Characters
Overview
In ACT 3 AI, Characters are the narrative foundation of every project. They define identity, traits, relationships, and emotional arcs—ensuring stories feel authentic and consistent. Characters can be expressed in scripts, visualized through Digital Actors, and animated within 2D & 3D Sets.
Character Sheets
A character sheet captures essential details for each persona. This ensures continuity across scenes, shots, and even entire series.
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Character’s given name | Helen Caldwell |
| Role | Narrative function or job | Co-Founder, Mentor |
| Age | Numerical or range | 36 |
| Traits | Distinctive personality markers | Principled, Empathetic, Analytical |
| Relationships | Links to other characters | Married to Adrian Caldwell, co-founder |
| Visual Notes | Hair, clothing, physical quirks | Dark hair, professional attire, calm gestures |
| Voice / Audio | Assigned voice profile | Warm mezzo-soprano with steady pacing |
Character Arcs
Characters in ACT 3 AI evolve over time. The AI Wizard can assist in generating arcs automatically:
- Flat Arc: Character reinforces the story theme without major change.
- Growth Arc: Character learns, overcomes flaws, and transforms.
- Fall Arc: Character declines into corruption, weakness, or tragedy.
- Multi-Arc: Complex transformation across episodes or sequels.
Arc progression ties directly into Acts → Scenes → Shots.
Example Workflow
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Import Script with character names | Auto-generated draft character list |
| 2 | Build detailed character sheets | Profiles with roles, traits, arcs |
| 3 | Convert to Digital Actors | Assign voices, looks, gestures |
| 4 | Place characters into 2D & 3D Sets | Visual staging and cinematography |
| 5 | Render via Build Video | Final output with consistent characters |
Tips
- Define backstories for richer AI-generated dialogue.
- Use consistent facial expressions and camera angles to preserve emotional tone.
- Map relationships for better ensemble storytelling.
- Reuse characters in the Media Library to build continuity across projects.
See Also
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