Maya is an unstable, constantly crashing, hellscape of a software used in CGI for a lot of stuff. Originally developed by Alias Systems in 1998 it was bought up by the devil itself Autodesk Inc (in 2005) who has since then added nothing or outdated features at each release. It is currently the most widespread 3D software in the cinema industry (for now) and has a large range of uses thanks to the frankenstein nature of all the third party plugins that have been bought by Autodesk and shoved into Maya like you would combine a chicken and a cow using crackers and cement to hold the whole thing together.
You can model, rig, animate, light and render in Maya. The other features are shit and subpar compared to other softwares that will be used instead in the pipeline.
The only good "native" renderer equiped with Maya so far is Arnold which is again an old 3rd party plugin reattached to the main program with the talent of a mad gorrila. This renderer has it's own shaders and nodes that are way better than native Maya ones but manage to crash like 50% out of 90% of the time.
If you are working without saving, then may whatever you believe in help you because Maya has no mercy upon your poor soul and you will suffer loosing 5 hours of work to the beast.
You can model, rig, animate, light and render in Maya. The other features are shit and subpar compared to other softwares that will be used instead in the pipeline.
The only good "native" renderer equiped with Maya so far is Arnold which is again an old 3rd party plugin reattached to the main program with the talent of a mad gorrila. This renderer has it's own shaders and nodes that are way better than native Maya ones but manage to crash like 50% out of 90% of the time.
If you are working without saving, then may whatever you believe in help you because Maya has no mercy upon your poor soul and you will suffer loosing 5 hours of work to the beast.
by Wise Old Khajiit February 22, 2022
Get the Mayamug. 
Maya is a a very patient person, absolutely stunning. Not as confident as she should be Considering her tremendous amount of beauty. Maya could honestly date anyone she wanted. Boy or girl. Maya is so easy to fall in love with, because she cares for everyone, she makes you feel like you're the only person in the world, she does have a rather dark and twisted side though. You can see this after after you get close to her. Its nothing bad, maybe dark humor? If you're not into that maybe die? :) anywaysS- maya makes me so happy, even with a simple text, she makes me a million times better, and I'm sure many other people could say the same! I love maya with all of my heart and I'd do anything for her :)
by isimpformaya September 25, 2020
Get the Mayamug. maya is the most beautiful, smart and talented girl in the world. when you meet a maya you should treasure them as they don’t walk by often. mayas are one of the best huggers, hand holders and cuddlers, they are one in a million.
freya: omg i saw this really pretty girl with the best personality, i think i’m in love
monice: she must be a maya, rare sighting!
monice: she must be a maya, rare sighting!
by iloveeverythingshedoes11 March 28, 2021
Get the mayamug. A gorgeous, smart, and funny girl who can always make people around her laugh. Her hair is usually blonde or brown with some sort of quirk to it and her eyes are never just brown or black. Although she has her fair share of skin problems, she deals with it covers it up and looks like she has the clearest skin ever. She always makes funny jokes around other people to make them laugh, and she loves helping people out like giving answers to homework and classwork. Shes either abnormally tall or short, and no Maya you will ever meet will look the same. When guys see Maya, they immediately notice her beauty and come up to ask her for her number. She only has eyes for one guy though. Although she gains feelings very easily, she loses them easily too if they do something that she dislikes. If one guy sticks with her for a long enough time she will think about him night and day and cry about him in the shower while listening to sad music playlists on spotify.
Girl: Who is that girl? I love her style! I want to be friends with her.
Guy: That's Maya! She's so hot and sexy, dude. She always makes me laugh.
Guy: That's Maya! She's so hot and sexy, dude. She always makes me laugh.
by ec0system January 11, 2022
Get the Mayamug.