Focal Press imprint: 49 books
CINEMA 4D
The Artist's Project Sourcebook
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Make the creative leap to 3D. Realize your artistic vision with this treasure chest of instructional, practical projects. Get the essential concepts and techniques without drowning in the technical complexities.
Audio Post Production for Television and Film
An introduction to technology and techniques
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2013
Previously titled Audio Post-production in Video and Film, this third edition has been completely revised and restructured to provide a step-by-step guide to the professional techniques used to shape a soundtrack through the production process. Covering sound for both film and television, this edition...
Beyond Photoshop
Advanced techniques using Illustrator, Poser, Painter, and more
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2013
In his best-selling book Creative Photoshop, award-winning artist Derek Lea has already shown the digital art world how to create stunning, sophisticated works of art using Photoshop. Now, he goes one step further in this all-new book to demonstrate his unique methods for using Photoshop in conjunction...
by Bastian Cleve
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
Film Production Management will tell you in step-by-step detail how to produce a screenplay and get it onto the big screen. Whether you are an aspiring or seasoned film professional, this book will be an indispensable resource for you on a day-to-day basis. This updated edition remains true to the...
Animating with Blender
How to Create Short Animations from Start to Finish
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2008
Blender has become one of the most popular 3D and animation tools on the market, with over 2 million users, and it is free! Animating with Blender is the definitive resource for creating short animation projects from scratch, the ideal platform for experimenting with animation.
Blender expert...
Mobile Digital Art
Using the iPad and iPhone as Creative Tools
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2013
Learn how to create beautiful artwork on your iPad or iPhone. Over 65 expert artists from around the world will show you how they created their original art, from inspiration and conceptualization, to the creation of the final image. Using step-by-step examples and easy-to-follow tutorials, you'll...
The Filmmaker's Eye
Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2013
This is the only book that combines conceptual and practical instruction on creating polished and eloquent images for film and video with the technical know-how to achieve them.
Loaded with hundreds of full-color examples, "Composing the Shot" is a focused, easy-to-reference guide...
by John Vasey
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Concert Sound and Lighting Systems provides comprehensive coverage of equipment and setup procedures for touring concert systems. The new edition will cover the new equipment now available and discuss other venues where the skills and technology are being used.
This new edition incorporates...
3ds Max Design Architectural Visualization
For Intermediate Users
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2012
Learn time-saving techniques and tested production-ready tips for maximum speed and efficiency in creating professional-level architectural visualizations in 3ds Max. Move from intermediate to an advanced level with specific and comprehensive instruction with this collaboration from nine different...
The MIDI Manual
A Practical Guide to MIDI in the Project Studio
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2007
The MIDI Manual is a complete reference on MIDI, written by a well-respected sound engineer and author. This best-selling guide provides a clear explanation of what MIDI is, how to use electronic instruments and an explanation of sequencers and how to use them. You will learn how to set up an efficient...
by Anthony Q. Artis
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide is an easy-read crash course in the ins and outs and hundred little details of creating video works for hire. This ultra-friendly visual field guide for freelance videographers picks up where The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide leaves off and gives you...
Mix Smart
professional techniques for the home studio
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
After you've recorded the perfect song, you're only halfway there! Mixing is where the magic really happens and getting the perfect mix is a challenge. One of the most elusive arts of the recording practice, mixing can take a lifetime to master - this handbook jump-starts your skills and fast-forwards...
Painter 11 Creativity
Digital Artist's Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: July 24, 2013
Jeremy Sutton is one of the world's premier Painter artists (www.JeremySutton.com and www.PaintboxJ.com), and in this brand new edition of his best-selling Painter Creativity: Digital Artist's Handbook, he shows you the methods and techniques he's developed over the years to perfect his art and earn...
The Visual Story
Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2013
If you can't make it to one of Bruce Block's legendary visual storytelling seminars, then you need his book! Now in full color for the first time, this best-seller offers a clear view of the relationship between the story/script structure and the visual structure of a film, video, animated piece,...