I'm no expert in art...but the stuff of Syd takes me far away to the next stars...
since i read he was responsible for the design of the movie Bladerunner, i discovered all his other works...perfect harmonic shapes, deep mystical colors,
unbelievable design from outer space here on earth. I'd say the future has its visual creator.
Definitely! And sometimes equally in the past. We do live in slightly strange in between times, not quite going here or there, who knows. Syd does have an incredible skill like many other artists out there, giving a glimpse into their visionary thoughts. These sometimes translate into a more touchable reality via films or transport etc. but he reminds me (with his work) that when I sleep I can experience these places truly, and I am there in the future or past or wherever you prefer to call it?
Very Cool video! He is a true bridge between science fiction and reality. BTW, what is the background music used in the video. It's really cool, spacey and fitting for this video.
Not enough models being offered for kids to build that are on SId's level. When I was a kid you could build models of birds and knights...and they had great detail. Up to you to mess them up with your amateur painting skills. And how many of us failed at installing clear plastic headlights and windows by right at the end getting glue on them from your finger? Well, that was life in the late fifties....
His use of colours is one of the things that make him stand out, I think. It seems as if he gives priority to hghly saturated, bright primaries, giving his work a more exciting ambiance than a lot of designers out there.
This is perhaps the greatest living "visionary futurist" of our time, a one of a kind representative of a greatly undermined sub-genre of Space Art! You have to see this documentary to begin to grasp at its importance!
lol im not sure if anyone out there feels like me, but i sometimes feel like im suppose to belong in the future lolol dont laugh im serious as stupid as it sounds... out of curiousity dose anyone else feel this way ever even if its only momenterally?
Syd Mead is an American Treasure. He's a genius on par with, say, Frank Lloyd Wright. To me, there should be some kind of permanent archive/exhibition area where people can go to view his works of art. I don't know if there is already such a place, but there definitely should be one.
His visions of a technologically optimistic future are amazing. I never get bored looking at his works of art.
Whenever you´ve the chance to buy one of his old limited books at a good price, grab it! You will never get enough of. I tried to purchase Mead´s first publication today but was outbidded :/
I consider Turn X Gundam to be my favorite of his works, It is something completely non characteristic of him, Basically design a futuristic giant mecha war machine
This was really cool. Can't wait to see this. Syd Mead is a genius. No doubt about it. I really do need to head over to his website and buy the books of his art. They're expensive, but worth it.
Guess he is no human though :D It seems so his art is somewhere picked up from another world or even dimension.
RiffInvader 2 weeks ago
I'm no expert in art...but the stuff of Syd takes me far away to the next stars...
since i read he was responsible for the design of the movie Bladerunner, i discovered all his other works...perfect harmonic shapes, deep mystical colors,
unbelievable design from outer space here on earth. I'd say the future has its visual creator.
DireDiscoManeuver 7 months ago
Wow, sick.
Ewochable 9 months ago
Whats the music backgrounds?? Where can I find all of his work so I can see them all???? Help me!!
wardogmobius 9 months ago
He made the two best Gundams: Turn A and Turn X.
Naxwell 1 year ago
Definitely! And sometimes equally in the past. We do live in slightly strange in between times, not quite going here or there, who knows. Syd does have an incredible skill like many other artists out there, giving a glimpse into their visionary thoughts. These sometimes translate into a more touchable reality via films or transport etc. but he reminds me (with his work) that when I sleep I can experience these places truly, and I am there in the future or past or wherever you prefer to call it?
oemanuel 1 year ago
The man's a genius!
Domzdream 1 year ago
Very Cool video! He is a true bridge between science fiction and reality. BTW, what is the background music used in the video. It's really cool, spacey and fitting for this video.
laserbender 1 year ago
@laserbender
Vangelis. From Blade Runner film music I think.
oemanuel 1 year ago
Not enough models being offered for kids to build that are on SId's level. When I was a kid you could build models of birds and knights...and they had great detail. Up to you to mess them up with your amateur painting skills. And how many of us failed at installing clear plastic headlights and windows by right at the end getting glue on them from your finger? Well, that was life in the late fifties....
sclogse1 2 years ago
epic
mastits 2 years ago
His use of colours is one of the things that make him stand out, I think. It seems as if he gives priority to hghly saturated, bright primaries, giving his work a more exciting ambiance than a lot of designers out there.
rollicker 2 years ago 3
3:44 tribute to happy weather modification future?
All designers and animators are showing this in their backrounds now for 10 years but no one seems to care or know or even notice...interesting.
Anyone know where to find his article in Playboy magazine depicting a starship with piggyback bachelor pad pods...that was cool.
Hail the Creator!
archimech1138 2 years ago
fucking amazing visual work.
ephemerol 2 years ago 3
Pure Genious.
csnc82 2 years ago
This is perhaps the greatest living "visionary futurist" of our time, a one of a kind representative of a greatly undermined sub-genre of Space Art! You have to see this documentary to begin to grasp at its importance!
SPACE ART MAGAZINE
SpaceArtNetwork 3 years ago 7
I'm in wrong era, i wanna be in the future, perhaps living in one the Saturn's moon.
What about "TITAN".
TRITANIA99 3 years ago 3
4:04 proves he designed the Teletubbies House!
progrotech 3 years ago
Does this guy have any books out?
Romovisque 3 years ago
only like 3 but they are very hard to get and very expensive, he likes to protect his work
passion4729 2 years ago
lol im not sure if anyone out there feels like me, but i sometimes feel like im suppose to belong in the future lolol dont laugh im serious as stupid as it sounds... out of curiousity dose anyone else feel this way ever even if its only momenterally?
arozdeleche 3 years ago 6
Most of us(including me) feel like that..cause we just love technology and this is what 'future world'will provide. :)
GreekAsxetos 3 years ago 2
omg, you know i thought i was the only one who felt that way, some how i just feel like the technology we use today is not advanced for me.
jamal03 3 years ago 2
Syd Mead is an American Treasure. He's a genius on par with, say, Frank Lloyd Wright. To me, there should be some kind of permanent archive/exhibition area where people can go to view his works of art. I don't know if there is already such a place, but there definitely should be one.
His visions of a technologically optimistic future are amazing. I never get bored looking at his works of art.
BakaNewMexican 3 years ago 13
There is presently a display in
Old Town Pasadena, California
on Raymond & Union Street that
will be up through mid-July!
jamfam1964 3 years ago
Whenever you´ve the chance to buy one of his old limited books at a good price, grab it! You will never get enough of. I tried to purchase Mead´s first publication today but was outbidded :/
14zerocero 3 years ago
Even if he never did anything before, or never does anything again, his work on Bladerunner alone is enough to ensure his legend.
pathdaly 3 years ago
Syd Mead is the master!
KROMEXICAN 4 years ago 3
that painting in 0:55 blows my mind its beautiful... just the way ive invisioned the future from child.
arozdeleche 4 years ago 3
does he really have a video which talks about his art??? please someone tell my how i can purchase it.
arozdeleche 4 years ago 2
Syd Mead should design my ideas and stories. They would look amazing in a movie.
Biochips1 4 years ago 2
I consider Turn X Gundam to be my favorite of his works, It is something completely non characteristic of him, Basically design a futuristic giant mecha war machine
TurnXTop 4 years ago 2
I love Syds optimism. His work is genius, Ive admired it for years. I think he would love the Burningman festival.
nblagg 4 years ago 2
Syd Mead visited my class today and got to see our work. Thank you for posting this. :) He is truly amazing.
ValeriePF 4 years ago 4
Your welcome!
jamfam1964 4 years ago
THE MASTER, PERIOD.
aob425 4 years ago 2
what an amazing artist
ubik8 4 years ago 2
This man...hehe...THIS man is THE man! Love him! I can't afford those beautiful-looking DVDs of his, but I'll try. :-) Thanks for posting this!
Waldemar3 4 years ago 2
Glad you enjoyed it!
jamfam1964 4 years ago
"VISUAL FUTURIST: the art & life of syd mead"
FULL-length DVD is NOW available at Syd Mead's
"Official" website.
ENJOY!
jamfam1964 4 years ago
Absolute genius. It's amazing how much of the really cool designs and entire scenes from movies that he shaped. Where can I buy this documantary?
nebby6 5 years ago
The documentary will be available SHORTLY
through the "Official" website of Syd Mead.
I will Keep you posted!
jamfam1964 5 years ago
he was good on the Diane Ream show, i bought a giant drawing of a yacht by him at a garage sale 20 years ago for 5.00
SharkSport 5 years ago
I just learned about this amazing guy.
He respesents to me the goodness in people that we can carry with us into the future!
FreakCitySF 5 years ago 2
Syd went to my school back in the day.
ahkim87 5 years ago
amo el trabajo de syd mead con todas mis fuerzas
electropopper 5 years ago
Thanks for posting this inspiring Video. His work and drawings really do feel true and real in an exceptional way.
MetalApe 5 years ago
Your Welcome!
I will keep you posted...
jamfam1964 5 years ago
he designed the mobile suits in turn a gundam
aeikai47 5 years ago
Syd is in a class by himself...unmatched visionary talent. thanks for posting!
theduderinok 5 years ago 2
VISUAL FUTURIST: the art & life of syd mead will be
making it's WORLD PREMIERE at the Laemmle Fairfax
Theatre on July 23rd at 12:30 p.m. at the Dances With
Films festival. Tickets on sale NOW!!!!!!!
Go to: www.danceswithfilms.com
jamfam1964 5 years ago
As a computer animator. I found this guys stuff so inspiring growing up before computer animation was a real job.
celshader 5 years ago
This was really cool. Can't wait to see this. Syd Mead is a genius. No doubt about it. I really do need to head over to his website and buy the books of his art. They're expensive, but worth it.
BakaNewMexican 5 years ago
Thanks, I'll keep you posted!
If you want to check out the
official film page go to:
http://audience.withoutabox.com/films/visualfuturist
jamfam1964 5 years ago