Eric Frazier

General Technical Director

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.

Update: Technical Director at Walt Disney Animation Studios

Mentoring

Luis Fernando Arbelaez Lopez

Lead Compositor

What sets this python course apart from the rest is that you have a purpose since the beginning and you just build your way up until you reach your goal. You will be given the knowledge and the tools need to get there.

Python for Nuke

Wesley Schneider

Lead Rigger/Creature TD

Alexander is the right guy to help you to get the right confidence. Very positive, contagious actions and a singular way to teach you what you need. I felt benefits already in my career and this is great.
His style to teach and to act makes everything easier. We went deep in the advanced course and my coding style is much better already. I can tell you, Thank you, Alexander, Sequel? :P

Python Advanced (Professional)

Rafael Silva

Nuke Technical Director

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!

Contract Negotiation

Einar Már Magnússon

Senior Rigging Artist

Before taking the Python Advanced masterclass my code was dirty and unorganized, after 8 weeks my code is now clean and professional. What I enjoyed most about the masterclass is that its so much more than just video tutorials, it will force you to take part in a bigger conversation about the topics being taught, which is a million times more valuable. Being able to bounce your ideas off of other like minded people is a huge plus. I highly recommend this masterclass to anyone looking to up their Python game.

Updated: Senior Rigging Artist at Mainframe Studios

Python Advanced (Professional)

Amrit Johal

Animation Technical Director

This course 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 course was very well thought-out. The feedback we get every week was awesome and really helped cement the knowledge acquired that week.

Update: Animation Technical Director at Animal Logic

Python for Maya

Jared Kuharski

Technical Artist

I took Alexander's masterclass in the Spring of 2021. For some time I had been looking to formalize my understanding of scripting and move my skills to the next level. This course gave me the confidence to achieve this goal and to also start teaching myself Houdini's native language called VEX. Even though the syntax is different, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the core concepts of scripting taught to me by Alexander translated into another language.

Python for Maya

Esteban Rodriguez

Rigger

Originally I took the masterclass because I wasn't sure about my Python skills but it took me places I wouldn’t have imagined! After the masterclass I got my first industry job in movies and I got assigned a loooot of Python related task because the studio felt like I was on a great development level. This came from the interview where I felt confident answering and ensuring them that my level was good enough for the rigging developing needs! The masterclass is amazing for boosting you and your self esteem and I can assure everybody that their level will improve in the correct path! I went from doing some basic coding to having quality standards that the industry is looking for. I can wholeheartedly recommend the masterclass to everybody!

Update: Rigger at Scanline VFX

Python Advanced (Professional)

Lars Eriksen

Head of Roto and Paint

The course allowed me to narrow down on the areas where I was previously lacking knowledge, and introducing me to concepts that will help me progress with my scripting. [...] I felt like there was a nice balance of theory and practical.

Python Advanced (Professional)

Kathleen Monje

Pipeline Technical Director

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!

Update: Pipeline Technical Director at Skydance Studios

Job Application & Mentoring

James Williams

Senior FX Artist, Freelancer

Alex is a great mentor and coach. He helped me up my coding skills and presentation. The way he teaches is very clear and concise and I look forward to continuing with him as a mentor.

Python Advanced (Professional)

Max Chacón

Rigger

The best way to understand the fundamentals of Python and scripting.

Python for Maya

Padmacumar Prabhaharan

Sr VFX Artist

If i can, anybody can. It is perfect for the beginners with no programming knowledge or skill. Just be willing to keep on with it till the end. Trust the course structure and don't give up. I wish I had known about this course earlier. But, better late than never.

Python for Maya

Sebastian Cisneros

Lead Rigging Artist

The best course to take you from zero to hero in Python.

Python for Maya

Michael Di Rienzo

VFX Coordinator & 3D Generalist

The course is incredibly well-structured and paced. I could not have asked for a better introduction to this complex topic. I really hope we can work together again soon.

Python for Maya

Eric Hug

Character Rigger

I decided to take “Python Advanced” because I took another course from Alexander Richter and loved his teaching style. I also needed to take an additional course to improve my python skills in order to compete with professionals in my field. To begin, Alexander is passionate about coding and excels at teaching creative thinkers such as myself. I've tried learning to program from other teachers, books and online sources over the years, and I can say, Alexander is without a doubt the best programming teacher I have ever had. From my own personal experience, I didn't take any other classes while taking “Python Advanced”. I spent a minimum of 20 hours a week on this course (usually more) to understand the material and finish the problem sets. You need to have a good understanding of Python fundamentals for this course - this is not an intro class. I liked that the course was flexible - the instructor tailored the assignments to help me build a tool that I wanted to use for my own personal work. I later demonstrated that tool to a prospective employer in a job interview and it actually helped me land my current job. Because of “Python Advanced”, I was able to enhance my python skills, develop a tool for my profession, and gain the attention of industry veterans who’ve hired me to do what I truly love.

Update: Character Rigger at HyperReal

Python Advanced (Professional)

Kalvin Irawan

CG Supervisor

I've always have a specific goal in mind with Python, but never had a confidence to do it. With Alex as my mentor, I was able to tackle my weakness and gain my confidence in the scripting field. Alex has push me to get closer to my goal. Strongly recommend him to anyone interested in leveling up their coding skills.
Thanks Alex! It's been a huge pleasure to have you as my coach :)

Python Advanced (Professional)

Adrien Brooks

Lighting Artist