Substance Painter automation with Python

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Viacheslav Makhynko

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1. Course introduction

1. Course introduction.mp4

08:54

2. How to use this course.mp4

02:15

2. General Python introduction

1. Setting up working environment.mp4

05:17

2. Variables and simplest data types.mp4

16:21

3. Lists and Dictionaries.mp4

18:08

4. Conditions.mp4

13:33

5. Functions.mp4

10:53

6. Classes and imports.mp4

08:22

3. Hello World widget for Substance Painter

1. Python API for Substance Painter.mp4

02:28

2. Add an empty Custom Exporter widget to Substance Painter.mp4

17:43

3. Add basic UI to the widget with PySide2.mp4

10:09

4. Create and link simple functions to UI actions.mp4

22:05

5. Substance Painter Logging.mp4

08:35

6. Substance Painter Events.mp4

10:51

7. How to properly debug Python code in Substance Painter.mp4

08:58

4. Texture Set export automation

1.1 demo project.zip

1.2 gray out unchecked rows.zip

1. Updating the UI of the widget.mp4

37:26

2.1 Creating export presets Substance 3D Painter official Help documentation.html

2.2 export-presets.zip

2. Preparing the exporting templates.mp4

03:54

3. Automated textures export implementation.mp4

30:13

5. Texture Set Naming validation

1.1 Custom Exporter Help.pdf

1. Establishing Naming Convention rules.mp4

04:15

2. Implementing Texture Set name validation [part 1].mp4

26:38

3.1 Icons.zip

3. Implementing Texture Set name validation [part 2].mp4

37:35

6. Texture Set Resolution validation

1. Establishing Texture Set resolution budget requirements.mp4

02:16

2. Implementing Texture Set resolution validation.mp4

23:07

3. Applying the required resolution automatically.mp4

32:55

7. Polishing the project and further steps

1.1 Custom Exporter Help.zip

1. Adding Help documentation to the widget.mp4

09:56

2. Adding Hotkeys and Tooltips to the widget.mp4

10:46

3.1 module validation name.zip

3. Adding code annotations.mp4

12:23

4. Fixing leftover bugs.mp4

14:56

5. Discussing further development of the Custom Exporter.mp4

03:53

8. Course wrap-up

1. Last word from Author.mp4

00:49

Description

Crafting Artistic Tools with Python: Custom Substance Painter Exporter plugin development

What You'll Learn?

Understand foundational Python programming concepts
Utilize Substance Painter Python API to create custom tools for this application
Develop an automated advanced texture exporting workflow for Substance Painter
Improve asset production management pipelines by introducing validations for exporting textures
Construct dynamic User Interfaces using PySide2 library

Who is this for?

Technical Artist

Technical/Pipeline Directors

3D Artists interested in obtaining more technical and programming skills

Tools/Gameplay/Software programmers

Automation specialists

Anyone who's eager to create a bridge between Tech and Art in assets production process

What You Need to Know?

Tools: Substance Painter, Visual Studio Code

Skills: No previous Programming experience is required, but having some would make it easier to grasp the learning material

More details

Description
Welcome to a transformative journey into the world of Substance Painter automation with Python.
Led by Viacheslav Makhynko â€“ seasoned Technical Artist with extensive experience in AAA game development, this course is your gateway to mastering the skills of building custom artistic solution for Substance Painter with Python.

Whether you're aspiring Technical Artist, Tools/Software/Gameplay Programmer, 3D Digital Artist looking to delve into the world of automation or even experienced Pipeline Director, this course is designed to accommodate learners of all backgrounds and expertise levels.

With a strong emphasis on practicality and real-world application, you'll embark on a structured journey through six core sections:
General Python Introduction: Optional for Python newcomers, this section provides essential foundations for the course ahead.
"Hello World" widget for Substance Painter: First acquaintance with Substance Painter Python API to learn how to create own widgets and access Painter features laying the groundwork for the Custom Exporter tool.
Texture Set export automation: Development of the core Custom Exporter functionality.
Naming Validation: Enhancing Custom Exporter by introducing Naming Validation for the texture sets to manage consistency with asset names and their storing locations, which is a must for healthy production in a team.
Resolution Validation: This feature verifies that everyone whoâ€™s exporting the data from Painter in the team is following the specified texture resolution budget and prevents any slipped-through high-res textures usage on the project.
Project Polishing: Finalizing Custom Exporter by introducing documentation, hotkeys, code annotations, and leftover bug fixes.

Throughout the course, you'll gain hands-on experience with Substance Painter's Python API and PySide2 library and will have enough challenges to consolidate knowledge in practice. By the end of the course, you'll have a unique Custom Exporter tool developed step-by-step from scratch that can be used for Portfolio or as a basement for actual production pipeline in the project.

Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of Substance Painter through Python automation. Enroll now and embark on a journey towards efficiency and creativity!
Who this course is for:
Technical Artist
Technical/Pipeline Directors
3D Artists interested in obtaining more technical and programming skills
Tools/Gameplay/Software programmers
Automation specialists
Anyone who's eager to create a bridge between Tech and Art in assets production process

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Full time Technical Artist at Ubisoft with 5+ years of experience in different AAA projects, including Watch Dogs 3, Far Cry 6 and Beyond Good and Evil 2.Started career in Game Development as a Tester, yet soon evolved to Tech Quality Assurance and eventually Tech Artist. My development path was not an easy one, so I'm here to simplify it for everyone else interested in obtaining Technical Artist role.

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