Alias|Wavefront announced today Maya 4.5 which features Fluid Effects technology (interactive 2D solver, 3D fluids solver, interactive control with Maya Artisan an Ocean Shader, and volumetric and implicit surface texturing and rendering) and many enhancements in modeling and animation tools. Maya Complete will now include modeling features previously available in Maya Unlimited: this functionality includes advanced NURBS tools and hierarchical subdivision surfaces and provides the ability to convert between all geometry types – this includes conversion from subdivision surfaces to NURBS. Maya Complete is priced at $1,999, Maya Unlimited is priced at $6,999. Upgrades are priced at $999 for Maya Unlimited, and $699 for Maya Complete. More information at Aliaswavefront.com.
Industry News – A|W to ship Maya 4.5 in September
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