How to Implement a Media Video in Unreal Engine Using Control Media

To implement a video in your Unreal Engine scene using Control Media, follow the steps below:

1. Create a Media Player

   • In the Unreal Engine Content Browser, right-click and choose Media → Media Player.
   • This will create both a Media Player and a corresponding Media Texture.

2. Create a Material from the Texture

   • Right-click on the created Media Texture.
   • Choose Create Material.
     This material will display the video content.

3. Apply the Material to an Actor

   • Select an actor in your level (e.g., a plane or a custom mesh).
   • In the Details panel, assign the material you created in Step 2 to the actor’s mesh.

4. Add the Control Media Component

   • Add a Control Media component to any actor in your level. For better organization, we recommend attaching it to the same actor that uses the video material.
   • This component allows external control from Erizos Studio over media playback.

5. Assign the Media Player

   • In the Control Media component settings, locate the Media Player field.
   • Assign the Media Player you created in Step 1.

6. Import the Level into Erizos Studio

   • Once your setup is ready, import the level into Studio.
   • In Studio, select a video file using the Media Control field.
   • The video will now play on your actor using the material connected to the Media Player.