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So, you want to learn to do motion graphics scripting/coding and you don’t know where
to start?

You’re in luck because I’m going to take the hard part out of your hands. I’ve complied a
list of resources to help you get started in scripting for a variety of motion graphics
applications like Cinema 4D, Maya, and After Effects.

This isn’t a tutorial, but I will be going over some basics as to what
scripting/programming language each program uses, along with pointing you off into
the right direction to get started so that you can create the next great plugin for your
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Let’s get started. So, what is scripting? The simple answer, is that scripting is writing
code, a set of instructions, to automate a process (not make the process run), that is
executed at run-time. Holy crap that’s scary! Not really… All it means is that when you
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write your bits of code, they work right away… or, they don’t work if you make a mistake,
but hey, we are all perfect!

Common Scripting/Programming Languages used

by 3D and 2D applications
First, let’s take a look at some of the common languages you will see when you start
scripting that next great plugin. These will be related to the CORE of the language, and
not applications specific; that comes next, but the basics always come first.

JavaScript:
JavaScript is dynamic prototype-based scripting language that is most known for being
used for web browsers. There probably isn’t a website you visit that doesn’t have some
sort of javascript running. Most people probably don’t even realize you can use it
outside of a webpage… how sad.

Lets take a look at a quick example of some javascript

function myFunction() {
console.log("Hello, World!");
return true;
}
myFunction();

In this example, you get ‘Hello, World!” printed out to a console.

Javascript is the primary language for scripting in Adobe After Effects, so if you are
planning on making that next great plugin for After Effects, you should learn as much as
you can about it.

Here are some resources to help get you started:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript
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(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript) – what it is, where it came from,
 etc
http://www.w3schools.com/js/DEFAULT.asp
(https://www.w3schools.com/js/DEFAULT.asp) – official w3schools
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javascript info. tutorials and more.
http://www.codecademy.com/tracks/javascript
(https://www.codecademy.com/tracks/javascript) – some nice javascript
courses for free
http://www.tutorialspoint.com/javascript/javascript_quick_guide.htm
(https://www.tutorialspoint.com/javascript/javascript_quick_guide.htm) – a
quick guide for javascript

Just a quick note, pretty much any tutorial you find on javascript will be related to doing
websites… do them anyway. The information will translate over to After Effects, and its
invaluable to learn. Swallow your pride, and do the tutorials.

C++ or cpp:
C++ is a vernal purpose language with imperative, object-oriented, and generic
programming features. C++ is a compiled language and not a script. That means, you
have to do the code, then build the code into an application container, then run it.  You
can read all about it on the wiki which is linked below.

Lets take a look at a quick example of some C++

include <iostream>
int main() {
std::count << "Hello, World!\n";
}

In this example, you get ‘Hello, World!” printed out, and then a new line is created.

C++ is used for creating plugins in Cinema 4D. I’m not sure if any other applications use
it, but I would not be surprised if they did.

Here are some resources to help get you started:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%2B%2B
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(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%2B%2B) – official wiki entry
 http://www.learncpp.com/ (http://www.learncpp.com/)
http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/
(http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/)
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http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial/c++-tutorial.html
(http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial/c++-tutorial.html)
http://www.tutorialspoint.com/cplusplus/
(https://www.tutorialspoint.com/cplusplus/)

Python:
If any of you reading this know me, then you know that this is my personal favorite for
doing scripting and plugins in Cinema 4D. Python is a general purpose high-level
language that has a structure closer to real english, making it very easy to learn. As well
as being a scripting language, it can also become a compiled language with the right
modules.

Lets take a look at a quick example of some Python

say_hello = 1
if say_hello:
print "Hello!"

Now that is a lot cleaner, and it prints “Hello!” in cause you were wondering.

Python is used by Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender, and probably other apps that I have not
researched.

Here are some resources to help get you started:

https://www.python.org/ (https://www.python.org/)
https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/ (https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/)
https://www.python.org/about/gettingstarted/
(https://www.python.org/about/gettingstarted/)
http://www.learnpython.org/ (https://www.learnpython.org/)
http://www.codecademy.com/tracks/python
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 http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/intro/learning/ (http://docs.python-
guide.org/en/latest/intro/learning/)
https://www.learnstreet.com/lessons/study/python
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https://www.coursera.org/course/interactivepython
(https://www.coursera.org/course/interactivepython)
https://www.udacity.com/course/ud036
(https://www.udacity.com/course/ud036)

Application Specific Languages and resources

Cinema 4D:
Cinema 4D uses 3 different types of scripting languages: Python, C++, and COFFEE.

COFFEE:

COFFEE Script is basically a Java and JavaScript hybrid. It’s your typical object oriented
curly bracket language. The wiki article says that the name  doesn’t really stand for
anything and that it probably is a comic reference to Java. My thoughts? Nope. I think it
refers to caffeine, and caffeine makes you crazy, and using COFFEE script makes you
go crazy and want to break anything within arms reach.. at least, thats my experience
with it.

Lets take a look at a quick example of some COFFEE

var a = new(array,1,1);
var b = a;
b[0] = 2;
println( "a[0] =", a[0] ); // prints "2" to the console window

Here are some resources to help get you started:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COFFEE_(Cinema_4D)
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COFFEE_(Cinema_4D)) – wikipedia article on
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what it is
 http://ruimac.com/coffee_book/ (http://ruimac.com/coffee_book/) – an
excellent read on COFFEE
http://www.andrewnoske.com/wiki/Cinema_4D_-_COFFEE
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(http://www.andrewnoske.com/wiki/Cinema_4D_-_COFFEE) – detailed
overview of COFFEE with plugin example code
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD5wfChv8X0
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD5wfChv8X0) – good tutorial on
scripting your own nodes, really basic.

C++ or cpp:
C++ has been the primary language for writing plugins for who knows how long;
probably since Michelangelo painted naked dudes on that ceiling. Similar to what I’m
going to say about python, with c++ it’s all about using the API. Download it, study it,
build a shrine to it, and whisper sweet nothings onto it.

Here are some resources for you to get started with c++ in Cinema 4D:

http://www.maxon.net/support/developer-support.html
(http://www.maxon.net/support/developer-support.html) – official SDKs
(c++, COFFEE, Python, Melange)
http://www.microbion.co.uk/graphics/c4d/create_plugins1.htm
(http://www.microbion.co.uk/graphics/c4d/create_plugins1.htm) – this is
the guy who coded up X-Particles so pay attention to this one
http://andrewnoske.com/wiki/Cinema_4D_-_C%2B%2B_plugins
(http://andrewnoske.com/wiki/Cinema_4D_-_C%2B%2B_plugins) – detailed
overview of C++ with plugin code examples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN_CtBER9Xc
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN_CtBER9Xc) – good beginners guide
to c4d and c++ with visual studio.
https://github.com/PluginCafe/cpp-cinema4dsdk
(https://github.com/PluginCafe/cpp-cinema4dsdk) – a new SDK project
from Niklas Rosenstein aiming to update the SDK

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Python:
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Python is the up-and-comer for plugins in Cinema 4D. I say that, but really, Python has
been around since version 12 of the software. It’s not that new. It started out as a plugin
but Maxon saw the potential and quickly adopted it into the application. Just like C++,
this is all about learning the Cinema 4D API and studying the Python SDK. Now, I love
Maxon, and I love Cinema 4D, but I have to warn you on this… The SDK for Python in
Cinema 4D sucks so bad! It’s horribly documented and for a person with no coding
experience it’s like trying to read rocket science papers. The good thing though, is there
are more resources and more tutorials for Python in Cinema 4D than all the other
languages it uses, so making sense of this is super easy.

Here are some to help you get started with Python in Cinema 4D:

http://www.maxon.net/support/developer-support.html
(http://www.maxon.net/support/developer-support.html) – official SDKs
(c++, COFFEE, Python, Melange)
http://www.plugincafe.com/forum/default.asp
(http://www.plugincafe.com/forum/default.asp) – official maxon scripting
forum
http://www.cineversity.com/ (http://www.cineversity.com/) – tutorials and
forums
http://www.c4dcafe.com/ipb/forum/102-xpresso-python-scripting/
(http://www.c4dcafe.com/ipb/forum/102-xpresso-python-scripting/) – c4d
cafe python/xpresso scripting forum
http://www.c4dlounge.eu/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=30
(http://www.c4dlounge.eu/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=30) – forum, use
google chrome to translate >_<
https://github.com/PluginCafe/py-cinema4dsdk
(https://github.com/PluginCafe/py-cinema4dsdk) – a new SDK project from
Niklas Rosenstein aiming to update the SDK
https://github.com/n1ckfg/C4DToolbox/blob/master/c4dtoolbox.py
(https://github.com/n1ckfg/C4DToolbox/blob/master/c4dtoolbox.py) – a
set of helper functions by Nick Fox-Gieg
https://lesterbanks.com/2011/10/an-introduction-to-using-python-in-
cinema-4d/ (https://lesterbanks.com/2011/10/an-introduction-to-using-
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 python-in-cinema-4d/) – and introduction to python using Cinema 4D from
2011
http://www.fxphd.com/fxphd/courseDetails.php?idCourse=339
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(https://www.fxphd.com/fxphd/courseDetails.php?idCourse=339) –
C4D208: Python Scripting in C4d
http://avd3design.com/?p=185 (http://avd3design.com/) – good
explanation of pros and cons of various python uses in C4D, with examples
http://www.smart-page.net/blog/2011/05/09/advanced-python-plugin-
coding-for-cinema-4d/ (http://www.smart-
page.net/blog/2011/05/09/advanced-python-plugin-coding-for-cinema-
4d/) – Advanced Python plugin coding for Cinema 4D (2011). this is a great
article on setting up Eclipse for c4d plugin creation
http://www.908video.de/lab_project/tutorial-c4d-python-sdk-and-plugins/
(http://www.908video.de/lab_project/tutorial-c4d-python-sdk-and-
plugins/) – good look at creating a super simple object plugin
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwJi8wfXyyQnsdp-x76A5_A
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwJi8wfXyyQnsdp-x76A5_A) – Pim
Grooff Youtube channel, full of python tutorial goodness
http://blog.grooff.eu/ (http://blog.grooff.eu/) – Pim’s website

All Languages:

Here are some resources pertaining to all the languages Cinema 4D uses:

http://www.peranders.com/w/index.php?title=Main_Page
(http://www.peranders.com/w/index.php?title=Main_Page) – excellent
http://c4dprogramming.wordpress.com/
(https://c4dprogramming.wordpress.com/) – awesome blog for c4d
programming

 
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Maya:
Maya uses two languages, Python and its proprietary MEL script.
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MEL:

Here are some to help you get started with MEL in Maya:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Embedded_Language
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Embedded_Language) – overview of
MEL
http://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/maya2014/en_us/index.html?
url=files/GUID-F48E3B78-3E56-4869-9914-
CE0FAB6E3116.htm,topicNumber=d30e144972
(http://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/maya2014/en_us/index.html?
url=files/GUID-F48E3B78-3E56-4869-9914-
CE0FAB6E3116.htm,topicNumber=d30e144972) – MEL Scripting Guide
from Autodesk
http://www.melscripting.com/ (http://www.melscripting.com/)
http://cgi.tutsplus.com/tutorials/procedural-modeling-with-mel-script-in-
maya-day-1–cg-2941 (http://cgi.tutsplus.com/tutorials/procedural-
modeling-with-mel-script-in-maya-day-1--cg-2941)
http://www.digitaltutors.com/lesson/6053-Learning-MEL-scripting
(http://www.digitaltutors.com/lesson/6053-Learning-MEL-scripting)
http://wiki.bk.tudelft.nl/toi-pedia/Introduction_to_MEL_and_Variables
(http://wiki.bk.tudelft.nl/toi-pedia/Introduction_to_MEL_and_Variables)

Python:

Here are some to help you get started with Python in Maya:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_SncP23QP819Y__Ew7VIA 
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXFGeZZbMzQ) autodesk scripting
youtube channel
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http://zurbrigg.com/maya-python (http://zurbrigg.com/maya-python)
 http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/resources/python-scripting-for-maya-
artists/ (http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/resources/python-scripting-for-
maya-artists/)
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http://www.digitaltutors.com/tutorial/1283-Getting-Started-with-Python-
Scripting-in-Maya (http://www.digitaltutors.com/tutorial/1283-Getting-
Started-with-Python-Scripting-in-Maya)
http://www.digitaltutors.com/tutorial/3414-Python-Scripting-in-Maya
(http://www.digitaltutors.com/tutorial/3414-Python-Scripting-in-Maya)
http://www.maya-python.com/ (http://www.maya-python.com/)

3D Studio Max MAXscript

3D Studio Max uses something called MAXscript for its scripting language. From what I
know, it needs to die in a fire, but it is what it is. If you love using 3DSMAX then these
resources are you. I’ve looked at some code examples, and it doesn’t seem too difficult
to grasp, so you should lots of fun with it.

Here are some to help you get started with MAXscript in 3DSMax:

http://www.tdtransformation.com/sq/39639-opt-in1
(http://www.tdtransformation.com/sq/39639-opt-in1)
http://docs.autodesk.com/3DSMAX/14/ENU/MAXScript%20Help%202012/
(http://docs.autodesk.com/3DSMAX/14/ENU/MAXScript%20Help%202012/)
http://wiki.cgsociety.org/index.php/Maxscript
(http://wiki.cgsociety.org/index.php/Maxscript)
http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/tutorials/maxscript-101-free-online-
training (http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/tutorials/maxscript-101-
free-online-training)
http://www.allanmckay.com/site/index.php/3ds-max/68-maxscript-for-
beginners-1 (http://www.allanmckay.com/site/index.php/3ds-max/68-
maxscript-for-beginners-1)
http://www.3dbuzz.com/forum/threads/106481-Official-MAXScript-
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Tutorial-Thread!?s=9c7f428349e8e5fbe35c56dbdc2b7835
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Blender
Blender is a free open-source 3D application. Being a Cinema 4D user, I never got into
blender, but I have always wanted to give it a try. I mean, who doesn’t like free stuff
right! One of the best parts about Blender being free and open-source is that there are a
TON of awesome resources for it. I started learning Python by dissecting some of the
open-source Blender scripts, so do not under estimate this software. There is a huge
community around Blender, and you should take full advantage of that when trying to
learn Python for Blender. The only thing Blender doesn’t do is make tasty smoothies,
which is a bit disappointing for me.

Here are some to help you get started with Python in Blender:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blender_(software)
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blender_(software)) – the wikipedia page
http://wiki.blender.org/ (http://wiki.blender.org/) – Official Blender Wiki
http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Dev:2.5/Py/Scripts
(http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Dev:2.5/Py/Scripts) – Python guide
http://www.blender.org/documentation/blender_python_api_2_70a_release/
(https://www.blender.org/documentation/blender_python_api_2_70a_release/)
– Python API for Blender 2.70a
http://blenderscripting.blogspot.com/
(https://blenderscripting.blogspot.com/) – A script repository for Blender
http://cgcookie.com/blender/2011/08/26/introduction-to-scripting-with-
python-in-blender/
(http://cgcookie.com/blender/2011/08/26/introduction-to-scripting-with-
python-in-blender/) – a good video intro on scripting with Blender
http://blenderartists.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?11-Python-Support
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Adobe After Effects

After Effects is a little different in terms of scripting/expressions. Here, you are dealing
with Javascript. As mentioned in the start of this article, most of the tutorials you are
going to find for JavaScript are going to be dealing with creating things for web pages,
but you should do those tutorial the best you can because the javascript knowledge is
transferable to AE. My best advice here, is to print out The After Effects Object Model
and tape it to the wall directly in front of you; it’s invaluable.

One thing I will touch on here is the difference between After Effects scripting and After
Effects expressions. Now, this is my take on the two, and is probably not the official
definition of the difference, but a script is called and runs 1 time (or however many
times the script is written to run) and an expression is something that is in your timeline
and runs all the time. So, script is an outside file, expression is in your timeline. Dylan
Winter, who will be linked to shortly, had a great definition, “Expressions will make you a
king of your workflow, scripts will make you a god.” Bingo to that my friend.

Here are some to help you get started with Expressions in After Effects:

http://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/expression-basics.html
(https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/expression-basics.html) –
Adobe’s Expression Basics
http://forums.adobe.com/community/aftereffects_general_discussion/aftereffe
(https://forums.adobe.com/community/aftereffects_general_discussion/afteref
– Adobe Expressions forums
http://forums.creativecow.net/adobe_after_effects_expressions
(http://forums.creativecow.net/adobe_after_effects_expressions) –
Expression Forums at Creativecow
https://vimeo.com/7471983 (https://vimeo.com/7471983) – harry frank
expressions video, old but relevant
http://www.graymachine.com/ (http://www.graymachine.com/) – Anything
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by Harry Frank… period.
 http://www.jjgifford.com/expressions/tables/
(http://www.jjgifford.com/expressions/tables/) – great list of expressions
and parameters, i use it constantly
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http://www.schoolofmotion.com/intro-to-expressions-after-effects/
(http://www.schoolofmotion.com/intro-to-expressions-after-effects/) –
some expression basics
http://aenhancers.com/ (http://aenhancers.com/) – a forum for expressions
and scripting

Here are some to help you get started with Scripting in After Effects:

http://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects.html (https://helpx.adobe.com/after-
effects.html) – official Adobe stuff
http://blogs.adobe.com/aftereffects/files/2012/06/After-Effects-CS6-
Scripting-Guide.pdf?file=2012/06/After-Effects-CS6-Scripting-Guide.pdf
(https://blogs.adobe.com/aftereffects/files/2012/06/After-Effects-CS6-
Scripting-Guide.pdf?file=2012/06/After-Effects-CS6-Scripting-Guide.pdf)
– The official Scripting guide, learn it.
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/developer/aftereffects/scripting/JavaSc
Tools-Guide-CC.pdf
(https://download.macromedia.com/pub/developer/aftereffects/scripting/JavaS
Tools-Guide-CC.pdf) – another adobe scripting guide
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/aftereffects/sdk/cc.html
(https://www.adobe.com/devnet/aftereffects/sdk/cc.html) – Adobe official
SDK download

http://provideocoalition.com/pvcexclusive/video/after-effects-
extendscript-training-ep-1-2-3
(http://provideocoalition.com/pvcexclusive/video/after-effects-
extendscript-training-ep-1-2-3) – a comprehensive serious on tutorials. if
you want into scripting, do this.
http://creativedojo.net/learn-after-effects-scripting/
(http://creativedojo.net/learn-after-effects-scripting/) – Vihnsom Nguyen’s
site, Creativedojo, is beyond comparison for scripting
http://www.fxphd.com/fxphd/courseDetails.php?idCourse=196&v=popup
(https://www.fxphd.com/fxphd/courseDetails.php?
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idCourse=196&v=popup) – paid training, but worth it.
 http://cgi.tutsplus.com/tutorials/introduction-to-the-basics-of-after-
effects-scripting–ae-22518 (http://cgi.tutsplus.com/tutorials/introduction-
to-the-basics-of-after-effects-scripting--ae-22518) – some scripting
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basics
http://www.motionscript.com/mastering-expressions/table-of-
contents.html (http://www.motionscript.com/mastering-
expressions/table-of-contents.html) – a simple rundown of some more
basics
http://sanfranciscoburning.com/ (http://sanfranciscoburning.com/) – Dylan
Winter’s website, a ridiculously useful scripting resource
https://vimeo.com/53984499 (https://vimeo.com/53984499) – Dylan
Winters Intro to After Effects Scripting – AWESOME
http://www.crgreen.com/boethos/ (http://www.crgreen.com/boethos/) – if
you want to create UI panels, use this… its magic

General Resources and places to find help

Twitter

The motion graphics community is a great place to get help, and twitter is where
you will get it the fastest (in my opinion)

You should seek these people out if you need some guidance!

@ragingclaw (https://twitter.com/RagingClaw) – ME!

@n1ckfg (https://twitter.com/n1ckfg)
@990adjustments (https://twitter.com/990adjustments)
@longlivemikey (https://twitter.com/longlivemikey)
@SFBurning (https://twitter.com/SFBurning)
@FakeGreenDress (https://twitter.com/FakeGreenDress)
@graymachine (https://twitter.com/graymachine)
@rosensteinn (https://twitter.com/rosensteinn)
@adobeae (https://twitter.com/adobeae)
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Nothing beats a good old fashioned search query.

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https://www.youtube.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/)
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