Detect BBOX Intersection
Maya Python Script (2014)
Tests a list of objects against the bounding box of a specified collision object. Detects which objects intersect over time.
[ bboxDetect.py ]
Scatter Random Points in Maya
Maya Python Script (2014)
Emits non-dynamic particle system on surface, puts locator at each point, deletes particle system.
Write YAML List Position from Maya
Maya Python Script (2014)
Write to file a nested list of object name/positions for importing into other software. Requires YAML library.
Duplicate and Parent Proxies to Locators
Maya Python Script (2014)
Use script to parent locators to a selection of objects, bake animation (optional), and duplicate a proxy object (vrmesh) to each locator.
[ loc_dup_proxy.py ]
Import Materials for Viewport Preview
Maya MEL Script (2013)
Script imports maya file (containing materials), assigns materials to listed geo, and sets Hardware Texturing for viewport previewing. Allows animators to see reference textures in viewport.
Rename MIA From Attrs
Maya MEL Script (2012)
Script renames MIA materials and shading groups to follow "_MAT" and "_SG" conventions based on custom attrs on the object it is assigned to. GUI allows options to create new materials from scratch.
Path Fix
Nuke-Python (August 2009)
Run this script to update all the Read node file paths in your script at once. Relies on a common project folder. Works on file paths that include subfolders. It will only update nodes that are broken.
[ fixPaths.py ] [ See Full Details ]
AutoBackdrop
Nuke-Python (September 2009)
This script fits a Backdrop node around selected nodes, names it, and assigns a random color. If no nodes are selected, a Backdrop is created in an arbitrary location. There is an input prompt for naming.
[ backdrop.py ] [ See Full Details ]
Super Contact Sheet
Nuke-Python Gizmo (June 2010)
This gizmo builds off of the Contact Sheet node by allowing to choose frames by an interval as well as setting document size by cell size. Some interface functionality not complete. Click here for the Python on the button.
[ contactsheet.gizmo ] [ See Full Details ]