# Creating Cinematics
**Cinematics** in Soulslike Framework can be triggered/played using two methods:
1. By using the [Camera Sequence Notify (AN\_PlayCameraSequence)](/animation-notifies/miscellaneous/camera-sequence-notify.md) (can't be skipped)
2. By spawning a **B\_SequenceActor** (supports skipping)
You should use the **first** method if your cinematic is related to an animation - such as a *finisher/execution/special attack*.
You should use the **second** method if your cinematic is generic - such as *being related to a cutscene*. This method **allows cinematics to be skipped**.
### Creating Camera Animations for Executions
Start by adding a **B\_BaseCharacter** to an empty level, and reset its transform to 0,0,0.
Create a new **Level Sequence**. Open it up and add this Actor to the track:
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You can get rid of the Transform & Control Rig (if you do not plan on using Control Rig) tracks.
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**Right-click** the Actor track and open up the **Binding Tag Manager.**
**Right-click** and add the **Player** binding tag:
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The **Player** object binding is important in cases where we need to know the current transform data for the player. This is the case for cinematics that are being played through an animation (executions/finishers/special attacks/etc.)
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Next, add your **execute/finisher animation** to the track:
Add a **Camera Cut Track**:
Turn off **Constrain Aspect Ratio**, and turn on **Override Aspect Ratio Axis Constraint:**
(Optional) Adjust other **Camera Settings** to your liking:
Create a camera animation. Animate the **Camera Transform** by adding keys to it (refer to the Unreal Engine documentation if you're not familiar with basic **Sequencer** usage):
Then, **right-click** the Camera Cuts track and enable **Can Blend.**
Finally, add a reasonable amount of **Fade In / Fade Out** to the Camera Cuts using the sliders:
That's it. Since this cinematic will be playing **during an execution/finisher,** we can use the **first** **approach (Anim Notify)**:
The result:
### Creating Generic Cinematics
The process for creating generic cinematics is simpler.
Start by creating a new **Level Sequence** and building your cinematic. You can take a look at the provided cinematic sequences located in **/SoulslikeFramework/Cinematics**:
1. **LS\_ShowcaseRoom**
2. **LS\_Boss\_Start**
3. **LS\_Boss\_Death**
For easily playing your sequence and listening to its **OnFinished()** event, you can use the custom **B\_SequenceActor** class that is provided with Soulslike Framework:
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From the player HUD (referenced inside the controller), you can switch the **Cinematic Mode** on/off before/after playing your cinematic.
**Cinematic Mode** disables the HUD, and shows only the **Skip** notification if any key is pressed (skipping cinematics is handled by the **B\_SequenceActor** class).
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