Automating Blend Shape Controls with Python in Maya

In this course, we learn how to create a fun and user-friendly Python tool to drive blend shape targets in Maya!

We’ll get started by designing our UI, followed by creating functions that our tool will call to, not only connect selected target channels, but conveniently rename our control objects for cleanliness, and to stay organized. We'll also make sure the tool is compatible with both Python 2 and 3.

In addition to connecting blend shape channels, the concepts taught here can also be applied to control rigs in general.

So let's dive in and get started!

[For Maya 2018 and above]