Adding pre-made animations in the Level Sequencer

We have briefly looked at the Level Sequencer before, but you never really got to understand it in detail. Starting with this chapter, the Level Sequencer is going to be your best friend. So, let’s get to know it better.

Exploring Unreal Engine’s Level Sequencer

Unreal Engine’s Level Sequencer (or just Sequencer) is a powerful and flexible tool that allows developers and content creators to create complex, interactive, and visually appealing cinematic sequences, cutscenes, and in-game events without the need for extensive programming knowledge. It offers a timeline-based interface that simplifies the process of sequencing and blending various assets, animations, camera movements, and audio.

Let’s learn about the interface’s basics so that we can start using it:

Figure 9.2: The Level Sequencer interface

Let’s break down Figure 9.2:

• Toolbar (1): The...