Building on its foundation at the core of many modern production pipelines, Maya 2020 software offers next-generation display technology, accelerated modeling workflows, robust new systems for handling complex data, and inspiring new creative toolsets to help content creators stay ahead of their competition.
With an expanded, integrated modeling feature set that helps increase modeling efficiency; an intuitive new Grease Pencil for blocking out and marking up animation; and innovative new Paint Effects surface and volume attributes, Maya 2020 helps both improve productivity and put creativity back at the artists' fingertips. Moreover, the Maya 2020 DirectX Shader, together with enhancements to Viewport 2.0, enable artists to work in a high- quality real-time environment that closely matches final output. And, with the Scene Assembly tools, File Path Editor, and URI support that make building and managing large and complex worlds easier, Maya 2020 helps artists, TDs, and developers create the stunning content they need to exceed the expectations of today's sophisticated audiences.
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Mesh creation tools |
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Polygon/mesh refinement tools |
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Brush-based surface manipulation |
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Sculpt geometry tool |
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Polygon reduction tool |
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True soft selection |
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Edge and ring loops display and editing |
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Streamlined texturing workflow |
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Multiple UV set support |
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Per-instance UV sets |
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Multiple sets/color-per-vertex |
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Multiple-editing modeling toolkit |
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Topology-based symmetry tools |
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Quad draw tool |
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Multicut tool |
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Material |
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ShaderFX graph-based real-time shader editor |
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HLSL and CgFX support |
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Turtle texture baking |
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3D paint tool (texture) |
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PSD file support |
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HyperShade and visor tools |
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Phong and hardware shaders |
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Advanced software shaders |
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Basic 2D and 3D procedural textures |
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Advanced 2D and 3D procedural textures |
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Substance procedural textures |
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Maya paint effects |
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Game Animation |
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Keyframe animation |
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Graph and dope sheet editors |
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Editable motion trails |
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Animation layers |
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Trax nonlinear animation editor |
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Live animation retargeting |
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ATOM animation file save and load |
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Camera sequencer |
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Grease pencil |
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Autodesk HumanIK full-body IK animation system |
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General constraints |
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Geometry constraints |
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Set driven key tool |
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Spline IK, spring IK |
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Maya muscle deformation system |
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Complete set of geometry deformers |
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Subset of geometry deformers |
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Substitute geometry tool for skin |
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Heat map skinning |
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Paint skin weights |
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Create centered joints/joint chains |
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Game Pipeline and Workflow |
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Viewport 2.0 |
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Microsoft DirectX 11 enabled viewport |
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MEL and Python scripting |
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Write custom plugins with SDK |
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File interaction with Adobe Illustrator |
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Read/write Alembic framework format |
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Scene assembly tools for smarter data |
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File path editor for fixing broken file paths |
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Export assets up to 25,000 polygons with FBX technology |
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Save work-in-progress to Maya LT format |
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Dynamics and Effects |
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Dynamics and effects features |
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Rendering & Compositing |
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Scene rendering |
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Advanced software shaders |
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Maya composite |
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Manufacturer's system requirements are generally the bare minimum that you need to run the software and insufficient for effective and productive operation of the product.
Our suggested "real world" mid-range desktop system key specifications to properly run Maya are as follows:
Novedge, in partnership with High Speed Computing, can also provide the perfect hardware for your design needs, pre-installed with your software, at a very competitive price. Contact us to discuss custom-configured workstations and laptops.
Suggested Workstation
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CPU: Intel Core i9 |
Pretty much the industry standard for animation. The software is great but the support and purchasing process I had through Novedge was stellar! I would highly recommend Maya for those looking to get into the 3D animation or VFX industry. It isn't the only tool to use but definitely a widely used one.
this is my first Autodesk Maya subscription renewal with Novedge. I was using a local Autodesk authorized reseller, and decided to give Novedge a try to save a few bucks.
to my surprise, everything went very smooth and fast. I called first to confirm everything...sales staff was very kind, helpful, and upfront. i was then emailed a link to an invoice that was created for me so i could pay through Novedge. I received a payment confirmation from Novedge right away, and within a few days i got an email from Autodesk confirming my subscription renewal, and then a few days later an email from Autodesk confirming my renewal was successful. i definitely plan on shopping with Novedge in the future. They were fast and trustworthy.
We use Maya for all of our 3D and animation needs in Video Game Development, there is no comparison! Maya can easily be extended to make your own tools enabling you to tweak your pipeline to it's fullest potential.
Also, make sure you buy from NOVEDGE! They had the best prices (seriously, they are 100's less than Autodesk even), and Scott was a huge help in figuring out my licensing situation. Thumbs up!
Pretty much the industry standard for animation. The software is great but the support and purchasing process I had through Novedge was stellar! I would highly recommend Maya for those looking to get into the 3D animation or VFX industry. It isn't the only tool to use but definitely a widely used one.
this is my first Autodesk Maya subscription renewal with Novedge. I was using a local Autodesk authorized reseller, and decided to give Novedge a try to save a few bucks.
to my surprise, everything went very smooth and fast. I called first to confirm everything...sales staff was very kind, helpful, and upfront. i was then emailed a link to an invoice that was created for me so i could pay through Novedge. I received a payment confirmation from Novedge right away, and within a few days i got an email from Autodesk confirming my subscription renewal, and then a few days later an email from Autodesk confirming my renewal was successful. i definitely plan on shopping with Novedge in the future. They were fast and trustworthy.
We use Maya for all of our 3D and animation needs in Video Game Development, there is no comparison! Maya can easily be extended to make your own tools enabling you to tweak your pipeline to it's fullest potential.
Also, make sure you buy from NOVEDGE! They had the best prices (seriously, they are 100's less than Autodesk even), and Scott was a huge help in figuring out my licensing situation. Thumbs up!
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