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= Digital Actors =
== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The '''Digital Actor''' feature lets you generate and manage AI‑powered characters—complete with voice, motion, and visual style—for use in your video projects. From hero protagonists to background extras, Digital Actors deliver consistent performances without the need for live shoots.
'''[[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]]''' in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] are fully customizable, AI-generated performers that bring your [[Scenes|scenes]] and [[Shots|shots]] to life. 
Instead of casting physical actors, you can design, direct, and reuse digital counterparts that match your [[Script_Editor|script]] and [[Story_Beats|story beats]]. 
 
Digital Actors integrate seamlessly into your [[New_Project|projects]] and [[Editor|Editor workspace]], saving time and costs while maintaining creative flexibility.


== Key Capabilities ==
== Key Capabilities ==
* '''AI‑Driven Voice & Dialogue:''' Convert your script lines into natural‑sounding speech using selectable voice profiles (gender, age, accent).   
* '''Full Customization:''' Adjust [[Characters|character]] appearance, wardrobe, hairstyle, ethnicity, and emotional tone.   
* '''Motion & Gesture:''' Choose from preset movement styles (dramatic, subtle, comedic) or record custom motion with simple controls.   
* '''AI Performance Control:''' Direct body language, expressions, and timing. 
* '''Visual Style Presets:''' Apply look presets (cartoon, photorealistic, stylized) to match your project’s aesthetic.   
* '''Voice & Dubbing:''' Assign AI-generated voices with multi-language support and lip-sync accuracy.   
* '''Emotion & Expression:''' Adjust emotional intensity sliders (happy, sad, angry, surprised) to fine‑tune facial expressions and body language.
* '''Motion Capture:''' Use mobile devices or external rigs to capture live performances (see [[Motion_Capture|Motion Capture Integration]]). 
* '''Reusability:''' Save actors to your [[Asset_Library|asset library]] and reuse them across episodes, projects, or franchises.   
* '''Rights & Licensing:''' Built-in protection ensures actor likenesses are secure for commercial projects.


== Creating a Digital Actor ==
== How to Create and Use Digital Actors ==
# '''New Actor Setup:''' Click “+ Digital Actor” and enter a name and description.   
# From the [[Editor|Editor sidebar]], click '''Digital Actors'''.   
# '''Choose Voice Profile:''' Select from AI voice models or upload a reference sample for cloning.   
# Browse the [[Actor_Library|actor library]] or select '''Create New'''.   
# '''Select Motion Style:''' Pick a motion preset or record custom gestures using your webcam.   
# Configure:
# '''Pick Visual Look:''' Apply one of the built‑in style templates or upload texture references for custom shaders.
## Name and [[Characters|role]] in the story. 
## Wardrobe, props, and style. 
## Visual features (face, body proportions, hair). 
## Performance tone (calm, energetic, fearful, etc.). 
# Assign your Digital Actor to lines in the [[Script_Editor|script editor]] or place them directly into [[Scenes|scenes]] via [[Top_Down_View|Top-Down View]].   
# Preview the actor in [[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboard panels]] or generate test clips.


== Customization & Editing ==
== Workflow Integration ==
* '''Fine‑Tune Voice:''' Adjust pitch, speed, and tone sliders; add emphasis or pauses with simple markers in your script.   
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] – suggests traits and backstory aligned with plot arcs.   
* '''Blend Motion Styles:''' Combine two or more movement presets to create hybrid performances.   
* [[Editor|Editor]] – places actors into scenes with camera and lighting setup.   
* '''Facial Expression Editor:''' Use a visual timeline to keyframe eyebrow raises, smiles, and eye gaze.   
* [[Timeline|Timeline]] – syncs actor performance with dialogue and scene timing.   
* '''Outfit & Appearance:''' Swap costumes, hairstyles, and accessories from the built‑in library or upload your own 3D assets.
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]] – final rendering with selected AI engines ([[Google_Veo_3]], [[Runway]], [[Wan|WAN AI]]).


== Integration with Workflow ==
== Best Practices ==
* '''Script Linkage:''' Assign your Digital Actor to dialogue lines in the Editor for automatic voice-over generation.   
* Define [[Characters|characters]] early to ensure consistency.   
* '''Timeline Placement:''' Drag your actor from the Cast page onto the Top‑Down or Timeline views to position performances.   
* Pair voices with emotion settings for natural delivery.   
* '''Storyboard & Panels:''' Embed your actor’s thumbnail into storyboard frames for consistent visual reference.   
* Use [[Motion_Capture|motion capture]] for realism in action scenes.   
* '''Render Queue:''' Add complete performances to the Video Render Queue for batch exporting at any quality level.
* Lock approved performances to prevent accidental edits in team projects.


== Collaboration & Sharing ==
== Troubleshooting ==
* '''Shared Actor Library:''' Save commonly used actors to a team library for reuse across projects.   
* '''Actor looks inconsistent across scenes''' → Check locked presets in [[Actor_Library|actor library]].   
* '''Version History:''' Track changes to voice, motion, and look with full version control and rollback options.   
* '''Lip-sync issues''' → Re-render with voice-sync enabled.   
* '''Review & Approval:''' Share preview clips of your Digital Actor’s performance with stakeholders for feedback.
* '''Performance doesn’t match script tone''' → Adjust emotional tone sliders or regenerate.


== Use Cases ==
== See Also ==
* Animated explainers with consistent narrator characters  
* [[Characters|Character Profiles]]  
* Virtual spokespeople for marketing videos  
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]]  
* Background crowds or extras in complex scenes  
* [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]]  
* Rapid prototyping of character-driven storyboards
* [[Motion_Capture|Motion Capture Integration]] 
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]] 
* [[Scenes]] · [[Shots]] · [[Timeline|Timeline Editing]]


== See Also ==
[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]
* [[Cast]]
* [[Editor]] 
* [[Character Editor]] 


[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] if you have any problems using Digital Actors.

Revision as of 07:00, 27 August 2025

Digital Actors

Overview

Digital Actors in ACT 3 AI are fully customizable, AI-generated performers that bring your scenes and shots to life. Instead of casting physical actors, you can design, direct, and reuse digital counterparts that match your script and story beats.

Digital Actors integrate seamlessly into your projects and Editor workspace, saving time and costs while maintaining creative flexibility.

Key Capabilities

  • Full Customization: Adjust character appearance, wardrobe, hairstyle, ethnicity, and emotional tone.
  • AI Performance Control: Direct body language, expressions, and timing.
  • Voice & Dubbing: Assign AI-generated voices with multi-language support and lip-sync accuracy.
  • Motion Capture: Use mobile devices or external rigs to capture live performances (see Motion Capture Integration).
  • Reusability: Save actors to your asset library and reuse them across episodes, projects, or franchises.
  • Rights & Licensing: Built-in protection ensures actor likenesses are secure for commercial projects.

How to Create and Use Digital Actors

  1. From the Editor sidebar, click Digital Actors.
  2. Browse the actor library or select Create New.
  3. Configure:
    1. Name and role in the story.
    2. Wardrobe, props, and style.
    3. Visual features (face, body proportions, hair).
    4. Performance tone (calm, energetic, fearful, etc.).
  4. Assign your Digital Actor to lines in the script editor or place them directly into scenes via Top-Down View.
  5. Preview the actor in Storyboard panels or generate test clips.

Workflow Integration

  • AI Wizard – suggests traits and backstory aligned with plot arcs.
  • Editor – places actors into scenes with camera and lighting setup.
  • Timeline – syncs actor performance with dialogue and scene timing.
  • Build Video – final rendering with selected AI engines (Google_Veo_3, Runway, WAN AI).

Best Practices

  • Define characters early to ensure consistency.
  • Pair voices with emotion settings for natural delivery.
  • Use motion capture for realism in action scenes.
  • Lock approved performances to prevent accidental edits in team projects.

Troubleshooting

  • Actor looks inconsistent across scenes → Check locked presets in actor library.
  • Lip-sync issues → Re-render with voice-sync enabled.
  • Performance doesn’t match script tone → Adjust emotional tone sliders or regenerate.

See Also

Contact Us if you have any problems using Digital Actors.

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