Key Features of Maya
From fantastic creatures and sweeping landscapes to explosive battle sequences, the Academy Award-winning Maya toolset is a top choice for creating believable characters and worlds.
Modeling
Create 3D props, environments, and characters with powerful polygon and NURBS modeling tools.
Rigging and animation
Bring characters to life with features like keyframe, nonlinear, and motion capture animation.
Simulations and effects (Bifrost)
Create physically accurate simulations and effects like explosions and ocean surfaces with Bifrost.
Look development
Build procedural materials across multiple tools with LookdevX, a material authoring plug-in.
Rendering
View real-time scene changes, including lighting and materials, with the Arnold renderer integration.
OpenUSD workflows
Improve collaboration with integrated open standards like OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description).
Pipeline
Supercharge your tools with scripting and plug-ins like Unreal Live Link.