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Maya 8.5 Unlimited from
Autodesk is a powerful 3D graphics creation software
suite that runs on Macintosh, Windows and Linux-based
systems. Maya is the industry-standard application for
creating graphics for feature films, broadcast video, print
and web multimedia and design visualization. The software
provides tools for 3D modeling, animation and rendering,
allowing 3D artists to work within an integrated workflow.
Maya is an excellent choice to address your needs for 3D
graphics creation.
Maya Unlimited features advanced tools including the Maya
Nucleus Unified Simulation Framework, Maya nCloth and Maya
Hair, giving you the tools you need to create amazing
digital characters and scenes.
Key Features
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Nucleus Unified Simulation
Framework
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The
software includes the Maya Nucleus unified
simulation framework. This is a linked particle
system that is able to simulate a large swath of
dynamic entities. It works with various geometry
types, including curves, nonmanifold geometry and
meshes with wholes; all within a unified framework.
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nCloth
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The
nCloth module gives you direct control over cloth
and other material simulations. Objects can be
stiff, viscous or flowing. You'll even be able
control how tightly woven they are. You'll have the
ability to create cloth-on-cloth simulations with
realistic influences and collisions. nCloth lets you
easily bend, stretch, shear, dent and tear fabrics.
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Python Scripting Language
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The
Python scripting language is fully integrated at the
same level as the Maya Embedded Language. Python
modules can be imported into a separate interpreter
for batch processor. The language supports
higher-level language constructs, allowing
developers to increase productivity while at the
same time maintaining code. The language is highly
extensible, allowing for full interactivity with
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Expanded Platform Support
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Maya
can run on 32-bit versions of Windows, Linux and Mac
OS X. It is also compatible with 64-bit versions of
Windows and Linux. The Mac version of the software
is a Universal Binary, allowing it to run natively
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mental ray Shaders and
Workflow
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The
software features a workflow and shaders by mental
ray. This allows you to render photorealistic skies
based on the position of the sun. You'll also find
architectural and design shaders that can create
effects such as waxy floors, frosted glass, clay and
sand-blasted metals. This is all housed in an
organized interface that allows you to customize
render attributes. A batch render interface is
available that can dynamically render items for
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Transfer Polygon Attributes
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Maya
supports the transfer of polygon attributes between
polygon meshes of differing topologies. These
attributes include UV, color per vertex and vertex
position. This feature allows you to transfer
existing UV sets between a low-resolution and
high-resolution model. You can even use the
PaintEffects to blend between source and target
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Comprehensive Tutorials
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Complex software is only as good as its
documentation and Maya doesn't fall short in that
department. You can access free tutorials and
discussion forums online. Maya also provides
comprehensive documentation and tutorials from
within the program.
Software Requirements
Operating
System: Windows XP Professional SP2, Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 4.0 WS, SUSE Linux 10.1, Mac OS X
10.4.6, Fedora Core 5, Microsoft Windows XP x64
Edition SP2
Hardware Requirements
32-Bit
Computer: Pentium 4, Athlon XP, Power Mac G5, Intel
Mac
Memory: 1 GB
Hard Drive: 2 GB
Hardware: DVD-ROM Drive, Hardware Accelerated OpenGL
Graphics, 3-Button Mouse
64-Bit
Computer: Intel EM64T, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron
Memory: 1 GB
Hard Drive: 2 GB
Hardware: DVD-ROM Drive, Hardware Accelerated OpenGL
Graphics, 3-Button Mouse |
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