Scenes

Overview

In ACT 3 AI, a Scene is the primary storytelling unit within a project, containing a specific location, time, and set of characters. Scenes organize your script into visual segments, which are then broken down into shots for detailed production planning and AI-assisted rendering.

Scenes are managed directly in the Editor Workspace, where you can write, edit, visualize, and preview them before finalizing.

Key Features

• Structured breakdown of your script
• Scene-level AI previews using Google Veo 3, WAN AI, or Runway Integration
• Integration with storyboards and top-down set layouts
• Scene locking for approved content in collaborative environments

Creating a Scene

1. Open your project in the Editor.
2. Navigate to the Script or Timeline column.
3. Click **Add Scene** or drag a script block into the timeline to create a new scene.
4. Name the scene and define:
   1. Location
   2. Time of day
   3. Key characters
   4. Brief description
5. Save your changes — the new scene appears in both script and timeline views.

Editing a Scene

• Double-click a scene in the Timeline or Script panel to open its editor.
• Modify dialogue, action lines, or descriptive text.
• Attach storyboard panels and set layouts.
• Adjust shot order and timing directly in the scene view.

Scene Types

Scene Type	Description
Standard	Full narrative sequence with location and dialogue
Montage	Multiple short moments combined into a sequence
Cutaway	Brief visual insert to add context or detail
Establishing	Location-introducing scene without main action

AI-Driven Scene Tools

• AI Scene Expansion: Suggests detailed action and dialogue based on scene outline
• AI Tone Matching: Adjusts scene style to match selected story arc tone
• Automated Shot List: Breaks down scene into recommended shots

Collaboration Tools

• Scene Locking: Prevents accidental edits after approval
• Comment Threads: Leave feedback tied to specific lines or shots
• Change History: View past versions and revert as needed

Best Practices

• Keep scene descriptions concise but visually rich
• Align scenes with act structure for pacing and narrative flow
• Review AI-generated content before finalizing

See Also

• Script Editor
• Shots
• Storyboard Panels
• Top-Down View
• Editor Workspace
• Render Queue
• Build Video

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