Python For Maya: Artist Friendly Programming

🌟 Welcome to Python for Maya: Artist Friendly Programming! 🌟

🚀 About the Course 🚀 This course is your gateway to mastering Python within the Maya ecosystem, tailored specifically for artists. From your first line of code to crafting advanced user interfaces, this journey is designed to empower you with automation skills that will revolutionize your workflow and enhance your value in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned Python user or a complete novice, this course has something for you! 🧑‍💻🐍

🔥 Why Learn Python for Maya? 🔥

• Automation: Tackle repetitive tasks with ease.
• Professional Development: Stand out in the job market and climb the career ladder.
• Efficiency: Work faster and more efficiently by automating your workflow.
• Versatility: Apply your skills to various roles within the animation pipeline (modelling, animation, rigging, lighting).

📚 Course Highlights 📚 We'll dive into a variety of topics including:

• Python Fundamentals: Get comfortable with the basics like functions, classes, and control structures.
• Advanced Python Concepts: Explore lambdas, partials, and regular expressions to write more efficient code.
• Maya Cmds & Qt: Learn to create intuitive user interfaces that integrate seamlessly with Maya.
• Data Manipulation: Understand how to read from and write to files in JSON format within Maya.
• Command Line Tools: Develop your own command line tools for automation tasks.
• Professional Workflow Setup: Establish a robust workflow that you can take into any studio.
• Qt Interface Framework: Get to grips with custom widgets, signals and slots, and stylesheets.

🆕 Maya 2017 Updates 🆕 This course is updated to include the latest changes in Maya 2017, ensuring you're learning the most current practices.

👩‍💻 Hands-On Learning with Full Source Code Access 👨‍💻 You'll have access to all the source code, complete with comprehensive comments for each project. This will aid your understanding and provide a solid foundation to build upon. Additionally, you'll find a wealth of other resources to assist you after completing the course.

🌍 Learn from an Expert 🌍 Dhruv Govil, your instructor, is a seasoned Python for Maya user, whose tools are used daily by hundreds of artists around the world. He'll share his project-driven methods to help you learn Python effectively.

🚀 Get Started with Python Today! 🚀 This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to build tools that will not only speed up your workflow but also enhance your ability to collaborate with peers. You'll gain the necessary workflow and skill set expected of a pipeline developer in top studios.

📚 What Resources Do I Need? 📚

• Maya 2011 or higher (2017 preferred)
• A computer with an internet connection
• All necessary software links and additional resources are available on the provided github page.

🎉 What Will You Gain From This Course? 🎉

• Skills to build tools that accelerate your work.
• A professional workflow for collaborating with others.
• The skill set of a pipeline developer, as used in major studios.

🎯 Who is this course for? 🎯

• Beginners: Absolutely no programming experience required!
• Intermediates: Looking to refine and expand your Python for Maya skills.

Join us on this exciting journey into the world of Python for Maya and unlock the full potential of your creative workflow! 🚀🎨✨