Video Editor

Overview

The Video Editor in ACT 3 AI is the central workspace where creators bring together scripts, scenes, digital actors, and sets into polished video sequences. It unifies writing, planning, sequencing, and previewing in a single environment, giving users both precision editing and AI-powered automation.

Key Features

• **Multi-Pane Layout:** Switch between Timeline View, Storyboards, Top-Down View, and Script Editing.
• **Drag-and-Drop Editing:** Arrange scenes, shots, and assets along the timeline.
• **Preview & Playback:** Watch low-res previews instantly without leaving the editor.
• **AI Integration:** One-click AI Wizard expansions for dialogue, pacing, and shot suggestions.
• **Collaboration Tools:** Inline comments, real-time editing, and version tracking.
• **Render Management:** Send clips or sequences directly to the Render Queue.

Main Areas

The Video Editor workspace is divided into panels:

• **Script Pane** – Write or import dialogue and action.
• **Timeline Pane** – Arrange scenes, shots, and audio tracks.
• **Storyboard Pane** – Visualize storyboards or auto-generated shot panels.
• **Preview Pane** – Watch draft previews and rendered clips.
• **Top-Down View** – Place actors, cameras, props, and lights.

Workflow

1. Start a New Project or open an existing one. 2. Draft your story in the Script Editor or import a script. 3. Generate story beats and scenes with AI Wizard. 4. Place actors, sets, and props in Top-Down View. 5. Arrange shots and pacing in Timeline View. 6. Add overlays, transitions, audio, and subtitles. 7. Preview clips in the Preview Pane. 8. Send to Render Queue for draft or final rendering.

Rendering & Export

• Draft previews allow quick iteration at low credit cost.
• Final sequences can be rendered in 720p, 1080p, or 4K via the Rendering System.
• Export videos using Export Distribution for TikTok, YouTube, or ProRes workflows.

Collaboration

• Multiple team members can co-edit in real time.
• Commenting supports script lines, timeline sections, or storyboard panels.
• Version Control and Version History ensure safe iteration.
• Organization Management allows shared credits and project permissions.

Best Practices

• Use draft previews frequently before high-res renders.
• Organize your timeline into acts and scenes for easier editing.
• Save manual checkpoints before big changes.
• Lock completed sequences to avoid accidental edits.

Troubleshooting

• **Editor not loading** → Refresh or clear cache.
• **Preview not rendering** → Check queue status and credit balance.
• **Timeline lagging** → Reduce active layers or lower preview resolution.
• **Assets missing** → Re-import via Import B-Roll or script imports.

See Also

• Editor Workspace
• Timeline View
• Storyboards & Panels
• Top-Down View
• Script Editing
• Set Design · Digital Actors
• Render Queue · Rendering System
• Export Distribution
• Version Control · Version History

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