Editor
Overview
The Editor component of the ACT 3 AI platform is the central workspace where creators transform scripts and storyboards into polished, AI‑assisted video sequences. It unifies script editing, shot planning, visual previews, and AI‑driven regeneration within a single, customizable interface—enabling writers, directors, and editors to maintain full creative control while leveraging automated workflows .
- Three‑Column “Everything Editor”: Swap any main column between views (Script, Timeline, Panels, Outline, Video Preview, Top‑Down Editor) via dropdowns or keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl/Cmd E P).
- Persona‑Aware Layouts & Views: Launch role‑optimized presets (Writer, Director, Actor) or manually configure columns using “View as…” filters.
- Persistent Navigation Rail: A collapsible left rail provides one‑click access to Storyboard, Sets, Characters, and other high‑level sections without leaving the editor.
- Breadcrumb Trail Navigation: Dynamic breadcrumbs (Show › Season › Episode › Scene) offer context and instant back‑tracking :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
Script and Shot Editing
- Final Draft‑Grade Script Editor: Full support for industry screenplay formatting, scene headings, character cues, and metadata linkage.
- Structural Script Highlighting: Subtle background colors delineate scenes (purple) and shots (yellow) for improved readability.
- Multi‑Column Script View: Open two script instances side‑by‑side (e.g., human vs. AI draft) for direct comparison.
- Shot-Level Prompt Assembly: Combine action, cinematography, and visual tags into detailed prompts for precise AI video generation :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
Timeline and Preview
- Zoomable Interactive Timeline: From full‑film overview down to single‑frame detail, with auto‑scaling time markers.
- Smooth Scrubbing and Previewing: Smart cache renders nearest frames during scrubbing to avoid blank screens.
- Selection‑Based Playback: Play only the selected block of scenes or shots, auto‑pausing at its end for focused review.
- Hierarchical & Expandable Timeline Rows: Organize beats, camera angles, motion, and audio in expandable/collapsible rows.
- Keyframe Management: Add, edit, or delete keyframes directly on the timeline; supports undo‑friendly camera and actor path editing :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
Top‑Down and 3D Integration
- Figma‑Style Top‑Down Canvas: Arrange characters, cameras, and draw movement paths with pan, zoom, and rotate gestures.
- Independent Head & Body Rotation: Separate controls for body orientation and head gaze in the Top‑Down view.
- Integrated Blender Sync: Round‑trip shots or sets to local Blender and sync back without leaving the editor.
- Shot Visual Rendering Mode Selector: Choose technical pipelines per shot (e.g., 3D characters on 2D backgrounds).
AI‑Driven Workflows
- One‑Click AI Regeneration: Regenerate dialogue, visuals, or prompts for the current shot with a single “AI – Run” button.
- Built‑in Credit Estimator: Transparent cost display before AI tasks or renders, showing exact credit consumption.
- In‑Editor Rendering & Quality Control: Initiate Draft, Medium, High, or 4K renders directly from the editor interface :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Copy Prompt & Copy Video Utilities: Export the exact LLM prompt or resulting clip for debugging or external use.
Collaboration and Safety
- Version‑Controlled Collaboration: Real‑time, role‑based editing with full change history and branch‑and‑merge support.
- Granular Lock‑Down Controls: Freeze approved pages, scenes, or shots to read‑only to prevent accidental edits.
- Inappropriate Content Scanner: Auto‑scan prompts and assets to block or redact policy‑violating content.
- Live Collaboration Cursors: Colored cursors show multiple teammates editing paths or settings simultaneously.
Keyboard and Gesture Support
- Comprehensive Keyboard Navigation: Shortcuts for scene/shot jumps (Shift ←/→, Alt ←/→) and frame stepping (Keypad 1/3).
- Assist‑Key Menu Safety: Prevent accidental menu activation by requiring Ctrl or Alt for shortcuts.
- Trackpad Gesture Handling: Native pan/zoom support while blocking two‑finger swipe to avoid navigation mishaps.
See also
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