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Maya Personal Learning Edition
Version: 8.5 ||
Release Date: 2007-07-24 ||
License: Freeware
Features:
Almost every feature found in the full commercial version of Autodesk Maya Complete including:
* Character rigging and animation with full body inverse kinematics (IK)
* Advanced non-linear animation editor
* Full dynamics system including soft and rigid body dynamics
* Complete particle system
* Paint Effects
* Artisan brush based interface
* Toon shading capabilities
* Polygonal, NURBS and subdivision surface modeling
* The ability to import and export FBX files to and from Autodesk MotionBuilder 7 Personal Learning Edition
Tags: 3D , Graphics , Animation


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You'll also need to request a free software key. http://www.alias.com/mayaple/softwarekey