Playblast#
How to create a playblast in Maya#
The following guide will demonstrate the process of creating a playblast with Prism inside Maya.
Video Guide#
Step-by-Step Guide#
1
To see if the character animation is working well a playblast will be created.
![[Playblast - Step 1]](../../../_static/guides/Maya/Playblast/steps/Maya_Playblast_001.jpg)
2
Therefore add a camera to the scene, give it a name and frame the character accordingly.
![[Playblast - Step 2]](../../../_static/guides/Maya/Playblast/steps/Maya_Playblast_002.jpg)
3
To create the playblast open the Prism State Manager by selecting the icon.
![[Playblast - Step 3]](../../../_static/guides/Maya/Playblast/steps/Maya_Playblast_003.jpg)
4
And creating a "Playblast" state under the export section.
![[Playblast - Step 4]](../../../_static/guides/Maya/Playblast/steps/Maya_Playblast_004.jpg)
5
In the settings choose the just created "shotcam".
![[Playblast - Step 5]](../../../_static/guides/Maya/Playblast/steps/Maya_Playblast_005.jpg)
6
Add a comment and select "Publish" to perform the playblast.
![[Playblast - Step 6]](../../../_static/guides/Maya/Playblast/steps/Maya_Playblast_006.jpg)
7
In the output options select "Open in Media Browser...".
![[Playblast - Step 7]](../../../_static/guides/Maya/Playblast/steps/Maya_Playblast_007.jpg)
8
To playback and review the playblast.
![[Playblast - Step 8]](../../../_static/guides/Maya/Playblast/steps/Maya_Playblast_008.jpg)