Autodesk has announced the latest version of its popular digital content creation (DCC) software, Autodesk Maya LT 2024 for Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

Maya LT is a powerful yet affordable alternative to the full-featured Maya Studio Max product line. It offers most of the key features required by 3D artists, animators, effects artists, and others involved in creating computer-generated imagery (CGI), digital special effects (VFX) for film and television post-production.

The new release includes a host of enhancements designed to boost productivity while maintaining backward compatibility with existing projects. Some notable improvements include:

- New procedural modeling tools that allow users to easily create complex geometry based on mathematical equations

- Improved Arnold render engine integration which provides faster rendering times without sacrificing image quality

Improved dynamics and physics simulations for more realistic motion capture data transfer from Motion Capture software like MotionBuilder or MoI.

Enhancements have also been made to the FBX import/Export system allowing greater flexibility when exchanging assets between different applications such as Maya, 3ds Max etc.

Additional features in this release include:

- Arnold render engine improvements

- Alembic (.abc) support for better interchange with other DCC software like Houdini or Nuke.

Maya LT is available now from the Autodesk website and through authorized resellers worldwide. Pricing starts at $2495 USD per seat (floating license), making it an attractive option for small studios, freelancers, students, hobbyists or anyone looking to get started with 3D modeling without breaking the bank.

In conclusion, Maya LT remains one of the most popular choices among professional animators and artists working on high-end projects requiring advanced features such as global illumination techniques like ambient Occlusion & caustics rendering capabilities found only in top-tier DCC software today!

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