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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
'''[[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]]''' in the [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] platform are AI-generated, fully customizable virtual performers that bring your [[Scenes|scenes]] to life.   
'''Digital Actors''' in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] are AI-generated characters that can perform scripted roles within your productions.   
They can be cast in any role, dressed for any occasion, and directed to deliver performances that match your [[Script_Editor|script]] and [[Story_Arcs|story arcs]].   
They combine realistic visual rendering, customizable personalities, and controllable performance styles, making them essential for both narrative and commercial content.   


Digital Actors integrate seamlessly into your [[New_Project|projects]] and [[Editor|video editor workflow]], making it possible to achieve high-quality performances without physical shoots, casting calls, or extensive post-production.
Digital Actors can be used in [[Timeline_&_Storyboard|storyboards]], [[Shot_Prompting|shot prompts]], and final [[Build_Video|build videos]], replacing the need for traditional casting while preserving creative control.


== Key Features ==
== Key Capabilities ==
* '''Full Customization:''' Adjust [[Characters|character]] appearance, wardrobe, ethnicity, and emotional tone.
* '''Character Library:''' Choose from a catalog of pre-designed archetypes (heroes, villains, narrators, etc.). 
* '''Performance Control:''' Modify body language, facial expressions, and timing to fit the [[Story_Beats|story beats]].
* '''Customization:''' Adjust [[Characters|character attributes]]—age, gender, ethnicity, wardrobe, voice, and movement style.
* '''AI Voice Dubbing:''' Assign multilingual voices with precise lip-syncing and emotion control.
* '''Performance Direction:''' Control body language, tone, and emotional intensity through [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] prompts.
* '''Rights & Usage Protection:''' Built-in content licensing for commercial or private projects.
* '''Voice & Lip Sync:''' Pair with [[Audio_Tracks|audio tracks]] for synced dialogue and natural expressions.
* '''[[Motion_Capture|Motion Capture Integration]]:''' Use an iPhone or compatible device to capture realistic movements.
* '''Cross-Scene Continuity:''' Keep the same Digital Actor consistent across multiple [[Scenes|scenes]] or even entire [[Projects|projects]].
* '''Reusability:''' Save and reuse Digital Actors across [[Scenes|scenes]], episodes, or entire projects for continuity.
* '''Multi-Actor Interaction:''' Place multiple actors together with collision-aware staging and dynamic [[Camera_Angles|camera angles]].


== How to Use Digital Actors ==
== How to Use ==
# From the [[Editor|Editor]] sidebar, click '''Digital Actors'''.
# Open the [[Editor|Editor workspace]] and select **Digital Actor → Add Actor**.
# Browse the available [[Actor library|actor library]] or click '''Create New'''.
# Browse the available catalog or import a saved preset.
# Customize:
# Customize appearance (hair, clothing, accessories) and attributes (age, height, style).
## Name and role in the project.
# Add scripted dialogue or link to [[Import_Script|imported scripts]].
## Wardrobe and style.
# Position the actor within [[2D_&_3D_Sets|2D or 3D sets]]. 
## Facial features, hair, and body proportions.
# Preview in [[Top_Down_View|Top Down View]] and finalize in the [[Build_Video|video build]]. 
# Assign the actor to specific [[Scenes|scenes]] or [[Shots|shots]] in your [[Timeline View|timeline]].
# Direct performance through:
## [[AI_Wizard|AI-driven performance suggestions]]
## [[Top_Down_View|Top-Down View]] blocking
## [[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboard panels]]


== Integration in Workflow ==
== Example Workflow ==
Digital Actors work hand-in-hand with other [[ACT3AI]] tools:
{| class="wikitable"
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] – suggests character traits and backstory aligned with the plot.
! Step
* [[Editor|Editor]] – places actors in shots and adjusts movement paths.
! Action
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]] – renders performances using engines like [[Google_Veo_3]], [[Wan]], and [[Runway]].
! Output
* [[Credit_System|Credit System]] – see cost per scene before rendering.
|-
| 1
| Import a [[Script_Editor|script]]
| Scene dialogue linked to Digital Actor
|-
| 2
| Add Digital Actor (e.g., “Detective” preset)
| Character model placed in set
|-
| 3
| Customize attributes (age 42, trench coat, gravelly voice)
| Unique, tailored character
|-
| 4
| Assign dialogue and expressions
| Actor lip-syncs with emotion
|-
| 5
| Render preview with [[Camera_Movement|camera movement]]
| Cinematic clip with full performance
|}


== Tips for Best Results ==
== Tips ==
* Define [[Characters|characters]] early in [[AI_Wizard]] to ensure consistent casting.
* Use consistent wardrobe and voice profiles to maintain continuity across episodes. 
* Use [[Motion_Capture|motion capture]] for realism in complex action shots.
* Combine facial expression controls with [[Lighting|lighting setups]] for dramatic effect.
* Pair voice settings with emotional tone for natural delivery.
* Save frequently used actors into the [[Media_Library|Media Library]] for reuse.
* Lock finished performances to prevent accidental changes in collaborative projects.
* For ensemble scenes, stagger body movement settings to avoid robotic uniformity.


== Related Pages ==
== See Also ==
* [[Characters|Character Creation & Management]]
* [[Characters]] 
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]]
* [[2D_&_3D_Sets|2D & 3D Sets]]
* [[Editor|Video Editor]]
* [[Camera_Angles|Camera Angles]]
* [[Motion_Capture|Motion Capture Integration]]
* [[Camera_Movement|Camera Movement]]
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]]
* [[Audio_Tracks|Audio Tracks]]
* [[Scenes]]
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]]
* [[Shots]]
 
[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]


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Revision as of 07:55, 21 August 2025

Digital Actors

Overview

Digital Actors in ACT 3 AI are AI-generated characters that can perform scripted roles within your productions. They combine realistic visual rendering, customizable personalities, and controllable performance styles, making them essential for both narrative and commercial content.

Digital Actors can be used in storyboards, shot prompts, and final build videos, replacing the need for traditional casting while preserving creative control.

Key Capabilities

  • Character Library: Choose from a catalog of pre-designed archetypes (heroes, villains, narrators, etc.).
  • Customization: Adjust character attributes—age, gender, ethnicity, wardrobe, voice, and movement style.
  • Performance Direction: Control body language, tone, and emotional intensity through AI Wizard prompts.
  • Voice & Lip Sync: Pair with audio tracks for synced dialogue and natural expressions.
  • Cross-Scene Continuity: Keep the same Digital Actor consistent across multiple scenes or even entire projects.
  • Multi-Actor Interaction: Place multiple actors together with collision-aware staging and dynamic camera angles.

How to Use

  1. Open the Editor workspace and select **Digital Actor → Add Actor**.
  2. Browse the available catalog or import a saved preset.
  3. Customize appearance (hair, clothing, accessories) and attributes (age, height, style).
  4. Add scripted dialogue or link to imported scripts.
  5. Position the actor within 2D or 3D sets.
  6. Preview in Top Down View and finalize in the video build.

Example Workflow

Step Action Output
1 Import a script Scene dialogue linked to Digital Actor
2 Add Digital Actor (e.g., “Detective” preset) Character model placed in set
3 Customize attributes (age 42, trench coat, gravelly voice) Unique, tailored character
4 Assign dialogue and expressions Actor lip-syncs with emotion
5 Render preview with camera movement Cinematic clip with full performance

Tips

  • Use consistent wardrobe and voice profiles to maintain continuity across episodes.
  • Combine facial expression controls with lighting setups for dramatic effect.
  • Save frequently used actors into the Media Library for reuse.
  • For ensemble scenes, stagger body movement settings to avoid robotic uniformity.

See Also

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

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