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

Update: Lead Rigger at DNEG

Python Advanced (Professional)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

Eric Hug

Character Rigger

This course is meant to help you understand how to use Python with Maya. If you don’t know Python? Don’t worry! This course helps you develop the foundation you’ll need should you want to break into your specific industry (rigging, special effects, lighting, film or gaming, etc.). This course is the best source for learning any programming language I have ever received. If Alex decides to teach a sequel to this course, let me know and sign me up! (Or vice versa.)

Update: Character Rigger at HyperReal

Python for Maya

Adrien Brooks

Lighting Artist

Alexander gave me some very detailed advice to update my application but also sharpen my professional goals. He has great insight into the VFX industry that helped me to see clearly how to properly build a strong application. Being a recent graduate, I can't wait to see the results of his mentoring. Thanks Alexander!

Update: Lighting Artist at Mathematic

Job Application & Mentoring

Luisa Rodrigues

Lighting and Compositing Artist

Alex is a great coach. He tells exactly what you need to change and doesn’t sugar coat anything, it was a very straight-forward conversation that helped me to improve a lot my job applications. As a student coming from a different field of work and also from a different country, I had to learn how to make a cover letter from scratch. I strongly recommend him to anyone interested in working in VFX.

Update: Lighting and Compositing Artist at Bardel Entertainment

Job Application & Mentoring

Justin Mills

Junior 3D Artist

With Alex's assistance, I was able to transform my Résumé/CV as well as gain crucial feedback on my Cover Letter to enhance my job application. Everything Alex suggested was backed up with compelling justification and as a graduate I look forward to seeing the results from the edge I have gained from his mentorship.

Update: Junior 3D Artist at PlaySide Studios

Job Application & Mentoring

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)

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)

Vanessa Schneider

3D Animator

Together with Alex, we took an in-depth look at my application. He helped me to align my professional goals, updating my documents and figure out a strategy for my transition from a student to getting my first job as a 3D artist in the animation industry. Thank you, Alex!

Update: 3D Animator at Blue-Zoo Animation Studio

Job Application & Mentoring

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

Jim Paez

Compositor & VFX Supervisor

Alexander has provided invaluable info on how to find the right landing spot into the film industry. He is part strategist, part thought provoker, honest and straightforward. His knowledge about the industry indicates when and how to invoke the various skills are needed to bring out a clarity of purpose and desire that is often hard to pinpoint on your own. He has a way of make questioning about your own thoughts, he is able to focus them in a way that adds meaningful direction. I could go on and on with superlatives, but suffice it to say that if you are looking for someone to confide in and learn from about yourself, your professional skills, your career ambitions, and your potential, look no further than Alex.

Job Application & Mentoring

Thorsten Moehle

CEO & Creative Director