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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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In this final DVD, starting
with a piece of blank cold press illlustration board, Syd takes
the viewer through the process of creating the final gouache
rendering of his initial composition. He talks about how to
create and prepare a transfer sheet in order to trace down
and block in the original line drawing. Once the illustration
is transferred, Syd uses the color preliminary as a guide and
demonstrates how to use the pre-mixed custom color palette
to add detail to the illustration one area at a time. Using
this method, he adds detail from background to foreground,
retracing at each stage, re-establishing detail areas and completing
the illustration.
Product Code: SME04
Creating the Final Line
Drawing
Preparing the Illustration Board
Tracing the Line Drawing
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Paint Application
Detail Techniques
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 01:
Introduction
02: Wetting the Board
03: Final Line Drawing
04: Line Drawing Transfer
05: Color Block-in
06: Refined Block-in
07: Detailing Foliage
08: The Water Feature
09: The Figures
10: Final Details
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 2:
Value Sketching
The
Techniques of Syd Mead Volume 3:
Creating the Color Preliminary |
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