Video as a texture in 3DS Max??

[Ryan Dognaux]

I've searched around for a bit, but haven't really found a definitive answer. How do I put a video on an object in 3DS Max.. for example, say I wanted to put some video on a computer screen, how would I apply that video to that computer's screen?

[Josh Siegel]

I've searched around for a bit, but haven't really found a definitive answer. How do I put a video on an object in 3DS Max.. for example, say I wanted to put some video on a computer screen, how would I apply that video to that computer's screen?


Do you know how to apply a regular texture? Last time I did it, I think I put a .gif file under the 'diffuse' tab, but I'm not 100% sure. I do know that .avi and .gif are acceptable, though. If I get time tonight, I'll check it out for you.

[Alexander McGee]

Ok, super easy.

Hit "m" to go to the material editor.

find one, apply it to the object, and select "show map in viewport"

then click the little box next to the diffuse, to select "bitmap"

them, change selection to all types, and find ur video

it will play frame per frame like it should.