15_D04_H01_All About Sequencers in Unreal Engine 5.6
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Unreal Engine Sequencer Basics (Session Summary)
🔹 Project Setup
Download and extract camera_settings.zip and metahumans.zip from the provided link.
Place the extracted MetaHumans folder inside the Content - int_vc directory of the camera_settings Unreal project.
Open the project using Unreal Engine 5.6.
🔹 Introduction to Sequencer
Sequencer is Unreal's timeline tool, similar to Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects.
Used to animate characters, cameras, and objects over time.
🔹 Level & Characters
Open module_6 level which has 2 characters and 3 pre-placed cameras.
Initially, characters may not be in a seated pose until you load the correct sequencer.
Control Rig must be manually copied from working sequences to new sequences.
🔹 Creating a New Sequence
Use Add Level Sequence from the +Cinematics button.
Save it under Content - int_vc - sequences as my_first_sequence.
🔹 Fixing Pose Issues
Copy the character tracks and control rigs from module_6 sequence to the new sequence.
Rig compatibility issues may occur with older MetaHuman assets—manually apply compatible rigs.
🔹 Adding and Animating Cameras
Use the Cinematic Viewport for better preview.
Set animation frame rate to 24 FPS (film standard) and convert timeline to seconds view.
Adjust focus distance manually to animate focus blur over time.
🔹 Camera Animation Steps
Wide Camera – Animate dolly-in movement from 0 to 4 seconds.
CU_Tray Camera – Side-to-front animation from 4 to 10 seconds.
CU_Zeva Camera – Rotating-in animation from 10 to 16 seconds.
Use local transform coordinates for better camera movement control.
🔹 Organizing Timeline
Group all camera tracks into a new folder called "Cameras".
Use Camera Cuts Track to switch between cameras at defined times (0s, 4s, 10s).
🔹 Rendering the Animation
Use the Render Movie icon to export the final animation.
Choose H.264 MP4 as the output format.
Output will be saved under Saved - MovieRenders as my_first_sequence.mp4.
📝 Assignment
Create a new sequence in any project.
Add and animate three cameras with cuts.
Render the output and share the video for review