Sean and Jeremy show you how to manipulate 3D models to create a low-polygon look for 3D printing. Plus, we hear from prolific low-poly modeler Flowalistik to get some insight into his workflow for making these beautiful 3D prints!
Machination Studio’s Mechanized Armored Walker!
We’re huge fans of Michael Sng, a toy designer who successfully launched his first mechanized scale model on Kickstarter a year ago. Michael visits our studio to show off his newest creation: the Schnauzer Armored Walker prototype that he hopes to bring to collectors. Its movement, detail, and paint finish are most impressive!
Episode 423 – One Week with iPhone X – 11/9/17
Adam Savage Explores the Blade Runner 2049 “Farmhouse” Set!
Adam walks us around one of the on-location sets built completely from scratch for Blade Runner 2049! This nematode farm belongs to the Sapper Morton character–played by Dave Bautista–and houses a striking scenic prop that those who’ve seen the film may recognize!
Adam Savage Visits The Crucible Maker Space
Adam Savage visits a workshop at The Crucible, one of our favorite maker spaces in the Bay Area that teaches everything from neon sign-making to electronics. This video is a partnership with Acer and The Crucible. Acer is committed to partnering with education institutions and organizations like ours to provide technology designed to engage, empower, and enable the next generation. Learn more at http://www.acer.com/education
Prop Restoration – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 11/7/17
Guest Tom Spina of Tom Spina Designs joins us this week to talk about the process of prop restoration! Tom and his team have helped restore some of the most important prop and makeup artifacts from film history, including creatures from Star Wars. Plus, we dive into a half-spoilercast of Stranger Things Season 2!
Adam Savage’s Maker Tour: NIMBY
In his own backyard of Oakland, Adam visits the 60,000 square-foot industrial art space NIMBY (Not In My Backyard), where many of the makers set up their fully portable shops in shipping containers. (This series and tour is made possible by The Fab Foundation and Chevron.)
Adam Savage’s King Arthur Armor Build, Part 3
With Adam’s patterns laid out and the aluminum cut, it’s time to shape and shrink these sheets of metal into the over-hundred unique pieces that will make up this armor. Terry introduces Adam on his various tools and methods for shaping metal into compound curves and complex forms.
PROJECTIONS, Episode 29: New Games for PlayStation VR
Sony announced a slate of new games for PlayStation VR this week, and we attend a preview event to go hands-on with a few of them. Some of the games we try make use of the PS Aim controller, like Doom VFR and Bravo Team, and we’re particularly impressed by our time with the action shooter Blood and Truth!
Adam Savage on StarTalk at New York Comic Con!
Adam Savage joins Neil deGrasse Tyson for a recording of StarTalk Radio at New York Comic Con! The theme of the episode is human augmentation, and topics range from exoskeletons and brain implants to and tiny humans and AI. They’re joined by Chuck Nice and NYU bioethics professor and philosopher Matthew Liao. (Watch Adam and Neil deGrasse Tyson chat more about their favorite movies here!)