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Learn how to run Blender Flamenco without a NAS by using Kitsu as asynchronous storage. This guide explains custom Flamenco job types that fetch assets from Kitsu, render locally, and upload results back automatically.

Learn how to use the Gazu Python SDK to extract production data from Kitsu and generate custom, branded PDF reports. Automate progress tracking, task summaries, and stakeholder updates without manual copy-paste work.

Learn how to create, export, and share Kitsu playlists using Python. This guide shows how to extract playlist data, download previews into a clean folder structure, and package everything for offline or client-friendly reviews.

Learn how to build a self-hosted Blender render farm using Flamenco. This guide walks through setup, shared storage, workers, and scaling strategies to help artists render faster using the hardware they already own.

Learn how to package Kitsu workflows into a standalone command-line tool using Python, Gazu, and PyInstaller. This guide covers CLI design, interactive prompts, and compiling a single executable for reliable deployment across studios and render farms.

Learn how Blender shaders really work, from node-based materials to procedural shading and Python-driven automation. This guide breaks down shader concepts, node types, and scripting techniques to help artists build flexible, production-ready materials.