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Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang (IMPACT Books)
Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang (IMPACT Books)
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Delve into a magnificent world of pure imagination populated by giant walking robots, strange futuristic vehicles, alien creatures, and fantastic industrial inventions! Published by the instruction pioneers at IMPACT Books, Mechanika is the definitive, highly sought-after graphic workshop manual by Academy Award-winning sci-fi film production designer and Lucasfilm creative executive, Doug Chiang.
Spanning 144 pages of crisp, high-fidelity instructional layouts, Chiang reveals the exact thought processes, spatial logic, and digital painting techniques he utilized while shaping the visual design direction for historic blockbusters—including the Star Wars prequels (Episodes I & II), War of the Worlds, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Beowulf. Learn firsthand from Chiang's visionary experience as he breaks down complex perspective rules and industrial dynamics into a clear, cohesive studio workflow. This premium trade paperback serves as an indispensable reference tool and drawing table companion for concept illustrators, digital painters, modelers, and animation students looking to master mechanical design, world-building, and cinematic atmosphere.
Inside the Studio Workshop Masterclass:
- 30+ Comprehensive Design Lessons: Master the core mechanics of creating out-of-this-world sci-fi concepts featured across blockbuster films, comics, and video games using a hybrid mix of traditional sketching and digital painting workflows.
- 25 Step-by-Step Demonstrations: Follow pristine, screen-by-screen portfolio tutorials breaking down outrageous bipedal robots, heavy armor vehicles, creatures, and environments from initial blueline thumbnail sketches to finished color masterworks.
- Advanced Adobe Photoshop Integration: Discover expert author secrets, custom toolkit arrangements, and blending tips to seamlessly conceive, draw, and enhance your digital creations.
- Elite Creative Production Preface: Features a spectacular, insightful foreword written by legendary Hollywood producer and director Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, The Polar Express).
Product Details & Technical Specifications:
- Title: Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang
- Author & Lead Illustrator: Doug Chiang (Executive VP of ImageMovers Digital / VP & Executive Creative Director of Lucasfilm)
- Publisher: IMPACT Books / F&W Media, Incorporated (First Edition)
- Format: Softcover / Trade Paperback Studio Art Instruction Guide
- Print Length: 144 Pages (Full Color Portfolio Archive Stock)
- Dimensions: 21.59 cm x 0.91 cm x 27.94 cm / 8.5" W x 11.0" H (Oversized Standard Manual Layout)
- Item Weight: Approx. 590 grams (20.8 oz)
- Language: English
- Condition: New/Old Stock, Overall good condition (May Have Minor Imperfections or Shelf Wear)
- ISBN-10: 1600610234
- ISBN-13: 978-1600610233
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