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Use a tool like FFmpeg or Shutter Encoder to export your MP4 as a series of images.

In Maya, create an and check the box for Use Image Sequence . Maya.mp4

Some third-party plugins can force real-time MP4 playback on image planes by using custom FFmpeg builds . Exporting MP4 via Playblast Use a tool like FFmpeg or Shutter Encoder

Many professionals playblast to a high-quality .avi or .webm format and then use Clipchamp or Handbrake to convert it to a standard H.264 MP4 for sharing. Maya.mp4

If you need to import an MP4 into Maya to use as a background for tracing movements:

By default, Maya often only supports .avi (Windows) or .mov (Mac) for playblasts. How to Get an MP4: