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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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The second DVD in the Syd Mead
series, this lesson introduces the viewer to the process of
creating the Value Preliminary. Using a series of grey to black
markers, Syd shows you how to illustrate your image once you've
determined the picture composition and sketch views. He guides
the artist through a step-by-step process of choosing the best
view and, using only a series of nine grey markers, he shows
how to create a value system for your illustration, explaining
that the more you establish your value range at this stage,
the more you ensure the visual sense of your final picture.
Using felt tip markers of varying values, Syd guides the user
through the process of creating detail, blocking shadows, indicating
highlights and defining the detail on the Value Preliminary.
Product Code: SME02
Sketching Alternate Views
Hatch Technique
Picking the Best View
Setting Detail Elements
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Adding Values
Five Step Value Range Shading
Adding Detail
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 01:
Introduction
02: Van: Value Study
03: Scene: Value Study
04: Final Composition
05: Line Drawing Overlay
06: Hyper Van Drawings
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 1:
Thumbnail Sketching and Line Drawings
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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