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= 2D & 3D Sets =
== Overview ==
== Overview ==
In ACT 3 AI, **2D & 3D Sets** are virtual environments where your story unfolds. 
The '''2D & 3D Sets''' feature in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] provides a flexible environment to design, manage, and visualize production sets.
They can be AI-generated, built in external design tools, or imported from 3D asset libraries. 
Creators can switch between simple 2D layouts for fast planning and immersive 3D environments for cinematic accuracy.   
2D sets are primarily static background plates or illustrated environments, while 3D sets are fully navigable spaces with depth, perspective, and interactive lighting.
This module bridges [[Storyboard Panels|storyboards]], [[Top_Down_View|top-down planning]], and [[Rendering System|final rendering]]—helping directors and teams map out scenes before shooting or AI generation.
 
== Key Benefits ==
1. Create immersive scenes without physical location scouting or set construction.
2. Choose between 2D or 3D formats depending on project needs and production time.
3. Integrate sets seamlessly with [[Digital_Actor|Digital Actors]], AI cinematography, and visual effects.
4. Reuse and modify sets across multiple projects to save time and maintain continuity.
5. Combine AI generation with imported assets for a hybrid design workflow.
 
== 2D vs 3D Sets ==
1. **2D Sets:**
  * Flat backgrounds or illustrated scenes.
  * Ideal for stylized animations, storyboards, or cost-effective production.
  * Faster to render and suitable for social media or quick marketing videos.
 
2. **3D Sets:**
  * Fully modeled, textured, and lit environments.
  * Allow for dynamic camera movement, depth of field, and real-time lighting changes.
  * Suitable for cinematic productions, VR experiences, and high-end marketing content.
 
== Workflow for Creating 2D & 3D Sets ==
1. **Access the Sets Panel**  
  Open the [[Sets|Sets]] section within the [[Editor|Editor]].
 
2. **Choose Set Type** 
  Select either:
  * AI-Generated 2D Illustration or Photo Background.
  * AI-Generated 3D Environment.
  * Imported Asset (FBX, GLB, Blender file, or PNG/JPEG for 2D).
 
3. **Customize Set Design** 
  * For 2D Sets: Adjust style, color grading, and composition.
  * For 3D Sets: Modify geometry, materials, props, and environmental details.


4. **Apply Lighting & Atmosphere** 
== Key Capabilities ==
  * 2D: Overlay lighting effects, gradients, or mood filters.
* '''2D Layouts:''' Drag-and-drop props, [[Digital_Actors|digital actors]], and [[Camera Movement|cameras]] on a flat grid.
  * 3D: Place dynamic lights, adjust time-of-day, and add environmental effects (fog, reflections, volumetrics).
* '''3D Sets:''' Navigate fully rendered environments with lighting, textures, and depth. 
* '''Set Scaling:''' Switch between miniature blocking and full-scale sets. 
* '''Import/Export:''' Bring in assets from tools like Blender, Unreal, or upload FBX/OBJ files. 
* '''AI Assistance:''' Use [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] to suggest set layouts based on your script.


5. **Position Camera & Actors**   
== How to Use ==
  Block shots for 3D sets with full spatial movement.   
# Open the [[Editor]] and select the **2D/3D Sets** tab.
  Align actors in 2D sets for perspective consistency.
# In **2D View**, drag items from the [[Media_Library|Media Library]] to the stage.  
# Click **Switch to 3D** for real-time perspective view. 
# Adjust [[Lighting|lighting]], camera angles, and actor placement.   
# Save your configuration or export to the [[Render_Queue|Render Queue]].


6. **Preview & Refine**  
== Collaboration ==
  Render a test preview to check composition, lighting, and performance integration.
* Share sessions with teammates for real-time co-editing.
* Lock and unlock props or [[Camera_Movement|camera paths]] to avoid conflicts.  
* Leave inline [[Collaboration|comments]] on scene arrangements.


7. **Save as a Reusable Asset**  
== Pricing & Credits ==
  Store the set in your personal or organizational library for future use.
* 2D sets incur no credit usage.
* 3D set previews and renders consume [[Credit_System|credits]] based on complexity and resolution.  
* Exporting to external 3D engines is included in Studio and above.


== Integration with ACT 3 AI Production Tools ==
== Troubleshooting & Tips ==
1. **Cinematography:** Works with [[Creating_AI_Cinematography|AI Cinematography]] for accurate framing and depth.
* Use 2D for speed and 3D for accuracy.
2. **Motion Capture:** Aligns MoCap performances within 3D space or 2D composition.
* Check Camera Drift YAML for smooth motion planning.
3. **Style Presets:** Apply consistent visual themes across multiple sets.
* Heavy 3D sets may require more credits—test layouts in 2D before rendering in 3D.


== Export & Import Options ==
== See Also ==
1. **Export Formats:** FBX, GLB, USD for 3D; PNG, JPEG for 2D.
* [[Editor]] 
2. **Import Formats:** FBX, GLB, OBJ, USD, PNG, JPEG.
* [[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboard Panels]] 
3. **Marketplace:** Buy or sell 2D and 3D sets in the ACT 3 AI asset marketplace (future feature).
* [[Top_Down_View|Top-Down View]] 
* [[Camera_Movement|Camera Movement]] 
* [[Lighting]] 
* [[Media_Library|Media Library]] 
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]] 


== Best Practices ==
1. Use 2D sets for quick-turnaround projects and 3D sets for high-production-value content.
2. Keep 3D geometry optimized for faster rendering.
3. Maintain consistent scale for actors, props, and set elements.
4. Test lighting on multiple camera angles before finalizing.


== Related Pages ==
[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.
* [[Sets|Virtual Set Design]]
* [[Digital_Actor|Digital Actors]]
* [[Creating_AI_Cinematography|Creating AI Cinematography]]
* [[Motion_Capture|Motion Capture]]
* [[Creating_Style_Presets|Creating Style Presets]]
* [[Build_Video|Rendering & Exporting Videos]]

Latest revision as of 16:32, 27 August 2025

Overview

The 2D & 3D Sets feature in ACT 3 AI provides a flexible environment to design, manage, and visualize production sets. Creators can switch between simple 2D layouts for fast planning and immersive 3D environments for cinematic accuracy. This module bridges storyboards, top-down planning, and final rendering—helping directors and teams map out scenes before shooting or AI generation.

Key Capabilities

  • 2D Layouts: Drag-and-drop props, digital actors, and cameras on a flat grid.
  • 3D Sets: Navigate fully rendered environments with lighting, textures, and depth.
  • Set Scaling: Switch between miniature blocking and full-scale sets.
  • Import/Export: Bring in assets from tools like Blender, Unreal, or upload FBX/OBJ files.
  • AI Assistance: Use AI Wizard to suggest set layouts based on your script.

How to Use

  1. Open the Editor and select the **2D/3D Sets** tab.
  2. In **2D View**, drag items from the Media Library to the stage.
  3. Click **Switch to 3D** for real-time perspective view.
  4. Adjust lighting, camera angles, and actor placement.
  5. Save your configuration or export to the Render Queue.

Collaboration

  • Share sessions with teammates for real-time co-editing.
  • Lock and unlock props or camera paths to avoid conflicts.
  • Leave inline comments on scene arrangements.

Pricing & Credits

  • 2D sets incur no credit usage.
  • 3D set previews and renders consume credits based on complexity and resolution.
  • Exporting to external 3D engines is included in Studio and above.

Troubleshooting & Tips

  • Use 2D for speed and 3D for accuracy.
  • Check Camera Drift YAML for smooth motion planning.
  • Heavy 3D sets may require more credits—test layouts in 2D before rendering in 3D.

See Also


Contact Us if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.

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