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SOFTWARE REVIEW

Maya 2023

We explore the latest software and hardware tools to see if they are worth your time or money

This incredible image by Lee Griggs is beautifully created with an unbelievable amount of detail

AUTHOR PROFILE

Paul Hatton

After graduating with a first-class computer science degree, Paul Hatton has spent nearly two decades working within the 3D visualisation industry.

+ PROS

USD support in Bifrost

Updated Boolean modelling workflow

Streamlined retopology workflow

Unreal Live Link for Maya

- CONS

Expensive for anyone with a minimal budget

UNREAL LIVE LINK FOR MAYA

It is now possible to stream your animations directly from Maya to Unreal, all in real time! Talk about seamless working! There is now no need to export your animation from Maya and import it into Unreal.

PRICE £246 / $225 monthly | COMPANY Autodesk | WEBSITE www.autodesk.co.uk

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