April 2018 - Page 4 of 4

Adam Savage Incognito as the Knights of Ren!

Posted on April 11, 2018October 17, 2020 by Gunther Kirsch

For Adam’s first incognito costume of the year, he teams up with propmaker Darrell Maloney (aka Broken Nerd) to become two of the Knights of Ren from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Without much reference material, Adam and Darrell relish the opportunity to bring these mysterious characters to life in cosplay.

PREMIUM – Model Behavior: Rusted Patina Effects

Posted on April 10, 2018November 26, 2021 by Joey Fameli

Fabricator Kayte Sabicer shows us how to make plastic models and miniatures look like they’ve rusted with age, using real chemical patinas. The transformation happens before our eyes and the results look awesome!

Live from SVCC 2018! – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 4/10/18

Posted on April 10, 2018October 16, 2020 by Norman Chan

While at this past weekend’s Silicon Valley Comic Con, Adam and Norm record a few pop-up podcasts with guests at the show. First up is our new friend Darrell Maloney (aka Broken Nerd), an awesome youtuber who collaborated with Adam on this year’s SVCC incognito walk!

Tested: Insta360 One Camera with Stabilization and Tracking

Posted on April 9, 2018October 23, 2020 by Norman Chan

We’re not convinced that 360-degree video shooting makes sense for people watching content on their phones, but the latest update for the Insta360 One camera has us giving it another chance. Their new stabilization algorithm is impressive, and subject tracking in the app makes this a viable alternative to a mechanical gimbal.

HTC Vive Pro VR Headset Review!

Posted on April 6, 2018October 20, 2020 by Norman Chan

We test and review the new HTC Vive Pro virtual reality headset! Two years after the release of the original Vive, HTC has upgraded the display, ergonomics, and camera system of their flagship HMD. We discuss how adding 70% more pixels affects gaming and other VR experiences, and who should get this headset. Plus, a bonus game review as we gush over Wipeout on PSVR!

Episode 443 – Reviewing Ready Player One – 4/5/18

Posted on April 5, 2018October 16, 2020 by Norman Chan

We’re finally able to talk about Ready Player One, and the gang as expected has different reactions. (Red light behind Kishore means spoilers are in play!) We also talk about the death of Steam Machines, new Intel chips, and spider science. Plus a quick VR minute!

PREMIUM – Totally Unauthorized Commentary: Return to Oz (1985)

Posted on April 5, 2018November 26, 2021 by Gunther Kirsch

Norm and Danica are joined by professional modelmaker and new Tested contributor Kayte Sabicer to watch a classic “Dark Age Disney” film, Return to Oz! We talk about the expectations for this film, how it haunted us as kids, and its amazing effects puppeteering and animation work.

Celebrating 2001: A Space Odyssey – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 4/4/18

Posted on April 4, 2018October 16, 2020 by Norman Chan

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of 2001: A Space Odyssey, we talk about our first time watching the film, theories about its meaning, and some of its amazing practical effects. Adam also shows off his star child prop build!

PREMIUM – Making a Skyrim-Inspired Foam Sword!

Posted on April 3, 2018November 26, 2021 by Norman Chan

Bill Doran of Punished Props joins the Tested team to share his expertise in foam fabrication and prop building! In our first project, Bill designs a foam sword that we can cut in our shop laser cutter. The simple project lets us dive into the basics of shaping foam with contact cement and rotary tools.

Offworld Episode 5: Europa Report (2013)

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Norman Chan

We’re joined by spacecraft engineer Bobak Ferdowsi and marine scientist Vicky Vásquez to talk about the 2013 film Europa Report! There’s a lot to like about the film, including how it portrays the challenges of a crewed mission to Jupiter’s moon. Is Europa our best bet for finding alien life in our solar system? Let’s discuss!