Video Desktop Background or Screensaver?

Hello,
Can I put a video (such as something from iMovie) and set it as a desktop background, and just loop the video? Is this also achievable as a screensaver? There is a widget that will make your screensaver as a desktop background, so either option would get the job done.
Thanks.
C h r i s t o p h

I think it is possible, but VERY tricky.
First, you would have to find a screensaver online that is a video (it would have to contain a ".qtz" animation), then you would replace the .qtz animation with a file YOU create, and convert to .qtz (which I'm not sure can be done). Apart from that, there is no other way that I know of.
Good luck!

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