Sequencer timeline and playback controls

The Sequencer editor timeline and playback controls display the current sequence time range, the current sequence time, and controls for navigating and playing back the sequence.

Sequence timeline

The sequence timeline displays sequence time. Dragging the sequence time indicator changes the current sequence time and updates the Maya scene view accordingly. You can also change the sequence time using the playback controls.

Scene evaluation at a given sequence time is performed by setting Maya time to the Maya time defined by the shot active at that sequence time. The active shot is the uppermost shot at the current sequence time in the Sequencer editor.

Sequencer playback controls

The following playback controls are available in the Sequencer editor:

Button:	Shortcut:	Description:	Icon:
Go to start of playback range	Alt + Shift + V	Moves the current sequence time to the start of the playback range.
Step back one frame	Alt + , (comma)	Moves the sequence time backward by one frame.
Go to previous shot	, (comma) or Ctrl + Left Arrow	Moves the sequence time to the start of the previous shot.
Play sequence in reverse		Plays the sequence backward from the current sequence time.
Play sequence	Alt + V	Plays the sequence forward from the current sequence time.
Go to next shot	. (period) or Ctrl + Right Arrow	Moves the sequence time to the start of the next shot.
Step forward one frame	Alt + . (period)	Moves the sequence time forward by one frame.
Go to end of playback range		Moves the current sequence time to the end of the playback range.

Sync the Maya Time Slider with the Sequencer

When Sync Timeline is enabled (View > Sync Timeline), the Maya Time Slider and Range Slider update to match the frame range of the shot at the current sequence time.

As you move the playhead in the Sequencer, the Time Slider frame range updates to the start and end frames of the active shot. This allows you to scrub and work within the frame range of the current shot.