Video Editor
Video Editor
Overview
The ACT 3 AI **Video Editor** is the central workspace for refining, arranging, and finalizing your AI-generated video projects. It combines script-based editing, scene arrangement, AI cinematography, and post-production tools, allowing creators to move from raw ideas to polished final output entirely within the platform.
Key Benefits
1. Unified workspace for script, scenes, visuals, and audio. 2. Real-time preview of edits without long rendering waits. 3. AI-assisted adjustments for camera movement, lighting, and transitions. 4. Seamless integration with sets, digital actors, and imported media. 5. Export-ready for multiple platforms and professional formats.
Video Editing Workflow
1. **Open Your Project**
Access the Editor from your project dashboard to begin editing.
2. **Load or Generate Scenes**
Import AI-generated scenes, B-roll, or external footage into the editing timeline.
3. **Arrange Scenes**
Drag and drop scenes into your desired order using the storyboard or timeline view.
4. **Edit Scripts & Dialogue**
Adjust scene scripts and actor lines directly in the editor, with AI suggestions for pacing and tone.
5. **Adjust Cinematography**
Modify camera angles, lens settings, motion paths, and framing for each shot.
6. **Apply Lighting & Style Presets**
Set mood and tone by applying Style Presets or custom lighting setups.
7. **Add Media & Effects**
Insert imported B-roll, visual effects, sound effects, and background music.
8. **Review in Real-Time**
Use low-resolution preview rendering to check flow and visual consistency before the final export.
9. **Save Versions**
Keep multiple edit versions for experimentation or client review.
10. **Finalize & Export**
Send the completed timeline to the Build & Export process.
Key Editor Features
1. **Storyboard View** – Visual scene arrangement for high-level editing. 2. **Timeline View** – Frame-by-frame precision control over visuals and audio. 3. **Multi-Layer Editing** – Combine video, audio, effects, and captions in separate layers. 4. **AI Scene Suggestions** – Get recommendations for transitions, pacing, and shot coverage. 5. **Hotkey Shortcuts** – Speed up your workflow with customizable keyboard controls.
Best Practices
1. Lock completed scenes to prevent accidental changes. 2. Keep a backup version before making major structural edits. 3. Use markers in the timeline to flag important review points. 4. Apply style and lighting presets consistently for visual continuity.