Using Videos as Textures for 3D Compositions

In Blender, you will find a wide range of tools and options to create animation for video, but it still lacks a few options for anything other than cutting pre-existing footage. What if you want to make a 3D composition with multiple objects and videos?

For that type of project, we have the option to use videos as textures. In this chapter, we will learn how to create a 3D composition using multiple objects and videos as textures. The technique will mimic a production environment you find in software such as Adobe After Effects.

Here is what you will learn:

  • Using videos as textures
  • Configuring playback of videos as textures
  • Creating animation loops with videos
  • Synchronizing multiple objects for ...

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