> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dvs-studio.gitbook.io/dvs-studio-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dvs-studio.gitbook.io/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/animation/animation-overview.md).

# Animation Overview

Earth Atlas 80K is designed to work with Unreal Engine's Level Sequencer. Most of the main Earth, camera, lighting, and visualization parameters can be added directly as Sequencer tracks and animated over time.

You can use the included `LS_Default` sequence or create a new Level Sequence for your shot.

## Sequence Setup

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open or create a Level Sequence

Open the included `LS_Default` sequence, or create a new Level Sequence from the Cinematics menu.

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### Add the required actors

Add `BP_Earth`, `BP_EarthCameraRig`, and/or `BP_EarthEnvironment` to the Level Sequence depending on which parameters you want to animate.

You only need to add the actors used by the current shot.

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### Add a Camera Cut Track

Add a **Camera Cut Track** to the Level Sequence.

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### Assign a camera

Add the camera used for the shot to the **Camera Cuts** track.

When using `BP_EarthCameraRig`, assign its camera to the Camera Cuts track.

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{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Sequencer displays exposed properties alphabetically within each category. This order may differ from the order of the parameters in the Blueprint Details panel.
{% endhint %}

## Animating `BP_Earth`

Select `BP_Earth` in the Level Sequence and use **+ Track** to add the parameter you want to animate.

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The available tracks are grouped in the same way as the corresponding Earth visualization settings.

Descriptions of these parameters can be found in the relevant sections of the documentation.

### General Properties

* [`Clouds Density`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/earth-setup/clouds.md#clouds-density)
* [`Clouds Enabled`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/earth-setup/clouds.md#clouds-enabled)
* [`Clouds Offset`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/earth-setup/clouds.md#clouds-offset)
* [`Clouds Opacity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/earth-setup/clouds.md#clouds-opacity)
* [`Clouds Shadow Strength`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/earth-setup/clouds.md#clouds-shadow-strength)
* [`Earth Rotation Angle`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/earth-setup/main-settings.md#earth-rotation)
* [`Night Side Rim Intensity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/earth-setup/night-side-rim.md#night-side-rim-intensity)
* [`Night Side Rim Tint`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/earth-setup/night-side-rim.md#night-side-rim-tint)
* [`Selected Country`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/earth-setup/main-settings.md#country-selection)

### Borders Falloff

* [`Borders Expansion`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/borders-falloff.md#borders-expansion)
* [`Borders Falloff`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/borders-falloff.md#borders-falloff)
* [`Borders Falloff Power`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/borders-falloff.md#borders-falloff-power)

### Country Borders

* [`All Country Border Opacity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-borders.md#all-country-border-opacity)
* [`Country Border Color`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-borders.md#country-border-color)
* [`Country Border Display Mode`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-borders.md#country-border-display-mode)
* [`Country Border Night Multiplier`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-borders.md#country-border-night-multiplier)
* [`Country Border Stroke Color`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-borders.md#country-border-stroke-color)
* [`Country Border Stroke Softness`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-borders.md#country-border-stroke-softness)
* [`Country Border Stroke Thickness`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-borders.md#country-border-stroke-thickness)
* [`Country Border Thickness`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-borders.md#country-border-thickness)
* [`Other Country Border Opacity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-borders.md#other-country-border-opacity)
* [`Selected Country Border Opacity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-borders.md#selected-country-border-opacity)

### Country Fill

* [`Country Fill Color`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-fill.md#country-fill-color)
* [`Country Fill Edge Tint`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-fill.md#country-fill-edge-tint)
* [`Country Fill Mode`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-fill.md#country-fill-mode)
* [`Country Fill Night Multiplier`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-fill.md#country-fill-night-multiplier)
* [`Country Fill Opacity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-fill.md#country-fill-opacity)

### Country Label

* [`Country Label Altitude Offset`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-label.md#country-label-altitude-offset)
* [`Country Label Color`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-label.md#country-label-color)
* [`Country Label Enabled`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-label.md#country-label-enabled)
* [`Country Label Night Tint`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-label.md#country-label-night-tint)
* [`Country Label Opacity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-label.md#country-label-opacity)
* [`Country Label Size`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/country-label.md#country-label-size)

### Province Borders

* `All Province Border Opacity`
* `Other Province Border Opacity`
* `Province Border Color`
* `Province Border Display Mode`
* `Province Border Night Multiplier`
* `Province Border Stroke Color`
* `Province Border Stroke Softness`
* `Province Border Stroke Thickness`
* `Selected Province Border Opacity`

Province border parameters use the same controls and behavior as their country border counterparts. See [Province Borders](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/country-visualization/province-borders.md) for details.

## Animating `BP_EarthCameraRig`

Select `BP_EarthCameraRig` in the Level Sequence and use **+ Track** to add the camera parameter you want to animate.

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### Camera Rig Properties

Descriptions of these parameters can be found in the corresponding **Camera Rig Setup** sections.

* [`Camera Distance (Km)`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/camera-rig-setup/camera-positioning.md#camera-distance)
* [`Camera Focal Length`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/camera-rig-setup/camera-rig-blueprint.md#camera-lens)
* [`Camera Roll Pitch Yaw`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/camera-rig-setup/camera-orientation.md#camera-roll-pitch-yaw)
* [`Latitude`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/camera-rig-setup/camera-positioning.md#latitude-and-longitude)
* [`Longitude`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/camera-rig-setup/camera-positioning.md#latitude-and-longitude)
* [`Target Altitude (Km)`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/camera-rig-setup/camera-positioning.md#target-altitude)

## Animating `BP_EarthEnvironment`

Select `BP_EarthEnvironment` in the Level Sequence and use **+ Track** to add the environment parameter you want to animate.

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### Environment Properties

Descriptions of these parameters can be found in the corresponding **Environment Setup** sections.

* [`Exposure Compensation`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/day-and-night.md#exposure-compensation)
* [`Nebula Desaturation`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/atmosphere-and-starfield.md#nebula-desaturation)
* [`Nebula Hue Shift`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/atmosphere-and-starfield.md#nebula-hue-shift)
* [`Nebula Intensity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/atmosphere-and-starfield.md#nebula-intensity)
* [`Night Side Fill Light Intensity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/day-and-night.md#night-side-fill-light-intensity)
* [`Solar Declination`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/sun-settings.md#solar-declination)
* [`Starfield Intensity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/atmosphere-and-starfield.md#starfield-intensity)
* [`Stars Orientation`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/atmosphere-and-starfield.md#stars-orientation)
* [`Sun Light Intensity`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/sun-settings.md#sun-light-intensity)
* [`Sun Light Rotation`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/sun-settings.md#sun-light-rotation)
* [`Sun Light Temperature`](/dvs-studio-docs/documentation/environment-setup/sun-settings.md#sun-light-temperature)

## Working with Keyframes

After adding a property track, use the standard Unreal Engine Sequencer workflow to create and edit animation keys.

Numeric and color parameters can be smoothly interpolated between keyframes, while Boolean and enum properties switch between discrete values.

For smooth transitions, animate the corresponding continuous parameter instead of an enable/disable property. For example, animate `Country Label Opacity` to fade a label in or out, while `Country Label Enabled` performs an immediate on/off switch.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Tip**\
Use the Curve Editor when you need more precise control over interpolation, easing, or animation timing.
{% endhint %}

## Example Sequence

The project includes `LS_Demo`, which provides an example of a configured Level Sequence and can be used as a reference when creating your own shots.