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MEL

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is MEL?

MEL (Maya Embedded Language) is a scripting language used within Autodesk Maya for automating tasks, creating custom tools, and extending the software's functionality. It allows users to control nearly every aspect of Maya, from scene creation and modification to rendering and animation. MEL scripts are commonly used to streamline workflows, create reusable procedures, and develop complex visual effects.

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What other technologies are related to MEL?

MEL Competitor Technologies

Houdini uses VEX for scripting and expression, providing an alternative to MEL in Maya.

mentioned alongside MEL in 10% (1k) of relevant job posts

MaxScript is the scripting language for 3ds Max, which is an alternative to Maya and MEL.

mentioned alongside MEL in 32% (303) of relevant job posts

Hscript is the legacy scripting language for Houdini. While VEX is more common, it still serves as an alternative way to control Houdini, competing with MEL's role in Maya.

mentioned alongside MEL in 63% (120) of relevant job posts

VEX is the scripting language used in Houdini, which serves as an alternative to MEL in Maya.

mentioned alongside MEL in 17% (168) of relevant job posts

3ds Max is a competing 3D modeling and animation software to Maya, utilizing MaxScript instead of MEL.

mentioned alongside MEL in 2% (412) of relevant job posts

Blender is a competing 3D modeling and animation software to Maya, using Python instead of MEL.

mentioned alongside MEL in 2% (457) of relevant job posts

MEL Complementary Technologies

MEL is the scripting language for Maya. Therefore, Maya strongly complements MEL.

mentioned alongside MEL in 7% (2.7k) of relevant job posts

PyMel is a Python module that interfaces with Maya, often used as an alternative or supplement to MEL, thus complementary.

mentioned alongside MEL in 42% (125) of relevant job posts

The Maya API allows extending Maya's functionality, and MEL can interact with it, so they're complementary.

mentioned alongside MEL in 28% (64) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention MEL?

Job function

Jobs mentioning MEL

Orgs mentioning MEL

Entertainment

1% (1.1k) job posts

310 organizations

Designer

0% (1.1k) job posts

9 organizations

Motion Designer

3% (778) job posts

231 organizations

Game Designer

0% (128) job posts

16 organizations

3D Designer

2% (125) job posts

18 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning MEL?

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The Walt Disney Company

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Warner Bros. Discovery

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