Every VFX, Animation and Games project needs to manage files, versions and software integration else it can turn into chaos quickly. Prism Pipeline promises to solve that as a 3rd party but does it actually deliver? Let's look at Prism Pipeline as a new user. We will install the tool, critique the UI and workflow and test how it handles integrations with software like Maya, Houdini and Blender. This will be an first Technical Director's impression of what works, what is confu

Python is essential to create tools that automate workflows and boost efficiency. Python can help you work on big-budget films, impress your team, and earn you the recognition you deserve. It's a key ingredient for technical roles like Technical Artist, Technical Director and Software Developer. Our next Python for Visual Effects cohort starting on Monday June 29th 2026. In our upcoming July 2026 cohort, I'm teaching you how to use Python to automate your VFX workflows

Claude AI just released an official Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector for Blender. Is this a genuine time-saver for Technical Directors or another AI gimmick? Let's do a first impression together! In this stream, we’re doing a raw, first-look test. I’ll show you a simple install using the uv package manager (no complex terminal gymnastics required) and then we’ll put Claude to the test with real-world scene manipulation, lighting setups and Python scripting. What we’

Which VFX software actually has the best Python API? On this stream, we’re doing a side-by-side code comparison of Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Houdini, and Nuke. We’ll test them on essential TD tasks like creating nodes, setting attributes and navigating documentation to see which API is truly "Pythonic" and which feels stuck in the past. Finally, we’ll rate each software from 1 to 5 stars and discuss the future of unifying Python standards across the VFX industry. Watch the full

Let's take a look at the new menu system in 3ds Max 2025+, fixing now broken menus and discuss ways it could be improved. Refresh your Python for 3ds Max skills and delve deeper into Python logic. Join our live stream on 15th January 2026 at 1 PM UTC. PS. We're streaming every Thursday about visual effects, animation and games.

A few years ago we made a video " Scripting for Artists in 3ds Max " to introduce newcomers to the worlds of Python and MaxScript in 3ds Max. Sadly, since 3ds Max 2020, Autodesk has retired the old MaxPlus API and introduced the new PyMox library for coding in Max via Python, so it's time for an update. At this stream, we will explain the basics of Python for 3ds Max and demonstrate how to manipulate the software with Python. Join our live stream on 8th January 2026 at 1 PM

In our first YouTube stream, we will explore coding with Python in Blender for the first time. In recent years Blender has proven itself to be professional-grade software for visual effects, animation and games. It is free software with a dedicated community and a quick adoption of new technology. Over the years, Blender has outperformed industry giants like Maya, 3ds Max, and Houdini in certain areas, yet it still struggles to find its place in the industry. One way to impr

Landing a technical role in visual effects, animation or games can be challenging. One of the hurdles you may face is a Python challenge during the interview. Let's take a look at Python interview challenges in the visual effects, animation and gaming industries. Purpose of interview coding challenges 1. Test core problem-solving and ability Many software and video games companies include coding challenges in their recruitment process to assess candidates' ability to break d

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Hey there, looking for a fun Python challenge to develop your skills? Perhaps you’ve learned some Python and comfortable with loops, logic thinking, maybe even GUIs, and now wondering “Where to go from here?” or “How to use this knowledge in my interviews?“