❓ Do I need to know scripting before taking the Python masterclass?

No previous Python or scripting experience is required. In the Python for VFX beginner masterclass, you'll learn the basics of scripting and Python. This masterclass is designed for complete beginners and start from scratch.

❓ Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Yes, you'll earn a Python for DCC certificate to showcase your skills to future employers and build your portfolio for technical roles.

❓ How much time do I need to dedicate each week?

Expect to spend 5-10 hours per week over 10 weeks, with flexible access to weekly assignments and recorded Q&As to fit your schedule.

❓ What support is available if I get stuck or have questions?

We offer weekly live Q&As, Discord support and access to our community of over 350 VFX professionals from Disney, ILM and Weta FX.

❓ What time are the live Q&A sessions scheduled?

Live Q&A sessions are scheduled every Saturday at 4 PM (CET) during the cohort. This timing is chosen to accommodate students globally. Additionally, all sessions are recorded, allowing you to watch them at your convenience.

❓ Do the pre-recorded videos have subtitles?

Yes, all of our videos have English subtitles, which have been created and curated to help you understand the topic, even if English isn't your first language.

Python
Maya

average rating is 5 out of 5

119 reviews

Level: Beginner

Unlock Python for Maya to become a Technical Artist and Director in 10 Weeks.
Master creating Maya tools to automate workflows, save time and boost your Visual Effects and Animation career.

🛠️ Build Maya Applications
▶️ 12-Hour Video Training
🙋 Weekly Live Q&As
📝 Assignments & Guides
🎁 Job Application Course

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Work on Breathtaking Productions

Looking to advance your career in Visual Effects and Animation? Python is essential for creating tools that automate workflows, boost efficiency and future-proof your work. Python can help you work on big-budget movies, impress your team and earn recognition.

How do you reach top production levels and become a Technical Artist and Director? Python for Maya will equip you with the necessary skills. Watch prerecorded videos, complete assignments, receive personalized feedback and collaborate with the community.

Enroll in our Python for Maya masterclass today and start your journey to a fulfilling VFX career!

Content

Your Roadmap

Week 1

Python Basics

Discover how Python can transform your VFX workflow. Learn the basics, understand the practical benefits and write your first scripts to start your technical journey.

Week 2

Script Editor, Lists
& Dictionaries

Master the script editor Sublime Text and basic data structures such as lists and dictionaries. Learn key expressions and functions to build a solid scripting foundation.

Week 3

Loops & Pseudo Code

Integrate loops and conditions to efficiently automate repetitive tasks. Use pseudocode to plan and structure your scripts for clarity and precision.

Week 4

Functions & Naming

Learn to create reusable, maintainable code with functions. Master naming conventions and scope for professional, error-free scripts.

Week 5

Modules, Errors
& DebugGing

Execute scripts across modules and master error handling and debugging. These skills ensure robust, reliable code for real-world VFX projects.

Week 6

Python in Maya

Integrate Python into Maya workflows. Compare M.E.L. and Python, utilize the Maya Script Editor and API to manipulate nodes, connections and attributes seamlessly.

Week 7

MaYa Scripts

Apply your Python skills to create practical scripts for manipulating 3D objects, cameras, shaders, and more, streamlining your Maya workflow.

Week 8

MaYa UI & PySide

Design user-friendly Maya UIs with PySide for interactive tools. UIs prepare you to build professional applications in Maya.

Week 9-10

Build Your own APP

Complete the masterclass by developing your custom Maya application with Python. The app showcases your skills and enhances your portfolio for future technical roles.

👨‍💻 Create your Application

Create your final Python application to support your work and receive personal feedback to make it production ready.

📝 Practical Assignments

Practice our weekly assignments to build real tools and watch our step-by-step video solutions to never get stuck.

👨‍🎓 Python VFX Certificate

Earn a masterclass certificate to confidently showcase your new skills to future VFX and Animation studios.

🙋‍♂️ Weekly Live Q&A

Join our live Saturday Q&As to get your questions answered, with all sessions recorded for flexible viewing.

💬 VFX Community Support

Team up with a cohort buddy and network with 350+ artists from Disney, ILM and Weta FX on our Discord.

🔓 Lifetime Access

Enjoy lifetime access to the course materials, plus free updates for ongoing learning.

🎁 Bonus Worth: €399+

🎓 Maya Student License

Receive a free student license for Maya for your personal education during the cohort with Python.

▶️ Job Application Course

Our bonus job application course will teach you everything to secure a role in the industry and to integrate your newly learned Python skills.

Python
for Maya
is perfect if you

✅ Want to become a Technical Artist and Director in Visual Effects, Animation and Games?

This Python masterclass will teach you everything I need to know for the role.

✅ Looking for a stable career and higher salary in the film and games industry?

Technical roles are the most stable jobs, have the highest status and pay well. Python is an essential tool in your arsenal.

✅ Do you dream of working on exciting projects like Star Wars and Avatar in studios like ILM and Disney?

Python skills can boost your career and future job applications.

✅ Eager to advance your work and support your team and studio?

Python applications will bring a new level of production quality and speed to your work. Support your team with automation tools and helpful scripts.

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Python has been a career-changer

My journey started in a small studio and led me to Weta FX as a VES Award-winning Technical Director. Along the way, I used Python to solve complex pipeline challenges for studios like Framestore, Mackevision and the Oscar-winning Avatar: The Way of Water.

I’m excited to guide you through this masterclass and transform your career with Python for Maya.

Alexander is a VES Award-Winning Technical Director who worked at Weta FX (Avatar: The Way of Water), Framestore and Mackevision, while teaching at ArtFx.

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- 🛠️ Build Maya Applications
- ▶️ 12-Hour Video Training
- 🙋 9 Weekly Live Q&As
- 📝 9 Practical Assignments
- ▶️ 9 Assignment Guides
- 🤝 Exclusive Discord Community
- 👨‍🎓 Python for Maya Certificate
- 🔓 Lifetime Access
- 🎁 BONUS: Job Application Course
- 💵 5 monthly installments
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Python Maya
695€

Guided 10-Week Cohort
- 🛠️ Build Maya Applications
- ▶️ 12-Hour Video Training
- 🙋 9 Weekly Live Q&As
- 📝 9 Practical Assignments
- ▶️ 9 Assignment Guides
- 🤝 Exclusive Discord Community
- 👨‍🎓 Python for Maya Certificate
- 🔓 Lifetime Access
- 🎁 BONUS: Job Application Course
Python Maya & Advanced [Bundle]
1.390€

Guided 20-Week Cohort Bundle
- 🛠️ Build an advanced Application
- ▶️ 26-Hour Video Training
- 🙋 14 Weekly Live Q&As
- 📝 14 Practical Assignments
- ▶️ 14 Assignment Guides & Reviews
- 📖 Python Advanced Handbook
- 🤝 Exclusive Discord Community
- 👨‍🎓 Python VFX Certificate
- 🔓 Lifetime Access
- 🎁 BONUS: Job Application Course

Enroll now and start learning immediately.

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Students Work

"Extremely valuable and well-taught!"

Animation Technical Director

Amrit Johal

Python for Maya | Python Advanced

average rating is 5 out of 5

This Python masterclass was extremely valuable and well-taught! We learned everything we need to not only get started with Python scripting but to advance and gain confidence. The content was taught clearly and very concise by Alexander and the format of the masterclass was very well thought-out. The feedback we get every week was awesome and really helped cement the knowledge acquired that week.

After Cohort: Animation Technical Director @ Animal Logic

"Best tool to help artists"

Rigging TD

Caio Hutter Cipó

Python for Maya | Python Advanced

average rating is 5 out of 5

The most significant learning that ANY artist should have! Python to deal with daily things is the best tool to help artists improve their workflow and turn it faster. And this learning comes from a Teacher like Alex It's the best way to achieve it.

After Cohort: Rigging TD @ Framestore

"Get over your fear of coding"

Animation Technician

Ninette Tan

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

"Easy to understand"

CFX Artist

Erin Morales

Python for Maya

average rating is 5 out of 5

Easy to understand and focused on pipeline examples.

"A great entry level for anyone"

Previs Artist

Theodore Sandifer

Python for Maya

average rating is 5 out of 5

A great entry level for anyone who is serious about learning Python for VFX related purposes.

"Useful throughout your career"

Software QA

Sathya Rajarajan

Python for Maya

average rating is 5 out of 5

Definitely a must if you need to learn Python in a structured way. It will be the time worth spent and will remain useful throughout your career.

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Enjoy the Masterclass and take your Python skills to the next level!

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Python Maya

119 reviews

Your Roadmap

Week 1

Python Basics

Week 2

Script Editor, Lists & Dictionaries

Week 3

Loops & Pseudo Code

Week 4

Functions & Naming

Week 5

Modules, Errors & DebugGing

Week 6

Python in Maya

Week 7

MaYa Scripts

Week 8

MaYa UI & PySide

Week 9-10

Build Your own APP

👨‍💻 Create your Application

Create your final Python application to support your work and receive personal feedback to make it production ready.

📝 Practical Assignments

Practice our weekly assignments to build real tools and watch our step-by-step video solutions to never get stuck.

👨‍🎓 Python VFX Certificate

Earn a masterclass certificate to confidently showcase your new skills to future VFX and Animation studios.

🙋‍♂️ Weekly Live Q&A

Join our live Saturday Q&As to get your questions answered, with all sessions recorded for flexible viewing.

💬 VFX Community Support

Team up with a cohort buddy and network with 350+ artists from Disney, ILM and Weta FX on our Discord.

🔓 Lifetime Access

Enjoy lifetime access to the course materials, plus free updates for ongoing learning.

🎓 Maya Student License

▶️ Job Application Course

Python for Maya is perfect if you

✅ Want to become a Technical Artist and Director in Visual Effects, Animation and Games?

✅ Looking for a stable career and higher salary in the film and games industry?

✅ Do you dream of working on exciting projects like Star Wars and Avatar in studios like ILM and Disney?

✅ Eager to advance your work and support your team and studio?

Join last minute

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Python for Maya: Jose Correa

Students Work

"Extremely valuable and well-taught!"

"Best tool to help artists"

"Get over your fear of coding"

"Easy to understand"

"A great entry level for anyone"

"Useful throughout your career"

14 days money back guarantee

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❓ Do I need to know scripting before taking the Python masterclass?

❓ Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

❓ How much time do I need to dedicate each week?

❓ What support is available if I get stuck or have questions?

❓ What time are the live Q&A sessions scheduled?

❓ Do you offer payment plans or student discounts?

❓ Do the pre-recorded videos have subtitles?

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