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	2. Import or draft content via [[Import_Script\|Import Script]] or [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]].		2. Import or draft content via [[Import_Script\|Import Script]] or [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]].
	3. Drag script-generated blocks onto the timeline.		3. Drag script-generated blocks onto the timeline.
	4. Arrange shots, adjust timing, and add ~~[[Transitions\|~~transitions]] or overlays.		4. Arrange shots, adjust timing, and add transitions or overlays.
	5. Insert [[Audio_Tracks\|audio tracks]], ~~[[Subtitles\|~~subtitles]], or B-roll.		5. Insert [[Audio_Tracks\|audio tracks]], subtitles, or B-roll.
	6. Preview sequences before sending to the [[Render_Queue\|Render Queue]].		6. Preview sequences before sending to the [[Render_Queue\|Render Queue]].

	== Integration ==		== Integration ==

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	~~= Timeline View =~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The '''[[Timeline_View\|Timeline View]]''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] is the core workspace for arranging and editing [[Scenes\|scenes]], [[Shots\|shots]], and assets in chronological order.		The '''[[Timeline_View\|Timeline View]]''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] is the core workspace for arranging and editing [[Scenes\|scenes]], [[Shots\|shots]], and assets in chronological order.

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The '''Timeline View''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] is the core workspace for arranging scenes, shots, and ~~transitions~~ in ~~a linear sequence~~.		The '''[[Timeline_View\|Timeline View]]''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] is the core workspace for arranging and editing [[Scenes\|scenes]], [[Shots\|shots]], and assets in chronological order.
	It ~~enables creators to visually structure their~~ [[~~Projects~~\|~~projects~~]], ~~synchronize video~~ and ~~audio, and refine pacing with intuitive drag-and-drop editing~~.		It provides a time-based editing interface where you can adjust pacing, synchronize [[Audio_Tracks\|audio]], and preview your project before final rendering.

	== Key ~~Capabilities~~ ==		== Key Features ==
	* ~~'''~~Drag-and-Drop Editing:~~'''~~ Move [[Scenes\|scenes]] and [[Shots\|shots]] directly ~~onto~~ the timeline.		* Drag-and-Drop Editing: Move [[Scenes\|scenes]] and [[Shots\|shots]] directly from the [[Script_Editor\|script editor]] into the timeline.
	* ~~'''Multi~~-~~Track Layout~~:~~''' Manage separate layers for~~ video, [[~~B-roll~~\|~~B-Roll~~]]~~, audio, and effects~~.		* Zoom Controls: Zoom in for frame-level precision or zoom out for full-scene overview.
	* ~~'''Zoom & Scrub~~:~~''' Navigate from a~~ full~~-scene overview down to frame-level precision~~.		* Layering: Stack video, audio, overlays, and [[Digital_Actors\|actor tracks]] for complex sequences.
	* ~~'''Markers~~ & ~~Notes~~:~~''' Add annotations for team reviews~~ or ~~creative reminders~~.		* Preview Playback: Play full sequences or selected sections.
	* ~~'''Preview Integration~~:~~''' Play back segments instantly without leaving the timeline~~.		* Locking & Muting: Lock tracks to prevent edits or mute layers during playback.
			* Credit Estimation: View estimated [[Credit_System\|credit usage]] for rendering sections.

	== ~~How to Use~~ ==		== Workflow ==
	# Open the [[Editor\|Editor workspace]] and select Timeline View from the column dropdown.		1. Open the [[Editor\|Editor workspace]] and switch to Timeline View.
	~~# Drag a script block~~ or [[~~Storyboard_Panels~~\|~~storyboard panel~~]] ~~into~~ the timeline.		2. Import or draft content via [[Import_Script\|Import Script]] or [[AI_Wizard\|AI Wizard]].
	~~# Reorder blocks to~~ adjust ~~story flow~~.		3. Drag script-generated blocks onto the timeline.
	~~# Use zoom controls~~ or ~~scroll to fine~~-~~tune timing~~.		4. Arrange shots, adjust timing, and add [[Transitions\|transitions]] or overlays.
	~~# Play back any segment, loop sections, or send selected clips~~ to the [[Render_Queue\|Render Queue]].		5. Insert [[Audio_Tracks\|audio tracks]], [[Subtitles\|subtitles]], or B-roll.
			6. Preview sequences before sending to the [[Render_Queue\|Render Queue]].

	== ~~Collaboration~~ ==		== Integration ==
	* ~~Multiple users can co~~-~~edit in real-time~~.		* Linked to [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards & Panels]] for visual alignment.
	* ~~Use color-coded markers~~ for ~~feedback~~.		* Works with [[Set_Design\|Set Design]] and [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]] for camera/actor placement.
	* ~~Lock approved tracks so no accidental changes are made~~.		* Connected to [[Build_Video\|Build Video]] for final assembly.
			* Sends output jobs to the [[Rendering_System\|Rendering System]] and [[Render_Queue\|Render Queue]].

	== Best Practices ==		== Best Practices ==
	* ~~Start~~ with ~~a rough cut by dragging scenes into order before refining~~.		* Keep timeline organized with labeled tracks.
	* Use ~~short [[B-roll\|B-Roll]] clips~~ to ~~smooth transitions~~.		* Use draft previews before committing to 4K exports to save credits.
	* ~~Keep audio and video tracks aligned~~ by ~~grouping them~~.		* Group shots by [[Scenes\|scene]] or [[Acts\|act]] for easier navigation.
	* ~~Frequently preview clips~~ to ~~verify pacing~~.		* Regularly lock finalized sequences to avoid accidental changes.

	== ~~Credit Usage~~ ==		== Troubleshooting ==
	* ~~Editing operations themselves consume~~ ~~no credits~~.		* Timeline not updating → Refresh or re-sync from [[Script_Editor\|script editor]].
	* ~~Rendering previews from the timeline consumes credits based on quality:~~		* Audio out of sync → Adjust manually or re-align in [[Build_Video\|Build Video]].
	** ~~Draft (low~~-~~res) – minimal credits~~		* Performance lag → Lower preview resolution or mute unused layers.
	** ~~Medium / High – proportional per second~~		* Credit usage too high → Preview shorter sections before full render.
	** ~~4K export – higher rate, shown in [[Credit_System\|~~Credit ~~System]]~~

	== Example ~~Workflow~~ ==		== Example Use Cases ==
	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~		* Editing a 30-second TikTok with jump cuts and overlays.
	~~! Task~~		* Assembling a full 5-minute short film with dialogue, B-roll, and effects.
	~~! Timeline Action~~		* Organizing multiple social ads within a single project timeline.
	~~! Credits~~
	\|-
	~~\| Arrange imported script~~
	~~\| Drag scenes into order~~
	~~\| 0~~
	\|-
	~~\| Add AI-generated~~ B-~~Roll~~
	~~\| Place 5s establishing clip~~
	~~\| 5~~
	\|-
	~~\| Render preview (1080p~~, ~~20s)~~
	~~\| Generate from Timeline~~
	~~\| 20~~
	\|}

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Editor]]		* [[Editor\|Editor Workspace]]
	* [[Storyboard_Panels\|~~Storyboard~~ & Panels]]		* [[Script_Editor\|Script Editor]]
	* [[~~Import_BRoll~~\|~~Import B~~-~~Roll~~]]		* [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards & Panels]]
	* [[Build_Video]]		* [[Set_Design\|Set Design]]
			* [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]]
			* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]]
	* [[Render_Queue\|Render Queue]]		* [[Render_Queue\|Render Queue]]
	* [[~~Credit_System~~\|~~Credit System~~]]		* [[Export_Distribution\|Export Distribution]]

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

	[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 need help with Timeline View editing.

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Best Practices

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	== Best Practices ==		== Best Practices ==
	* Start with a rough cut by dragging scenes into order before refining.		* Start with a rough cut by dragging scenes into order before refining.
	* Use short [[~~BRoll~~\|B-Roll]] clips to smooth transitions.		* Use short [[B-roll\|B-Roll]] clips to smooth transitions.
	* Keep audio and video tracks aligned by grouping them.		* Keep audio and video tracks aligned by grouping them.
	* Frequently preview clips to verify pacing.		* Frequently preview clips to verify pacing.

	== Credit Usage ==		== Credit Usage ==

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Key Capabilities

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	* '''Multi-Track Layout:''' Manage separate layers for video, [[B-roll\|B-Roll]], audio, and effects.		* '''Multi-Track Layout:''' Manage separate layers for video, [[B-roll\|B-Roll]], audio, and effects.
	* '''Zoom & Scrub:''' Navigate from a full-scene overview down to frame-level precision.		* '''Zoom & Scrub:''' Navigate from a full-scene overview down to frame-level precision.
	* '''Markers & Notes:''' Add annotations for ~~[[Collaboration\|~~team reviews]] or creative reminders.		* '''Markers & Notes:''' Add annotations for team reviews or creative reminders.
	* '''Preview Integration:''' Play back segments instantly without leaving the timeline.		* '''Preview Integration:''' Play back segments instantly without leaving the timeline.

	== How to Use ==		== How to Use ==

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Collaboration

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	== Collaboration ==		== Collaboration ==
	* Multiple users can co-edit in real-time.		* Multiple users can co-edit in real-time.
	* Use color-coded markers for ~~[[Inline_Feedback\|~~feedback]].		* Use color-coded markers for feedback.
	* Lock approved tracks so no accidental changes are made.		* Lock approved tracks so no accidental changes are made.

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

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= Timeline View =

== Overview ==
The '''Timeline View''' in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] is the core workspace for arranging scenes, shots, and transitions in a linear sequence.
It enables creators to visually structure their [[Projects|projects]], synchronize video and audio, and refine pacing with intuitive drag-and-drop editing.

== Key Capabilities ==
* '''Drag-and-Drop Editing:''' Move [[Scenes|scenes]] and [[Shots|shots]] directly onto the timeline.
* '''Multi-Track Layout:''' Manage separate layers for video, [[B-roll|B-Roll]], audio, and effects.
* '''Zoom & Scrub:''' Navigate from a full-scene overview down to frame-level precision.
* '''Markers & Notes:''' Add annotations for [[Collaboration|team reviews]] or creative reminders.
* '''Preview Integration:''' Play back segments instantly without leaving the timeline.

== How to Use ==
# Open the [[Editor|Editor workspace]] and select **Timeline View** from the column dropdown.
# Drag a script block or [[Storyboard_Panels|storyboard panel]] into the timeline.
# Reorder blocks to adjust story flow.
# Use zoom controls or scroll to fine-tune timing.
# Play back any segment, loop sections, or send selected clips to the [[Render_Queue|Render Queue]].

== Collaboration ==
* Multiple users can co-edit in real-time.
* Use color-coded markers for [[Inline_Feedback|feedback]].
* Lock approved tracks so no accidental changes are made.

== Best Practices ==
* Start with a rough cut by dragging scenes into order before refining.
* Use short [[BRoll|B-Roll]] clips to smooth transitions.
* Keep audio and video tracks aligned by grouping them.
* Frequently preview clips to verify pacing.

== Credit Usage ==
* Editing operations themselves consume **no credits**.
* Rendering previews from the timeline consumes credits based on quality:
** Draft (low-res) – minimal credits
** Medium / High – proportional per second
** 4K export – higher rate, shown in [[Credit_System|Credit System]]

== Example Workflow ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Task
! Timeline Action
! Credits
|-
| Arrange imported script
| Drag scenes into order
| 0
|-
| Add AI-generated B-Roll
| Place 5s establishing clip
| 5
|-
| Render preview (1080p, 20s)
| Generate from Timeline
| 20
|}

== See Also ==
* [[Editor]]
* [[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboard & Panels]]
* [[Import_BRoll|Import B-Roll]]
* [[Build_Video]]
* [[Render_Queue|Render Queue]]
* [[Credit_System|Credit System]]

[[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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	* [[Export_Distribution\|Export Distribution]]		* [[Export_Distribution\|Export Distribution]]

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

	[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you need help with Timeline View editing.		[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you need help with Timeline View editing.