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= Editor =
== 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 ==
The [[Editor|Editor screen]] is split into three columns. You can pick which view goes in each column:


* '''[[Script_Editor|Script]]''' – Write or edit your screenplay with automatic formatting for scene headings, [[Characters|character]] names, and dialogue.
== Key Features ==
* '''[[Timeline View|Timeline]]''' – Arrange your [[Scenes|video scenes]] by time, drag [[Shots|shots]] into place, and adjust the timing.
* '''Top-Down View:''' Navigate through scenes, beats, and shots in a structured hierarchy.
* '''[[Preview|Preview]]''' – Play a quick render of your scene directly in the app.
* '''Timeline & Storyboard:''' Organize your project visually, adjusting pacing and continuity. 
* '''[[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboard & Panels]]''' – View or sketch storyboard images alongside your script.
* '''Drag-and-Drop Editing:''' Rearrange shots, dialogue, or camera instructions easily.
* '''[[Top_Down_View|Top-Down View]]''' – Place [[Cameras|cameras]], [[Digital_Actors|actors]], and props on a simple map of your set.
* '''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]].


Switch between these views using the dropdown menus above each column or keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl + E then P).
== How It Works ==
# Launch the [[Editor|Editor]] from the project dashboard. 
# Import or write your script via [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]] or [[Import_Script|Import Script]]. 
# Add actors, sets, and visual elements to scenes.
# 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.


== How to Write and Edit Your Script ==
== Editor Views ==
* '''Start with your script:''' The [[Script_Editor|script editor]] formats scene headings, [[Characters|character]] names, and dialogue automatically.
* '''Script View:''' Focuses on dialogue, beats, and scene breakdown. 
* '''Highlight scenes and shots:''' Different background colors help you tell where one [[Scenes|scene]] or [[Shots|shot]] ends.
* '''Storyboard View:''' Shows AI-generated or user-imported storyboards.
* '''Compare versions:''' Open two scripts side by side—like your original draft and an AI-revised draft—to decide which lines to keep.
* '''Timeline View:''' Lets you adjust pacing, shot lengths, and continuity.
* '''Hybrid View:''' Combines script and visuals for collaborative editing.


== Working on Your Timeline ==
== Collaboration Tools ==
* '''Add scenes or shots:''' Drag [[Script_Editor|script]] blocks onto the [[Timeline View|timeline]] to create your sequence.
* '''Multi-User Editing:''' Collaborators can join the same project.
* '''Zoom and scrub:''' Pinch or scroll to zoom in for frame-by-frame work, or zoom out for a full-scene overview.
* '''Comments & Annotations:''' Inline notes on shots or dialogue.
* '''Play back sections:''' Select a block of [[Shots|shots]] and hit “Play” to focus only on that part.
* '''Version History:''' Track revisions and roll back if needed.


== Previewing Your Video ==
== Best Practices ==
* '''Quick renders:''' Generate a low-resolution [[Preview|preview]] instantly—no need to leave the [[Editor]].
* Break your story into beats before adding visuals. 
* '''Adjust quality:''' Choose Draft, Medium, High, or even 4K quality. The [[Editor]] shows you the estimated [[Credit_System|AI credits]] before you render.
* Use [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] for initial generation, then refine in the Editor.
* '''One-click updates:''' If you change your [[Import_Script|script]] or [[Shots|shot prompts]], click “Regenerate” to see the updated preview.
* Always preview timing in the [[Timeline_&_Storyboard|Timeline]].
* Keep an eye on [[Credit_System|credit usage]] when generating renders.


== Top-Down Planning ==
== Example Workflow ==
* '''Drag-and-drop:''' Move [[Cameras|cameras]], lights, and [[Digital_Actors|actors]] around on a 2D map of your set.
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Draw paths:''' Sketch a [[Characters|character]]’s path or [[Cameras|camera movement]] with your mouse.
! Step
* '''Sync with 3D tools:''' Export your setup to [[Blender Integration|Blender integration]] for detailed 3D work, then bring it back with one click.
! 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]]
|}


== Collaboration Made Simple ==
== See Also ==
* '''Real-time teamwork:''' See who’s editing which part of the [[Script_Editor|script]], [[Timeline View|timeline]], or [[Preview|preview]].
* [[New_Project|New Project]]
* '''Lock approved content:''' Freeze finished [[Scenes|scenes]] or [[Shots|shots]] so no one can accidentally change them.
* [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]]
* '''Comment and review:''' Leave notes on specific [[Script_Editor|script]] lines or [[Timeline View|timeline]] points for your team.
* [[Timeline_&_Storyboard|Timeline & Storyboard]]
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]]
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]]
* [[Credit_System|Credit System]]


== Getting Help ==
[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]
* 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.
[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] for support on using the Editor.

Revision as of 08:27, 21 August 2025

Editor

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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