Tools, functions and/or scripts used during feature animated film production to save time and streamline artist/animator workflow
# Maya lock file
-Time saving maya executer function to check for, wait, and if present delete the maya.conf.lock file
--On average, was occurring several times a week at ~30/45min downtime per instance. Once dev was complete, many artist hours recovered across all disciplines (python)
# Display layer
-Will create a display layer to add nodes as needed
--Animator dev request to speed up viewport interaction
(python)
# Toggle lock/unlock shot camera
-Will lock or unlock desired camera to prevent unwanted TRS with outliner color feedback: Red is locked
--Animator requested tool to help save time redoing camera placement
(python)
# Toggle viz control/s
-Toggle the visibility of a control curve or selection of many
--Animator request to clarify specific control curve selection
(python)
# Delete hierarchy
-Upon selection, single/multiple items will be added to a list, unlocked and deleted
--Dev feature to override pipe asset lock settings when fixing or cleaning a wip is needed
(python)