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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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Using the value study prepared
during the previous DVD, the artist is ready to create a color
version of the Value Preliminary. Using a prepared line drawing,
Syd guides the artist through the physical creation of a gouache
miniature color preliminary of the scene. He details how this
part of the process helps the artist experiment, determine
his color needs and show the client a good representation of
the final product before producing the larger illustration.
Syd shows the viewer how to prepare cold press finish board,
mix paint samples and create a custom color palette in preparation
for completing the final rendering.
Product Code: SME03
Line Drawing Guide
Sunlight and Shadow
Establish White in a Rendering
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Completing
a Color Preliminary
Mixing a Custom Color Palette
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 01:
Introduction
02: Color Studies
03: Color Palette
04: Block-in
05: Line Drawing Transfer
06: Detailing
07: Drawing Transfer: Details
08: Adding the Characters
09: Final Thoughts
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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 4:
Final Gouache Rendering
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