Using Python scripting to enhance workflow in Autodesk Maya: coures notes

Abstract

Coding empowers automation. Scripts can handle mundane and repetitive tasks in an efficient and precise manner. This course will offer will use an hands-on interactive format to walk attendees through representative scripting projects, selected to be useful for everyday workflows. It is intended to be an intermediate course. The goal is to cover provide enough information for attendees to build on later. Python scripting can automate many tasks in Maya, from running simple commands to developing plug-ins. Attendees will learn how to automate simple tasks using the magic of scripting, through four distinct projects. The course will placing objects randomly in a scene, designing custom User Interfaces (GUIs) in Maya, scripting MASH (motion graphic) networks, and scripting a leg rig, with foot-roll. By the end of the course, attendees should walk away with a solid understanding of the power Python scripting and Maya commands provide, and the the ability to build their own advance projects for Maya. This course will equip attendees with the tools, confidence, and initiative to explore more advanced scripts independently. Attendees should have programming experience, preferably in Python, but a solid grasp of the foundational programming constructs should suffice. Attendees should have Autodesk Maya, Python, and Visual Studio Code pre-loaded on their devices if they intend to follow along.