Autodesk Maya 2018

Autodesk Inc., a world leader in 3D design software for entertainment, natural resources, manufacturing, engineering, construction, and civil infrastructure, has released an update to 3ds Max 2018. This release helps deliver improved productivity so users can work more efficiently and creatively with modeling, animation, rendering and workflow updates.

Solid Angle has released version 2.0.1 of Arnold for Maya (or MtoA). This plug-ins provides a bridge to the Arnold renderer from within Maya's standard interface. MtoA is now shipping with the Arnold 5.0.1.0 core.

Solid Angle has released version 2.0.1.1 of Arnold for Maya (or MtoA)/ This plug-ins provides a bridge to the Arnold renderer from within Maya's standard interface. MtoA is now shipping with the Arnold 5.0.1.1 core.

Peregrine Labs has released Yeti 3.1.7, the last update to its fur, feathers and instancing system for Maya. This update include new capabilities and/or bug fixes that improve the 3.1.x release.

With this 3d animation plugin, you simply rig a model and start “driving” cars, vehicles and aircraft through 3D environments. Adjust variables like suspension and add camera effects to achieve the exact look and feel you’re after.

NVIDIA mental ray for Maya is a plug-in rendering solution, seamlessly integrated into Autodesk Maya®. The industry standard renderer you have counted upon for years is now available directly from those creating it. Maya artists now receive interactive viewport rendering and easy-to-use global illumination with substantial GPU-acceleration, in addition to all previous functionality and compatibility.

Chaos Group has unveiled Phoenix FD 3.11.00 for Maya 2018, is a powerful tool for fluid simulations. Aimed to meet the needs of VFX artist to simulate fire, smoke, explosions as well as liquids, foam and splashes, it has now become universal simulation software for every production house.

Chaos Group has unveiled Phoenix FD 3.0.500 for Maya 2018, is a powerful tool for fluid simulations. Aimed to meet the needs of VFX artist to simulate fire, smoke, explosions as well as liquids, foam and splashes, it has now become universal simulation software for every production house.

Ziva Dynamics has released Ziva VFX 1.3, the new version of its skin and muscle simulation plugin for Maya.The latest release includes countless tool upgrades, bug fixes, and an improved installation method for select users.

Golaem Crowd 5, Take Full Control Of Your Crowds. In addition to an improved animation system, Golaem Crowd 5 enables to create more sophisticated shots and to populate scenes even faster by providing artists full control over the simulation.