Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Download the demo for free at: areadownloads.autodesk.com/wdm/maya/tutorials/interactive_wn_blue_pencil_demo.zip

In Maya 2023, we're introducing Blue Pencil. This is a new and improved version of Grease Pencil, which allows users to draw and animate 2D annotations right on top of the Maya Viewport. This is ideal for blocking out animations, drawing animated storyboards, or adding annotated notes to animations and other effects!