If you need to import an MP4 into Maya to use as a background for tracing movements:
In Maya, create an and check the box for Use Image Sequence . Maya.mp4
Use a tool like FFmpeg or Shutter Encoder to export your MP4 as a series of images. If you need to import an MP4 into
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 your video won't load, it is likely a missing system-level codec rather than a Maya bug.
Some third-party plugins can force real-time MP4 playback on image planes by using custom FFmpeg builds . Exporting MP4 via Playblast