Use AI Dude to rewrite dialogue, update action lines, change scene headings, or modify scene metadata directly from chat. AI Dude retrieves the correct scene from your active project and applies structured updates through Filmustage.
Note: This operation uses Dude Coins. Filmustage deducts them automatically when the operation runs. To check the current rate, select your Dude Coins balance in the top-right corner, and then select Upgrade Plan. See What are Dude Coins and Plans, Dude Coins & Pricing.
Before you begin
When to use this
Use AI Dude when you need to:
Rewrite dialogue.
Add or remove action lines.
Replace a character name.
Change the scene heading.
Rewrite the entire scene based on feedback.
Edit dialogue or action
You can modify specific lines without rewriting the entire scene.
Example prompts
“In scene S1.1-1, make Sarah’s entrance more confrontational.”
“In the boardroom scene, make James Marsh’s accusation sharper.”
“Replace Michael’s last line to Victoria with something colder.”
“Add distant thunder outside during the wedding night scene.”
Result
AI Dude retrieves the selected scene and updates only the specified lines while preserving scene number and metadata.
Change the scene heading
You can update the slugline directly.
Example prompts
“Change the gala scene to NIGHT instead of EVENING.”
“Update the heading to INT. ZHOU INDUSTRIES - BOARDROOM - DAY.”
“Make the chapel steps scene EXT. CHAPEL STEPS - NIGHT.”
Result
Filmustage updates the scene heading and refreshes the scene view automatically.
Rewrite the entire scene
You can ask AI Dude to regenerate or restructure a scene.
Example prompts
“Rewrite the boardroom confrontation to make Michael more restrained.”
“Shorten the cafe scene and cut repetitive dialogue.”
“Make the final bedroom scene more tense.”
Result
AI Dude replaces the scene content while keeping scene number and metadata intact.
How edits are applied
AI Dude:
Retrieves the correct scene using its internal ID.
Updates only the content you specify.
Preserves notes, synopsis, colors, and scene number.
Refreshes the scene automatically after a successful update.
If your instruction affects multiple scenes, AI Dude may request confirmation before applying changes.
AI Dude also creates an automatic backup before structural updates. Backups remain available for a limited time (up to 7 days).
Good to know
Use clear scene numbers when working with specific scenes.
Be explicit about what you want to change.
AI Dude will not remove content unless you clearly instruct it to do so.
If the request is ambiguous, AI Dude may ask for clarification.