Time for action – creating a new sequence

Whenever you are adding cutscenes or Track View sequences to a level, you should always make a new layer to add your objects onto. This will allow you to control all these objects independently of the level and hide or show them when needed.

1. Open Sandbox and then open the Forest sample level.

   Note

   When a new track sequence is added, an object is placed onto whatever layer is active when the new Track View sequence is created.

2. Add a layer named Cinematic.

3. Once the layer is added, ensure that it is the active layer by checking that it is highlighted.

4. To create a Track View sequence, open the Track View panel by selecting the menu option View | Open View Pane | Track View.

5. Click on the Add Sequence icon in the Track View editor to create a new sequence, as shown in the following screenshot:

   

   Clicking on the Add Sequence icon will present you with the opportunity to name the sequence.

6. Name this sequence my_first_cutscene.

   When the sequence is added, a new object...