TTP 009 – Real World output of Digital designs

I had only an hour to spare, so this one is quick and dirty. Doing a quick overview of getting your digital model into the real world by using a 3d printer. This isn’t as easy as using a regular printer, but it is way cooler.

TTP 009 – Real World Output of Digital Designs from Owen Collins on Vimeo.

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Links:
The underlying technology : www.reprap.org
Where I bought my printer: www.makerbot.com
Program to convert SLT’s into the GCODE for the printer: www.skeinforge.com
Program to drive the 3d printer: www.replicat.org
The STL viewing program I used: www.pleasantsoftware.com/developer/pleasant3d/

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Printing Model Stairs with a Makerbot from Owen Collins on Vimeo.

Recently I finished assembling my MakerBot 3d Printer. Here is a quick video showing the 3d printing process. I will make a video soon about creating a file in Vectorworks that can be sent to the 3d printer.

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The latest video is about making a device to drop items from over the stage, on cue. This is very useful and I used in three different productions one year. Enjoy.

Making a Drop Box from Owen Collins on Vimeo.

 

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This episode is a brief introduction to a painting technique called scumbling. This is mixing two or more colors on your surface with your brush in a variegated way.

Here is the flash version:

The Basics of Scumbling- Total Theatre Podcast #4 from Owen Collins on Vimeo.

 

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The Transition music is courtesy of Bre Pettis.
Update: I have adjusted the file it should now play on your iPod(if it plays video).
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