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 – 2013-11-19
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 – 2013-09-19
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 – 2013-09-09
Focal Press
The number of publications dealing with video game studies has exploded over the course of the last decade, but the field has produced few comprehensive reference works. The Routledge Companion to Video Game Studies, compiled by well-known video game scholars Mark J. P. Wolf and Bernard Perron,…
Paperback – 2016-04-13
Routledge
This book, the third volume in the popular Game Engine Gems series, contains 22 new chapters that concisely present particular techniques, describe clever tricks, or offer practical advice within the subject of game engine development. Each chapter is filled with the expert knowledge and wisdom of…
Hardback – 2016-04-11
A K Peters/CRC Press
While formal training and communication are a foundational approach to developing employees in the workplace, alternate reality games (ARGs) provide a framework for increased and sustained engagement within business organizations. ARGs are transmedia experiences designed to generate engagement and…
Paperback – 2016-04-01
A K Peters/CRC Press
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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