Published on: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023
Maya enthusiasts, rejoice! Autodesk has unveiled the highly anticipated Maya 2024, marking a significant milestone in the realm of 3D modeling and animation software. This latest version introduces an array of powerful features that promise to elevate your creative experience to new heights.
What's New in Maya 2024:
Enhanced Retopology Tools: Maya 2024 comes packed with improvements to its retopology toolkit. Notable additions include the "Retopologize with Symmetry" option, ensuring balanced edge flow on both sides of your mesh. Selectively preserving features and identifying potential issues before retopologizing now streamline your workflow.
Innovative Animation Techniques: Animators will find joy in the brush-based animation curve manipulation tools. Sculpt, smooth, or smear animation curves with ease, breathing life into your creations. A revamped Time Slider enhances animation playback, displaying bookmarks, keys, selection ranges, and audio waveforms with remarkable clarity.
USD-Based Material Authoring: The LookdevX toolset introduces a revolutionary USD-based material authoring system, setting the stage for consistent and versatile look development. Custom materials, compatible across various platforms and pipelines, can be seamlessly created and saved within the active USD layer.
Powerful Plugin Updates: Key plugins, including USD for Maya, MtoA, and Substance, have received notable enhancements. Substance 2.3.2 now boasts native support for Apple Silicon, enhancing its performance and integration. MtoA 5.3 introduces improvements to light contributions, while USD for Maya 0.22 brings enhanced support for USD file pathing and display layers.
Apple Silicon Compatibility: Embrace the future with native Apple Silicon support. Maya 2024 runs effortlessly on Apple M1 and M2 processors, providing enhanced performance and compatibility. Bifrost and MtoA plugins are optimized for Apple Silicon, making it a seamless experience across various workflows.
Maya Creative 2024: Autodesk hasn't forgotten smaller studios! Maya Creative 2024, the tailored version of Maya, offers the same groundbreaking updates, excluding simulation features. It is available on a pay-as-you-go basis, delivering an enhanced creative journey for studios of all sizes.
Pricing and Availability: Maya 2024 is available for Windows 10+, RHEL, Rocky Linux 8.6, and macOS 11+. Subscriptions start at $235/month or $1,875/year. Additionally, Maya Indie subscriptions are available for qualifying artists, while Maya Creative offers a flexible pay-as-you-go model.
Embrace the future of 3D animation and modeling with Maya 2024. Elevate your creative expression, push boundaries, and bring your visions to life like never before. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore the exciting features of this groundbreaking release.
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