# Feature Friday: Timeline

Manage layers, effects, and animations with the Timeline.

- [About this Session](https://academy.synthesia.io/courses/feature-friday-timeline#)

Discover how to use the Timeline to unlock a high level of creative control in Synthesia. In this Feature Friday session, we show you how to fine-tune visuals, layer animations, and structure scenes like a pro with Synthesia's visual timeline editor.

### Here's what you'll learn:

- **Why the Timeline exists:** Understand why we built it and what problems it solves for complex projects.
- **When to use it:** Learn how the Timeline differs from the Script box—and how to use both together.
- **How to master it:** Watch a live demo showing layer management, timing adjustments, and animation control.
- **What’s next:** Get a sneak peek at what’s coming soon to the Timeline.

Review this session and start building polished, professional-grade content in Synthesia. Explore the Timeline, test it out, and elevate your video editing skills.