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= Set Design =
== Overview ==
The '''[[Set_Design|Set Design]]''' feature in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] allows creators to generate, customize, and manage environments for their [[Scenes|scenes]] and [[Shots|shots]]. 
Using AI-assisted world building, you can create anything from realistic locations to stylized fantasy backdrops, and integrate them directly into the [[Editor|Editor workspace]].
 
== Key Capabilities ==
* '''AI-Generated Environments:''' Describe a setting in text (e.g., “Futuristic city at night with neon lights”) to generate 2D/3D backdrops. 
* '''Custom Assets:''' Import props and models from external tools (e.g., Blender, FBX, USD). 
* '''Top-Down Planning:''' Place props, [[Digital_Actors|actors]], and cameras using [[Top_Down_View|Top-Down View]]. 
* '''Reusable Sets:''' Save and reuse environments across projects for consistency. 
* '''Continuity:''' Apply the same set across multiple scenes or episodes to maintain visual flow. 
* '''Lighting & Atmosphere:''' Adjust day/night cycle, weather, or mood directly within the set. 
 
== How to Use Set Design ==
# Open the [[Editor|Editor]] and switch to the '''Top-Down View'''. 
# Choose **Set Design → Create New Set**. 
# Provide a description or select from pre-built templates (house, street, forest, office, sci-fi). 
# Customize props, furniture, and world details. 
# Place [[Digital_Actors|actors]], [[Cameras|cameras]], and [[Lighting|lighting]] in the space. 
# Save the set to your [[Asset_library|asset library]] for future use. 


The **Set Design** feature in ACT 3 AI empowers creators to develop immersive, AI-generated environments for their productions. This includes both **2D backdrops** and fully **interactive 3D sets**, giving users cinematic control without requiring deep technical expertise in tools like Blender.
== Integration with Workflow ==
* [[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboards]] – preview how the set looks shot-by-shot. 
* [[Timeline|Timeline]] – link set changes to scene transitions. 
* [[Generative_Workflow_Pipeline|Generative Workflow Pipeline]] – integrates set generation with scripts and AI rendering. 
* [[Rendering_System|Rendering System]] – finalizes the environment in high resolution with Google Veo 3, Runway, or WAN AI.


== Overview ==
== Example Use Cases ==
Set Design is a critical component of the pre-production workflow, enabling directors and visual artists to plan and visualize every location in their story. ACT 3 AI integrates **location scouting**, **environment modeling**, and **lighting control** into one streamlined interface.
* Film set mockups for pre-visualization.
* Branded environments for [[Marketing_Videos|marketing videos]]. 
* Fantasy worlds for game trailers or animation. 
* Reusable locations across episodic series.


== Key Features ==
== Best Practices ==
* **AI-Generated Locations** – Create diverse environments, from realistic cityscapes to fantastical worlds, by describing them in natural language.
* Lock set layouts once approved to avoid continuity issues.
* **3D Set Integration** – Import, modify, or build sets in 3D, with support for Blender workflows.
* Use [[Lighting|lighting presets]] for consistency across shots.
* **Lighting & Atmosphere Control** – Adjust time-of-day, weather, and mood directly in the set editor.
* Keep sets modular — reuse props and layouts to save time and credits.
* **Directorial Control** – Tag specific areas for actor placement, camera movement, or scene action.
* Always test camera placements in [[Top_Down_View|Top-Down View]] before final render.
* **Consistency Across Shots** – Maintain spatial accuracy and visual continuity between scenes.


== Workflow ==
== Troubleshooting ==
# **Concept Input** – Provide a description or reference images for the desired location.
* '''Set not rendering correctly''' → Check asset compatibility or reduce complexity.
# **AI Environment Generation** – The AI creates a base environment, incorporating terrain, architecture, and objects.
* '''Props missing''' → Re-import from [[Import_BRoll|B-Roll/Asset Import]].
# **Customization** – Modify elements using the visual editor or integrate assets from Blender.
* '''Performance issues''' → Use simplified proxy sets for previews.
# **Cinematography Integration** – Position cameras, define movement paths, and adjust lighting within the same interface.
* '''Inconsistent look''' → Apply a global [[Color_Grading|color grading LUT]].
# **Finalization** – Export the set for rendering or reuse across multiple scenes.


== Integration with Other Features ==
== See Also ==
* Works with **[[Cinematography|AI Cinematography]]** to plan shots within the environment.
* [[Editor|Editor Workspace]] 
* Connects to **[[Digital Actor]]** placement for realistic scene blocking.
* [[Top_Down_View|Top-Down View]] 
* Supports **[[Storyboard Panels]]** for visual continuity.
* [[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboards & Panels]]
* [[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]]
* [[Generative_Workflow_Pipeline|Generative Workflow Pipeline]] 
* [[Rendering_System|Rendering System]] 
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]]


== Example Use Cases ==
* Designing a **sci-fi spaceship interior** with dynamic lighting.
* Creating a **historical city street** with accurate period details.
* Building a **fantasy forest** with magical effects for a pivotal scene.


== Related Links ==
[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using the set design tools.
* [[Cinematography|AI Cinematography]]
* [[Digital Actor]]
* [[Storyboard Panels]]
* [[Scenes|Creating Scenes]]
* [https://www.blender.org/ Blender Official Site]

Latest revision as of 16:32, 27 August 2025

Overview

The Set Design feature in ACT 3 AI allows creators to generate, customize, and manage environments for their scenes and shots. Using AI-assisted world building, you can create anything from realistic locations to stylized fantasy backdrops, and integrate them directly into the Editor workspace.

Key Capabilities

  • AI-Generated Environments: Describe a setting in text (e.g., “Futuristic city at night with neon lights”) to generate 2D/3D backdrops.
  • Custom Assets: Import props and models from external tools (e.g., Blender, FBX, USD).
  • Top-Down Planning: Place props, actors, and cameras using Top-Down View.
  • Reusable Sets: Save and reuse environments across projects for consistency.
  • Continuity: Apply the same set across multiple scenes or episodes to maintain visual flow.
  • Lighting & Atmosphere: Adjust day/night cycle, weather, or mood directly within the set.

How to Use Set Design

  1. Open the Editor and switch to the Top-Down View.
  2. Choose **Set Design → Create New Set**.
  3. Provide a description or select from pre-built templates (house, street, forest, office, sci-fi).
  4. Customize props, furniture, and world details.
  5. Place actors, cameras, and lighting in the space.
  6. Save the set to your asset library for future use.

Integration with Workflow

Example Use Cases

  • Film set mockups for pre-visualization.
  • Branded environments for marketing videos.
  • Fantasy worlds for game trailers or animation.
  • Reusable locations across episodic series.

Best Practices

  • Lock set layouts once approved to avoid continuity issues.
  • Use lighting presets for consistency across shots.
  • Keep sets modular — reuse props and layouts to save time and credits.
  • Always test camera placements in Top-Down View before final render.

Troubleshooting

  • Set not rendering correctly → Check asset compatibility or reduce complexity.
  • Props missing → Re-import from B-Roll/Asset Import.
  • Performance issues → Use simplified proxy sets for previews.
  • Inconsistent look → Apply a global color grading LUT.

See Also


Contact Us if you have any problems using the set design tools.

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