
Color Layers
Assign departments or phases to distinct visual bands for instant timeline readability and cross-team alignment.
Read more →In 4D.io, parallel timelines let diverse teams model their work across shared time—cinematographers, VFX artists, set designers, and directors aligning schedules not as isolated lists but as overlapping, color-coded strands in a single immersive workspace. Each timeline stays grounded in real-world deadlines while preserving creative autonomy, enabling teams to see overlaps, gaps, and risks at a glance, and adjust collaboratively without disrupting others’ workflows.

Assign departments or phases to distinct visual bands for instant timeline readability and cross-team alignment.
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Hold spacebar and drag to jump instantly between key dates, accelerating review cycles and delivery pacing.
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Pin fixed reference dates like ‘First Light’ or ‘Final Cut Lock’ to stabilize planning across fluctuating timelines.
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Sync zoom, scroll, and playback state across all team views so everyone sees the same moment in time.
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