Maya.mp4

Convert your video into an Image Sequence (e.g., JPEG or PNG).

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

A "Playblast" is a way to preview your animation without a full render. Convert your video into an Image Sequence (e

Before working with heavy video files, ensure Autosave is enabled under Windows > Settings/Preferences > Preferences > Files/Projects to prevent data loss if a codec causes a crash. Maya.mp4

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