Import Script

Overview

The Import Script feature lets you bring existing screenplays and outlines into ACT 3 AI so you can immediately continue in the Editor with structured acts, scenes, and shots. Imports are parsed, auto‑formatted, and linked to downstream tools like AI Wizard, Digital Actors, and the Rendering System.

Where to Find It

• From Getting Started → New Project setup, choose **Import Script**.
• Inside the Editor: **File → Import → Script** (adds to the current project).

How Imports Are Structured

• Script elements are mapped to the ACT 3 hierarchy: Act → Scene → Shot.
• Scene Headings (e.g., INT./EXT.) become Scene cards.
• Action & Dialogue flow into the Script Editor with speaker attribution.
• Beat Markers (from Fountain/Markdown) populate Story Beats.
• Optional page/line notes become annotations in the Editor.

How to Use

1. Open Import Script from the project creation flow or the Editor.
2. Choose your file type: FDX or TXT.
3. Select parsing options:
   1. Map # headings to beats (Markdown/Fountain).
   2. Preserve original scene numbers.
4. Click Import to preview the parsed structure.
5. Confirm to create Acts, Scenes, Shots and open in the Script Editor.
6. (Optional) Run AI Wizard to fill missing beats, logline, or theme.

Formatting Hints (For Best Results)

• Use proper Scene Headings (e.g., `INT. LAB – NIGHT`) so the parser can segment reliably.
• Keep character names on their own lines in ALL CAPS for accurate dialogue mapping.
• In Markdown/Fountain, use `#` / `##` for beats and sub‑beats to seed Story Beats.
• Avoid embedding images in text imports—attach reference art separately to Storyboard & Panels.

After Import: Next Steps

• Open the Timeline to arrange scenes and add transitions.
• Cast roles in Characters and assign Digital Actors.
• Block shots in Top‑Down View and add camera notes.
• Generate previews via Google Veo 3, Runway Integration, or WAN AI.
• Finish and Build Video; then use Export Script / media export as needed.

Troubleshooting

• Missing scenes or wrong splits → Check scene heading syntax; re‑run import with “Preserve scene numbers.”
• Dialogue misattributed → Ensure character names are uppercase and on their own lines.
• Excessive paragraphs in one scene → Add blank lines between action blocks for clearer segmentation.
• Non‑English scripts → Enable language detection to prep subtitles and dubbing tracks.

Credits & Storage

• Importing text is free; AI cleanup or auto‑structure prompts may use small credits.
• Resulting previews and generated media count toward plan storage (see Billing Model and Credit System).

Privacy & Rights

• Imported files are stored within your Organization and follow project‑level permissions.
• Use only material you have the rights to process; see Documentation → Legal/Usage.

See Also

• New Project
• Script Editor
• AI Wizard
• Characters / Digital Actors
• Storyboard & Panels / Top‑Down View
• Timeline
• Build Video
• Export Script
• Credit System / Billing Model

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