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Python for Maya: Beginner to Advanced Rigging Automation (Udemy.com)

Master Python in Maya: Automation Techniques, Best Practices, Testing Methods, and all with Highly Efficient Code.

4.5
199 reviews

Created by: Nick Hughes

Last updated January 2024

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What you will learn

  • Master the creation of high-level, functional Python tools using Python 2 and 3 for Maya to enhance your 3D animation projects
  • Unlock Python's power: build robust libraries, streamline code structure and boost code quality & maintainability.
  • Harness Python to build a robust testing suite for Maya tools and scripts
  • Optimise Python with Maya for clear, well-documented code
  • Develop your Python and Maya skills in PyCharm, using Maya's commands in an advanced IDE, enhancing your development efficiency and expanding your toolset
  • Acquire industry-ready skills essential for any animation or game development studio

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  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 41% of them
  • Reviews199#343 of 519 by number of reviews
  • Length25.4 hourslonger than 90% of them
  • Last updatedJanuary 2024earlier than 75% of them

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Course Description

Welcome to my course! 'Python for Maya: Beginner to Advanced Rigging Automation'

This course is your gateway to mastering Python scripting for Maya, providing an array of skills that will enable you to work faster and smarter, automating tasks that give you more time to engage in the work you love. These skills also add significant value to your employability, helping you progress in your career.

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Regardless of your experience with Python, this course offers something for everyone. From beginners to experienced coders, you will journey from basic Python syntax and Maya fundamentals to advanced Python methodologies for automating Maya rigging.

Here's a taste of what we'll cover:

  • Python Basics: Syntax, data types, loops, functions, classes, and conditions.

  • Advanced Python Techniques: Control flow, inheritance, testing, best practices.

  • Maya Pythonic Structures: Learn how to manage your codebase and the Maya API together.

  • Maya Rigging Automation: Use Python magic to simplify complex equations and make your code up to 20 times more functional.

As your course instructor, I'm a Senior Technical Director who's written tools saving hundreds of hours in productivity. The methodologies I use are the ones I'll be sharing with you here.

With each lecture, you'll have access to comprehensive code breakdowns and detailed explanations. Furthermore, our online community of fellow learners and myself are always here to help you out if you encounter difficulties.

I learnt Python and Maya through hands-on, project-driven methods, and it's these same techniques that I'll employ to teach you. So, are you ready to enhance your skills and begin your journey towards Python Mastery in Maya?

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Instructor Details

Nick Hughes

Nick Hughes - Head of Rigging at Passion Pictures

Presently, Nick holds the position of Head of Rigging Senior Technical Director at Passion Pictures, a trailblazer in the realm of VFX. Throughout his dynamic career, Nick has contributed to an impressive range of projects including Zero Horizon Dawn, Lego, Compare the Market, Discovery Channel, Dennis the Menace, Toilet Duck, and various broadcasts for Channel 4, BBC, and CBBC, amongst others. He's also been involved with esteemed projects like the opening credits of Bond’s Skyfall and campaigns for brands such as British Airways, Valentino, and McLaren.

Nick graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a 1st Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Effects. This formal education, combined with 10+ years of hands-on experience, has equipped him with a distinct skill set that enables him to efficiently tackle any rigging or pipeline challenge.

After university, Nick commenced his VFX career at Framestore Commercials London, which served as a springboard to roles at world-renowned studios like MPC and Double Negative.

Driven by a passion for teaching, Nick is keen to share his profound understanding of Python programming principles in Maya. His goal is to equip learners with the skills required to implement these principles through clear and elegantly crafted code.

To delve into Nick's professional journey further, feel free to visit his website.

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By Perla Jerusalén Bernabe Chávez on 1/20/2026

I find the course very useful and easy to understand despite not knowing anything related to Python or scripting in general before I started it. Also, the professor makes me laugh and feel good about learning and making mistakes while I'm on it.

By Xavier Corro Tapia on 1/28/2025

Tardo entre 4 y 5 veces el tiempo del video en tomar los apuntes, quizás podría incluirse un cuerpo de texto con el curso que ya tenga los apuntes del código para irlos probando a medida que avanza el video.

By Sarath Kumar on 10/23/2024

just starting...

By Carl Kinyon on 9/4/2024

If you have a general understanding of both programming and Maya then this is a great course to improve your abilities in combining these. Although this course is focused on rigging I have already come up with many ideas for how I could use code in other areas of 3D art, design, and animation.

By Jacqueline Marquez on 6/25/2024

Content is very clear, helpful and easy to follow but sometimes the information could be condensed a little bit more.

By Juan Carlos Araya Oyola on 1/25/2024

I love that after every topic discussed there's a practice part, its way much better than being watching the video and a the same time trying to copy was being shown, lets me focuss better in the lecture, and gives a better gauge of comprehention of the course

By Nolwenn NASSE on 11/24/2023

I'm really glad this training exists. It's really well explained and even though English isn't my first language, it's very understandable. I can't wait to start putting all these videos into practice and using python to create tools I can use for my Rigs.

By Jonathan Wong on 8/23/2023

Nick is a great teacher, everything is the course is explained nicely and patiently at the right pace. The course comes with some good exercises as bonuses. If you have any questions, Nick will answer accordingly. 5 star and recommended!

By Luis Felipe Carranza on 7/16/2023

Now that I've successfully completed the course, I want to thank Nick for always been quick to respond and answer questions. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in Python automation in Maya.

By Mandon Melina on 6/22/2023

Really great, just started the course and it is going to help me a lot on my learning journey of Python in Maya! It's very detailed and well explained. I have been searching for this kind of lessons for a while. I recommend it :) Thank you very much!

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