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Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang

Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang

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Author: Doug Chiang
Publisher: Impact
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 10 reviews
Sales Rank: 8204

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.6

ISBN: 1600610234
Dewey Decimal Number: 700.415
EAN: 9781600610233
ASIN: 1600610234

Publication Date: June 27, 2008
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Product Description
In this stunning collection of step-by-step lessons, award-winning entertainment artist Doug Chiang gives artists the inside scoop on his processes, techniques, and theories for creating eye-popping science fiction artwork. Readers will learn to draw the creatures, robots, vehicles and drama of distant worlds--perennial favorites in film, television, toys and games. With Chiang's expert advice, 25 step-by-step demonstrations using both traditional and digital techniques, and a stunning gallery showcasing his amazing visual style, artists have no choice but to be inspired to create their own phenomenal works of art..


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5 out of 5 stars cool...   September 24, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Gotta love Doug Chiang as an artist... hes just got a great style and now we can look at how he does things. another great concept art book!


5 out of 5 stars A Well Put Together Step-by-Step Book For Sci-Fi Art   September 16, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

After reading the author note at the beginning of the book the rest of the lessons fell in place. Chiang goes into concept design so clearly that I started to wonder,"Why didn't I think of that!" (Chiang's 20 years of experience will make you FEEL like that.) There is great insight into his process of science fiction design to the point where it made me eager to start some projects of my own. There is also a couple of great Photoshop tips you can use for digital painting which was made to be very simple. All I can say is that this is an excellent book/manual for anyone interested in creating their own science fiction art work.


5 out of 5 stars Mechanika   September 14, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Always a pleasure to see Doug Chiangs work and now we get a chance to see how he does it . A nice look into the workings of a sci-fi inventer . Lots of helpful advice and encouragement .

Graham McKenzie



4 out of 5 stars Very insightful book.   September 7, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is an insightful look into how to do mech type artwork as done by an amazing professional. He goes over his process and tools of the trade step by step. I bought one for myself and one for my up and coming nephew and we both loved it.


5 out of 5 stars Show Your Process   September 4, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

In this book Doug Chiang leads you through a number of his drawings from marker sketch to final render. One of the great things about this method is it offers a rare look into the step-by-step changes that occur during the development of a conceptual render. This is a excellent guide for up and coming concept designers and an good source of inspiration for established artists. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a look into how great Sci-Fi illustration is developed.

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