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Python Scripts for "Bubbles" - A Maya Animated Short

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Bubbles

Python Scripts for "Bubbles" - A Maya Animated Short
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📖 About the Project

(In Development)

A 3D animated short that follows a young child blowing bubbles in a library. Utilizing Maya and Python scripting to create a dynamic environment and simulate realistic bubble physics. Designing a custom tool to streamline animation workflows, fostering creativity and collaboration among animators.

🛠️ Tech Stack

Python
Maya
Maya-Python-API

📦 Getting Started

💾 Installation

  1. Clone the repo 
    git clone https://github.com/nestrada2/bubbles.git
  2. Import the Script into Maya
    • Open Maya
    • Open the Script Editor (Window > General Editors > Script Editor)
    • Copy/paste the script into the Python tab of the Script Editor

▶️ Running the Program

  1. Execute the Script
    • In the Maya Script Editor, make sure the language is set to Python, and click Execute (Ctrl + Enter) to run the script
  2. Run Commands

  • Generates a bookshelf with default or custom settings

    create_bookshelf()

  • Creates a user-friendly interface for creating a bookshelf

    create_bookshelf_ui()

🎉 Credits

Kayla Rig: Used with permission from Frigging Awesome Studios. Thank you for providing this awesome rig!

📜 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for more information.

📚 Resources

Maya Python API 2.0