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The Techniques of Syd Mead 2 Value Sketching
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The Techniques of Syd Mead 2 Value Sketching

Formalizing the Illustration

In this section, the speaker talks about making the illustration more formal and rigid by adding vertical windows reminiscent of old castle archer apertures.

Adding Vertical Windows

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  • The speaker adds vertical windows to the illustration.
  • The windows are small, narrow slots that give the facade a very formal and rigid geometric feeling.
  • They are reminiscent of old castle archer apertures.

Final Rendering Line-Drawing Finished

In this section, the speaker talks about finishing the final rendering line-drawing which will be used as an underlay for the preliminary color rendering.

Final Rendering Line-Drawing

  • The final rendering line-drawing is finished.
  • It will be used as an underlay for the preliminary color rendering.
  • Correct horizontal alignments and precise horizontal repeats have been added to ensure everything lines up properly in perspective.

Producing a Preliminary Look in Color

In this section, the speaker discusses how having a formal and accurate guide for producing a first preliminary look in color of the finished illustration has been achieved.

Producing a Preliminary Look in Color

  • Having correct horizontal alignments and precise horizontal repeats ensures that all elements in the illustration are on the same ground plane and in perspective.
  • This allows for a very formal and accurate guide for producing a first preliminary look in color of the finished illustration.

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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. https://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/the-techniques-of-syd-mead-2