Python+Scripting

As matplotlib, mayavi are purely python based tools, if any of you feel inclined towards these tools and are planning to pick up some python programming skills, then here is a compilation of some comprehensive material.

Python is a remarkably powerful dynamic programming language that is used in a wide variety of [|application domains]. Python is often compared to Tcl, Perl, Ruby, Scheme or Java. Some of its key distinguishing features include:
 * very clear, readable syntax
 * strong introspection capabilities
 * intuitive object orientation
 * natural expression of procedural code
 * full modularity, supporting hierarchical packages
 * exception-based error handling
 * very high level dynamic data types
 * extensive standard libraries and third party modules for virtually every task
 * extensions and modules easily written in C, C++ (or Java for Jython, or .NET languages for IronPython)
 * embeddable within applications as a scripting interface

http://www.python.org/doc/
 * Official Documentation for Python**

http://www.shakthimaan.com/downloads/glv/presentations/gnubie.html#_kid
 * Tutorial for Python**


 * More resources.**

http://www.pythonware.com/products/pil/
 * Image processing and Python:**

http://www.pythonware.com/media/data/pil-handbook.pdf
 * Python imaging handbook**