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Area of Usage	for Students
License Duration	1 Year
Model	AutoDesk 3ds Max
Suitable Platforms	64-bit Microsoft Windows
Application	Product Design
Download Option	Free trial & download available
Key Features	Simulation, Modelling
Engineering Usage	Civil Engineers

Autodesk 3ds Max 2024 is a powerful 3D modeling and animation software that offers a range of features for creating stunning visuals and immersive experiences. Some of the features of Autodesk 3ds Max 2024 are:
- Enhanced viewport performance and quality: Enjoy faster and smoother workflows with improved viewport rendering and interactivity. You can also use the new viewport settings to customize the display quality and performance according to your preferences and hardware capabilities.- Improved modeling and UV tools: Create and edit complex geometry with more ease and precision using the new modeling and UV tools. You can use the new smart extrude feature to push or pull faces along normals, the new relax modifier to smooth out irregularities in your meshes, and the new UV packing algorithm to optimize your UV layouts.- New animation and rigging features: Animate and rig your characters and objects with more flexibility and control using the new animation and rigging features. You can use the new animation curve editor to edit your animation curves in a more intuitive way, the new procedural animation system to create dynamic animations based on physics and logic, and the new skin weight tools to fine-tune your skinning results.- New rendering and lighting features: Achieve realistic and stunning results with the new rendering and lighting features. You can use the new Arnold GPU renderer to render high-quality images faster using your GPU, the new physical sun and sky system to simulate natural lighting conditions, and the new light mixer to adjust your lighting settings interactively.- New scene management and collaboration tools: Organize and manage your scenes more efficiently and collaborate with others more easily using the new scene management and collaboration tools. You can use the new scene explorer to view and edit your scene hierarchy in a tree view, the new asset browser to browse and import assets from various sources, and the new project manager to share your projects with other users.

Area of Usage	for Students
License Duration	1 Year
Model	AutoDesk Maya
Suitable Platforms	64-bit Microsoft Windows
Application	Industrial Product Design
Download Option	Free trial & download available
Key Features	Modelling

Autodesk Maya 2024 is a professional 3D software that allows you to create realistic characters, scenes, and effects. With Maya, you can:
- Animate your 3D models with powerful tools and a nonlinear editor.- Model complex geometry using polygons, NURBS, and subdivision surfaces.- Simulate and render photorealistic fluids, hair, cloth, and ocean surfaces with Bifrost.- Work with large datasets and USD files using native tools and fast playback.- Stream animation data from Maya to Unreal Engine with the Unreal Live Link plug-in.- Use the integrated Arnold renderer to produce high-quality images and animations.