Add Background Actors
Learn how to populate your scene with background performers.
Add Mocap to Actor
Learn how to apply a motion capture clip to drive an actor's performance.
Add Narration
Learn how to add voiceover narration tracks to your project.
Add Props to Set
Learn how to place and configure props within a virtual set.
Adjust Shot Timing
Learn how to change the duration and pacing of individual shots in the timeline.
Assemble a Scene
Learn how to arrange rendered shots into a complete scene in the editor.
Assign Character Voice
Learn how to select and attach a TTS voice to a character for lipsync.
Sync Set with Blender
Learn how to round-trip a set between ACT3 AI and Blender for advanced 3D work.
Block a Scene
Learn how to define character positions and movement paths within a scene.
Browse and Assign a Set
Learn how to find a set in the library and attach it to a scene.
Build Story Structure
Learn how to define acts, beats, and plot points that shape your narrative.
Cast an Actor in a Scene
How to assign a digital actor to a character name in a scene so they appear in the rendered shots.
Check Actor Consistency
Learn how to review and ensure an actor looks consistent from shot to shot.
Compare Script Versions
Learn how to view a side-by-side diff of two script versions.
Add Costume Reference Image
Learn how to attach a reference image to a character's costume definition.
Create a Set
How to build a virtual location in ACT3 AI using text description, reference images, or procedural generation.
Create a Digital Actor
How to build a character in ACT3 AI — appearance, voice, and motion — so they render consistently across every shot.
Define Character Costume
Learn how to set the default costume for a character in your project.
Direct Character Performance
Learn how to specify acting direction and emotional beats for your characters.
Edit Dialogue and Audio
Learn how to replace, trim, and mix dialogue and sound in the audio editor.
Expand Idea to Script
How to turn a story idea, logline, or rough concept into a full screenplay using the ACT3 AI story expansion system.
Export for Delivery
How to export your finished film from ACT3 AI in the right format for your platform or post-production workflow.
Export for Platforms
Learn how to export your video in the right format for YouTube, TikTok, and more.
Export Script
Learn how to export your script in Final Draft, PDF, or plain text formats.
Import a Script
Step-by-step guide to importing a Final Draft, PDF, or plain-text script into ACT3 AI.
Overview
Step-by-step task guides for getting specific things done in ACT3 AI.
Invite Team Members
Learn how to add collaborators to your organization and set their permissions.
Link Characters to Actors
Learn how to associate a script character with a digital actor in your cast.
Link Set to Scenes
Learn how to assign a set to one or more scenes in your project.
Lock Approved Elements
Learn how to lock shots, scenes, or assets so they cannot be accidentally changed.
Manage Cast List
Learn how to add, remove, and organize actors in your project cast list.
Manage Render Queue
Learn how to monitor, reorder, pause, and cancel jobs in the render queue.
Monitor Credits
Learn how to track your credit usage and estimate costs before running AI jobs.
Organize Your Project
Learn how to use folders, tags, and naming conventions to keep your project tidy.
Per-Scene Actor Appearance
Learn how to override an actor's look on a per-scene basis.
Per-Scene Costume Overrides
Learn how to change a character's costume for a specific scene.
Per-Scene Visual Style
Learn how to override the global visual style for an individual scene.
Place Camera Top-Down
Learn how to position and aim the camera using the top-down canvas view.
Plan Scene Coverage
Learn how to plan the full set of camera angles needed to cover a scene.
Generate Procedural Set
Learn how to use ACT3 AI to auto-generate a city or building environment.
Regenerate a Shot
How to adjust and re-render a shot in ACT3 AI when the first result isn't what you wanted.
Review and Approve Shots
Learn how to screen rendered shots and mark them approved for final delivery.
Review Lipsync
Learn how to preview and refine the lipsync timing between audio and character animation.
Review Shots in Timeline
Learn how to navigate the timeline to review your assembled shots.
Review Visual Consistency
Learn how to compare shots across a scene or project to ensure visual consistency.
Set Camera Movement
How to define how the camera moves through a shot in ACT3 AI.
Set Camera Lens
Learn how to choose and configure the camera lens for a shot.
Set Up a Shot
How to define a shot in ACT3 AI — shot type, framing, action, and AI prompt — before generating the video clip.
Set Up Lighting
How to define the lighting mood for a scene in ACT3 AI so every shot has consistent, intentional light.
Set Visual Style
How to define the overall look, color palette, and visual tone of a project in ACT3 AI.
Set Voice Delivery Style
Learn how to adjust the emotion, pace, and style of a character's synthesized voice.
Add Costume Detail to Shot
Learn how to specify costume close-ups or detail notes for an individual shot.
Tag Shots for Batch
Learn how to tag multiple shots so they render together in a single batch job.
Top-Down Set Editor
Learn how to navigate and use the top-down canvas to design your set layout.
Upload Recorded Voice
Learn how to upload a real voice recording to replace AI-generated speech.
Use Image as Set
Learn how to use a static image as a virtual set background in ACT3 AI.
Use the Script Editor
How to write and edit scripts directly in ACT3 AI using the built-in screenplay editor.
Use Visual References
Learn how to attach reference images to shots and scenes for visual consistency.
Work with Acts and Beats
Learn how to create and edit the act and beat structure of your project.
Write Costume Descriptions
Learn how to write detailed costume descriptions that produce accurate AI renders.