Projects

Overview

In ACT 3 AI, a Project is the central container that holds all of your creative work — from scripts and characters to digital actors, scenes, shots, and final video assemblies. Every production you create (a short film, ad, TikTok, or feature-length movie) begins as a Project.

Project Structure

Projects in ACT 3 AI are organized in a nested hierarchy:

• Project → Acts → Scenes → Shots → Assets (Video, Audio, B-Roll, etc.)

This structure ensures that everything from idea to final export is traceable and editable in one place.

Creating a Project

1. From the dashboard, select New Project.
2. Enter a project name, description, and content type (Film, Ad, TikTok, Explainer).
3. Choose aspect ratio (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) and estimated duration.
4. Save to begin working in the Editor workspace.

Project Components

• Script Editor – where dialogue and action are written or imported.
• AI Wizard – generates acts, beats, and story arcs.
• Characters & Digital Actors – define and cast your story.
• Storyboards & Panels – visualize the project flow.
• Timeline – sequence and edit your shots.
• Build Video – final assembly of the project.
• Render Queue – handles rendering jobs and exports.

Managing Projects

• Folders: Organize projects by client, department, or campaign.
• Versioning: Duplicate projects to branch alternate edits.
• Collaboration: Share projects with your organization team.
• Locking: Freeze finished acts or scenes to prevent accidental edits.
• Archiving: Archive inactive projects for storage efficiency.

Credits & Billing

• Projects consume credits when rendering, previewing, or exporting.
• Credit use depends on project size, resolution, and rendering engine (see Billing Model).
• Admins can monitor project-level credit usage in Credit Dashboard.

Exporting Projects

Projects can be exported through Export Distribution into:

• MP4, MOV, ProRes video formats
• Editing formats (EDL, AAF)
• Scripts (Export Script)

Best Practices

• Name projects clearly (include client or campaign tags).
• Use draft previews before committing to final renders.
• Keep characters consistent by reusing actor profiles.
• Review credit usage regularly on long projects.

Troubleshooting

• Project won’t load → Clear cache or check permissions.
• Missing assets → Confirm uploads via Import B-Roll or Import Script.
• Out of credits → Purchase extra via Subscription Plan.

See Also

• New Project
• AI Wizard
• Script Editor
• Digital Actors
• Build Video
• Export Distribution
• Organization Management
• Billing_Model · Credit_System

Contact Us if you need help managing projects.