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Python basics: variables, functions, classes, file I/O, then a real batch-rename tool you'll actually keep.
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Guides, code examples and browser tools for technical art. Start with the problem you’re working on, whether that’s your first Python script or a production pipeline.
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THE COMPLETE INDEX
13 departmentsBrowse the guides
Tech ArtWhat technical artists do, how the specialisations differ, and how to work well with the people around you.
CareerPortfolio advice, CVs, interviews and working in a studio, with version control and salary discussions along the way.
PythonPython for technical art, with 47 snippets, examples across DCCs and a step-by-step batch-renaming tool.
MayaPyMEL, Maya’s Python API and rigging automation. Start with a task in your scene and build from there.
BlenderExporting assets for games, building Geometry Nodes networks and automating work with bpy.
HoudiniVEX, procedural workflows, Python in Houdini, and a searchable library of 950 VEX snippets.
Unreal EngineEditor basics, the asset pipeline, materials, Blueprints, editor Python, and a full performance section.
SimplygonAutomated LODs, remeshing, material merging, draw-call reduction, Maya workflows, and standalone Python processors.
Shaders & HLSLHLSL basics, Unreal custom nodes and practical checks for shaders that don’t look right.
GlossaryThe tech art dictionary: 400+ terms, tagged by topic, searchable, filterable, and linked across the site.
Indie DevChoosing an engine, exploring funding options and finding useful resources for a small team.
Field NotesPrintable cheat sheets for TA maths, VEX, and texture formats, plus breakdowns of how this site's tools were built.
ToolsNine browser tools for checking assets, preparing textures and setting up pipeline rules.
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01 / Learn the role
I Want To Become A TA
Find out what the role involves, try a few small tasks and choose an area you’d like to explore further.
Explore this path 02 / Prepare for your next stepI'm Job Hunting
Put together a clear portfolio and CV, practise explaining your decisions, and prepare for interviews and salary discussions.
Explore this path 03 / Get something doneI Need A Tool Or Snippet
Nine live browser tools, 950 VEX snippets, 47 Python snippets, printable cheat sheets, and a 400-term glossary - all searchable with Ctrl+K from any page.
Explore this pathA suggested order for learning.
DCC Scripting
Choose a DCC that fits the work you want to do. Try automating a small task, and learn version control alongside it so you can track and share your changes.
Build and share a project
Choose an area from the specialisations guide, build a project that demonstrates your decisions, and ask for feedback before applying for roles.