In a previous thread regarding animals the person mentioned they were a student and couldn't afford expensive software. I decided to duplicate my reply here. "With a valid student card you can generally get big discounts on software, here's afew places to check http://www.academicsuperstore.com/ http://www.studica.com/alias/ http://www.gradware.com/ As an example at the middle link you can get Alias Maya 7 Unlimited Student Bundle for $460, $100 less for Maya Complete" To the best of my knowledge what you are purchasing is a full version of the software with no restrictions. I believe teachers can get the same pricing. Anyway I hope that this information will be of use to some of you. Happy Rendering & Be Well

Examples of requirements here http://www.studica.com/products/who_can_order.cfm Sample description of product Easy1-2-3D Advanced for Maya takes students further into the world of 3D graphics and animation, providing an advanced tools required to create spectacular special effects, fur, cloth, hair and more. It includes all of the features of Maya Complete plus Maya Fluid Effects™, Maya Fur, Maya Cloth, Maya Hair and Maya Live™. The ultimate version of Maya is the choice of digital artists who are looking to make their 3D projects stand out. Maya Unlimited includes all the functionality found in Maya Complete, plus, it provides artists and animators with additional industry leading innovations such as Maya Fluid Effects, Maya Cloth, Maya Hair, Maya Fur and Maya Live, for the creation of superior digital content. Create superior digital content! Also it appears the price I quoted is Canadian dollars.

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