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Technical writing from both acts: Maya API internals, USD composition, Python engineering, and the occasional deep dive into 3D math.
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A production-proven technique for maintaining geometry integrity in massive environments by understanding floating-point precision loss and implementing origin-centric workflows.
02
Deep dive into USD composition with LIVRPS, layers, references, payloads, variants, and best practices for building modular, scalable 3D pipelines.
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Comprehensive guide to Pixar's Universal Scene Description covering core concepts, LIVRPS composition, primitives, animations, shading with Hydra, USD Skel, and collaborative workflows.
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A comprehensive guide to the key differences between Python 2 and Python 3, including print statements, division, Unicode support, generators, and context managers with code examples.
05
A deep dive into implementing undo functionality in the Maya API, including MDagModifier usage and creating custom undo commands for your tools.
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A step-by-step tutorial on creating your first Maya command by extending MPxCommand, including the complete plugin template and registration process.
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Learn the differences between Maya Python API 1.0 and 2.0, how to use both in the same script, and important considerations for mixing API versions.
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A comprehensive introduction to the Maya API covering the differences between Maya Commands and Maya API, Python vs C++ considerations, and when to use each approach.
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A comprehensive guide to 3D mathematics for VFX and animation professionals, covering Vectors, Matrices, Rotations (Euler and Quaternions), and Barycentric Coordinates with practical examples.
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Learn how to calculate deformer weights for points on one mesh using barycentric coordinates from another mesh with Maya's OpenMaya API and MMeshIntersector.
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A quick guide to setting up Yeti hair grooming in Maya and configuring Pixar's Renderman for beautiful hair renders with PxrMarschnerHair shader.
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A comprehensive guide to drawing in Maya's Legacy Viewport and Viewport 2.0 using OpenGL, MPxLocatorNode, and MPxDrawOverride with Python examples.
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Learn how to get vertex IDs on one mesh from the UV space coordinates of another mesh using Maya's OpenMaya API and MFnMesh functions.