Tool overview
Overview
Maya by Autodesk is an industry-leading 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software trusted by top studios in film, games, TV, and advertising. Designed for professional artists and technical directors, Maya combines a powerful toolset with modern AI-assisted workflows to help you create high-quality content faster and more consistently. From character rigs and keyframe animation to complex VFX simulations and photoreal rendering, Maya provides end‑to‑end pipelines for every stage of 3D production. With an open, extensible architecture, Maya integrates smoothly into existing pipelines through Python and MEL scripting, USD support, and a wide ecosystem of plugins. Artists can iterate rapidly using non-destructive workflows, procedural tools, and intelligent
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such as auto-rigging, motion capture retargeting, and smart deformation. Whether you are building cinematic sequences, real-time game assets, virtual production environments, or product visualizations, Maya offers the precision, control, and performance required for demanding productions. Maya is designed to scale from individual creators to large studios, supporting collaborative workflows, asset reuse, and consistent output across multi-disciplinary teams. Combined with Autodesk’s learning resources, documentation, and community, Maya helps both newcomers and seasoned professionals push creative boundaries and deliver polished 3D experiences on schedule.