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Alias|Wavefront launched free Maya Learning Days with universities and training institutions. Three-hour seminars introduced the interface, modelling, rendering, Paint Effects, Artisan and Maya Dynamics.
Professional 3D users demonstrated their working methods through real projects. Planned stops included Cologne, Hanover, Berlin, Vienna and Oberhausen from late October 2002.
The non-commercial Maya Personal Learning Edition for Windows and Mac OS X was also available as a free download. It added watermarks to rendered images and omitted API support, export and several other features.
Maya is now developed by Autodesk. The seminars belong to the Autodesk Maya and training archives.
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Modeling462 postsStart with a point, end with a world. Follow modelling tools and techniques for building characters, props and environments, with an eye on shapes that will survive the production pipeline.
Simulation246 postsLet the carefully controlled chaos begin. Explore fluids, smoke, fire, cloth and destruction, including the tools and decisions that turn experiments into effects worth putting on screen.
Rendering882 postsThe scene is ready; now the pixels have work to do. Follow rendering engines, optimisation and production workflows that balance image quality, iteration speed and the available computing budget.
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