These screencasts come from Marakana's 4-dayPython Fundamentals Training Course which Simeon Franklin taught at Marakana headquarters in San Francisco in August 2011. This course covers the language itself, explains object-oriented as well as functional programming techniques, error handling, packaging, system and network programming, many of the Python extensions (libraries), as well as best practices.

This course introduces the features of the V-Ray 2.0 rendering engine and demonstrates how to extend the range of Maya with its state-of-the-art tools, such as irradiance mapping, fur and hair textures and shaders, and stereoscopic 3D rendering. The course covers critical concepts such as creating basic materials, image sampling, color mapping, subdivs, and lighting, as well as the Render Elements, RT, and physical rendering workflows in V-Ray. Exercise files are included with the course.

Discover how to create and embed a photo gallery, portfolio, or product catalog into a single, interactive PDF file—with one line of code. This course demonstrates how to create an interactive gallery with Adobe Bridge, featuring your own photos or files. Using Adobe Acrobat, author Chris Converse also shows how to embed the entire interactive user experience into a single, shareable PDF file. Use this technique to share photos, promote portfolios, or show off a product lineup in an easy-to-distribute format.