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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The '''Characters''' page is where you establish the key figures in your project—both AI‑powered and live actors. It centralizes character creation, attribute management, and template application to ensure consistent personalities and appearances across scripts, storyboards, and productions.
In [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]], '''Characters''' are the narrative foundation of every project.
They define identity, traits, relationships, and emotional arcs—ensuring stories feel authentic and consistent. 
Characters can be expressed in scripts, visualized through [[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]], and animated within [[2D_&_3D_Sets|2D & 3D Sets]].


== Main Sections ==
== Character Sheets ==
* '''Character List''' – A searchable, sortable table showing all characters, their roles (e.g., protagonist, supporting, background), status, and linked scenes. 
A character sheet captures essential details for each persona. This ensures continuity across [[Scenes|scenes]], [[Shots|shots]], and even entire series.
* '''Character Profile''' – Detailed view for each character’s attributes, backstory, reference images, and voice/motion presets. 
* '''Templates & Archetypes''' – Predefined character templates (e.g., hero, mentor, comic relief) that you can apply and customize. 
* '''Import & Sync''' – Automatically pull character names from your script or sync with external casting databases.


== Creating New Characters ==
{| class="wikitable"
# Click **+ New Character** to open the creation form. 
! Field
# Enter a name, brief description, and select an initial template or archetype. 
! Description
# Optionally upload reference images or select from the built‑in asset library. 
! Example
|-
| Name
| Character’s given name
| Helen Caldwell
|-
| Role
| Narrative function or job
| Co-Founder, Mentor
|-
| Age
| Numerical or range
| 36
|-
| Traits
| Distinctive personality markers
| Principled, Empathetic, Analytical
|-
| Relationships
| Links to other characters
| Married to Adrian Caldwell, co-founder
|-
| Visual Notes
| Hair, clothing, physical quirks
| Dark hair, professional attire, calm gestures
|-
| Voice / Audio
| Assigned [[Audio_Tracks|voice profile]]
| Warm mezzo-soprano with steady pacing
|}


== Editing Profiles ==
== Character Arcs ==
* **Attributes** – Set age, gender, physical traits, personality keywords, and emotional defaults.   
Characters in ACT 3 AI evolve over time. The [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] can assist in generating arcs automatically:
* **Voice & Motion** – Assign AI voice profiles and motion‐capture presets for consistent performance.   
* '''Flat Arc:''' Character reinforces the story theme without major change. 
* **Backstory & Notes** – Add biographies, character arcs, and production notes for team context.   
* '''Growth Arc:''' Character learns, overcomes flaws, and transforms.   
* '''Fall Arc:''' Character declines into corruption, weakness, or tragedy.   
* '''Multi-Arc:''' Complex transformation across episodes or sequels.   


== Templates & Archetypes ==
Arc progression ties directly into [[Story_Structure|Acts → Scenes → Shots]].
* **Template Library** – Browse common archetypes (hero, villain, sidekick) and apply them as a starting point. 
* **Custom Templates** – Save your own character configurations for reuse in future projects. 
* **Bulk Application** – Apply template changes to multiple characters at once (e.g., update all “soldier” extras).


== Integration Across Workflow ==
== Example Workflow ==
* **Script Linking** – Characters automatically link to dialogue and scene headings in the Editor. 
{| class="wikitable"
* **Storyboard & Panels** – Drag character thumbnails into storyboard frames for visual consistency. 
! Step
* **Timeline Tagging** – Tag timeline segments with character appearances to streamline shot planning. 
! Action
! Result
|-
| 1
| [[Import_Script|Import Script]] with character names
| Auto-generated draft character list
|-
| 2
| Build detailed character sheets
| Profiles with roles, traits, arcs
|-
| 3
| Convert to [[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]]
| Assign voices, looks, gestures
|-
| 4
| Place characters into [[2D_&_3D_Sets|2D & 3D Sets]]
| Visual staging and cinematography
|-
| 5
| Render via [[Build_Video|Build Video]]
| Final output with consistent characters
|}


== Collaboration & Versioning ==
== Tips ==
* **Change History** – View and revert edits to any character’s profile with full audit trails.   
* Define backstories for richer AI-generated dialogue.   
* **Comments & Feedback** – Leave notes directly on profiles for casting directors, writers, and animators.   
* Use consistent facial expressions and [[Camera_Angles|camera angles]] to preserve emotional tone.   
* **Approval Workflow** – Mark profiles as “Approved” to lock final designs and notify stakeholders.
* Map relationships for better ensemble storytelling.   
 
* Reuse characters in the [[Media_Library|Media Library]] to build continuity across projects.
== Help & Resources ==
* **Tooltips** – Hover over fields and buttons for inline guidance.   
* **Tutorials** – Click the **Help** icon for quick-start videos on character creation and management. 
* **Documentation** – Visit [[Character Editor]] for in-depth customization and integration tips.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Cast]]   
* [[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]]   
* [[Digital Actor]]   
* [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]] 
* [[Editor]]   
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] 
* [[Story_Structure|Story Structure]] 
* [[2D_&_3D_Sets|2D & 3D Sets]]   
* [[Audio_Tracks|Audio Tracks]] 
* [[Camera_Angles|Camera Angles]]   




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Latest revision as of 15:58, 27 August 2025

Overview

In ACT 3 AI, Characters are the narrative foundation of every project. They define identity, traits, relationships, and emotional arcs—ensuring stories feel authentic and consistent. Characters can be expressed in scripts, visualized through Digital Actors, and animated within 2D & 3D Sets.

Character Sheets

A character sheet captures essential details for each persona. This ensures continuity across scenes, shots, and even entire series.

Field Description Example
Name Character’s given name Helen Caldwell
Role Narrative function or job Co-Founder, Mentor
Age Numerical or range 36
Traits Distinctive personality markers Principled, Empathetic, Analytical
Relationships Links to other characters Married to Adrian Caldwell, co-founder
Visual Notes Hair, clothing, physical quirks Dark hair, professional attire, calm gestures
Voice / Audio Assigned voice profile Warm mezzo-soprano with steady pacing

Character Arcs

Characters in ACT 3 AI evolve over time. The AI Wizard can assist in generating arcs automatically:

  • Flat Arc: Character reinforces the story theme without major change.
  • Growth Arc: Character learns, overcomes flaws, and transforms.
  • Fall Arc: Character declines into corruption, weakness, or tragedy.
  • Multi-Arc: Complex transformation across episodes or sequels.

Arc progression ties directly into Acts → Scenes → Shots.

Example Workflow

Step Action Result
1 Import Script with character names Auto-generated draft character list
2 Build detailed character sheets Profiles with roles, traits, arcs
3 Convert to Digital Actors Assign voices, looks, gestures
4 Place characters into 2D & 3D Sets Visual staging and cinematography
5 Render via Build Video Final output with consistent characters

Tips

  • Define backstories for richer AI-generated dialogue.
  • Use consistent facial expressions and camera angles to preserve emotional tone.
  • Map relationships for better ensemble storytelling.
  • Reuse characters in the Media Library to build continuity across projects.

See Also


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