The best 3D and Animation books covering Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Adobe Flash, Digital Art, Drawing and more. Focal Press is an imprint of Routledge.
Focal Press publishes cutting-edge resources in Animation for every stage of your career, from student to working professional. Our authors include Annie Award winners and Disney Legends, and our books provide high-quality content and practical, hands-on information on topics like Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Adobe Flash, Digital Art, Game Design, Game Programming, Game Art, Drawing, and more.
The secrets to creating stunning landscapes are at your fingertips with Digital Mayhem 3D Landscapes Techniques. Compiled by Duncan Evans, launch Editor of 3D Artist Magazine, Digital Mayhem features a variety of beautiful art from some of the finest digital artists working today. Inspiration and…
Paperback – 2013-11-18
Focal Press
Why take months to learn every button in 3ds Max when you can create great visuals with just a few key tools? Utilize the tool of choice, 3ds Max 2014, for generating realistic environments, seamless CG effects, and jaw dropping games in a matter of hours. You can use the memory-hogging methods…
Paperback – 2013-09-18
Focal Press
There’s no class in art school that can teach you this. Believe it or not, there’s a lot more to directing a great animated film than beautiful illustrations and cool characters. You need to bring out your inner creative visionary and take your savvy leadership skills to the front lines – being…
Paperback – 2013-09-08
Focal Press
Looking to become more efficient using Unity? How to Cheat in Unity 5 takes a no-nonsense approach to help you achieve fast and effective results with Unity 5. Geared towards the intermediate user, HTC in Unity 5 provides content beyond what an introductory book offers, and allows you to…
Paperback – 2015-07-20
Focal Press
Over the last decade, digital photography has entered the mainstream with inexpensive, miniaturized cameras for consumer use. Digital projection is poised to make a similar breakthrough. In particular, low-cost homemade 3D scanners are now within reach. This book gives beginners the necessary…
Hardback – 2015-06-30
A K Peters/CRC Press
Learn how to create compelling game storylines. Four experienced narrative designers from different genres of game development have banded together to create this all-inclusive guide on what it's like to work as a writer and narrative designer in the videogame industry. From concept…
Paperback – 2015-06-23
Focal Press
Focal Press Game Design Workshops
Master the art of quick sketching with Disney legend, Ron Husband. From learning to recognize simple shapes in complex forms to using line of action, this book gives artists the techniques needed to refine their drawing skills, enhance their sense of observation, and sharpen their hand-eye-coordination. Bonus feature! A sketchbook is included to capture everyday life while practicing Ron's techniques!
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