Export Script

Export Script

Overview

The Export Script feature in ACT 3 AI lets you save and share your project’s screenplay in professional or portable formats. It preserves the full structure — including acts, scenes, shots, beats, and annotations — so you can collaborate with external teams, import into editing suites, or archive your work.

Where to Find It

• From the Editor: **File → Export → Script**.
• From the Build Video or Render Queue screen, click **Export Script** under Deliverables.

Supported Export Formats

• Final Draft (FDX) – industry-standard format for professional productions.
• Fountain – plain-text screenplay syntax for portability.
• Markdown – structured with headings for acts/scenes.
• PDF – styled script for printing or review.
• TXT – raw text output for quick sharing or AI processing.

Export Options

When exporting, you can choose to include:

• Scene Numbers – retain or re-number scenes for production drafts.
• Acts & Beats – include act headings and beat markers.
• Annotations & Comments – export internal annotations from collaborators.
• Character Lists – attach a full character breakdown with digital actor mapping.
• Shot Details – include shot prompts, camera notes, and blocking diagrams.

How to Use

1. Open your project in the Editor.
2. Go to **File → Export → Script** or select from the Build Video summary.
3. Pick your desired format: FDX, Fountain, Markdown, PDF, or TXT.
4. Choose export options (scene numbers, annotations, beats, etc.).
5. Click Export to download the file or send it directly to linked drives (see Integrations).

Best Practices

• Use Script Editor to ensure clean formatting before exporting.
• Lock scenes in Timeline to prevent changes after final draft creation.
• For collaboration with film crews, export in FDX with character list and shot notes.
• When publishing online, use PDF for consistent styling across devices.

Integration Tips

• Export FDX to collaborate with screenwriters in Final Draft or Celtx.
• Use Fountain for version control in Git or markdown-based workflows.
• Send Markdown or TXT to AI Wizard for future re-generation or adaptation.

Troubleshooting

• Missing formatting → Ensure script formatting follows industry scene heading and dialogue standards.
• Characters not recognized → Check character names are uppercase in the script.
• Beats not showing → Enable “Include Beats” during export.
• Annotations missing → Tick “Export Annotations” in the options menu.

Credits & Storage

• Exporting text formats is free.
• PDF and enhanced exports may use minimal credits if they require AI formatting cleanup.

Privacy & Rights

• Exported scripts contain only the project text — no video assets.
• Ensure you have rights to all material before sending to third parties; see Documentation → Legal/Usage.

See Also

• Import Script
• Script Editor
• AI Wizard
• Characters / Digital Actors
• Storyboard & Panels / Top-Down View
• Timeline
• Build Video
• Credit System / Billing Model

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