Project Structure
Project Structure
Overview
The Project Structure in ACT 3 AI defines how all creative elements — scripts, scenes, assets, and exports — are organized within a project. A clear structure helps teams maintain consistency, speed up workflows, and ensure all assets are accessible throughout the production process.
Key Benefits
1. Keep all project components organized in one place. 2. Maintain clear relationships between scripts, scenes, and assets. 3. Improve collaboration by standardizing where files are stored. 4. Easily locate and reuse assets across different projects. 5. Reduce errors caused by missing or misplaced files.
Standard Project Structure
1. **Project Dashboard**
The central hub where you access project details, settings, and workflows.
2. **Script Section**
Stores the main story script, scene breakdowns, and dialogue.
3. **Scene Library**
Contains all scenes, each linked to their respective sets, actors, and cinematography settings.
4. **Assets Folder**
* **Visual Assets:** Images, B-roll, generative video outputs. * **Audio Assets:** Voiceovers, sound effects, music tracks. * **3D Assets:** Sets, props, and actor models.
5. **Style Presets**
Houses reusable Style Presets for visual and audio consistency.
6. **Version History**
Managed through Version Control to track all iterations.
7. **Exports Folder**
Stores rendered videos in all output formats and aspect ratios.
Workflow for Maintaining Project Structure
1. **Create a New Project**
Use New Project to set up the framework with default folders.
2. **Organize Assets Early**
Upload and categorize assets into relevant folders before editing.
3. **Link Assets to Scenes**
Ensure sets, actors, and audio are properly linked to their corresponding scenes.
4. **Apply Consistent Naming**
Use clear, descriptive file names to make searching easier.
5. **Save Versions Frequently**
Keep snapshots of progress in Version Control.
6. **Clean Up Unused Assets**
Remove outdated or unused files to avoid confusion.
Best Practices
1. Start every project with a predefined folder and naming convention. 2. Use tags and metadata to make asset searches faster. 3. Store final exports separately from working files to prevent overwriting. 4. Back up the entire project folder regularly.