Alias Wavefront's 3D software Maya has won an Oscar for its 'significant and dominant impact on
Alias Wavefront's 3D software Maya has won an Oscar for its 'significant and dominant impact on the motion-picture industry', according to the Academy, which has awarded it an Academy award of merit. Maya, an animation, modelling and rendering tool, won the award for being a 'robust and commercial vfx tool'. Camera and lens manufacturer Panavision also won the same award for its 'continuing development and innovation'.