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Exploring Python in Blender (first time)
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


Python Interview Challenges | TD Meetup 22
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


Git for Visual Effects beginners
“ Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with...


Role of a Compositing TD in Nuke
In the fast-paced world of visual effects and motion graphics, speed and efficiency are paramount. One tool that can significantly...


Good vs. Great Python Developers: What Sets Them Apart
A key difference between an amateur and a professional is " production readiness ". Many amateur artists and developers create...


Python Minesweeper Challenge
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?“


Struggling to afford our Python Masterclasses? We’re here to Help!
Python is an important part of any successful visual effects, animation and games production and a key ingredient to becoming a technical...


Open Source Pipeline Plex | TD Meetup 15
Plex is an Visual Effects, Animation and Games pipeline that manages critical workflows during production. Its core is a flexible and...


Python Copilot: AI Coding Assistant
Discover the power of the Python Copilot: AI Coding Assistant. Advance your career as a technical artist or director by creating...


Why learn Python when there is A.I.?
Have you ever wondered if Python is becoming obsolete with the rise of A.I. and tools like ChatGPT? Why spend years learning a skill that...


Python for Visual Effects | VES Megabrain
Have you ever wondered how much more we could accomplish if we weren't wasting time on repetitive tasks? How many creative possibilities...


PySide 2 vs PySide 6
We will soon be moving from PySide 2 to PySide 6. The transition is mostly trivial and often just involves changing the import from...
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