Cinematography
Cinematography
Overview
The Cinematography module in ACT 3 AI defines how each scene and shot is visually staged. It covers camera position, motion, lensing, and framing—bringing professional film grammar into AI-assisted storytelling.
Cinematography works hand-in-hand with Digital Actors, 2D & 3D Sets, and Audio Tracks to create polished results.
Key Elements
- Camera Angles: Choose perspectives such as over-the-shoulder, close-up, or wide shot.
- Camera Movement: Define pans, tilts, dollies, and tracking paths.
- Lenses & Focal Length: Adjust virtual lenses for depth of field and dramatic emphasis.
- Lighting: Integrate Lighting setups for mood and clarity.
- Composition Rules: Apply the rule of thirds, symmetry, or deep focus to match cinematic traditions.
- Visual Style: Apply filters, LUTs, and filmic presets.
How to Use
- Open a Shot Editor view.
- Select **Cinematography** from the toolbar.
- Assign angles and movements.
- Preview results in the Timeline & Storyboard.
- Lock or refine choices before sending to Build Video.
Example Workflow
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Define Scenes → Shots | Story beats aligned |
| 2 | Add Digital Actors into sets | Characters staged in environment |
| 3 | Apply camera angle & lens choice | Establish shot framing |
| 4 | Add smooth movement | Cinematic polish |
| 5 | Adjust Lighting and test preview | Mood refined |
| 6 | Finalize in Build Video | Rendered cinematic clip |
Tips
- Keep shots under 8–10 seconds for pacing.
- Mix static and moving shots for rhythm.
- Use depth of field to emphasize emotion.
- Apply AI Wizard suggestions for automated framing.
- Re-use camera presets for consistency across episodes.
See Also
- Camera Angles
- Camera Movement
- Lighting
- Timeline & Storyboard
- Digital Actors
- 2D & 3D Sets
- Build Video
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