# Maya

Canonical: https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/

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# RenderMan for Maya

RenderMan for Maya (RfM) provides easy access to RenderMan features via either a Maya-centric workflow (including Maya-style pattern nodes, etc.) or in conjunction with the other tools.

[Explore RfM Documentation](/space/RFM25/21889026)

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# RfM Quick Start

Looking for help or inspiration? Here are some suggestions.

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### **Installing RfM**

It's easy ....

[Click to navigate](/space/RFM25/21889405/Installation+of+RenderMan+for+Maya)

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### **Getting Started**

A great place to kickstart your RfM experience

[Click to navigate](/space/RFM25/21889065/Getting+Started+in+Maya)

### **PxrMarschner Hair**

Learn the basics of hair rendering

[Click to navigate](/space/RFM25/21889067/PxrMarschnerHair+in+Maya)

### **DOF in Maya**

Control your PxrCamera DOF and lens effects

[Click to navigate](/space/RFM25/21889229/Depth+of+Field+in+Maya)

### **Batch Rendering**

Time to render your masterpiece?

[Click to navigate](/space/RFM25/21889255/Batch+Rendering+in+Maya)

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### **Denoising**

Harness the power of RenderMan's incredible final frame denoiser

[Click to navigate](/space/RFM25/21889321/Denoiser+in+Maya)

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# RfM Examples

Here you can find projects which exemplify different new features within the XPU and RIS toolset.

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- [RenderMan 25 for Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889026.md)
- [ZBrush Vector Displacement](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889028.md)
- [Baking illumination](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889034.md)
- [Workspace](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889048.md)
- [MaterialX Lama in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889057.md)
- [Getting Started in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889065.md)
- [PxrMarschnerHair in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889067.md)
- [Lighting in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889071.md)
- [Using Material Layers](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889075.md)
- [User Interface in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889142.md)
- [RenderMan Preferences](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889144.md)
- [Prefs -  Workflow](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889146.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Maya Overview](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889150.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889152.md)
- [Analytic Lights in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889160.md)
- [RenderMan Documentation.mobile.phone](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889164.md)
- [.brikit.mobile](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889166.md)
- [RenderMan Menu](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889190.md)
- [Prefs - User Interface](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889194.md)
- [Prefs - Viewport](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889196.md)
- [Prefs - OpenColorIO](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889198.md)
- [String tokens in RfM](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889200.md)
- [Prefs - Preset Browser](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889202.md)
- [Preset Browser in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889204.md)
- [Archives in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889206.md)
- [Aggregate Volumes in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889208.md)
- [OpenVDB Volumes in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889210.md)
- [Instances in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889212.md)
- [Alembic Workflows](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889214.md)
- [Assign materials](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889216.md)
- [Geometric edits](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889218.md)
- [Pixar Patterns](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889220.md)
- [Maya File Node](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889223.md)
- [Using Displacement](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889225.md)
- [Using PxrOSL](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889227.md)
- [Depth of Field in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889229.md)
- [Tilt-Shift in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889231.md)
- [Light Filters in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889233.md)
- [Motion Blur in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889235.md)
- [Bokeh in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889237.md)
- [Render Settings in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889239.md)
- [Sampling](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889241.md)
- [AOVs](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889243.md)
- [Advanced](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889245.md)
- [Custom AOV Creation](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889247.md)
- [Features](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889249.md)
- [Common](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889251.md)
- [Interactive Rendering in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889253.md)
- [Batch Rendering in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889255.md)
- [MatteID in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889257.md)
- [Manual RIB Export](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889259.md)
- [Developer's Guide for Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889263.md)
- [RenderMan for Maya API](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889265.md)
- [Preview Rendering in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889273.md)
- [Introduction to Best Practices](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889275.md)
- [Tutorials in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889277.md)
- [Procedurals in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889279.md)
- [Mudbox Vector Displacement](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889309.md)
- [Denoiser in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889321.md)
- [About Primitive Variables](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889359.md)
- [RenderMan for Maya Release Notes](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889361.md)
- [Geometry in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889375.md)
- [Installing Custom Nodes](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889377.md)
- [Rendering in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889385.md)
- [Projections in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889389.md)
- [Prefs - Render](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889403.md)
- [Installation of RenderMan for Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889405.md)
- [Curves in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889423.md)
- [Particles in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889435.md)
- [Shading in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889443.md)
- [RenderMan Shelf](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889445.md)
- [Supported Maya Nodes](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889447.md)
- [PxrVolume in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889449.md)
- [Cameras in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889451.md)
- [Subdivision Surfaces in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889453.md)
- [Baking in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889455.md)
- [Variation of Instances in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889457.md)
- [Texture Manager](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889459.md)
- [Mesh Lights in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889461.md)
- [Cryptomatte in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889463.md)
- [Using Trace Sets in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889465.md)
- [Holdouts in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889467.md)
- [Image Tool or "it" in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889469.md)
- [Geometric Settings](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889485.md)
- [Examples in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889495.md)
- [PxrAOVLight in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889499.md)
- [Stylized Looks Overview Videos in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889503.md)
- [PxrSurface in Maya](https://rmanwiki-25.pixar.com/space/RFM25/21889505.md)

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