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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Timeline & Storyboard system in ACT 3 AI enables creators to visually organize their narrative structure, scene flow, and shot sequencing. It provides a comprehensive interface for managing storytelling, pacing, and visual planning across acts, scenes, and shots.
The '''Timeline & Storyboard''' in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] provides a dual view of your project: 
* The **Timeline** displays shots, audio, and scenes sequentially for precise editing.
* The **Storyboard** presents a visual grid of [[Storyboard_Panels|panels]] to review framing, flow, and continuity. 
 
Together, they allow creators to structure a film from [[Story_Beats|beats]] to [[Build_Video|final render]] while maintaining full creative control.


== 1. Purpose ==
== 1. Purpose ==
* Visually plan the flow of a movie, episode, or short-form video
* Organize and sequence all [[Shots]] across acts and scenes 
* Organize story structure into a logical timeline
* Provide a director-friendly visual layout of story progression 
* Align script, camera, and visual direction through a unified board
* Sync audio, [[Music_Sync|music]], and [[Audio_Tracks|sound effects]] 
* Serve as the creative anchor for AI-generated video generation
* Enable collaborative editing across a shared [[Editor|workspace]] 
 
== 2. Timeline Structure ==
* Organized into nested hierarchy:
  * Act → Scene → Shot
* Drag-and-drop functionality for reordering
* Color-coded sections for clarity (e.g., exposition, climax, resolution)
* Each shot includes timecode, duration, and visual preview
 
== 3. Storyboard Panel ==
* Visual representation of each shot
* Includes:
  * Frame thumbnail
  * Scene description
  * Dialogue snippet
  * Shot metadata (camera, lighting, mood)
* Editable inline with real-time AI re-generation


== 4. Key Features ==
== 2. Timeline Features ==
* '''Zoomable Timeline:''' View entire act or drill down to per-frame details
* Layered tracks: video, audio, overlays, effects 
* '''Dynamic Previews:''' Live updates as AI regenerates visuals
* Drag-and-drop shot ordering 
* '''Shot Locking:''' Freeze finalized boards to prevent changes
* Trim, split, and extend clip lengths 
* '''Version Control:''' Track story evolution over time
* Markers for [[Story_Beats]] and [[Camera_Movement]] cues 
* '''Beat Markers:''' Label key story moments for pacing analysis
* Real-time preview while adjusting 


== 5. AI Integration ==
== 3. Storyboard Features ==
* Suggests transitions, camera angles, and shot variety
* Automatic generation of [[Storyboard_Panels]] from AI scripts or [[Digital_Actors|digital actors]] 
* Automatically generates placeholder visuals from script
* Manual editing: rearrange, replace, or redraw frames 
* Aligns tone and style using global scene metadata
* Top-down linking to [[Top_Down_View|camera setups]] 
* Supports multiple versions of a scene (A/B testing)
* Color-coded panels for [[Scenes]] and [[Acts]] 
* Export as printable PDF for team review 


== 6. Collaboration Support ==
== 4. Workflow ==
* Comment threads on scenes or shots
# Start with [[Script_Editor|script or imported screenplay]] 
* Editor approvals with locking/unlocking capabilities
# Auto-generate panels with [[AI_Wizard]] 
* Assign tasks to collaborators (e.g., adjust lighting, rewrite dialogue)
# Organize panels into storyboard order 
# Switch to Timeline view for precision trimming and syncing 
# Finalize edits before sending to [[Render_Queue]] 


== 7. Export Options ==
== 5. Integration ==
* Export full storyboard as:
* Works directly with [[Build_Video]] for assembly 
  * PDF (presentation-ready)
* Accepts assets from [[Import_BRoll]] and [[Cloud_Storage_Management|media library]] 
  * MP4 with timed visuals
* Connects with [[Music_Sync]] for score alignment 
  * Image sequences (.png or .jpg)
* Syncs changes across [[Organization]] roles for collaboration
  * Production sheets with metadata for each shot
* One-click upload to production pipelines or collaboration hubs


== 8. Scene Continuity Tools ==
== 6. Roadmap ==
* Visual consistency checks across scenes
* Multi-user live editing on the timeline 
* Automated prop and wardrobe tracking
* AI-suggested pacing adjustments per [[Story_Beats]] 
* Warnings for out-of-sequence emotional arcs or scene breaks
* Cinematic style templates for storyboard panel layout 
* Automatic continuity checks (costumes, lighting, props) 


== 9. Use Cases ==
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* Pre-visualization for film/TV
* YouTube episode planning
* Client pitch decks for marketing agencies
* Animation sequence layout


== 10. Roadmap ==
<small>See also: [[Storyboard_Panels]], [[Top_Down_View]], [[Shots]], [[Scenes]], [[Build_Video]], [[Music_Sync]]</small>
* Motion board support with keyframe animation
* Timeline-based performance analytics (engagement predictors)
* Real-time co-editing with multi-user cursors
* AI scene pacing optimizer based on story tension models

Revision as of 10:06, 20 August 2025

Timeline & Storyboard

Overview

The Timeline & Storyboard in ACT 3 AI provides a dual view of your project:

  • The **Timeline** displays shots, audio, and scenes sequentially for precise editing.
  • The **Storyboard** presents a visual grid of panels to review framing, flow, and continuity.

Together, they allow creators to structure a film from beats to final render while maintaining full creative control.

1. Purpose

  • Organize and sequence all Shots across acts and scenes
  • Provide a director-friendly visual layout of story progression
  • Sync audio, music, and sound effects
  • Enable collaborative editing across a shared workspace

2. Timeline Features

  • Layered tracks: video, audio, overlays, effects
  • Drag-and-drop shot ordering
  • Trim, split, and extend clip lengths
  • Markers for Story_Beats and Camera_Movement cues
  • Real-time preview while adjusting

3. Storyboard Features

4. Workflow

  1. Start with script or imported screenplay
  2. Auto-generate panels with AI_Wizard
  3. Organize panels into storyboard order
  4. Switch to Timeline view for precision trimming and syncing
  5. Finalize edits before sending to Render_Queue

5. Integration

6. Roadmap

  • Multi-user live editing on the timeline
  • AI-suggested pacing adjustments per Story_Beats
  • Cinematic style templates for storyboard panel layout
  • Automatic continuity checks (costumes, lighting, props)

See also: Storyboard_Panels, Top_Down_View, Shots, Scenes, Build_Video, Music_Sync

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