Delve into a world of imagination populated with giant robots; strange vehicles; alien creatures and other fantastic inventions. For generations artists have created imagery destined for the entertainment of others; and now you can too.Revered science fiction artist and film designer; Doug Chiang; reveals the thought processes and techniques he used working on blockbusters such as the Star Wars prequels; War of the Worlds; Terminator; and Beowulf. Youll learn from Chiangs visionary experience as he shares his design processes; giving expert advice and showcasing the groundbreaking style that has earned his creations a spot in the Brooklyn Museum; Houston Museum of Fine Art and the Tokyo National Museum.Inside youll discover:30+ lessons for creating out-of-this-world science fiction scenes in the style featured in films; books; comics; toys and games using both traditional and digital techniquesDetails and tips for using Adobe Photoshop to conceive; design; draw and enhance your creations25 step-by-step demonstrations of outrageous robots; vehicles; creatures and environments with finished color imagesForeword by film producer/director Robert Zemeckis (Monster House; The Polar Express; Back to the Future; Beowulf)With tips on everything from basic skills like blueline sketching and assembling a toolkit to conceptualization and painting for digital art; Mechanika has everything you need to get great results and make your science fiction worlds come alive!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Special one of a kind.....By vrMy book arrived on time and in condition as stated......Nelson Algren was one of a kind......special and humane....a writer in the poor/victims corner for a change.....0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerVery good.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Great Look at a Great CityBy Glenn GrzonkaThis is a fantastic book. The winning combination of Art Shays photography and capturing the Chicago that engendered Algrens great works is a combination not to be beaten.
