Autodesk Maya

Autodesk Maya 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and visual effects software offers artists an end-to-end creative workflow. Autodesk Maya 2010 software is the first release to unify the Autodesk Maya Complete 2009 and Autodesk Maya Unlimited 2009 feature sets, advanced matchmoving capabilities, and high dynamic range compositing into a single affordable package. Also included for a complete CG workflow are 5 additional mental ray for Maya batch rendering nodes and the Autodesk Backburner network render queue manager.

Maya for Film
From previsualizing feature films before a single frame is shot to producing spectacular, Oscar-winning finished effects or stereoscopic projects, Autodesk Maya helps studios and artists increase the quality and efficiency of their film pipeline. Autodesk Maya software helps you to:

Access a large pool of trained and talented artists
Create 3D animatics for previsualization of a setting
Model, animate, and light realistic high-resolution characters, environments, and performances
Roll out complex and efficient pipelines because the software is readily extensible, collaborative, and highly compatible with certain other toolsets, such as Autodesk MotionBuilder, Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Smoke software

Maya for Games
As an integrated 3D modeling, animation, and rendering solution based on an open architecture, Autodesk Maya software is a tool of choice for those who require a high level of control over their game art workflows and pipelines. Maya offers:

A comprehensive range of keyframe, nonlinear, and advanced character animation editing tools
A wide-ranging suite of advanced polygon, NURBS, and subdivision surface modeling and texturing tools
A unified rendering user interface and workflow
The Python Scripting Language, Maya Embedded Scripting Language (MEL), and a comprehensive API that allow developers to customize and scale implementation

Maya for Television
Whether it be a television commercial, on-air graphics, or visual effects-driven short- and long- form episodics, Autodesk Maya helps you meet the fast-paced television and broadcast production market. Adding Maya software to your pipeline helps you to:

Access a large pool of trained and talented artists
Model, animate, and light realistic characters, environments, and graphics
Roll out efficient pipelines because the software is readily extensible, collaborative, and highly compatible with certain other toolsets, such as Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Smoke software

Maya for Design Visualization
Leading architects, automotive and consumer products designers, and creative advertising professionals use the Maya toolset to explore, validate, and convey their designs.

Architecture—Maya offers a robust platform with powerful modeling toolsets that complement the building information modeling (BIM) workflow during conceptualization.
Manufacturing—Complementing the Autodesk Inventor, Alias, and Showcase family of products, the Maya toolset is used by manufacturers, marketers, and their ad agencies for work ranging from conceptual modeling to advanced animated visualizations.
Automotive—Maya is used by designers in automotive OEMs to complement the Alias and Showcase family of products for a variety of tasks such as modeling, data preparation and cleanup, and advanced visualization.
Consumer products manufacturing—Maya enables consumer products manufacturers to turn digital prototypes into highly realistic advertisements—without the need for costly physical prototypes and photography shoots.