OS: Windows Vista, XP
Requirements: 1GB RAM or higher
License: Freeware, Free
Homepage: Autodesk, Inc. 
Autodesk Maya 8.5 PLE Description
"A powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution."
EverySoftware Editor: Award-winning Autodesk 'Maya' software is a powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution that enables leaders in film and television, game development, design visualization, and education to stay ahead of the game. Here are some of its features:
Features
Maya PLE contains nearly every feature found in the full commercial version of Autodesk Maya Complete 8.5 including
* Modeling (NURBS, polygons, subdivision surfaces)
* Character rigging and animation technology, including full body Inverse Kinematics (IK)
* Advanced Autodesk Maya Trax nonlinear animation editor
* Full dynamics system, including soft and rigid body dynamics
* Complete particle system
* Maya Paint Effects
* Maya Artisan brush based interface
* Toon shading capabilities
* Adobe Photoshop integration and Adobe Illustrator software connectivity
* Four renderers: Autodesk Maya software, hardware, vector, and the award-winning mental ray for Maya renderer
* Comprehensive documentation
* The ability to import and export Autodesk FBX files to and from Autodesk MotionBuilder 7 Personal Learning Edition software
* Available in Japanese
Autodesk Maya 8.5 PLE Download
