export full storyboard as:~~		* Works directly with [[Build_Video]] for assembly
	* PDF (presentation-ready)		* Accepts assets from [[Import_BRoll]] and [[Cloud_Storage_Management\|media library]]
	* MP4 with ~~timed visuals~~		* Connects with [[Music_Sync]] for score alignment
	* ~~Image sequences (.png or .jpg)~~		* Syncs changes across [[Organization]] roles for collaboration
	* ~~Production sheets~~ with ~~metadata~~ for ~~each shot~~
	* ~~One-click upload to production pipelines or~~ collaboration ~~hubs~~

	== 8. ~~Scene Continuity Tools~~ ==		== 6. Roadmap ==
	* ~~Visual consistency checks across scenes~~		* Multi-user live editing on the timeline
	* ~~Automated prop and wardrobe tracking~~		* AI-suggested pacing adjustments per [[Story_Beats]]
	* ~~Warnings~~ for ~~out-of-sequence emotional arcs or scene breaks~~		* Cinematic style templates for storyboard panel layout
			* Automatic continuity checks (costumes, lighting, props)

	~~== 9. Use Cases ==~~		----
	* Pre-~~visualization for film/TV~~
	* YouTube episode planning
	* Client pitch decks for marketing agencies
	* Animation sequence layout

	~~== 10. Roadmap ==~~		<small>See also: [[Storyboard_Panels]], [[Top_Down_View]], [[Shots]], [[Scenes]], [[Build_Video]], [[Music_Sync]]</small>
	* Motion board support with keyframe animation
	* Timeline-based performance analytics (engagement predictors)
	* Real-time co-editing with multi-user cursors
	* AI scene pacing optimizer based on story tension models

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= Timeline & Storyboard =

== Overview ==
The Timeline & Storyboard system in ACT 3 AI enables creators to visually organize their narrative structure, scene flow, and shot sequencing. It provides a comprehensive interface for managing storytelling, pacing, and visual planning across acts, scenes, and shots.

== 1. Purpose ==
* Visually plan the flow of a movie, episode, or short-form video
* Organize story structure into a logical timeline
* Align script, camera, and visual direction through a unified board
* Serve as the creative anchor for AI-generated video generation

== 2. Timeline Structure ==
* Organized into nested hierarchy:
* Act → Scene → Shot
* Drag-and-drop functionality for reordering
* Color-coded sections for clarity (e.g., exposition, climax, resolution)
* Each shot includes timecode, duration, and visual preview

== 3. Storyboard Panel ==
* Visual representation of each shot
* Includes:
* Frame thumbnail
* Scene description
* Dialogue snippet
* Shot metadata (camera, lighting, mood)
* Editable inline with real-time AI re-generation

== 4. Key Features ==
* '''Zoomable Timeline:''' View entire act or drill down to per-frame details
* '''Dynamic Previews:''' Live updates as AI regenerates visuals
* '''Shot Locking:''' Freeze finalized boards to prevent changes
* '''Version Control:''' Track story evolution over time
* '''Beat Markers:''' Label key story moments for pacing analysis

== 5. AI Integration ==
* Suggests transitions, camera angles, and shot variety
* Automatically generates placeholder visuals from script
* Aligns tone and style using global scene metadata
* Supports multiple versions of a scene (A/B testing)

== 6. Collaboration Support ==
* Comment threads on scenes or shots
* Editor approvals with locking/unlocking capabilities
* Assign tasks to collaborators (e.g., adjust lighting, rewrite dialogue)

== 7. Export Options ==
* Export full storyboard as:
* PDF (presentation-ready)
* MP4 with timed visuals
* Image sequences (.png or .jpg)
* Production sheets with metadata for each shot
* One-click upload to production pipelines or collaboration hubs

== 8. Scene Continuity Tools ==
* Visual consistency checks across scenes
* Automated prop and wardrobe tracking
* Warnings for out-of-sequence emotional arcs or scene breaks

== 9. Use Cases ==
* Pre-visualization for film/TV
* YouTube episode planning
* Client pitch decks for marketing agencies
* Animation sequence layout

== 10. Roadmap ==
* Motion board support with keyframe animation
* Timeline-based performance analytics (engagement predictors)
* Real-time co-editing with multi-user cursors
* AI scene pacing optimizer based on story tension models

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

	[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using Timeline & Storyboard tools.		[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using Timeline & Storyboard tools.