Justin, Thanks so much for the sample video! :) I really appreviate it.
The reason I asked for it was because I had purchased a few tutorials in the past with fxphd. And turned out I couldn't stand some of their instructor's accent. But your voice sounds really clear and easy to understand. Excellent. Thanks again Panupat C. On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 5:56 AM, Justin Israel <[email protected]> wrote: > I totally agree with you. I recorded some material and gave it to him, and > he threw that together and posted it. I didnt intend for it to be an actual > sample of the footage from the tutorial, since he doesnt make samples, but > at least something a little faster paced, lol. > Thanks for the repost! > > On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 12:14 PM, ArrantSquid <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Posted on Twitter with Promo code and passed around the office >> again. :) >> >> The promo video definitely could have used another 30 seconds to >> really get what would come out of it. ;) >> >> On Oct 19, 12:17 pm, Justin Israel <[email protected]> wrote: >> > Some of you had asked to see a sample video. The closest I have now is a >> > promo on >> > youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWW9igbEGik&feature=feedu >> > >> > I didn't cut it, so its not quite what I hoped it would be (I wanted it >> > to >> > cut faster, with more footage), but at least you get to hear my gorgeous >> > voice. :-) >> > >> > Also, to try and stimulate some more activity, here is a 20% coupon >> > code: >> > *justinvfx20* >> > * >> > * >> > * >> > * >> > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM, Martin La Land Romero < >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > [email protected]> wrote: >> > > Hi there, >> > >> > > I am a Visual Effects Artist and I am currently learning python. I >> > > have >> > > created a few basic tools here and there and to answer your question, >> > > I >> > > think that personally and also based on comments from some of my >> > > co-workers, learning Python as artist I think is the best way to go, I >> > > think >> > > eventually we can learn how Pymel works however, I do agree with you >> > > that we >> > > should learn the real api first. >> > >> > > My feeling is that you should learn the real api first, and then >> > > optionally >> > >> choose to use an abstraction layer later under the right >> > >> circumstances. >> > >> > > Those are my two cents. >> > >> > > Thanks again! >> > >> > > Martin >> > >> > > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 9:18 AM, Justin Israel >> > > <[email protected]>wrote: >> > >> > >> I appreciate the interest! >> > >> > >> I'm still working out the outline for vol.2. Hopefully I can get it >> > >> finished with all the example ideas within a week, and then record. >> > >> So maybe >> > >> 2 weeks. The interesting challenge is trying to determine where to >> > >> draw the >> > >> line between intermediate and advanced concepts. Im not so much a >> > >> maya >> > >> artist as I am a developer and compositor, so sometimes I think my >> > >> idea of >> > >> level 2 vs 3 isnt always compatible with a hard core 3d artists idea. >> > >> > >> A question for those interested... I received an email with someones >> > >> feedback about feeling I had made a mistake in not teaching via >> > >> pymel. My >> > >> response was that, as I even address in the video, pymel is slower, >> > >> 3rd >> > >> party, and prevents you from learning the direct commands and api >> > >> syntax. >> > >> But its good for producing simpler code with easier access to >> > >> functionality. >> > >> Is pymel something you would prefer to learn for accessing the api, >> > >> as >> > >> opposed to doing it directly with OpenMaya calls? My feeling is that >> > >> you >> > >> should learn the real api first, and then optionally choose to use an >> > >> abstraction layer later under the right circumstances. >> > >> On Oct 12, 2011 2:33 AM, "宇" <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > >>> Waiting for pyqt and API, thumbs up!!! >> > >> > >>> On 10月11日, 上午5时13分, Justin Israel <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >>> > There is a pretty good explanation of the parts of the course on >> > >>> > the >> > >>> product >> > >>> > page: >> > >> > >>> >>>http://cmivfx.com/tutorials/view/320/Python+Introduction+Vol+01+-+Maya >> > >> > >>> > But here is the chapter list: >> > >> > >>> > - Introduction >> > >>> > - Objects and Variables >> > >>> > - Function >> > >>> > - Maya Script Editor >> > >>> > - Loops and Functions >> > >>> > - Spiral Example >> > >>> > - Fixing Textures >> > >>> > - Development Details >> > >>> > - Configuration >> > >>> > - Bonus: Intro to UI >> > >> > >>> > Like I said, this video is aimed at newcomers to python, and >> > >>> > introduces >> > >>> > exactly what you need to get started. >> > >>> > if you already know python, the first 30 min would be a bit basic >> > >>> > for >> > >>> you. >> > >>> > Then we move into maya and do visual examples of python, and get >> > >>> > into >> > >>> the >> > >>> > commands API. For those that know all these basics, my next video >> > >>> > will >> > >>> get >> > >>> > into writing classes, and more complex tools, a little bit of the >> > >>> plugin >> > >>> > api, and some pyqt. Plus whatever else I come up with between now >> > >>> > and >> > >>> then. >> > >> > >>> > On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 11:28 AM, Panupat Chongstitwattana < >> > >> > >>> > [email protected]> wrote: >> > >>> > > I'll be waiting Justin :) >> > >> > >>> > > Can you let us know the chapter list? >> > >> > >>> > > On Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 1:19 AM, Martin La Land Romero >> > >>> > > <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >>> > > > A sample demo would be nice! >> > >> > >>> > > > Martin >> > >> > >>> > > > On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM, Justin Israel < >> > >>> [email protected]> >> > >>> > > > wrote: >> > >> > >>> > > >> It would be nice if cmivfx included small sample clips on >> > >>> > > >> each >> > >>> video >> > >>> > > >> release, but it seems they do not. >> > >>> > > >> I was going to try and throw together a promo video to put on >> > >>> youtube, >> > >>> > > but >> > >>> > > >> it might take a few days. >> > >>> > > >> Got any questions that I can answer for you right now? >> > >> > >>> > > >> On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 8:45 AM, Panupat Chongstitwattana >> > >>> > > >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > >>> > > >>> Very very interesting. >> > >> > >>> > > >>> Is there any short preview available? >> > >> > >>> > > >>> On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 3:03 PM, Farsheed Ashouri >> > >>> > > >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >>> > > >>> > That's nice, Thanks. >> > >> > >>> > > >>> > On Sunday, October 9, 2011, Justin Israel wrote: >> > >> > >>> > > >>> >> Hi all, >> > >> > >>> > > >>> >> I just wanted to make an announcement that my first >> > >>> > > >>> >> online >> > >>> video >> > >>> > > >>> >> tutorial >> > >>> > > >>> >> was released today through cmiVFX.com >> > >> > >>> > > >>> >> Its an Introduction to Python for Maya course, aimed at >> > >>> artists that >> > >>> > > >>> >> are >> > >>> > > >>> >> new to python. If any of you are just starting out >> > >>> > > >>> >> learning >> > >>> the >> > >>> > > >>> >> language, >> > >>> > > >>> >> check it out! Or maybe you work with Maya artists that >> > >>> > > >>> >> might >> > >>> want to >> > >>> > > >>> >> pick up >> > >>> > > >>> >> some new skills. Then pass this on to them! >> > >> > >>> > > >>> >> Link: >> > >> > >> > >>> >>>http://cmivfx.com/tutorials/view/320/Python+Introduction+Vol+01+-+Maya >> > >> > >>> > > >>> >> I plan to release some more videos, that go into further >> > >>> details and >> > >>> > > >>> >> complexity, but this should get a lot of newcomers >> > >>> > > >>> >> started. >> > >>> Also, if >> > >>> > > >>> >> any of >> > >>> > > >>> >> you more accomplished python coders out there want to >> > >>> > > >>> >> suggest >> > >>> some >> > >>> > > >>> >> topics or >> > >>> > > >>> >> examples that would make for good intermediate or >> > >>> > > >>> >> advanced >> > >>> video >> > >>> > > >>> >> additions, >> > >>> > > >>> >> please do contribute your thoughts! I want to make sure >> > >>> > > >>> >> to >> > >>> cover >> > >>> > > >>> >> everyones >> > >>> > > >>> >> interests and help this community grow in the language. >> > >>> > > >>> >> If anyone happens to check it out, feel free to leave me >> > >>> > > >>> >> some >> > >>> > > feedback >> > >>> > > >>> >> either here, or on my blog. >> > >> > >> > >>> >>>http://www.justinfx.com/2011/10/08/intro-to-python-for-maya-artists-t... >> > >> > >>> > > >>> >> Thanks! >> > >>> > > >>> >> justin >> > >> > >>> > > >>> >> -- >> > >>> > > >>> >> view archives: >> > >>>http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya >> > >>> > > >>> >> change your subscription settings: >> > >>> > > >>> >> > >>> > > >>> >> >>http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe >> > >> > >>> > > >>> > -- >> > >>> > > >>> > Sincerely, >> > >>> > > >>> > Farsheed Ashouri, >> > >>> > > >>> > ourway.ir >> > >>> > > >>> > Tel: +98 9388801504 >> > >> > >>> > > >>> > -- >> > >>> > > >>> > view archives: >> > >>>http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya >> > >>> > > >>> > change your subscription settings: >> > >>> > > >>> >http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe >> > >> > >>> > > >>> -- >> > >>> > > >>> view >> > >>> > > >>> archives:http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya >> > >>> > > >>> change your subscription settings: >> > >>> > > >>>http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe >> > >> > >>> > > >> -- >> > >>> > > >> view >> > >>> > > >> archives:http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya >> > >>> > > >> change your subscription settings: >> > >>> > > >>http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe >> > >> > >>> > > > -- >> > >>> > > > Martin La Land Romero >> > >>> > > >www.martinromerovfx.com >> > >>> > > >http://martinromerovfx.blogspot.com/ >> > >>> > > > [email protected] >> > >>> > > > (415)261-2172 >> > >> > >>> > > > -- >> > >>> > > > view >> > >>> > > > archives:http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya >> > >>> > > > change your subscription settings: >> > >>> > > >http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe >> > >> > >>> > > -- >> > >>> > > view archives:http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya >> > >>> > > change your subscription settings: >> > >>> > >http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe >> > >> > >>> -- >> > >>> view archives:http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya >> > >>> change your subscription settings: >> > >>>http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe >> > >> > >> -- >> > >> view archives:http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya >> > >> change your subscription settings: >> > >>http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe >> > >> > > -- >> > > Martin La Land Romero >> > >www.martinromerovfx.com >> > >http://martinromerovfx.blogspot.com/ >> > > [email protected] >> > >> > > (415)261-2172 >> > >> > > -- >> > > view archives:http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya >> > > change your subscription settings: >> > >http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe >> >> -- >> view archives: http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya >> change your subscription settings: >> http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe > > -- > view archives: http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya > change your subscription settings: > http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe > -- view archives: http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya change your subscription settings: http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe
