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Sequences are the primary organizational unit for shots in Kitsu. They represent distinct sections of your production, such as scene changes, locations, or narrative beats.

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Overview

Sequence management provides:
  • Hierarchical organization: Sequences group related shots together
  • Episode support: For TV shows, sequences belong to episodes
  • Task tracking: View aggregate task status across all shots in a sequence
  • Metadata: Custom fields for sequence-specific information
  • Statistics: Time spent, estimation, and progress tracking

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Sequence List

The sequence list displays all sequences in your production with:

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Information Columns

  • Name: Sequence identifier (e.g., “010”, “020”, “Intro”)
  • Description: Brief description of the sequence
  • Task columns: Aggregated status for each task type
  • Statistics: Time spent and estimation totals

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Task Aggregation

For each task type column, the sequence shows:
  • Number of shots at each status
  • Visual indicator of overall progress
  • Quick access to shot-level details

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Creating Sequences

Only managers and admins can create sequences.
1

Open Creation Modal

Click the “New Sequence” button.
2

Enter Details

Provide:
  • Name: Sequence identifier (required)
  • Description: Brief description (optional)
  • Episode: For TV shows, select the parent episode
3

Create Sequence

Click “Create” to add the sequence.
Sequences are automatically sorted alphanumerically. Use consistent naming with padding (010, 020) for proper ordering.

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Editing Sequences

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Edit Details

1

Select Sequence

Click on a sequence in the list.
2

Open Editor

Click the edit button or double-click the sequence.
3

Modify Fields

Update:
  • Name
  • Description
  • Metadata fields
4

Save Changes

Changes are saved automatically.

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Inline Editing

Some fields support inline editing:
  • Description: Click to edit directly in the list
  • Metadata: Click custom metadata fields to edit values

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Deleting Sequences

Deleting a sequence will also delete all shots within that sequence. This operation cannot be undone.
To delete a sequence:
1

Select Sequence

Click on the sequence to select it.
2

Delete

Click the delete button.
3

Confirm

Type the sequence name to confirm deletion.

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Viewing Sequence Details

Click on a sequence name to navigate to the shot list filtered for that sequence. This provides:
  • All shots in the sequence
  • Detailed task information
  • Ability to create new shots
  • Access to breakdown and casting

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Task Management

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Creating Tasks

Add new task types to all shots in sequences:
1

Open Task Creator

Click “Create Tasks” button.
2

Select Task Type

Choose the task type to create.
3

Choose Scope

Apply to:
  • All sequences
  • Selected sequences only
4

Create

Tasks are created for all shots in the selected sequences.

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Deleting Tasks

This operation cannot be undone.
Delete all tasks of a specific type from sequences:
  1. Click the delete icon in the task column header
  2. Choose scope (all or selected sequences)
  3. Type the task type name to confirm
  4. Confirm deletion

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Search and Filtering

Search sequences by:
  • Name: Sequence identifier
  • Description: Text in description field
  • Episode: Episode name (for TV shows)

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Advanced Filters

Use the filter builder to create complex queries: 
sequence=wip anim>50
This finds sequences where animation is marked as WIP and more than 50% complete.

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Saved Searches

Save frequently used searches:
  1. Build your search query
  2. Click the save icon
  3. Name your search
  4. Access from the query list

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Display Options

Show Assignations

Display assignee avatars for tasks in each sequence.

Show Infos

Toggle visibility of metadata and statistics columns.

Department Filter

Filter sequences by department to focus on specific workflows.

Big Thumbnails

Show larger thumbnail previews for sequences.

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Sorting

Sort sequences by clicking column headers:
  • Name: Alphanumeric sorting
  • Description: Alphabetical
  • Task status: By progress or status
  • Time spent: By production time
  • Estimation: By estimated time

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Statistics and Reporting

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Sequence Statistics

Each sequence displays:
  • Time Spent: Total time worked across all shots and tasks
  • Estimation: Sum of estimated time for all incomplete tasks
  • Shot Count: Number of shots in the sequence
  • Task Progress: Percentage complete for each task type

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Exporting Data

Export sequence data to CSV:
  1. Apply filters if needed
  2. Click the export button
  3. CSV includes all visible columns and current results

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TV Show Features

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Episode Organization

For TV show productions:
  • Sequences are grouped by episode
  • Switch between episodes using the episode selector
  • Each episode has its own sequence list
  • “Main Pack” contains sequences not in specific episodes

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Episode Switching

1

Select Episode

Use the episode dropdown in the top navigation.
2

View Sequences

The sequence list updates to show only sequences for that episode.
3

Create Sequences

New sequences are automatically assigned to the current episode.

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Metadata Management

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Adding Metadata Fields

Only managers and admins can add metadata descriptors.
1

Open Metadata Manager

Click “Add Metadata” button.
2

Define Field

Specify:
  • Field name
  • Data type (text, number, date, checklist, etc.)
  • Departments (optional)
3

Create

The new field appears as a column in the sequence list.

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Editing Metadata

Edit metadata values:
  1. Click on the metadata field for a sequence
  2. Enter or select the new value
  3. Changes are saved automatically

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Deleting Metadata Fields

To remove a metadata field:
  1. Click the column header menu
  2. Select “Delete Metadata”
  3. Confirm deletion
Deleting a metadata field removes it from all sequences and cannot be undone.

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Best Practices

Use consistent sequence naming:
  • Numeric with padding: 010, 020, 030
  • Or descriptive names: “Opening”, “Chase”, “Finale”
  • Choose one style and stick with it
Determine appropriate sequence granularity:
  • Too few sequences: Hard to track progress
  • Too many sequences: Overhead in management
  • Align with narrative or location changes
Write clear sequence descriptions:
  • Brief summary of action or location
  • Reference to script or storyboard
  • Any special requirements or notes
Use sequence-level statistics:
  • Monitor overall progress
  • Identify bottlenecks
  • Balance workload across sequences
Add sequence-specific metadata for:
  • Location information
  • Time of day
  • Complexity rating
  • Special effects requirements

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Permissions

  • Viewers: Read-only access to sequences
  • Artists: Read-only access
  • Managers: Can create, edit, and delete sequences
  • Admins: Full access to all features

Related Topics

  • Shot Management - Learn about managing shots within sequences
  • Tasks - Understand task tracking and management
  • Episodes - TV show episode management

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