How to use the Layer Editor in Autodesk Maya. This short video tutorial is part of our series of beginners' tutorials on how to use Autodesk Maya, and how to develop a fast, efficient workflow. The Layer Editor works much like layers in Photoshop - it allows you to put different elements of the shot on different layers, so you can work faster and more efficiently. For more video resources in Maya, the Escape Studios Vimeo Tutorial Channel is our main hub for our animation and VFX tutorials.