DRAWING MECHS WITH MODERNDAYJAMES

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[Elesnouman]

Hello, engineer and artist here! This is extremely accurate and we'll illustrated. I want to add by saying that as a tip. Remember that large machinery is soldered more than screwed. Military vehicles don't tend to have cables loose and finally if you would like to add a bit of realism to your work. Remember to draw engraved symbols in your joints, this has a reason. When we built a manipulator (a robotic extremity) we often indicate which motors and braces are Wich by putting nobs and numbers into them. Sometimes we engrave some of that technical info on the robots to make employees at factories understand them better. Finally remember that vents are used in the hottest places for machinery, mainly the chasis and directly on some motors. You don't always need to add extra big vente in long parts of an arm. But always do so on the motors and torso. Have a good one.

[saigonkat]

The problem I always run into when drawing mechs. is how much should I think of the function of the parts and how much should just be designed to look interesting.

[Balrov]

5:10

Fun fact, this saddle joint in the example will not move in those ways, it's locked. xD

[JakeTvisterOfficial]

Tracklist:
1:18 - 4:39 HOME - Hold /watch?v=uqBJHTgBWeo
4:40 - 8:09 Xtract - AT Day 2016 /watch?v=boIyuhZsD6I
8:10 - 12:54 Skjalg A. Skagen - Decades (slowed) /watch?v=FF-P8B1mlKo

Finally I can draw my Evangelion Fan-fic.

[MrsRemi]

Love the way everything was explained! I actually study product design and learned about all those joints but for some reason I never thought of applying those when drawing mechs. It always seemed like such a mystery to me, but now it makes so much more sense thanks to you!

[michaelmueller]

I've been looking for something like this for so long. Couldn't wrap my head around drawing them since i couldn't picture how they connected. Thanks

[rafindeed]

Its funny how are you so confident in your perspective and draw through that you dont even use guides or middle lines anymore. Cool stuff man

[Chopperdragon]

when you take advice from this video to make jointed dolls

[avtpro]

It's really great to start seeing tutorials that break down the joints and mechanisms for mobility.

[JulioCaro]

That intro puts the 'modern' in 'moderndayjames'

[VeryBlueBot]

"And although Im not an expert in design..." haha dude you are at master level! I actually coming back to this video from time to time throughout my illustration progression, each time understanding bit more.. Love your content

[tobysinbad]

Really appreciate your commentary and highlighting the ways the lines translate for the eye of your audience. I’ve got ages to go before I can tackle these, but this is really inspiring.

[Densoro]

Excellent video! I tried and failed to skip basic primitive shape drawing and design my own mecha many times, and I particularly struggled with cut lines.

Aside from that, hearing about the 70:30 rule helps me understand why many soldier designs in modern gaming rub me the wrong way!

[janbertguerrero]

Btw how do you make your lines so appealing??
Line weight yes, but how do you do it?

[EmiHnH]

you are amazing at drawing things without a reference for perspective, but I wanted to ask you how you manage to mantain symmetry on symmetrical parts like arms and legs.
In 8:29 you made some robot legs on the far right figure, but if you look in detail (I repeat, IN DETAIL) you see those are not aligned or symmetrical, both regarding lenghts and angles.

Thank you!

[jasperk.]

Hey, Mr. "I have not watched a single anime in my life" James

[kamonek]

Drawing mech, s is like learning but you need also to have A reference of what you want to draw (if you want to)

[KoongYe]

Holy shit! This video is what ive been searching for past week! Thanks a ton!

[mizubiart]

Dude. How the hell do you draw without construction like that??? You’re like a damn printer!! Woah. Respect