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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Project Structure in ACT 3 AI defines how all creative elements — scripts, scenes, assets, and exports — are organized within a project.   
The '''Project Structure''' in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] organizes all creative elements of your production — from story beats to rendered exports — into a unified workspace.   
A clear structure helps teams maintain consistency, speed up workflows, and ensure all assets are accessible throughout the production process.
It helps users navigate between [[Scenes]], [[Shots]], [[Characters]], and assets while keeping billing, storage, and collaboration consistent.


== Key Benefits ==
== 1. Purpose ==
1. Keep all project components organized in one place.
* Provide a clear hierarchy for film, video, and animation projects 
2. Maintain clear relationships between scripts, scenes, and assets.
* Enable smooth navigation between creative and technical layers 
3. Improve collaboration by standardizing where files are stored.
* Centralize assets (scripts, actors, renders) into one workspace 
4. Easily locate and reuse assets across different projects.
* Ensure [[Organization|team collaboration]] with permissions and versioning 
5. Reduce errors caused by missing or misplaced files.


== Standard Project Structure ==
== 2. Core Levels ==
1. **Project Dashboard** 
{| class="wikitable"
  The central hub where you access project details, settings, and workflows.
! Level
! Description
! Key Contents
|-
| '''Project'''
| The container for a film, campaign, or show
| Title, genre, aspect ratio, [[Subscription_Plan]], [[Cloud_Storage_Management]]
|-
| '''Acts & Beats'''
| Narrative structure created via [[AI_Wizard]]
| Logline, theme, story arc, beats
|-
| '''Scenes'''
| Individual moments in the story
| Setting, [[Lighting]], [[Top_Down_View]], [[Storyboard_Panels]]
|-
| '''Shots'''
| Camera-based visual units
| [[Camera_Angles]], [[Camera_Movement]], [[Digital_Actors]], [[Audio_Tracks]]
|-
| '''Renders'''
| Generated outputs
| [[AI_Rendered_Footage]], [[Import_BRoll]], previews, exports
|}


2. **Script Section**
== 3. File & Asset Types ==
  Stores the main story script, scene breakdowns, and dialogue.
* Scripts → [[Script_Editor]], [[Import_Script]], [[Export_Script]], [[Final_Draft]] 
* Media → images, backgrounds, [[Audio_Tracks]], narration 
* Metadata → [[Camera_Instructions]], timing
* Generated → [[Google_Veo_3]], [[Runway]], [[Wan|WAN_AI_Integration]] outputs 


3. **Scene Library**   
== 4. Navigation ==
  Contains all scenes, each linked to their respective sets, actors, and cinematography settings.
* Use the **Dashboard** for global view of active projects  
* Drill down into [[Timeline_&_Storyboard]] for beat-to-shot workflow 
* Switch to [[Top_Down_View]] for staging and blocking 
* Manage renders via [[Render_Queue]] and [[Build_Video]] 


4. **Assets Folder** 
== 5. Collaboration ==
  * **Visual Assets:** Images, B-roll, generative video outputs.  
* Role-based access for [[Member_Management]]  
  * **Audio Assets:** Voiceovers, sound effects, music tracks.  
* Shared [[Documentation]] and notes
  * **3D Assets:** Sets, props, and actor models.
* Real-time [[Collaboration|co-editing]] in the [[Editor]]  


5. **Style Presets**   
== 6. Benefits ==
  Houses reusable [[Creating_Style_Presets|Style Presets]] for visual and audio consistency.
* Keeps large projects organized and scalable 
* Bridges creative (writers, directors) with technical (VFX, editors) teams 
* Links billing usage (via [[Billing_Model]] and [[Credit_System]]) to actual creative work  
* Supports future-proofing with [[Cloud_Storage_Management]]


6. **Version History** 
----
  Managed through [[Version_Control|Version Control]] to track all iterations.


7. **Exports Folder** 
<small>See also: [[Dashboard]], [[Timeline_&_Storyboard]], [[Scenes]], [[Shots]], [[Digital_Actors]], [[Cloud_Storage_Management]], [[Organization]]</small>
  Stores rendered videos in all output formats and aspect ratios.
 
== Workflow for Maintaining Project Structure ==
1. **Create a New Project** 
  Use [[New_Project|New Project]] to set up the framework with default folders.
 
2. **Organize Assets Early** 
  Upload and categorize assets into relevant folders before editing.
 
3. **Link Assets to Scenes** 
  Ensure sets, actors, and audio are properly linked to their corresponding scenes.
 
4. **Apply Consistent Naming** 
  Use clear, descriptive file names to make searching easier.
 
5. **Save Versions Frequently** 
  Keep snapshots of progress in [[Version_Control|Version Control]].
 
6. **Clean Up Unused Assets** 
  Remove outdated or unused files to avoid confusion.
 
== Best Practices ==
1. Start every project with a predefined folder and naming convention.
2. Use tags and metadata to make asset searches faster.
3. Store final exports separately from working files to prevent overwriting.
4. Back up the entire project folder regularly.
 
== Related Pages ==
* [[Version_Control|Version Control]]
* [[Creating_Style_Presets|Creating Style Presets]]
* [[Editor|Editor]]
* [[Build_Video|Rendering & Exporting Videos]]
* [[Digital_Actor|Digital Actors]]
* [[Sets|Virtual Set Design]]

Revision as of 10:51, 20 August 2025

Project Structure

Overview

The Project Structure in ACT 3 AI organizes all creative elements of your production — from story beats to rendered exports — into a unified workspace. It helps users navigate between Scenes, Shots, Characters, and assets while keeping billing, storage, and collaboration consistent.

1. Purpose

  • Provide a clear hierarchy for film, video, and animation projects
  • Enable smooth navigation between creative and technical layers
  • Centralize assets (scripts, actors, renders) into one workspace
  • Ensure team collaboration with permissions and versioning

2. Core Levels

Level Description Key Contents
Project The container for a film, campaign, or show Title, genre, aspect ratio, Subscription_Plan, Cloud_Storage_Management
Acts & Beats Narrative structure created via AI_Wizard Logline, theme, story arc, beats
Scenes Individual moments in the story Setting, Lighting, Top_Down_View, Storyboard_Panels
Shots Camera-based visual units Camera_Angles, Camera_Movement, Digital_Actors, Audio_Tracks
Renders Generated outputs AI_Rendered_Footage, Import_BRoll, previews, exports

3. File & Asset Types

4. Navigation

5. Collaboration

6. Benefits

  • Keeps large projects organized and scalable
  • Bridges creative (writers, directors) with technical (VFX, editors) teams
  • Links billing usage (via Billing_Model and Credit_System) to actual creative work
  • Supports future-proofing with Cloud_Storage_Management

See also: Dashboard, Timeline_&_Storyboard, Scenes, Shots, Digital_Actors, Cloud_Storage_Management, Organization

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