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Before 3D animation became a Hollywood powerhouse, Alias|Wavefront was building the software that would change digital filmmaking forever.
This is the story of how Alias and Wavefront joined forces under Silicon Graphics, launched Maya in 1998, and revolutionized 3D modeling, animation, and visual effects. From groundbreaking Hollywood productions to winning an Academy Award in 2003, Maya became one of the most influential tools in computer graphics history. Discover the innovations, industry rivalries, and corporate decisions that eventually brought Maya into Autodesk's hands in 2006.
This is the story of how Alias and Wavefront joined forces under Silicon Graphics, launched Maya in 1998, and revolutionized 3D modeling, animation, and visual effects. From groundbreaking Hollywood productions to winning an Academy Award in 2003, Maya became one of the most influential tools in computer graphics history. Discover the innovations, industry rivalries, and corporate decisions that eventually brought Maya into Autodesk's hands in 2006.
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