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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The '''Digital Actor''' feature lets you generate and manage AI‑powered characters—complete with voice, motion, and visual style—for use in your video projects. From hero protagonists to background extras, Digital Actors deliver consistent performances without the need for live shoots.
'''[[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]]''' in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] are fully customizable, AI-generated performers that bring your [[Scenes|scenes]] and [[Shots|shots]] to life. 
Instead of casting physical actors, you can design, direct, and reuse digital counterparts that match your [[Script_Editor|script]] and [[Story_Beats|story beats]]. 
 
Digital Actors integrate seamlessly into your [[New_Project|projects]] and [[Editor|Editor workspace]], saving time and costs while maintaining creative flexibility.


== Key Capabilities ==
== Key Capabilities ==
* '''AI‑Driven Voice & Dialogue:''' Convert your script lines into natural‑sounding speech using selectable voice profiles (gender, age, accent).   
* '''Full Customization:''' Adjust [[Characters|character]] appearance, wardrobe, hairstyle, ethnicity, and emotional tone.   
* '''Motion & Gesture:''' Choose from preset movement styles (dramatic, subtle, comedic) or record custom motion with simple controls.   
* '''AI Performance Control:''' Direct body language, expressions, and timing. 
* '''Visual Style Presets:''' Apply look presets (cartoon, photorealistic, stylized) to match your project’s aesthetic.   
* '''Voice & Dubbing:''' Assign AI-generated voices with multi-language support and lip-sync accuracy.   
* '''Emotion & Expression:''' Adjust emotional intensity sliders (happy, sad, angry, surprised) to fine‑tune facial expressions and body language.
* '''Motion Capture:''' Use mobile devices or external rigs to capture live performances (see [[Motion_Capture|Motion Capture Integration]]). 
* '''Reusability:''' Save actors to your [[Asset_Library|asset library]] and reuse them across episodes, projects, or franchises.   
* '''Rights & Licensing:''' Built-in protection ensures actor likenesses are secure for commercial projects.
 
== How to Create and Use Digital Actors ==
# From the [[Editor|Editor sidebar]], click '''Digital Actors'''. 
# Browse the [[Actor_Library|actor library]] or select '''Create New'''. 
# Configure:
## Name and [[Characters|role]] in the story. 
## Wardrobe, props, and style. 
## Visual features (face, body proportions, hair). 
## Performance tone (calm, energetic, fearful, etc.). 
# Assign your Digital Actor to lines in the [[Script_Editor|script editor]] or place them directly into [[Scenes|scenes]] via [[Top_Down_View|Top-Down View]]. 
# Preview the actor in [[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboard panels]] or generate test clips.


== Creating a Digital Actor ==
== Workflow Integration ==
# '''New Actor Setup:''' Click “+ Digital Actor” and enter a name and description.   
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] – suggests traits and backstory aligned with plot arcs.   
# '''Choose Voice Profile:''' Select from AI voice models or upload a reference sample for cloning.   
* [[Editor|Editor]] – places actors into scenes with camera and lighting setup.   
# '''Select Motion Style:''' Pick a motion preset or record custom gestures using your webcam.   
* [[Timeline|Timeline]] – syncs actor performance with dialogue and scene timing.   
# '''Pick Visual Look:''' Apply one of the built‑in style templates or upload texture references for custom shaders.
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]] – final rendering with selected AI engines ([[Google_Veo_3]], [[Runway]], [[Wan|WAN AI]]).


== Customization & Editing ==
== Best Practices ==
* '''Fine‑Tune Voice:''' Adjust pitch, speed, and tone sliders; add emphasis or pauses with simple markers in your script.   
* Define [[Characters|characters]] early to ensure consistency.   
* '''Blend Motion Styles:''' Combine two or more movement presets to create hybrid performances.   
* Pair voices with emotion settings for natural delivery.   
* '''Facial Expression Editor:''' Use a visual timeline to keyframe eyebrow raises, smiles, and eye gaze.   
* Use [[Motion_Capture|motion capture]] for realism in action scenes.   
* '''Outfit & Appearance:''' Swap costumes, hairstyles, and accessories from the built‑in library or upload your own 3D assets.
* Lock approved performances to prevent accidental edits in team projects.


== Integration with Workflow ==
== Troubleshooting ==
* '''Script Linkage:''' Assign your Digital Actor to dialogue lines in the Editor for automatic voice-over generation.   
* '''Actor looks inconsistent across scenes''' → Check locked presets in [[Actor_Library|actor library]].   
* '''Timeline Placement:''' Drag your actor from the Cast page onto the Top‑Down or Timeline views to position performances.   
* '''Lip-sync issues''' → Re-render with voice-sync enabled.   
* '''Storyboard & Panels:''' Embed your actor’s thumbnail into storyboard frames for consistent visual reference.   
* '''Performance doesn’t match script tone''' → Adjust emotional tone sliders or regenerate.   
* '''Render Queue:''' Add complete performances to the Video Render Queue for batch exporting at any quality level.


== Collaboration & Sharing ==
== See Also ==
* '''Shared Actor Library:''' Save commonly used actors to a team library for reuse across projects.  
* [[Characters|Character Profiles]]  
* '''Version History:''' Track changes to voice, motion, and look with full version control and rollback options.  
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]]  
* '''Review & Approval:''' Share preview clips of your Digital Actor’s performance with stakeholders for feedback.
* [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]] 
* [[Motion_Capture|Motion Capture Integration]] 
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]] 
* [[Scenes]] · [[Shots]] · [[Timeline|Timeline Editing]]


== Use Cases ==
* Animated explainers with consistent narrator characters 
* Virtual spokespeople for marketing videos 
* Background crowds or extras in complex scenes 
* Rapid prototyping of character-driven storyboards


== See Also ==
* [[Cast]] 
* [[Editor]] 
* [[Character Editor]] 


[[Contact_us|Contact Us]] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.
[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using Digital Actors.

Latest revision as of 16:01, 27 August 2025

Overview

Digital Actors in ACT 3 AI are fully customizable, AI-generated performers that bring your scenes and shots to life. Instead of casting physical actors, you can design, direct, and reuse digital counterparts that match your script and story beats.

Digital Actors integrate seamlessly into your projects and Editor workspace, saving time and costs while maintaining creative flexibility.

Key Capabilities

  • Full Customization: Adjust character appearance, wardrobe, hairstyle, ethnicity, and emotional tone.
  • AI Performance Control: Direct body language, expressions, and timing.
  • Voice & Dubbing: Assign AI-generated voices with multi-language support and lip-sync accuracy.
  • Motion Capture: Use mobile devices or external rigs to capture live performances (see Motion Capture Integration).
  • Reusability: Save actors to your asset library and reuse them across episodes, projects, or franchises.
  • Rights & Licensing: Built-in protection ensures actor likenesses are secure for commercial projects.

How to Create and Use Digital Actors

  1. From the Editor sidebar, click Digital Actors.
  2. Browse the actor library or select Create New.
  3. Configure:
    1. Name and role in the story.
    2. Wardrobe, props, and style.
    3. Visual features (face, body proportions, hair).
    4. Performance tone (calm, energetic, fearful, etc.).
  4. Assign your Digital Actor to lines in the script editor or place them directly into scenes via Top-Down View.
  5. Preview the actor in Storyboard panels or generate test clips.

Workflow Integration

  • AI Wizard – suggests traits and backstory aligned with plot arcs.
  • Editor – places actors into scenes with camera and lighting setup.
  • Timeline – syncs actor performance with dialogue and scene timing.
  • Build Video – final rendering with selected AI engines (Google_Veo_3, Runway, WAN AI).

Best Practices

  • Define characters early to ensure consistency.
  • Pair voices with emotion settings for natural delivery.
  • Use motion capture for realism in action scenes.
  • Lock approved performances to prevent accidental edits in team projects.

Troubleshooting

  • Actor looks inconsistent across scenes → Check locked presets in actor library.
  • Lip-sync issues → Re-render with voice-sync enabled.
  • Performance doesn’t match script tone → Adjust emotional tone sliders or regenerate.

See Also


Contact Us if you have any problems using Digital Actors.

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