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“After nearly 50 years, Syd
Mead's work continues to be the standard. His step by step
methodology is the foundation
for how to create new concept art that is imaginative,
communicates clearly, and
has substance. Needless
to say, Syd Mead's design work has stood the test of time,
because it has substance at its core, as well as being
masterful.”
- Farzad Varahramyan
Creative Visual Director
Darkwatch
High Moon Studios
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Syd's first DVD introduces
the student to the principles of creating thumbnail sketches
and subsequent line drawings in the process of creating a successful
composition. Topics illustrated include establishing value
using only shades of black, and then using those shades to
identify levels of detail in the composition, including vehicles,
architecture, people and foliage. He guides the viewer through
the process of choosing appropriate camera angles, and determining
the geometry of the image. Syd goes through the process of
defining proportion, the horizon line, the vanishing point,
perspective and the ground plane, resulting in a series of
sketches ready for further development.
Product Code: SME01
Picture Proportion
Vanishing Point
Horizon Line
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View Position
Black and White Graphic Pattern
Sketch Various Views for Choice |
 01:
Introduction
02: Thumbnail Sketching
03: Scene Design
04: Vehicle Design
05: Character Design
06: Foliage Design
07: Facade Design
08: Final Facade
Click here to
view a sample clip from this DVD. Note that while this
clip is 640x480 the actual movie size is 720x480 with
higher quality compression . View the stills to the right
to see the actual resolution.
Over the last 50 years, Syd Mead has created startling
pictures for clients all over the world. His technique infuses finished
scenarios with a vivid reality, allowing the viewer to gain a look into
many visions of future worlds. He has designed and illustrated for corporations,
motion pictures, themed entertainment, and a wide range of transportation
projects. Syd's combination of recognition and creative imagination
has graced scores of films, books, and other exhibits. His film work
includes Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Blade Runner, Tron, 2010, Aliens,
Short Circuit and other films. Off screen, Syd has designed a 747 interior,
a yacht and the Spaceship 2056 pavilion in Japan. Numerous magazines
have featured Syd's art and he has published several books of his work.
For more of Syd's work, visit:
www.sydmead.com
The Techniques of Syd Mead Volume 2:
Value Sketching
The
Techniques of Syd Mead Volume 3:
Creating the Color Preliminary
The
Techniques of Syd Mead Volume 4:
Final Gouache Rendering
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