Audience
Computer artists who need 3D animation, simulation, modeling, and rendering solution
About Maya
Create expansive worlds, complex characters, and dazzling effects. Bring believable characters to life with engaging animation tools. Shape 3D objects and scenes with intuitive modeling tools in Maya® software. Create realistic effects—from explosions to cloth simulation. A new visual programming environment using dynamic solvers enables you to create blockbuster-worthy effects quickly. Build custom graphs using the Bifrost Graph Editor. Create stunning effects—from snow and sand to dust storms and explosions—with ready-to-use graphs. Render your most complex projects with Arnold. Arnold is built to manage complex characters, scenery, and lighting challenges. Arnold is integrated with Maya, so you can see high-quality previews and iterate changes quickly. Save time with Arnold’s artist-friendly UI and simple, intuitive controls.
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Autodesk
Founded: 1982
United States
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
Maya Frequently Asked Questions
Maya Product Features
3D Modeling
Animation
Supported
Character Modeling
Supported
Data Import / Export
Supported
For 3D Printing
Supported
Simulation
Supported
2D Drawing
Not Supported
Annotations
Not Supported
Bill of Materials
Not Supported
Collaboration Tools
Not Supported
Component Library
Not Supported
For Architects
Not Supported
For Manufacturers
Not Supported
Reference Management
Not Supported
Animation
Collaboration Tools
Supported
Drag & Drop
Supported
Customizable Branding
Not Supported
Media Library
Not Supported
Social Sharing
Not Supported
Templates
Not Supported
Text Overlay
Not Supported
Text to Video
Not Supported
Voice-Over
Not Supported
Simulation
3D Modeling
Supported
Agent-Based Modeling
Supported
Industry Specific Database
Supported
Presentation Tools
Supported
Turbulence Modeling
Supported
1D Simulation
Not Supported
3D Simulation
Not Supported
Continuous Modeling
Not Supported
Design Analysis
Not Supported
Direct Manipulation
Not Supported
Discrete Event Modeling
Not Supported
Dynamic Modeling
Not Supported
Graphical Modeling
Not Supported
Monte Carlo Simulation
Not Supported
Motion Modeling
Not Supported
Stochastic Modeling
Not Supported