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The Command Line Crash Course

Posted on March 9, 2012

Python 4 Week Crash Course

Posted on March 8, 2012

Matrices, Not Scary when you Know How

Posted on February 20, 2012

Learn Vim Progressively

Posted on February 20, 2012

Houdini Tutorials by AIWorks

Posted on February 20, 2012

Online Python Tutor

Posted on February 20, 2012

Learn Python by writing code and visualizing execution

Interactive Python Tutorial

Posted on February 20, 2012

Git - No Deep Sh*t!

Posted on January 10, 2012

Principles of Digital Image Synthesis

Posted on November 29, 2011

Andrew Glassner's two-volume digital imaging bible is now a free download! Highly technical but some great information contained.

Copying a List the Right Way

Posted on November 5, 2011

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs in Python

Posted on October 22, 2011

Fxphd - Python Fundamentals for the Pipeline

Posted on October 2, 2011

Demystifying V-Ray DMC Sampler

Posted on September 17, 2011
Posted on September 8, 2011

“You will be amazed at how quickly you will pick up the language as well as what kind of things you can do with Python, not to mention the things that have already been done. Your imagination will be the only limit.“ – Wesley J. Chun

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July 11 Term FXPHD

Posted on July 1, 2011

Some great new courses including the return of instructor Russell Dodgson for another Nuke Masterclass.

Understanding Stereoscopic 3D in After Effects

Posted on April 15, 2011
Posted on April 14, 2011

I often get asked what is the best programming language to start out with and my answer is always the same. Learn how to use the shell first. If you are on Mac OS X, fire up the Terminal or if you are on Windows, install Cygwin. Learn to navigate ...

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My First Six Months of Programming: From Man-Rodent to Partyman

Posted on April 13, 2011

I’ve just embarked on learning programming, having absolutely no experience. "Oh man I’m already nervous.” That was the beginning of a path that I’m so glad I have taken. I’m not looking back.

fxphd - Python Scripting for Compositors

Posted on April 12, 2011

Speaking of Python resources, fxphd is running their Python Scripting for Compositors course this term. It's based around Nuke but fundamentals still apply.

Posted on April 3, 2011

"Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic." — Dave Barry

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How To Steal Like An Artist

Posted on April 3, 2011

Intro to Expressions - After Effects

Posted on March 29, 2011

Brief Explanation of Color Theory

Posted on December 29, 2010

Tags: art color design

What do you want to learn today?

Posted on November 18, 2010

The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) with the mission of providing a world-class education to anyone, anywhere.

Tags: education

Victor Novone's Animation Resources

Posted on October 26, 2010

hg Tip

Posted on September 30, 2010

Learn Mercurial one bite-sized tip at a time. Very nice!

Mantra and Houdini 11

Posted on September 27, 2010

The Price of Education in The VFX Industry

Posted on September 21, 2010

Tags: education vfx

Nukepedia

Posted on August 7, 2010

Tags: nuke vfx

Making of the Kaleidoscope Logo

Posted on August 4, 2010

Tags: design logos

RenderWiki - Renderman Basics

Posted on July 16, 2010

Posing and Body Language

Posted on July 8, 2010

How do you turn inspiration into skill?

Posted on June 21, 2010

~ @robleger Thanks for the #FF Robert! Appreciated! - yesterday ~

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The Art of Rendering
March 30, 2012
NI Mate: Kinect Plugin for Cinema 4D
March 29, 2012
Inventing on Principle

Inspiration...

SixteenxNine
Great site dedicated to Mograph Boards!
The Kitchn
'cause you have to eat right?
5by5
Great technology video podcasts hosted by Dan Benjamin.
Hangover
The Cinema 4D Notifications Plugin.
Mograph.net
The forum for all things mograph.

About...

990Adjustments is the personal Website of South Florida based Motion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects artist Erwin Santacruz. Read more about me