Maya.mp4 Info

If your video won't load, it is likely a missing system-level codec rather than a Maya bug.

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

MP4 files use temporal compression, which makes "scrubbing" (dragging) through the timeline laggy or inaccurate as Maya tries to calculate compressed frames. If your video won't load, it is likely

A "Playblast" is a way to preview your animation without a full render. If your video won't load