VFX Software for Film & TV | Media & Entertainment Collection

How the Media & Entertainment Collection helps your studio

Access creative tools for every step of production—from first sketch to final frames.

Render with Arnold

Tackle your most complex rendering projects with 5 Arnold licenses in the collection.

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Access the simulation power of Bifrost

Create sophisticated effects at scale with the ability to run Bifrost on 15 machines.
Equip your team

Artists along the entire pipeline have powerful tools to deliver beautiful work.

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Explore the possibilities

End-to-end toolset
Powerful rendering
Serious effects
Intricate details

Powerful rendering for your most complex projects

Get everything you need to model, rig, animate, create FX, light, and render your projects.

3ds Max

Shape 3D objects and scenes with powerful modeling tools.

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Maya

Create realistic characters, objects, and movement in scenes.

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Arnold

See high-quality previews and iterate changes quickly.

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Mudbox

Sculpt and paint highly detailed 3D geometry and textures.

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ReCap Pro

Create 3D models from imported photographs and laser scans.

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Production workflow at a glance

Explore an end-to-end creative toolset for animators, modelers, and visual effects artists. (video: 2:06 min.)

Powerful rendering for your most complex projects

See high-quality previews right in 3ds Max and Maya. Render beautiful shots from the most demanding scenes with 5 Arnold licenses included with each collection subscription.

Arnold

Save time with Arnold’s artist-friendly UI and intuitive controls.

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Maya

See previews and iterate quickly.

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3ds Max

Produce high-quality renders, faster.

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Qvisten: Bigger animation projects

With 5 Arnold licenses, the collection was a no-brainer for Qvisten Animation when ramping up for a big feature. (video: 1:48 min.)

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Serious effects with Bifrost for Maya

Use Bifrost to create stunning procedural effects right in Maya. Scale up VFX capabilities with the ability to run Bifrost on 15 machines with each collection subscription.

Maya

Create sophisticated effects in a visual programming environment.

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Introducing Bifrost for Maya

From snow and sand to dust storms and explosions, create custom effects in a visual programming environment. (video: 1:57 min.)

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Sculpting the most intricate details

Use Mudbox and Maya to sculpt, texture, and refine the look of your models.

Mudbox

Sculpt and paint highly detailed 3D geometry and textures.

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Maya

Bring models from Mudbox into Maya for further look development.

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Painting and texturing models

Use Mudbox to paint and add texture to your model, then bring it into Maya to continue look development. (video: 4:20 min.)

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What our customers say

Video: Visual effects studio talks about how the Media & Entertainment Collection helps them land new talent

CINESITE

Attracting the right talent

Having 3ds Max, Maya, and Arnold in the collection helps Cinesite attract—and more quickly onboard—the top talent they want to hire.

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