An unusual screen saver for Windows and Mac from Autodesk, Inc., formerly from Alias Systems Corporation (www.alias.com). Using fractals and based on the Paint Effects technology in the Maya animation program, the Maya Paint Effects screen saver produces a unique image each time it runs. See Maya.
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