Digital Actors
Digital Actors
Overview
Digital Actors in ACT 3 AI are AI-generated or imported virtual performers that bring characters to life in your films, marketing content, or social media videos. They can be fully AI-driven, animated using Motion Capture, or a combination of both, allowing for realistic movement, expressions, and voice delivery without requiring live actors on set.
Key Benefits
1. Eliminate the cost and logistics of hiring physical actors. 2. Customize appearance, clothing, voice, and performance style. 3. Enable consistent performances across multiple projects. 4. Integrate with Virtual Sets and AI cinematography for a complete production pipeline. 5. Combine AI animation with human-recorded MoCap for maximum realism.
Digital Actor Creation Workflow
1. **Open the Casting Tool**
Access the Cast section in the Editor.
2. **Select Actor Type**
Choose from: * **AI-Generated Actor:** Fully AI-modeled with procedural animation. * **Imported Actor Model:** From FBX, GLB, or other 3D formats. * **Hybrid Actor:** AI-driven body animation with human motion capture overlay.
3. **Customize Appearance**
Adjust facial features, body shape, hair, wardrobe, and accessories.
4. **Assign Voice**
Pick an AI-generated voice or import recorded audio. * Supports multiple languages and accents. * Syncs automatically with lip movement.
5. **Define Performance Style**
Choose acting tone (e.g., dramatic, comedic, corporate) and emotional range.
6. **Apply Animation Source**
* AI procedural animation. * Imported MoCap from Motion Capture devices. * Keyframe editing for fine-tuned movements.
7. **Place Actor in Set**
Position the actor within the scene, blocking them according to camera and lighting setup.
8. **Preview & Adjust**
Test movement, facial animation, and voice sync before final rendering.
Integration with Other Tools
1. **Cinematography:** Works with AI Cinematography to track actors dynamically. 2. **Lighting Design:** Automatically adjusts shadows and highlights to fit the scene. 3. **Scene Continuity:** Saves wardrobe, position, and expressions for multi-scene consistency.
Best Practices
1. Use consistent wardrobe and facial presets for recurring characters. 2. Blend AI and MoCap animation for the most natural performance. 3. Keep actor file sizes optimized for faster render times. 4. Test performance in multiple camera angles before finalizing.