Sequencer Integration

The Vertex Animation Studio integrates with Unreal Engine’s Sequencer for cinematic control of vertex animations.

How to Use VA Animations in Sequencer

Step 1: Create a Blueprint Actor

1. Create a new Blueprint Actor
2. Add a VA Mesh Component to your Blueprint
3. Configure the VA Mesh Component with your VA Asset Collection
4. Save the Blueprint

Step 2: Add to Sequencer

1. Open your Level Sequence in Sequencer
2. Drag your Blueprint Actor into the level (if not already placed)
3. Click the ”+ Track” button in Sequencer
4. Select your Blueprint Actor from the list

Step 3: Add VA Animation Track

1. In the Sequencer timeline, find your Blueprint Actor
2. Right-click on the VA Mesh Component
3. Select “VA Animation Track” from the context menu
4. Select the first animation to add the track

Step 4: Add Animations

1. Right-click on the VA Animation Track
2. Select “Add Animation Section”
3. Choose an animation from your VA Asset Collection
4. The animation section appears on the timeline

Step 5: Configure Animation Properties

1. Right-click on the animation span in the track to open properties
2. In the properties popup, you can adjust:
   • Animation: Choose which animation to play
   • Play Rate: Speed of playback (1.0 = normal)
   • Reverse: Play animation backwards
3. Drag the edges of the animation span to adjust duration
4. Move the span along the timeline to change when it plays

Tips

• Animations must exist in the VA Asset Collection assigned to your component
• Use consistent frame rates between your animations and Sequencer project
• If you see jumpiness in playback, disable motion blur in your Post Process Volume by setting Motion Blur Amount to 0

Note

Sequencer integration is currently experimental and work-in-progress. Some features may be limited or subject to change in future updates.

See Also

• VA Mesh Component - Component setup
• VA Asset Collection - Managing animations
• Getting Started - Getting started with the plugin