Mar 22, 2012 Autodesk Maya Technology Previews

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Autodesk Maya Technology Previews

Cory Mogk from Autodesk has released several Maya Technology previews.

  • Maya Viewport 2.0 Technology Preview
  • Maya nHair Technology Preview
  • Maya Animation Technology Preview
  • Maya File Referencing Technology Preview
  • Maya Attribute Editor Customization Technology Preview
  • Maya Alembic and GPU Cache Technology Preview
  • Maya Heat Map Skinning Technology Preview
  • Maya Ramp Shader Technology Preview
  • Maya DG and MEL ProfilerTechnology Preview

If you missed the Autodesk Maya technology preview videos the compilation of them are below.

This video is a technology preview. Autodesk wishes to caution you that this preview reflects technology research, and that actual events or results could differ materially from the preview. Also, this preview is not intended to be a promise or guarantee of future delivery of products, services or features but merely reflects technology research, which may change. Purchasing decisions should not be made based upon reliance on this preview. Autodesk does not assume any obligation to update any statements we make to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date of this technology preview.

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MAXON, leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today revealed the first step in its strategic alliance with Adobe Systems Incorporated, aimed at delivering a new level of integration between its powerful 3D application CINEMA 4D, and Adobe® After Effects®. The recently revealed next release of Adobe’s industry-leading software will include two MAXON technologies directly within the new Adobe After Effects: CINEWARE and CINEMA 4D Lite.

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Free Siggraph 2012 Exhibits Pass
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Mocha 3.2 Public Beta Now Open
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Syntheyes is Now on Linux
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Extension 2 for Autodesk Maya 2013 Now Available for Download
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New ArchiCAD Plugin for Maxwell Render
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