Autodesk Maya

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What is Autodesk Maya?

Autodesk offers Maya, a 3D animation, modeling, simulation and rendering tool available to artists, animators, and educators, used to create realistic characters, models, and scenes, as well as effects such as explosions, cloth movement, etc.

Features include

Bifrost for Maya - Creates physically accurate simulations in a single visual programming environment.
USD in Maya - Large datasets can be loaded and edited quickly and users can work directly with data using native tools.
Fast playback - For faster animations review with fewer playblasts using cached playback in Viewport 2.0.
Unreal Live Link for Maya - Streams animation data from Maya to Unreal in real time with the Unreal Live Link for Maya plug-in.
Time editor - Makes high-level animation edits with a nondestructive, clip-based nonlinear editor.
Graph editor - Used to create, view, and modify animation curves using a graphical representation of scene animation.
Polygon modeling - Supports 3D models using geometry based on vertices, edges, and faces.
NURBS modeling - 3D models from geometric primitives and drawn curves.
Character setup - Sophisticated skeletons, IK handles, and deformers for characters that deliver lifelike performances.
Integrated Arnold renderer - Used to view scene changes in real time, including lighting, materials, and cameras.