Cinematography

Cinematography

The Cinematography module in ACT 3 AI defines how each scene and shot is visually staged. It covers camera position, motion, lensing, and framing—bringing professional film grammar into AI-assisted storytelling.

Cinematography works hand-in-hand with Digital Actors, 2D & 3D Sets, and Audio Tracks to create polished results.

Key Elements

• Camera Angles: Choose perspectives such as over-the-shoulder, close-up, or wide shot.
• Camera Movement: Define pans, tilts, dollies, and tracking paths.
• Lenses & Focal Length: Adjust virtual lenses for depth of field and dramatic emphasis.
• Lighting: Integrate Lighting setups for mood and clarity.
• Composition Rules: Apply the rule of thirds, symmetry, or deep focus to match cinematic traditions.
• Visual Style: Apply filters, LUTs, and filmic presets.

How to Use

1. Open a Shot Editor view.
2. Select **Cinematography** from the toolbar.
3. Assign angles and movements.
4. Preview results in the Timeline & Storyboard.
5. Lock or refine choices before sending to Build Video.

Example Workflow

Step	Action	Result
1	Define Scenes → Shots	Story beats aligned
2	Add Digital Actors into sets	Characters staged in environment
3	Apply camera angle & lens choice	Establish shot framing
4	Add smooth movement	Cinematic polish
5	Adjust Lighting and test preview	Mood refined
6	Finalize in Build Video	Rendered cinematic clip

Tips

• Keep shots under 8–10 seconds for pacing.
• Mix static and moving shots for rhythm.
• Use depth of field to emphasize emotion.
• Apply AI Wizard suggestions for automated framing.
• Re-use camera presets for consistency across episodes.

See Also

• Camera Angles
• Camera Movement
• Lighting
• Timeline & Storyboard
• Digital Actors
• 2D & 3D Sets
• Build Video

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