2018.5 ^hot^: Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Maya 2018.5 is a specific update release within the Maya 2018 lifecycle, focused primarily on
Bifrost
Maya 2018.5 continued to lean into procedural workflows, particularly through the fluid and aero simulation engine. Artists used these tools to create photorealistic water, fire, and smoke effects. The updates in 2018.5 improved the "caching" of these simulations, allowing for faster playback and more granular control during the creative iteration process. Impact on Animation and Rigging Autodesk Maya 2018.5
- Point Light: Create a point light to illuminate a scene
- Directional Light: Create a directional light to illuminate a scene
- Render: Render a scene using the selected renderer
Version:
2018.5 (Maya 2018 Extension 2) Codename: “Bifrost 2 Prep” (unofficial) Support Status: End of Mainstream Support (as of August 2019) Autodesk Maya 2018