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01TIMELINE MEMORY

Recover the Edit Behind Dynamic Link

Recover original Premiere Pro clips and cuts after replacing them with After Effects compositions, when the required edit information is available.

Original clips & cutsDynamic Link recovery

Recover Without a Snapshot

Use Restore to attempt recovery of original clips and cuts from an existing After Effects Dynamic Link.

Protect Your Timeline

Use Protect to save a snapshot of selected clips and edit points before replacing them with an After Effects composition.

Protect · Dashboard
Saved snapshots · Snapshots tab

Recovery History

View a timestamped record of snapshots and recovery operations.

LookDev overview for HDRI lighting workflows in Autodesk Maya, using the real LookDev interface
02ENVIRONMENT & PREVIEW

Browse HDRIs and preview lighting

Search local HDRI libraries or browse Poly Haven, then evaluate environment lighting in the real-time preview before applying it to the Maya scene.

HDRI librarySearch & filtersRealtime preview
Preview before applicationInspect lighting without changing the Maya scene.
Open Environment docs
02CREATE LIGHTS

Build V-Ray lights from geometry

Create V-Ray lights from selected geometry with source alignment, light type, and placement controls.

Create LightsV-RayGeometry workflow
Open Create Lights docs
02AUTOMATION

Generate lights from scene geometry

Scan scene geometry for light sources, review the detected objects, and generate V-Ray lights for the chosen scope.

Scan meshesPreview objectsCreate lights
Open Automation docs
02PRODUCTION

Prepare turntables and presentation rigs

Create and update turntable rigs, manage presentation cameras, and adjust rotation and framing in the Maya scene.

TurntableCameraCreate Rig
Open Production docs
02LIGHT SETTINGS

Manage lights already in the scene

Inspect LookDev-created and compatible scene lights, adopt existing lights, and edit supported attributes by light type.

Scene lightsSelect in sceneLight controls
Open Light Settings docs
02LIGHTING STATES

Save, compare, and switch lighting states

Save a named lighting snapshot, compare State A and State B, and apply the chosen setup when reviewing alternatives for the same Maya scene.

Named statesA/B compareApply setup
Open Lighting States docs
Scene-specific statesState A/B compares lighting setups in the current Maya scene.
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Timeline Memory

Premiere Pro Timeline Recovery Guide

Protect, Restore, and Review workflows for Premiere Pro edits after Dynamic Link.

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