Version Control

Overview

The Version Control system in ACT 3 AI helps creators and teams manage multiple iterations of their projects, scripts, and video assemblies. It enables saving snapshots, tracking changes, comparing drafts, and rolling back to earlier states — ensuring creative flexibility without losing progress.

Key Features

• **Automatic Snapshots:** Each major change in script editing, Timeline, or video assembly is saved.
• **Manual Versions:** Users can manually save checkpoints (e.g., “First Draft,” “Final Cut”).
• **Compare Versions:** View side-by-side differences in scripts, scenes, or sequences.
• **Rollback:** Restore any previous version without affecting saved history.
• **Collaboration Tracking:** Identify which team member made each change.

Where Version Control Applies

• **Scripts:** Drafts, revisions, AI-generated rewrites.
• **Scenes & Shots:** Adjustments in Timeline View or Storyboards.
• **Video Builds:** Different edits of the same project in Build Video.
• **Assets:** Set layouts, actor customizations, or style presets.

How to Use

1. Open a project in the Editor workspace.
2. Go to **File → Version History**.
3. Select from auto-saved or manually saved versions.
4. Compare changes (highlighted differences for scripts or timeline).
5. Choose to keep, duplicate, or rollback.

Collaboration & Teams

• Owners and admins in Organization Management can lock “approved” versions.
• Editors can create branches of projects for alternate edits.
• Reviewers can comment on specific versions without overwriting content.
• All changes are logged with timestamps and contributor names.

Best Practices

• Save manual checkpoints before major changes.
• Use descriptive names (e.g., “Client Review Draft v3”).
• Lock final approved versions to prevent accidental edits.
• Branch projects for alternate ad campaigns, story arcs, or endings.

Troubleshooting

• **Version missing** → Check if it was saved manually or rely on auto-snapshots.
• **Conflicts in collaboration** → Merge changes or assign a single editor for critical steps.
• **Rollback doesn’t apply correctly** → Reload the Editor workspace and reapply.
• **Too many versions** → Archive old versions to reduce clutter.

Example Workflow

1. AI Wizard generates a first draft. 2. Script revised in Script Editing. 3. Saved as **v1.0 – First Draft**. 4. Alternate ending created in **v1.1 – Alternate Scene**. 5. Final locked as **v2.0 – Approved** for Render Queue.

See Also

• Projects
• Script Editing
• Timeline View
• Storyboards & Panels
• Build Video
• Organization Management
• Collaboration Tools

Contact Us if you need help with version control or restoring a project.