# Get started with Cinemachine

Get the essential information to understand how Cinemachine works and follow instructions to set up the minimum functional layers to start using Cinemachine in your project.

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| Section | Description |
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| [Cinemachine core concepts](concept.md) | Learn about the Cinemachine base elements and core functionality. |
| [Set up a basic Cinemachine environment](setup-cinemachine-environment.md) | Set up your Unity project with the minimum required elements to make a functional Cinemachine environment. |
| [Set up multiple Cinemachine Cameras and transitions](setup-multiple-cameras.md) | Set up a Cinemachine environment with multiple Cinemachine Cameras and manage the transitions between them. |
| [Add procedural behavior to a Cinemachine Camera](setup-procedural-behavior.md) | Set up a Cinemachine Camera for position and rotation control, automatic target tracking, and real-world camera shaking effect. See also how to add extensions to a Cinemachine Camera. |
| [Set up Timeline with Cinemachine Cameras](setup-timeline.md) | Set up Timeline in a Cinemachine environment to choreograph Cinemachine Cameras and produce a predictable shot sequence |
| [Use convenient tools and shortcuts](ui-ref.md) | Use interface tools and shortcuts and target the proper Cinemachine elements to set up according to your needs and ease your configuration experience. |




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Create dramatic or subtle cuts or blends, for example:

* For a cutscene where two characters exchange dialog, use three Cinemachine Cameras: one camera for a mid-shot of both characters, and separate Cinemachine Cameras for a close-up of each character. Use Timeline to synchronize audio with the Cinemachine Cameras.

* Duplicate an existing Cinemachine Camera so that both Cinemachine Cameras are in the same position in the Scene. For the second Cinemachine Camera, change the FOV or composition. When a player enters a trigger volume, Cinemachine blends from the first to the second Cinemachine Camera to emphasize a change in action.

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