If you're in the business of creating visual effects and characters for film, TV, and games, then you'll need some of the very best software to make it happen. For industry-leading tools, look no further than the Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection.

The collection includes Maya, 3ds Max, 5 Arnold licenses, Flow Studio, Golaem, MotionBuilder, Mudbox, and ReCap Pro. These tools enable artists and studios to build, as Autodesk puts it, "scalable, collaborative animation, visual effects, or game development pipeline—helping you create exceptional content for less."

There are four main packages covering modeling, motion capture, animation, and rendering. I've detailed each package along with which individual applications are included in each. For more details, browse the full Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection.

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Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection

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