PROFESSIONAL 3D ANIMATION TOOLS
Create the extraordinary
Create the extraordinary
With Autodesk’s Design and Make software, animation studios can grow their business, conquer workflow challenges, and excel creatively.
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Take your animations to the next level
Heroes' adventures need unexpected feats, but completing your projects shouldn't.
Grow your business
Grow your business
Bring your studio to new heights by staying ahead of industry trends and innovative technologies.
Conquer workflow challenges
Conquer workflow challenges
Future proof your studio with customizable workflows, that allow you to iterate and review animations faster.
Maximize your creativity
Maximize your creativity
Empower artists to raise the bar of creativity to deliver the highest quality production values that keep clients returning.
Fuel your animation journey with Autodesk software
CONTENT CREATION
Maya
Maya
Access award-winning 3D animation and modeling toolsets
Render captivating animations with Arnold integrated in Maya
CONTENT CREATION
Maya Creative
Maya Creative
Access Maya's core toolsets with restricted features at a lower price
Reduce costs by only paying for Maya Creative on days it is open
$99 for 33 tokens
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT & REVIEW
Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid)
Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid)
Manage and review every step of your production in the cloud
Optimize resources with project planning and scheduling capabilities
Craft stories effortlessly with Autodesk by your side
Craft stories effortlessly with Autodesk by your side
When you have the right tools, you can focus on your creativity and your business.
We're committed to empowering your studio with continuous product updates and reliable customer support so you can work on getting things done
We're breaking down barriers in animation with open standards like USD and third-party integrations to connect artists across teams
How our customers create the extraordinary with Autodesk
"We found a specialist through Autodesk, who helped us get up to speed in setting up the pipeline."
— Don Schwartz, IT Systems Admin and Pipeline Technical, Shawdowmachine
"Our work with Autodesk and its Design and Make Platform have proven integral to our continued evolution."
— Amaan Akram, Untold Studios
"We adopted Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid) [...] and honestly, I don’t know how we lived without it. It transformed everything for us."
– Steve Emerson, LAIKA
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Are you an aspiring or independent animator?
Are you an aspiring or independent animator?
Whether you're recent graduate, freelancer or hobbyists, or on the cusp of your career you can plug into the power of Maya, at a price you can afford with Maya Indie.
Fuel your passion to learn with Maya Indie.
Animation Resources
AREA 3D COMMUNITY SITE
Animation Resource Guide
Animation Resource Guide
Check out a list of animation organizations, education options, events and networking and more – to help you get ahead in your animation career.
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Unlock performance gains with Maya
Unlock performance gains with Maya
Explore animation and rigging improvements like graph editor curve sculpting tools, redesigned time slider, multiple skin cluster support, and other recent additions.
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Increase your capacity with Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid)
Increase your capacity with Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid)
Discover how Flow Production Tracking revolutionized WeFX's creative process. They accelerated project deployment, optimized resources, and meet growing client demand.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
You are eligible to subscribe to Maya Indie if you meet the following requirements:
Users’/Organizations’ annual gross revenue from creative work must be less than max threshold for your country
You may not use the license on any project valued over $100,000 USD
Only one (1) license can be used per user or organization
Autodesk Maya Indie is only eligible in the following countries
Click here for additional eligibility requirements details
Autodesk has a few technical support options available for all customers including:
8x5 live support: where you can contact an Autodesk specialist for help during your local business hours with Autodesk Assistant
Web case support: Submit a case and get help from an Autodesk specialist within one business day
Online self-help: Troubleshoot issues with peers and experts in our community forums and the answers to your questions on the Autodesk Knowledge Network (AKN)
Autodesk Maya® software provides tools for a wide range of tasks such as motion graphics, dynamics, simulation, and FX, while Autodesk Maya Creative offers professional 3D tools including animation, rigging, modeling, and rendering. Compare Maya and Maya Creative.
Still have questions?
Still have questions?
Let's embark on a journey of creating the extraordinary together.
Our team of experts can help you find the best software solution for your animation studio.
If you would prefer to speak to someone over the phone,
please don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-833-570-5778.
Let's embark on a journey of creating the extraordinary together.
Our team of experts can help you find the best software solution for your animation studio.
If you would prefer to speak to someone over the phone,
please don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-833-570-5778.
Still have questions?
Still have questions?
Let's embark on a journey of creating the extraordinary together.
Our team of experts can help you find the best software solution for your animation studio.
If you would prefer to speak to someone over the phone,
please don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-833-570-5778.
Let's embark on a journey of creating the extraordinary together.
Our team of experts can help you find the best software solution for your animation studio.
If you would prefer to speak to someone over the phone,
please don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-833-570-5778.