bazoMaya animation software 2012 edition comes with enhanced capabilities for General animation, Character creation and Motionbuilder interoperability. Maya allows for creating streamlined workflows with other industry leading 2D and 3D software. The new toolsets and features allow for improved pipeline integration, previsualization, extended simulation capabilities and much more. It is flexible software that can be modified according to the individual needs.
Maya has all the paint tools and brushes that are used by visualizers for all the artwork. It can and is used by painters as well as graphic designers.
You can give shape to your imagination using Maya animation software; however, you should know that most of the successful visualizers are well trained in fine arts. They all have a clear understanding of 2D and 3D drawing, colors and perspective drawing. The software is not really cheap; however, Autodesk website does provide free tutorials on Maya. Also, it offers a thirty day free trial for Maya 2012 edition. The software is available both in the 32-bit and 64-bit version. You can check the system requirements for Maya on the Autodesk website.
A number of software training institutes all across the globe train people to use Maya animation software. Most of them will also help develop a basic understanding of drawing and painting. You can open doors to a world of opportunities with Maya animation software.