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= Build Video =
== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The '''Export Video''' feature lets you take your edited and AI‑enhanced video sequences from the Editor or Render Queue and output them as standard media files. Use it to deliver finished videos for review, publishing, or archiving.
The '''[[Build_Video|Build Video]]''' feature in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] is the final assembly stage where your [[Scenes|scenes]], [[Shots|shots]], and [[BRoll|B-Roll]] come together into a finished production.
It provides an intuitive interface for arranging clips, applying transitions, adding audio, and exporting your project in professional formats.


== Supported Formats ==
Whether your content was generated by AI, imported from external sources, or a combination of both, the Build Video process ensures it is polished, synced, and ready for publication.
* **MP4 (.mp4)** – Widely compatible with web platforms and social media. 
* **MOV (.mov)** – High‑quality format for professional editing suites. 
* **WebM (.webm)** – Optimized for web delivery with good compression. 
* **ProRes (.mov)** – Apple ProRes for post‑production workflows. 
* **Animated GIF (.gif)** – Short looped previews for quick sharing.


== How to Export ==
== Key Capabilities ==
# Open the **Render Queue** or the **Editor** preview pane where your final cut is ready.
* '''Multi-Track Timeline:''' Combine [[AI_Rendered_Footage|AI-generated video]], [[BRoll|B-Roll]], [[Audio_Tracks|music]], and [[Sound_Effects|sound effects]] on separate layers. 
# Click the **Export Video** button (or choose **File → Export Video**).   
* '''Transitions & Effects:''' Apply crossfades, wipes, overlays, and filters between [[Shots|shots]]. 
# In the dialog, select the desired output format from the dropdown.   
* '''Audio Mixing:''' Adjust [[Dialogue|dialogue]], [[Music|music]], and [[Sound_Effects|effects]] levels independently. 
# Adjust export settings: resolution, frame rate, bitrate, and file naming.   
* '''Aspect Ratio Control:''' Export in multiple formats (16:9, 9:16, 1:1). 
# Click **Start Export**; progress appears in the Render Queue panel.   
* '''Render Queue Integration:''' Send final compositions to the [[Render_Queue|Render Queue]] for processing. 
# Once complete, click **Download** or **Open Folder** to access the file.
* '''Preview & Adjust:''' Real-time preview with frame-by-frame accuracy before rendering.
 
== How to Build Your Video ==
# Open your project in the [[Editor|Editor]] and navigate to the **Build Video** mode.   
# Drag and drop [[Scenes|scenes]], [[Shots|shots]], and [[BRoll|B-Roll]] into the [[Timeline|timeline]]. 
# Arrange the sequence in your desired order.   
# Add [[Transitions|transitions]] between shots if needed.   
# Layer in [[Audio_Tracks|background music]] and [[Sound_Effects|effects]].   
# Use [[Color_Grading|color grading]] to ensure visual consistency. 
# Preview the entire video and make final adjustments.


== Export Options ==
== Export Options ==
* '''Resolution:''' Choose from 720p, 1080p, 4K, or custom dimensions.  
* Formats: MP4, MOV, ProRes 
* '''Frame Rate:''' Select common frame rates (24, 30, 60 fps) or enter a custom value.  
* Resolutions: 720p, 1080p, 4K   
* '''Bitrate Control:''' Set target bitrate or use variable bitrate (VBR) presets for quality vs. file size.   
* Frame Rates: 24fps, 30fps, 60fps  
* '''Audio Settings:''' Choose audio codec (AAC, PCM), channel layout (stereo, 5.1), and bit depth.   
* Additional deliverables: [[Subtitles|subtitles]], [[Multi_Language_Dubs|multi-language dubs]], [[Thumbnails|thumbnails]]
* '''Watermark & Intro/Outro:''' Optionally add a logo overlay or predefined intro/outro clip to the export.
 
== Best Practices ==
* Keep pacing consistent with your [[Story_Arc|story arc]] and [[Genre_Tone|tone]].
* Match [[Lighting|lighting]] and [[Color_Grading|color grading]] across all clips.   
* Test exports in lower resolution before rendering in full 4K to save [[Credit_System|credits]].   
* Use [[Lock_Scenes|scene locking]] to prevent last-minute accidental changes.


== Integration with Workflow ==
== Credits & Billing ==
* **Render Queue** – Batch multiple exports and monitor progress in one panel.   
* Rendering consumes [[Credit_System|credits]] based on resolution, length, and chosen rendering engine ([[Google_Veo_3|Google Veo 3]], [[Wan|WAN AI]], [[Runway|Runway Integration]]).   
* **Project Versions** – Tag exports with project version names; access from the Versions menu.   
* Check the [[Credits_Panel|Credits Panel]] for real-time usage before exporting.   
* **Cloud Upload** – Automatically upload exported files to connected cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, AWS S3). 
* Exporting at lower resolutions or shorter lengths reduces credit consumption.
* **Share Links** – Generate shareable, secure links for stakeholders directly after export.


== Tips & Troubleshooting ==
== Troubleshooting ==
* For web publishing, use MP4 with H.264 codec at 1080p and 30 fps for best compatibility.   
* '''Video looks different after export''' → Ensure [[Color_Grading|color grading]] is applied before rendering.
* If your export stalls, check that no other heavy renders are running in the Render Queue. 
* '''Audio out of sync''' → Check [[Frame_Rate_Settings|frame rate settings]] and adjust before final render.   
* Use ProRes exports for downstream color grading or VFX workflows. 
* '''Long render times''' → Queue overnight using the [[Render_Queue|Render Queue]].
* Large 4K exports can take significant time—consider lower‐resolution previews first.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Editor]]  
* [[Editor|Editor Overview]]
* [[Import Script]]   
* [[Import_Script|Import Script]] 
* [[Export_Script|Export Script]]   
* [[Final_Draft|Final Draft Integration]] 
* [[Import_BRoll|Import B-Roll]] 
* [[Credit_System|Credit System]] / [[Billing_Model|Billing Model]] 
* [[Google_Veo_3|Google Veo 3 Integration]] 
* [[Wan|WAN AI Integration]] 
* [[Runway|Runway Integration]]


[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]
[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]


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Revision as of 09:13, 15 August 2025

Build Video

Overview

The Build Video feature in ACT 3 AI is the final assembly stage where your scenes, shots, and B-Roll come together into a finished production. It provides an intuitive interface for arranging clips, applying transitions, adding audio, and exporting your project in professional formats.

Whether your content was generated by AI, imported from external sources, or a combination of both, the Build Video process ensures it is polished, synced, and ready for publication.

Key Capabilities

  • Multi-Track Timeline: Combine AI-generated video, B-Roll, music, and sound effects on separate layers.
  • Transitions & Effects: Apply crossfades, wipes, overlays, and filters between shots.
  • Audio Mixing: Adjust dialogue, music, and effects levels independently.
  • Aspect Ratio Control: Export in multiple formats (16:9, 9:16, 1:1).
  • Render Queue Integration: Send final compositions to the Render Queue for processing.
  • Preview & Adjust: Real-time preview with frame-by-frame accuracy before rendering.

How to Build Your Video

  1. Open your project in the Editor and navigate to the **Build Video** mode.
  2. Drag and drop scenes, shots, and B-Roll into the timeline.
  3. Arrange the sequence in your desired order.
  4. Add transitions between shots if needed.
  5. Layer in background music and effects.
  6. Use color grading to ensure visual consistency.
  7. Preview the entire video and make final adjustments.

Export Options

Best Practices

Credits & Billing

Troubleshooting

  • Video looks different after export → Ensure color grading is applied before rendering.
  • Audio out of sync → Check frame rate settings and adjust before final render.
  • Long render times → Queue overnight using the Render Queue.

See Also

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

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