in Visual Effects, Animation & Games

Technical Director & Coach

Alexander Richter

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Free 7-Day Bootcamp: Technical DirectoR

Our email bootcamp unlocks the secrets to building a thriving career as a Technical Director in Visual Effects, Animation and Games in just one week:

🚀 Career Guide for Technical Director
🧑‍💻 The essential Roles of a Technical Director
📑 Exclusive CV & Cover Letter template
🐍 Handy Python Cheat Sheet

Learn Python

Erin Morales

CFX Artist

Python for Maya

average rating is 5 out of 5

Easy to understand and focused on pipeline examples.

Fernando Lopez

Lead Compositor

Python for Nuke | Python Advanced

average rating is 5 out of 5

What sets this Python masterclass apart from the rest is that you've a purpose since the beginning. You just build your way up until you reach your goal. You'll be given the knowledge and the tools need to get there.

Ninette Tan

Animation Technician

Python for Maya | Mentoring

average rating is 5 out of 5

Helps you get over your fear of coding! If you need help on how to become a TD professionally, Alex can help you!

After Mentoring: Animation Technician @ Pixar Animation Studios

Beginner Masterclass

Our Python for Maya masterclass will enable you to automate processes, save time and simplify your work. Make significant contributions to your projects and career in 8 weeks

Beginner Masterclass

Unleash the explosive Power of Python for Houdini to become a proficient FX TD. Automate processes, streamline your workflow and catapult your projects and career with Python in 8 weeks.

Beginner Masterclass

Unleash the power of Python for Max in 8 weeks. Learn to use Python to automate processes, streamline your workflow and make significant improvements in your projects and career using Python.

Beginner Masterclass

Ready to revolutionize your Nuke compositing workflow? Our Python for Nuke masterclass will teach you how to automate processes, manipulate nodes, save time and improve your workflow in 8 weeks.

Intermediate Masterclass

Build more systematic and valuable applications in 8 weeks. The Python Advanced masterclass teaches Technical Directors how to work on pipeline applications for their projects.

Career Coaching

Eric Frazier

General Technical Director

Mentoring

average rating is 5 out of 5

Alex is very knowledgeable about the film industry and I would say he could help you with any career path you would like to go into. He understands why a company would need you from a business perspective and what you should be doing to get there. He understands areas where you may be lacking and guide you to improve them.

After Mentoring: Technical Director @ Walt Disney Animation Studios

Rafael Silva

Nuke Technical Director

Contract Negotiation | Mentoring

average rating is 5 out of 5

After so much time in this industry, I've finally felt like a valuable professional. This was a career change moment, and I'm deeply grateful for your insights and mentorship at such a crucial moment. Thank you!

After Negotiation: Extensive higher salary

Kathleen Monje

Pipeline Technical Director

Job Application | Mentoring

average rating is 5 out of 5

Alexander is an amazing mentor, catering to me as an individual and being realistic about my own goals and circumstances. Having had a diverse array of experiences in different genres and environments, he has a thorough understanding of all the moving parts of the animation/VFX/gaming industries and [...] as intentional and empathetic of both a TD and a coach as he is!

After Mentoring: Pipeline Technical Director @ Skydance Studios

Coaching

Do you dream to work in the Visual Effects, Animation or Games industry? Our successful job application coaching will teach you everything you need to know to get a job in the industry.

Mentoring

Want to advanced your career in the Visual Effects, Animation or Games industry? Let me guide you through the process. My personal mentoring focuses on practical advice to help you develop a successful career.

Monthly Live Event

Our live TD Meetup is an interactive event for (future) Technical Artists & Directors to discuss all the interesting and challenging topics surrounding our careers in Visual Effects, Animation and Games.

Podcast

21 Artist Show

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Are you looking for a successful career in the Visual Effects, Animation, and Games industry?

Tune into the 21 Artist Show. We'll talk to the top creators, artists, and engineers about their careers, the lessons they've learned, and how to make an impact. We offer valuable insights and advice for anyone who wants to succeed in the industry.

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