Render Queue

Render Queue

Overview

The Render Queue in ACT 3 AI is a cloud-based pipeline that manages, schedules, and executes the rendering of AI-generated video content. It ensures efficient distribution of compute resources across tasks, tracks job progress, and aligns with user subscription and credit models.

1. Purpose

• Serve as the central pipeline for rendering all video assets
• Prioritize tasks based on plan tier, complexity, and dependencies
• Track progress, failures, and resource consumption
• Support hybrid rendering between local and cloud systems

2. Core Components

• Job Scheduler: Orders tasks based on priority, dependencies, and credits
• Progress Monitor: Tracks job completion and notifies users
• Output Manager: Stores rendered outputs with metadata
• Credit Meter: Deducts credits based on quality level and duration

3. Job Types

• Script-to-Storyboard
• Scene and Shot Rendering
• Motion Capture Integration
• Final Export: 4K, ProRes, MP4, DCP

4. Quality Tiers

• Q1 – Preview Quality: Fast, low-res, watermark included
• Q2 – Standard Quality: 1080p, full audio/scene consistency
• Q3 – Premium Quality: 4K, cinematic lighting, no watermark

5. Intelligent Prioritization

• Higher-tier plans receive queue priority
• Render jobs sorted by:

 * Subscription tier
 * Job type (blocking vs. non-blocking)
 * Deadline proximity
 * Batch size

6. Hybrid Rendering Model

• ACT 3 Cloud: GPU-enabled, scalable render nodes
• Local Sync App: Optional desktop tool for rendering lighter jobs locally
• Automatically offloads jobs to the cloud when local resources are idle or insufficient

7. Render Status Tracking

• Real-time job dashboard
• Indicators: Queued ▸ Rendering ▸ Complete ▸ Failed
• Hover tooltips show:

 * Estimated time remaining
 * Credit cost
 * Task breakdown

8. Notifications & Alerts

• In-app toast notifications on job completion
• Email summaries for batch render jobs
• Warnings for failed renders, credit shortfalls, or expired assets

9. Credit Usage Logic

• Credits deducted per job based on:

 * Resolution
 * Runtime
 * Additional features (e.g., voice sync, lighting complexity)

• One-click “Calculate” button shows projected credit cost before rendering

10. Output Management

• Files auto-organized by Project → Scene → Shot
• Render outputs downloadable in multiple formats:

 * .mp4, .mov, .jpg (frames), .fbx, .json

• Storage quota tracked per plan tier

11. Roadmap

• Pausable and resumable render tasks
• Scene-level dependency detection (render in correct order)
• Render token marketplace (buy/sell compute credits)
• Regional rendering zones for faster output