Editor

Overview

The Editor component of the ACT 3 AI platform is the central workspace where creators transform scripts and storyboards into polished, AI‑assisted video sequences. It unifies script editing, shot planning, visual previews, and AI‑driven regeneration within a single, customizable interface—enabling writers, directors, and editors to maintain full creative control while leveraging automated workflows .

Main Areas

The Editor screen is split into three columns. You can pick which view goes in each column:

• *Script* – Write or edit your screenplay with industry‑standard formatting.
• **Timeline** – See your video laid out by time. Drag clips, add transitions, and adjust timing.
• **Preview** – Watch a quick render of your scene right in the app.
• **Storyboard & Panels** – Sketch or review storyboard panels alongside your script.
• **Top‑Down View** – Arrange cameras and characters on a simple map of your set.

Switch between these views using the dropdown menus above each column or simple keyboard shortcuts (for example, Ctrl + E then P).

How to Write and Edit Your Script

1. **Start with your script**: The script editor formats scene headings, character names, and dialogue automatically. 2. **Highlight scenes and shots**: Different background colors help you tell where one scene or shot ends. 3. **Compare versions**: Open two scripts side by side—like your original draft and an AI‑revised draft—to decide which lines to keep.

Working on Your Timeline

1. **Add scenes or shots**: Drag script blocks onto the timeline to create your sequence. 2. **Zoom and scrub**: Pinch or scroll to zoom in for frame‑by‑frame work, or zoom out for a full-scene overview. 3. **Play back sections**: Select a block of shots and hit “Play” to focus only on that part.

Previewing Your Video

• **Quick renders**: Generate a low‑resolution preview instantly—no need to leave the Editor.
• **Adjust quality**: Choose Draft, Medium, High, or even 4K quality. The Editor shows you the estimated AI credits before you render.
• **One‑click updates**: If you change your script or shot prompts, click “Regenerate” to see the updated preview.

Top‑Down Planning

• **Drag-and‑drop**: Move cameras, lights, and actors around on a 2D map of your set.
• **Draw paths**: Sketch a character’s path or camera movement with your mouse.
• **Sync with 3D tools**: Export your setup to Blender for detailed 3D work, then bring it back with one click.

Collaboration Made Simple

• **Real‑time teamwork**: See who’s editing which part of the script, timeline, or preview.
• **Lock approved content**: Freeze finished scenes or shots so no one can accidentally change them.
• **Comment and review**: Leave notes on specific script lines or timeline points for your team.

Getting Help

• Press **F1** or click the **Help** icon for short tutorials on each pane.
• Hover over buttons to see a tooltip explaining what they do.
• Visit the Story Arc & Wizard for guided story-building advice.

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