The Techniques of Syd Mead 2
Value Sketching
Description
The second title 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.
Duration: 2h 00m
Format: HD 1280x960
Syd Mead
Visual Futurist
Syd Mead (1933-2019) was an American industrial designer and concept artist celebrated for his groundbreaking work in both the automotive industry and science fiction cinema. After graduating with distinction from the Art Center School in 1959, he began his career at Ford Motor Company's Advanced Styling Studio before founding his own firm, Syd Mead, Inc., creating visionary designs for major corporations including U.S. Steel and Philips.
Syd's move into film brought iconic contributions to Blade Runner, Tron, Aliens, and Star Trek: The Motion Picture, where his futuristic visions redefined cinematic world-building. Known for his “visual futurism,” he fused industrial design principles with imaginative concepts, leaving a lasting influence on generations of designers, filmmakers, and artists.
