Create amazing animations, 3D models and more with Autodesk Maya 2014

Autodesk Maya is a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering suite for PC that will help you to unleash your creative genius. It is a great program for architects as well.

Autodesk Maya includes general animation tools such as keyframe, scripted animation and procedural tools. There is a Grease Pencil tool that allows you to pencil in where your animation will happen over the background.

Creating characters is much easier with the tools offered by Autodesk Maya 2014. With this program, you can easily create a skin for your character, rig them, and pose them. Not only is this easy with Autodesk Maya, but your characters will come off as much more believable.

As your character moves, you can create curve-based dynamics, such as the movement of hair as someone walks, and many other things. You can also simulate rigid or flexible objects.

In terms of 3D modeling, Autodesk Maya lets you create and edit models using many intuitive tools. Creating perfectly smooth surfaces is a breeze with the surface modeling tool. You can also create and edit UVs.

Autodesk Maya also offers great 3D rendering and imaging tools. First of all, you can choose from many different integrated renderers. The painting is very simple and based on brushes. Camera tracking is extremely professional.

Download a free trial of Autodesk Maya and dive into a program that makes 3D modeling, rendering, and animation super easy.

Pros:
• General animation tools
• Grease Pencil
• Easily create believable characters
• Create curve-based dynamics
• Brush based painting

Cons:
• May use up a lot of resources

Autodesk Maya Limitations:
• 30-day trial