How to Cache Animation to USD With Maya

The latest version of USD for Maya can cache Maya animation to a native USD cache and vice versa.

USD seems to be the future of large-scale production workflows in 3D. This video from the Maya Learning Channel shows you how to cache Maya animation to a native USD cache and vice versa.

The tutorial shows how to export a Maya animation, create a new USD layer, reference animations, and how to cache references to native USD data.

Maya USD Primer for Artists.

Check out a previous video that is an excellent primer to help us understand what USD is and how it works from an artist’s perspective.

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