Computer Animation Arts

Concept artist Syd Mead talks Bladerunner  For those of you who have never come across the work of Syd Mead before he is the very talented man behind the design look of Bladerunner and Tron. Beyond painting, one of Syd's many other skills is his uncanny ability to project design into the future and create logical and believeable worlds. In this video he explains some of his thoughts behind his designs.  Note: Syd's DVD "Visual Futurist: The Art of Syd Mead" is available in the CG Arts main office if anyone wants to know more about his life and works.  Post inspired by James Gurney's Blog Post

Many in the CG Arts community may, like myself, have come from a slightly different background. Whether it be Fine Art, Industrial Design or something completely unrelated, it's important to remember that some of the greatest in the industry once dreamt of a different future. This series of posts will explore and detail some of those greats; Industrial Designers, Architects, Sculptors and many more. Syd Mead http://sydmead.com Many will know of Syd Mead, maybe through his work, or possibly through his series of Gnomon Dvd's. He is regarded as one of the key concept designers of the era, with work spanning some of the most recognised Sci-fi films of the modern age. From Blade Runner to Tron, he has forged inspirational worlds with a logical and mannered approach. Syd started as an industrial designer, most famously designing cars for the Ford Motor Company and then working for U.S Steel. A background that grounded him firmly in using logical and thought-...