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.
You can download it Here
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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This post is stretching the boundaries a little as well. A PDF that recounts my thoughts on theatre that were sparked by some visiting Tibetan monks. This is also a test of capabilities of my podcast publishing system.
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This video is a departure from what I have done before. This is a recording of Neil LaBute discussing the origins of his play “The Shape of Things”. It was recorded during a talk back session with the playwright. There will be some of these interspersed in the next episodes.
TTP 006 – Neil LaBute on “The Shape of Things” from Owen Collins on Vimeo.
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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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TTP 003 – Drawing arches utilizing the SmartCursor
This covers how to use the SmartCursor to assist in the creation of architecturally correct arches. You can hear I have a bit of a cold with this one.
Everything about the arches I learned from Cobalt Studios. a great Scenic Studio that is also a school for Scenic Art.
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Update: I have adjusted the file it should now play on your iPod(if it plays video).
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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.
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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First of all, an apology for the delay in releasing this episode. I was having difficulties with my publishing software.
This episode covers exporting a Vectorworks file into Photoshop to create a painter’s elevation. As well as isolating your elevation into different areas using the ‘Layer Mask’ option.
There are two versions of the file, a smaller size for your iPod (if you are lucky enough have one that does video). Both files are Quicktime ‘.mov’ files so all you would need the free Quicktime player from Apple to view them. If you already have iTunes installed then you should also have Quicktime. Speaking of iTunes, to can use it to keep up to date on future episodes by clicking on the iTunes link in the sidebar. That will add a subscription to this RSS Feed into iTunes and new episodes will be automatically downloaded to your computer.
I have a new microphone on order (thanks ebay!) so the audio quality will be better in future episodes.
This episode is relatively basic, if you are interested in a specific topic shoot me an email using the contact link at the bottom of the page. If you have any thoughts or advice about this episode, leave me an email at the same place with “TTP#2″ in the subject. Also let me know if a forum or comments option in the blog would be of interest to you.
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This is the beginning of a series of podcasts that cover various areas pertaining to Technical Theatre. They explain tips and tricks of various artistic and technical skills, both digital and traditional, used in the theatre today. However they are not just for technically- or artistically-minded people. They should have a broader reach. Are they just for theatre people? I hope not. They are educational but not just for the student. The format of the individual podcast varies. Just to shake it up and keep it interesting, some are video podcasts, while others are audio files or booklet/print downloads. The format is determined by the needs of the content. Please send all encouragement and constructive criticism to the contact email at the bottom of the page . 
This is a repost from an earlier version of the podcast.
