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Free, open-source creation suite for polygon modeling, sculpting, animation and rendering.
3D modeling
Autodesk Maya
Modeling, rigging and animation tools for character, environment, film and game workflows.
Overview
Maya supports character and environment production across modeling, UVs, rigging, animation and rendering. Polygon and NURBS tools serve different asset types.
For animation and film pipelines, evaluate topology, rigging, materials and team interchange standards alongside the visual result.
Key features
- Polygon and NURBS modeling
- UVs, rigging and character animation
- Scene production and rendering
- Scripting and pipeline integration
Who it is for
Film/game teams, character modelers and animators.
Typical workflow
Build asset → UVs/materials → rig and animate → light/render or deliver.