With a powerful animation toolset trusted by the industry's top studios, you can bring iconic characters to life—whether hyper-realistic or highly stylized.
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A solid animation pipeline keeps productions smooth and quality high. Simplify asset-sharing, reduce rework, and stay on the cutting edge with built-in OpenUSD support.
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Avoid needless late nights and take control of your production. With real-time project tracking and AI-powered scheduling, you can optimise workflows and ensure your team stays on track—keeping you on time without the stress.
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CONTENT CREATION
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CONTENT CREATION
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PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT & REVIEW
Your creations are limited only by your imagination. Whether you’re looking for an all-in-one animation solution or a tool that adapts seamlessly to your unique studio needs, Maya provides the flexibility and customisation you need to transform ordinary ideas into extraordinary stories.
Explore how the studio behind 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' defies animation conventions to craft compelling stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Open standards are crucial for animation pipelines. They optimise workflows, ensure data consistency, and promote seamless collaboration among artists. Autodesk is committed to advancing critical standards like OpenUSD to enhance interoperability across various tools and platforms, making complex projects more manageable and effective.
Explore how Maya's built-in support for OpenUSD enables Qvisten Animation to conquer workflow complexities and foster seamless collaboration across their team.
- Lee Jae-Sung, Supervisor at LOCUS Animation
- Fanny Ruyer, Production Manager at Mikros Animation
- Raymond Kreppene, Chief Technology Officer at Qvisten Animation
Whether you're a recent graduate, freelancer or hobbyists, or on the cusp of your career you can plug into the power of Maya, at a price you can afford with Maya Indie.
Stuck on a scene? Tackle it like a pro or get the support you need.
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In the realm of animation, we know one size doesn't fit all.
We offer a range of payment options from monthly, annual and multi-year.
Try your Autodesk software risk-free. If you purchased directly with Autodesk, you may return your monthly subscription within 15 days or your 1- or 3-year subscription within 30 days.
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Even the best need a spark of inspiration. Access a wealth of animation content on YouTube and on our blog.
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Autodesk Maya® software provides tools for a wide range of tasks such as motion graphics, dynamics, simulation, and FX, while Autodesk Maya Creative offers professional 3D tools including animation, rigging, modelling, and rendering. Compare Maya and Maya Creative (US Site).
Flow Production Tracking is a production management and review toolset for VFX, animation and games teams. Flow Production Tracking is equipped to handle creative production tracking needs, allowing teams–from large to smaller studios–to focus on the things that matter.
