Sets
Sets
Overview
In ACT 3 AI, **Sets** refer to the virtual environments where your scenes take place. These sets can be AI-generated, custom-designed in 3D software, or imported from external sources like Blender or VFX asset libraries. They form the visual backbone of your story by establishing the setting, mood, and style for each scene.
Key Benefits
1. Create unlimited virtual locations without physical construction costs or location permits. 2. Customize every detail — architecture, props, colors, and textures — to match your story. 3. Iterate quickly with AI-assisted design, saving time compared to traditional set building. 4. Integrate seamlessly with AI-generated cinematography, lighting, and camera movement. 5. Import or export sets for use in Blender, Unreal Engine, or other industry-standard tools.
Workflow for Creating Sets
1. **Access the Sets Tool**
Open the Sets tab within the Editor to manage scene environments.
2. **Choose a Set Creation Method**
* AI-generated set from text prompt (e.g., “futuristic city at sunset”). * Import a custom 3D model from Blender or FBX/GLB format. * Use a pre-built set from the ACT 3 AI library.
3. **Customize the Environment**
Adjust parameters such as: * Layout and architecture. * Prop placement. * Color palette and texture styles.
4. **Configure Cinematography Settings**
Pair your set with camera positions, dolly/crane shots, and lens choices for desired framing.
5. **Apply Lighting Design**
Add or adjust lights, time-of-day settings, and environmental effects like fog or reflections.
6. **Preview in Pre-Visualization**
Render a low-res preview to verify set design works with your scene’s blocking and actor placement.
7. **Save & Reuse**
Store the set in your personal or organizational library for use in future projects.
Integration with AI Workflow
1. **Scene-Graph Continuity** – Keep props, wardrobe, and color schemes consistent across multiple scenes. 2. **MoCap Compatibility** – Align virtual set space with motion capture performance for accurate scale and positioning. 3. **Style Variations** – Quickly switch between visual themes (e.g., cyberpunk, noir, anime) using style sliders.
Export & Import Options
1. **Export Formats:** FBX, GLB, USD for use in external 3D tools. 2. **Import Formats:** FBX, GLB, Blender project files, and ACT 3 AI preset formats. 3. **Marketplace Access:** Buy or sell sets via the ACT 3 AI asset marketplace (future feature).
Best Practices
1. Start with a base template from the library and customize instead of building from scratch for faster results. 2. Keep asset complexity balanced to optimize render times. 3. Use consistent lighting across related scenes to maintain visual continuity. 4. Organize sets by project and scene for easy retrieval.