Burtons Media Group

02/03/2026

Big news in the animation world: with Adobe Animate officially sunset, a lot of educators are rethinking what and how they will teach next year.
If you are looking for a modern alternative, my latest textbook, "Learning 2D Animation in Blender," will be available later this spring. The book is designed specifically for teaching 2D animation with Blender’s Grease Pencil, from core animation principles through stylized, production-ready workflows.

The focus is on developing transferable animation skills and strong fundamentals. Appropriate for high school or college introductory classes.
DM me if you would like a review copy when available.
https://burtonsmediagroup.com/blog/learning-2d-animation-with-blender-5/

(Late Spring, 2026)ISBN: 978-1-937336-08-0 Bring your imagination to life with Learning 2D Animation with Blender by Dr. Brian G. Burton. This hands-on guide teaches you…

11/05/2024

I started a series of tutorials on game creation in .
I will be teaching a summer short course for high school students this summer and will soon release a new textbook on Roblox!

11/03/2024

I started a series of tutorials on game creation in .
I will be teaching a summer short course for HS students this summer AND have a new textbook on Roblox coming soon!

10/21/2024

We're getting closer to the final cover of "Learning Roblox Game Development" and to publishing the book!

10/18/2024

I wasn't happy with the first cover for my new textbook "Learning Roblox Game Development: Make an Obby"
Here is the second attempt.
BTW, I'm moving the release date up to before Thanksgiving!!

10/16/2024

Coming this December, book 1 of a x part series!
(where x = how many books I feel like writing and am making a profit on)

08/11/2024

When your granddad teaches game development....

My grandson has wonderful ideas for Roblox games but hasn't learned to use the studio yet.In the first of this series (which will go on as long as my grandso...

02/05/2024

"Learning Mobile App and Game Development with Solar 2D" is now available!
Print (from Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1937336255
eTextbook: https://burtonsmediagroup.com/

Dive into the world of mobile app and game development with Learning Mobile App and Game Development with Solar 2D. This comprehensive guide, tailored for beginners, takes you on a journey from the basics of app development to more advanced concepts. With practical examples, end-of-chapter questions, and assignments, this book is your stepping stone towards becoming a proficient app developer.

This is a massive update/rewrite of "Learning Mobile App & Game Dev with Corona SDK"

Master the art of mobile app and game development with Solar 2D! Our textbook offers a comprehensive guide for beginners, with a structured 18-week curriculum that fits perfectly into high school and college schedules. Stand out from the crowd by learning to develop apps on one of the leading pla...

09/20/2023

Mastering Tables in Lua Using Concatenate for Powerful Data Manipulation
Unlock the power of with "Learning Lua."
📘 eBook: https://burtonsmediagroup.com/learning-lua/
📚 Paperback and hardback are on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFZBYHBZ