Autodesk Maya is a software application
used for 3D animation, 3D modeling, simulation, visual effects, rendering, match moving, and compositing.
It is developed in Toronto by Autodesk's Media and Entertainment Division (formerly Alias).



Maya is used in the film and TV industry, as well as for
computer and video games, architectural visualization and design.



The product is named after Maya, the Sanskrit term for "illusion."

Computer-generated imagery (CGI)
is the application of the field of computer graphics or, more specifically,
3D computer graphics to special effects in films, television programs, commercials,
simulators and simulation generally, and printed media.

Re-invisioned images with Maya CGI