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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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.   
The '''Editor''' in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] is the central creative workspace where users assemble their stories, scripts, and visual designs.   
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.
It integrates text-based scripting with visual pre-production, allowing you to combine narrative beats, characters, sets, camera angles, and AI-powered cinematography in one interactive environment.


== Main Areas ==
== Key Features ==
The [[Editor|Editor screen]] is split into three columns. You can pick which view goes in each column:
* '''Top-Down View:''' Navigate through scenes, beats, and shots in a structured hierarchy. 
* '''Timeline & Storyboard:''' Organize your project visually, adjusting pacing and continuity. 
* '''Drag-and-Drop Editing:''' Rearrange shots, dialogue, or camera instructions easily. 
* '''Multi-Panel Layout:''' Work with script text, storyboard frames, and asset lists side by side. 
* '''AI Assistance:''' Suggests dialogue, cinematography, and scene compositions based on your prompts. 
* '''Integration with Digital Assets:''' Seamlessly import [[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]], [[Characters|Characters]], [[2D_&_3D_Sets|2D & 3D Sets]], and [[Audio_Tracks|Audio Tracks]].


* '''[[Script_Editor|Script]]''' – Write or edit your screenplay with automatic formatting for scene headings, [[Characters|character]] names, and dialogue.
== How It Works ==
* '''[[Timeline View|Timeline]]''' – Arrange your [[Scenes|video scenes]] by time, drag [[Shots|shots]] into place, and adjust the timing.
# Launch the [[Editor|Editor]] from the project dashboard. 
* '''[[Preview|Preview]]''' – Play a quick render of your scene directly in the app.
# Import or write your script via [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]] or [[Import_Script|Import Script]]. 
* '''[[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboard & Panels]]''' – View or sketch storyboard images alongside your script.
# Add actors, sets, and visual elements to scenes.
* '''[[Top_Down_View|Top-Down View]]''' – Place [[Cameras|cameras]], [[Digital_Actors|actors]], and props on a simple map of your set.
# Use the [[Timeline_&_Storyboard|Timeline & Storyboard]] to map out flow. 
# Adjust [[Camera_Angles|camera angles]], [[Lighting|lighting]], and [[Cinematography|cinematography]] settings.
# Preview low-latency renders via [[Wan|WAN AI Integration]].
# Send final edits to [[Build_Video|Build Video]] for production-ready rendering.


Switch between these views using the dropdown menus above each column or keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl + E then P).
== Editor Views ==
* '''Script View:''' Focuses on dialogue, beats, and scene breakdown. 
* '''Storyboard View:''' Shows AI-generated or user-imported storyboards.
* '''Timeline View:''' Lets you adjust pacing, shot lengths, and continuity.
* '''Hybrid View:''' Combines script and visuals for collaborative editing.


== How to Write and Edit Your Script ==
== Collaboration Tools ==
* '''Start with your script:''' The [[Script_Editor|script editor]] formats scene headings, [[Characters|character]] names, and dialogue automatically.
* '''Multi-User Editing:''' Collaborators can join the same project.
* '''Highlight scenes and shots:''' Different background colors help you tell where one [[Scenes|scene]] or [[Shots|shot]] ends.
* '''Comments & Annotations:''' Inline notes on shots or dialogue.
* '''Compare versions:''' Open two scripts side by side—like your original draft and an AI-revised draft—to decide which lines to keep.
* '''Version History:''' Track revisions and roll back if needed.


== Working on Your Timeline ==
== Best Practices ==
* '''Add scenes or shots:''' Drag [[Script_Editor|script]] blocks onto the [[Timeline View|timeline]] to create your sequence.
* Break your story into beats before adding visuals. 
* '''Zoom and scrub:''' Pinch or scroll to zoom in for frame-by-frame work, or zoom out for a full-scene overview.
* Use [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] for initial generation, then refine in the Editor. 
* '''Play back sections:''' Select a block of [[Shots|shots]] and hit “Play” to focus only on that part.
* Always preview timing in the [[Timeline_&_Storyboard|Timeline]].
* Keep an eye on [[Credit_System|credit usage]] when generating renders.


== Previewing Your Video ==
== Example Workflow ==
* '''Quick renders:''' Generate a low-resolution [[Preview|preview]] instantly—no need to leave the [[Editor]].
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* '''Adjust quality:''' Choose Draft, Medium, High, or even 4K quality. The [[Editor]] shows you the estimated [[Credit_System|AI credits]] before you render.
! Step
* '''One-click updates:''' If you change your [[Import_Script|script]] or [[Shots|shot prompts]], click “Regenerate” to see the updated preview.
! Action
! Editor Tool
|-
| 1
| Write or import script
| [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]], [[Import_Script|Import Script]]
|-
| 2
| Assign actors and sets
| [[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]], [[Characters|Characters]], [[2D_&_3D_Sets|2D & 3D Sets]]
|-
| 3
| Visualize story
| [[Timeline_&_Storyboard|Timeline & Storyboard]]
|-
| 4
| Fine-tune shots
| [[Camera_Angles|Camera Angles]], [[Lighting|Lighting]], [[Cinematography|Cinematography]]
|-
| 5
| Generate preview
| [[Wan|WAN AI Integration]]
|-
| 6
| Export final video
| [[Build_Video|Build Video]]
|}


== Top-Down Planning ==
== See Also ==
* '''Drag-and-drop:''' Move [[Cameras|cameras]], lights, and [[Digital_Actors|actors]] around on a 2D map of your set.
* [[New_Project|New Project]]
* '''Draw paths:''' Sketch a [[Characters|character]]’s path or [[Cameras|camera movement]] with your mouse.
* [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]]
* '''Sync with 3D tools:''' Export your setup to [[Blender Integration|Blender integration]] for detailed 3D work, then bring it back with one click.
* [[Timeline_&_Storyboard|Timeline & Storyboard]]
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] 
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]]
* [[Credit_System|Credit System]]


== Collaboration Made Simple ==
* '''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|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.


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

Latest revision as of 16:13, 27 August 2025

Overview

The Editor in ACT 3 AI is the central creative workspace where users assemble their stories, scripts, and visual designs. It integrates text-based scripting with visual pre-production, allowing you to combine narrative beats, characters, sets, camera angles, and AI-powered cinematography in one interactive environment.

Key Features

  • Top-Down View: Navigate through scenes, beats, and shots in a structured hierarchy.
  • Timeline & Storyboard: Organize your project visually, adjusting pacing and continuity.
  • Drag-and-Drop Editing: Rearrange shots, dialogue, or camera instructions easily.
  • Multi-Panel Layout: Work with script text, storyboard frames, and asset lists side by side.
  • AI Assistance: Suggests dialogue, cinematography, and scene compositions based on your prompts.
  • Integration with Digital Assets: Seamlessly import Digital Actors, Characters, 2D & 3D Sets, and Audio Tracks.

How It Works

  1. Launch the Editor from the project dashboard.
  2. Import or write your script via Script Editor or Import Script.
  3. Add actors, sets, and visual elements to scenes.
  4. Use the Timeline & Storyboard to map out flow.
  5. Adjust camera angles, lighting, and cinematography settings.
  6. Preview low-latency renders via WAN AI Integration.
  7. Send final edits to Build Video for production-ready rendering.

Editor Views

  • Script View: Focuses on dialogue, beats, and scene breakdown.
  • Storyboard View: Shows AI-generated or user-imported storyboards.
  • Timeline View: Lets you adjust pacing, shot lengths, and continuity.
  • Hybrid View: Combines script and visuals for collaborative editing.

Collaboration Tools

  • Multi-User Editing: Collaborators can join the same project.
  • Comments & Annotations: Inline notes on shots or dialogue.
  • Version History: Track revisions and roll back if needed.

Best Practices

  • Break your story into beats before adding visuals.
  • Use AI Wizard for initial generation, then refine in the Editor.
  • Always preview timing in the Timeline.
  • Keep an eye on credit usage when generating renders.

Example Workflow

Step Action Editor Tool
1 Write or import script Script Editor, Import Script
2 Assign actors and sets Digital Actors, Characters, 2D & 3D Sets
3 Visualize story Timeline & Storyboard
4 Fine-tune shots Camera Angles, Lighting, Cinematography
5 Generate preview WAN AI Integration
6 Export final video Build Video

See Also


Contact Us for support on using the Editor.

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