Is Maya good for beginners?

Maya is real easy to learn. It's very intuitive and has got great controls. It's the rest, meaning modeling and animation, that's the hard part.
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Is Maya easier than Blender?

Maya and Blender both have a steep learning curve. Blender made some effort over the years to become a bit more intuitive, but in some aspects Maya might be more expressive. Both of these programs have an important community, with nice support sections and learning tutorials.
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Is Maya easy to learn?

Maya is by far the most difficult program I have ever used. I see the huge potential it has over the previous program that I have been using, but the learning curve is extremely steep. Maya has been described as a mean and unforgiving mistress.
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Can I learn Maya on my own?

No. If you want to be a professional, you don't have a choice. You absolutely MUST learn Maya (or Max, or Houdini, etc).
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Does Pixar use Maya?

Pixar worked in collaboration with Autodesk, the creator of Maya, to build a robust software to meet the creative and workflow needs for their films; Pixar named it “Presto”.
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How long does Maya take to learn?

You can learn maya in 3–4 months. But than it's on you that in which you want do specialisation. If you just want to do animation than it will take more 1 year to learn.
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What movies use Maya?

Maya's animated movies list
  • Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) PG | 117 min | Animation, Adventure, Sci-Fi. ...
  • The Triplets of Belleville (2003) PG-13 | 80 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama. ...
  • Ghost in the Shell (1995) ...
  • Spirited Away (2001) ...
  • Mary and Max (2009) ...
  • Fantastic Planet (1973) ...
  • Persepolis (2007) ...
  • Treasure Planet (2002)
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Can Maya animate?

Autodesk Maya powerful software that enables 3D animation, modeling, simulation, rendering, and more. It's robust and versatile, and many consider it the industry standard for animation. Many well-known feature film studios use Maya, including Blue Sky Studios, Framestore, and Moving Picture Company.
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Is Maya animation easy?

creating animations using Maya whether you are going to do it on your own or with a team, is going to take a considerable amount of time also a lot of work but not necessarily hard if you have the necessary skills or a talented team of artists working with you.
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Should I learn 3ds Max or Maya?

3ds Max has a robust modeling toolset, but Maya has recently enhanced their tools as well. 3ds Max has typically been seen as the 3D app for the game industry, and it is known to have a bit more flexibility and options; however Maya LT is also a great cost effective choice when it comes to game development.
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Is Maya worth learning?

Yes. If you want to get a paying job in animation you will need to know this software. Having proficiency in Maya will look good on your resume and you can add whatever animation you create to your “reel”. Even if it is only one scene it is better than nothing.
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Can you make a game in Maya?

You can buy (for money) or download free programming tools and those drag and drop type game making tools online. From what I know about Maya, is that you can make models, animations, and more with it, but unfortunately, not games using only Maya.
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Is Maya used for architecture?

Have you tried using Maya for architectural design? Yes, it is one of the more general digital design packages. People use Maya to design everything from computer games through to film scenes. But the software has a great deal of power, which makes it a great choice for architects.
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Is Maya good for 3D printing?

Solution: Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Inventor, Fusion 360, and the AutoCAD portfolio are all good software packages for 3D printing.
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Which studios use Maya?

Maya is used by top feature film animation studios like Blue Sky Studios, Framestore, Moving Picture Company, and Industrial Light & Magic. Many of your favorite studios use Maya as a critical piece of their production pipeline, from rigging and modeling, all the way through to character animation.
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Why do people still use Maya?

Maya is almost platform-free, operating on Mac, Linux and Windows and it is extremely open to customization by writing Python scripts / plugins - and it is the standard in the animation industry, mainly because of that.
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Why do people use Maya?

Maya is a 3D computer Graphic Application which is used in the development of video games, 3D applications, animated films, TV series, and any visual effects. This software can create heavy models, which help us give Ultra 3D effects that create a realistic view at the user end.
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What software does Pixar use?

Presto is the proprietary software developed and used in-house by Pixar Animation Studios in the animation of its features and short films. Presto is not available for sale and is only used by Pixar.
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Why is Maya called Maya?

The Romans also lay claim to the origin of the name Maya. They believe that Maya was the earth's mother and goddess of spring. She was named after the month of May. In Hebrew, Maya is thought to mean “water,” derived from the word “Mayim” of the same meaning.
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How can I learn Autodesk Maya for free?

Free Learning:
  1. Maya Learning Channel.
  2. Autodesk Knowledge Network.
  3. Autodesk AREA (main page)
  4. Autodesk Area Learning Hub - Maya.
  5. Autodesk Learning Channel - Maya.
  6. Maya Design Academy.
  7. Creative Cow.
  8. CG Society.
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How long is Maya free trial?

Try Maya free for 30 days.
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How long does making a 3D model take?

—For experienced 3D modelers it takes an average of 3-4 weeks to create a high quality render. That's if they have a high quality 2D character to work from.
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