Professional Animation & Modeling Tools
- Advanced keyframe animation system
- Powerful polygon and NURBS modeling
- Character rigging and motion capture
- Nonlinear animation capabilities
- Deformation and skeleton tools
- Smart extrude functionality
Advanced Visual Effects & Simulation
- Bifrost dynamics simulation
- Particle flow systems
- Hair and cloth physics
- Fluid dynamics
- Explosive effects
- Ocean surface simulation
| Feature Category | Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Animation Tools | Keyframe, Motion Capture, Rigging |
| Modeling Features | Polygon, NURBS, Subdivision |
| Rendering | Arnold Integration, Real-time Preview |
| Pipeline Integration | USD Support, MaterialX, Plugins |
“Maya transforms the way artists create digital content, offering powerful tools for bringing imagination to life through stunning 3D animation and visual effects.”
Rendering & Look Development
- Integrated Arnold renderer
- Real-time viewport updates
- Advanced material editing
- LookdevX material authoring
- Comprehensive shader library
- Color management system
Pipeline Integration
- OpenUSD workflow support
- MaterialX compatibility
- Plugin development capabilities
- Unreal Live Link integration
- Python scripting support
- Custom pipeline tools
Professional Workflow Features
- Multi-project file handling
- Advanced UV editing toolkit
- Time Editor functionality
- Graph Editor tools
- Scene management
- Collaborative workflow support
