Resources

The following pages contain samples, notes, tutorials, and other brain dumps that I have posted as reference for myself and for others. Feel free to look around and see if you find anything useful.

Python in Maya
Python Scripting for Maya Artists

Notes on learning how to use Python with Maya.

Maya API
Maya API Programming

Notes on learning how to use the Maya API.

GPU Wrap
Creating a GPU-Driven Wrap Deformer

A 12+ hour video series on how to write a GPU wrap deformer in Maya

Intro to the Maya API
Introduction to the Maya API

A 6.7 hour video series I created to introduce the Maya API to new developers.

3d math
Applied 3d Math

A video tutorial series introducing common math concepts used in the 3d industry.

Skin Exporter
Writing a Production Ready Skin Exporter

A video tutorial series showing how to create an efficient skin weight exporter in Maya using the Python API.

Jiggle Deformer
Creating a Custom Jiggle Deformer

A video tutorial series about the development of a custom Maya jiggle deformer in C++.