Autodesk Maya is professional 3D software for modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, and rendering used across film, TV, and games, featuring Bifrost effects, robust rigging/animation tools, and integrated Arnold for high‑quality lookdev and lighting. It now emphasizes OpenUSD/MaterialX workflows, node‑based material authoring with LookdevX, geometry nodes in Bifrost, and real‑time Arnold Render View for interactive iteration.