Shot Pipeline Tools

Camera Importer

· Purpose : Automates the import and update of layout cameras into animation shots, ensuring that animators always work with the latest camera data.

· Tech Stack : Python 3, Maya 2024, Perforce
· Environment : Linux

· Description :

- This tool designed to synchronize layout and animation cameras with version tracking and cleanup automation.

- Detects existing cameras in the animation scene and replaces or updates them based on version or shot match conditions.

- Imports ‘.atom’ camera data for transforms, applies consistent naming, and aligns scene hierarchy to pipeline standards.

- Cleans obsolete or duplicate camera nodes to maintain a clean scene structure, reducing manual setup time and human error.

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Audio Importer

Read character data from usd and get relevant audio files.

Retrieves timecode offsets from Flow Production Tracking(ShotGrid), and calculates synchronization.

· Purpose : Streamlines the import, update, and synchronization of audio files in Maya shots, ensuring each shot uses the correct dialogue and timing based on its characters and timecode.

· Tech Stack : Python3, Maya 2024, Usd, Flow Production Tracking(ShotGrid)
· Environment : Linux

· Description :

- Maya tool that imports and updates audio tracks for animation shots.

- Reads shot and character data from Usd files to identify relevant audio clips.

- Deletes outdated audio tracks and imports shot-matched, character-specific audio from the sequence’s audio directory.

- Supports multiple audio tracks per shot and enforces project naming conventions.

- Retrieves timecode offsets from Flow Production Tracking(ShotGrid), calculates synchronization, and applies precise timing to each track.

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Editorial Data Integration

· Purpose : Automates the integration of edited video into the production pipeline, using EDL and XLS files as sources for shot cuts, metadata, and other edit information.

· Tech Stack : Python3, Pyside2, FFmpeg, Shotgrid API(Flow Production Tracking), Perforce, bash
· Environment : Linux

· Description :

- Scripts built with FFmpeg and ShotGrid API to process video files and track versions.

- Parses EDL and XLS files to extract edit information including cut points, timecodes, and durations.

- Automatically applies edits to source video, generating standardized shot outputs compatible with downstream tools.

- Uploads processed shots and associated metadata directly to ShotGrid, ensuring consistent integration and reducing manual post-edit work.

Notifications

· Purpose : To notify and apply shot updates in Maya, including cameras, props, Usd layers, and audio, ensuring artists always work with the latest shot data.

· Tech Stack : Python3, Pyside2, Maya 2024, Perforce, Usd
· Environment : Linux

· Description :

- Monitors animation shot data, including cameras, audio, USD layers, and promotion props, by comparing local and latest versions.

- Generates an in Maya notification UI listing all required updates for the shot.

- Allows artists to apply updates individually by clicking notifications, automatically performing tasks.

- Checks for updates automatically on Maya file open and allows artists to trigger notifications on demand, keeping the pipeline consistent.

Package Uploader

· Purpose : Automates the packaging, uploading, and delivery of vendor files via MASV cloud with email notifications.

· Tech Stack : Python3, Pyside2, Masv API, Google Mail API
· Environment : Linux, Windows - cross platform

· Description :

- Scans a specified directory for project files and prepares them for transfer.

- Creates MASV packages and uploads files in chunks to cloud storage, ensuring efficient and reliable transfer.

- Automatically finalizes the package and generates a secure download link.

- Sends email notifications with package details to designated recipients.

Zoom Recordings Downloader

· Purpose : Automates the retrieval, download, and cleanup of Zoom meeting recordings across multiple accounts to streamline daily data management.

· Tech Stack : Python 3, Zoom API, Crontab
· Environment : Linux

· Description :

- This script connects to the Zoom API to collect user lists and fetch meeting recordings within a defined date range.

- It automatically downloads completed recordings, organizes them into structured local directories, and deletes the originals from Zoom after successful backup.

- The system supports multiple accounts, refreshes access tokens dynamically, and ensures reliable, unattended recording management for production or remote collaboration environments.