This class will present a quick and easy-to-use workflow between Maya software and ZBrush. Maya is the industry-standard software for 3D animation, and ZBrush is the industry-standard software for 3D sculpting. Although both are widely used in the industry, it is not common to see beginner tutorials about the workflow and integration between both software systems. This course will try to fill this gap with plenty of examples and best practices. We will show you how to create basic meshes in Maya, how to refine the basic mesh in ZBrush using Live Boolean, how to go back and forth between both programs using the GoZ plug-in, how to export high and low-poly models back to Maya, and how to create textures in ZBrush and apply them to an Arnold shader, among other interesting topics. In the end, you will have a very good grasp of how to use Maya and ZBrush together.

Creating movies involves a lot of work, including delivering productions with increasingly impressive special effects and realistic computer-generated scenes, all while meeting tight deadlines and compressed budgets. Collaboration and efficiency are essential as complexity increases. This talk will use real-life examples from the film and games industry to show how open technologies can help clients improving collaboration and efficiency while providing strategic benefits for enterprises to contributing to these open technologies.

In this class, we'll walk you through the process of understanding the 3ds Max software development kit (SDK) development and scripting tools to create custom plug-ins and tools for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. We'll go over the fundamentals of SDK creation, such as the 3ds Max API, MAXScript, and the pymxs Python module. We'll demonstrate how to capitalize on these tools to create custom plug-ins and utilities. You'll learn the fundamentals of MAXScript and pymxs, as well as how to use them to automate operations, alter the 3ds Max interface, and create unique workflows. We'll also go through SDK development in detail and teach you how to create custom tools and plug-ins for 3ds Max. We'll touch on frequent learning mistakes to avoid and learning pathways to ensure productivity throughout the learning process. We'll also provide some pointers on how to handle MaxPlus-to-pymxs porting. And we'll introduce the Autodesk Platform Services Design Automation for 3ds Max service.

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, workstations stand as pivotal tools that catalyze innovation and drive efficiency across a spectrum of industries. This presentation sheds light on recent innovations in workstations impacting the building design/construction, product manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Driven by the rapid implementation of new Autodesk tools and integrated add-ins, these industries are continually pushing the limits of computational requirements. In other words, the software "monster" that we have created (and love) needs to be properly fed. In this session we will discuss innovation in CPU, GPU, I/O, and workstation engineering that can benefit the complex 3D, VR, AI, and Reality Capture workflows.

In this class, we will go over all the latest details about the Autodesk Platform Services Data Initiatives from an API perspective. Access your design data in a granular fashion using GraphQL in Autodesk Platform Services. If you're a customer, developer, or partner and want to see the latest information about the API status for each of the three platform data areas, then this is the class for you. As you have heard before, Autodesk is investing heavily in cloud data with Autodesk Fusion 360 (manufacturing), Autodesk Forma (AEC /BIM), and Autodesk Flow (media and entertainment) industry groups. At the center is also the Data Exchange service that allows data to be shared in a specific and durable way. From authoring to access, this class will explain the details about each service and how to use the API to access the data. We'll also cover the fact that data can be accessed across each of the information models, and via Data Exchange, in an easy fashion.

In this session, we'll show a pipeline concerning the benefits of moving content from Autodesk products to Unreal Engine and Twinmotion Engine.

A rig does not always start out using bones for the main animation. Sometimes we use other methods—and then we have to find a way to make everything work together. In this presentation, we'll cover such a project. We'll look at the methods used to get the final animation done while still keep everything so procedural that any further changes on the animation can be implemented without any problems.

Join us for a transformative class centered around project success! Learn how to effectively manage schedules, control costs, meet delivery deadlines, and address site challenges. Explore cutting-edge industry tools and innovative processes that ensure projects stay on track and teams remain focused. Elevate your project management game and drive success!

Imagine having to secure more contracts and provide superior service for all clients. Where would you begin? This was the task handed to the team at Jones Engineering Fire Protection, and it's been their focus for the past two years. They have initiated a bold digital strategy aimed at evolving their business, and they've identified five key areas that could be innovated through digital transformation. During this class, discover how Autodesk Forma has been a game changer in merging disparate workflows and data into a unified platform. Our expert presenter will recount the bumps hit along this road and the victories achieved, highlighting the gains in design team productivity and enhanced teamwork among engineers and on-site teams, and how they're influencing upstream workflows to general contractors. This results in a win-win-win situation: a win for Jones, a win for the general contractor, and a win for the client. Don't miss this opportunity to peek into a leading subcontractor's digital makeover and pick up insights to mirror in your business.

Autodesk Informed Design and Data Exchange are the platform technologies we use to connect plant design and construction, with the help of Autodesk Forma. It's never been so easy to share data and its configurations. Data Exchange makes it very easy to collaborate and share information in integrated factory modeling (IFM) within Autodesk software systems, but also with applications such as Tekla or SolidWorks. Autodesk Forma helps us store all information centrally and make it available to everyone involved in the project. Informed Design offers the possibility to provide configurations from Inventor software for various types of building equipment in Revit software as configurable families. This ensures that only predefined variants are installed and prevents cost-intensive special solutions. Last year, we talked about the possibilities of the beta versions. Now we would like to take a closer look at the solutions and share experiences from customer projects with you. It's going to be good!

Одним из главных современных трендов в области инноваций, бесспорно, является VR (virtual reality). Студия «Паровоз» не остается в стороне и ищет пути использования возможностей VR в анимации. В процессе поиска оптимальных решений этой непростой задачи, которая требует новых способов повествования истории, студия разработала несколько проектов с погружением в виртуальную реальность, демонстрирующих синергию мультипликации и VR-технологий

Хотите быстро и с легкостью создать заставку для ТВ или к своим видео на YouTube, но как? Ответ будет простой, используйте Maya и набор инструментов MASH.

Как использовать опыт работы в пост-продакшене для производства VR-контента. Как адаптировать уже имеющиеся навыки и наработки для новой области. Какие знакомые инструменты Автодеск лучше использовать (и в каком качестве) и какие новые технологии понадобятся для производста VR-контента.

В последних версиях продуктов Autodesk были добавлены новые средства визуализации, которые пришли на смену Mental Ray: Autodesk Raytracer и Arnold. Теперь в распоряжении пользователя есть удобные современные материалы, расширенные возможности работы с камерами и экспозицией. А современный подход к визуализации позволяет проще переключаться (переносить проекты) между приложениями.

In this presentation, we will explore the integration capabilities of the Autodesk Flow Production Tracking platform, focusing on how they connect with various tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. We’ll start by discussing the ready-to-use integrations available for Flow Production Tracking, including popular tools from Autodesk and third parties. These integrations facilitate smooth data exchange and operational efficiency. Next, we will cover customizing these tools, including an overview of the hook approach, followed by the development of a new app. We’ll then discuss creating Automation, Integration, & Customizations in Flow Production Tracking to trigger processes based on events. We’ll analyze the tools and frameworks available, examining event logging, the event daemon framework, webhooks, and action menu items. Thanks to the Flow Production Tracking API and Automation, Integration, & Customization features, we can demonstrate cloud functionality in Autodesk Platform Services, integrating 3D visualization, geometry optimization, mesh checking, or simulation.

The Character Animation Tool (CAT), built into 3ds Max software, is a versatile system for creating dynamic character animation loops designed for export into game engines like Unreal and Unity. You can use CAT to build custom rigs—including characters with multiple or nonstandard limbs—without the hassle of manually placing footsteps. Using the intuitive CATMotion editor, you’ll learn how to quickly develop and tweak essential game animations such as idle, walk, run, jump, and die. CAT also supports integration with custom motion data, making it ideal for both original content creation and iteration. Whether you're a game developer or an educator working with students, CAT empowers even beginners to produce polished, expressive animations full of personality and emotion. In this session, we’ll walk through the fundamentals—from rigging a mesh to exporting animation-ready FBX files—so you can confidently add CAT to your game asset pipeline.

Open Shading Language (OSL) in 3ds Max 2026 software empowers artists to craft custom procedural materials, enabling intricate control over textures and surface properties. However, developing or altering OSL shaders traditionally demands a solid grasp of scripting and shader logic. This session will introduce a transformative approach: using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT and Claude, to assist in the creation and modification of OSL shaders. Participants will discover how to generate shader code by providing natural language prompts, iteratively refine AI-generated scripts, and seamlessly integrate these shaders within 3ds Max projects. Through live demonstrations, you’ll learn to troubleshoot shaders using AI, streamlining the process and expanding creative possibilities. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with practical techniques to harness AI as a tool for shader development, reducing technical barriers and fostering innovation in material creation.

3D layout is a critical component of the 3D animation production workflow. Working from storyboards, the layout artist builds the first 3D representation of that storyboard in a cinematic form by using the models created by the rest of the crew. The layout artist will set up cameras, and decide which lenses to use, where to position the lights, and how to lay out the 3D environment and props. They will then roughly animate the characters, either manually or with motion capture. The end result is a rough version of the scene that will be passed to the animation department. To be a good layout artist, a person needs to have a very good knowledge of Maya software, as well as a good mastery of cinematography concepts. This presentation will go though some basic concepts of cinematography that every layout artist needs to know. And then it will show how to create a 3D layout scene inside Maya step by step, starting from a 2D storyboard.

As the infrastructure industry evolves, so must the tools we use. This session will introduce a game-changing approach to Civil 3D design by harnessing Dynamo—from automating repetitive tasks to creating smart, parametric geometry that can outperform traditional components. You'll learn how Dynamo connects with Civil 3D objects, and how simple scripts can boost productivity across project stages. We’ll explore the limitations of standard workflows and how Dynamo offers a flexible, rule-based alternative for intelligent infrastructure design. This case study will show how Dynamo can evolve from a basic Automation, Integration, & Customization tool to a powerful generative engine, enabling agile, scalable, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. We’ll wrap with real-world examples and provide a glimpse into how Python scripting extends Dynamo’s power for smarter, faster design outcomes.

This talk explores Zaha Hadid Architects’ human-centred design methodology, shaped by behavioural insight, immersive tools, and real-time collaboration. Projects begin with client profiling and spatial scenario testing, using AI, VR, and procedural design to explore preferences for openness, privacy, and atmosphere. The design workflow integrates Autodesk tools such as Revit for BIM and Maya for sculptural modelling, coordinated through NVIDIA Omniverse to maintain real-time design and performance feedback across disciplines. As projects evolve, materials, engineering systems, and fabrication strategies are layered into a cohesive, experience-driven architecture. Communication remains immersive and participatory, using 360° views and simulation tools to keep stakeholders involved. The talk reframes architecture as an adaptive, user-driven system — scalable, precise, and powered by technologies that connect emotion, performance, and spatial intelligence.