Shots

Overview

In ACT 3 AI, a Shot is the smallest production unit, representing a single continuous camera take within a scene. Shots define exactly what the viewer sees at a given moment — including camera angle, framing, motion, and duration — and are the foundation for AI-assisted rendering in the Editor Workspace.

Shots are created from scene breakdowns and can be customized visually with the Storyboard Panels and Top-Down View tools.

Key Features

• Precise control over camera position, lens, and movement
• Integration with AI rendering engines (Google Veo 3, WAN AI, Runway Integration)
• Shot-specific prompts for AI generation
• Real-time preview and regeneration
• Ability to re-order shots within a scene

Creating a Shot

1. Open a scene in the Editor.
2. Click **Add Shot** or split an existing shot.
3. Define:
   1. Camera type (e.g., wide, medium, close-up)
   2. Framing and composition
   3. Movement (pan, tilt, zoom, dolly)
   4. Duration in seconds
   5. AI prompt for visual generation
4. Attach a storyboard panel or design in Top-Down View.

Editing a Shot

• Select the shot in the Timeline or Scene view.
• Adjust technical parameters (lens, angle, camera motion).
• Modify AI prompt to refine visuals.
• Change timing by dragging shot edges in the Timeline.
• Regenerate the shot with updated parameters.

Shot Types

Shot Type	Description
Establishing	Sets scene context with location or environment view
Wide Shot	Captures entire subject and surroundings
Medium Shot	Frames subject from waist up for balance of detail and context
Close-Up	Focuses on subject detail, such as facial expression
POV Shot	Shows the scene from a character’s perspective
Tracking Shot	Follows moving subject through environment
Static Shot	No camera movement, fixed frame

AI Shot Workflow

• Write a short, descriptive AI prompt
• Select rendering engine (Google Veo 3, Runway Integration, WAN AI)
• Generate low-res preview
• Approve and send to Render Queue for final render

Collaboration Tools

• Shot-level comments for targeted feedback
• Shot locking to prevent unwanted changes
• Version history with rollback option

Best Practices

• Keep prompts under 50 words for faster, more accurate AI rendering
• Match lens and camera movement to scene tone
• Use storyboards for visual consistency
• Preview before committing credits

See Also

• Scenes
• Storyboard Panels
• Top-Down View
• Render Queue
• Build Video
• Credit System

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