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Adam’s One Day Builds: Smartphone Camera Rig!

ryan_k — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:32:30 +0000

How does Adam film his own One Day Builds? Over the past two years, Adam has refined a style and workflow for documenting his workshop projects using a lightweight and posable mobile camera rig that can hold a smartphone. With the release of the new iPhone 14 Pro, Adam builds a new streamlined filming apparatus that integrates wireless charging and a magnetic phone mount. Even the gear that makes One Day Builds possible need their own One Day Builds!

With thanks to OtterBox for sponsoring this video! Here are the products featured in Adam’s build:

OtterBox Symmetry Series+, OtterBox Car Vent Mount for MagSafe, Other OtterBox MageSafe Accessories. More on MagSafe

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Adam Reacts to Auto-Transforming Optimus Prime!

ryan_k — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:23:19 +0000

We unbox and check out Robosen’s Optimus Prime robot, which actually transforms between his iconic vehicle and robot modes with voice commands. The auto-converting Optmus Prime impresses Adam and Norm with its stability and range of motion, and we dive into some user-generated animations that stress the limits of its movement!

Learn more about Robosen’s robots at www.robosen.com.

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Adam Demonstrates Miniature Spaceship Paneling!

ryan_k — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:20:38 +0000

Adam shows how to make a detailed spaceship panel using the techniques he employed as a professional practical effects modelmaker for science fiction films at Industrial Light and Magic! Scratch-building a miniature out of styrene is one of the most satisfying modelmaking processes, and Adam delights in watching this piece come together.

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Meta Quest Pro Hands-On Impressions!

ryan_k — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:14:07 +0000

We go hands-on with the new Meta Quest Pro mixed reality headset and explain in-depth the technology and features that differentiates it from the Quest 2. From the ergonomics to the new sensors and controllers, here’s how each contributes to the featureset that makes it more than just a VR gaming and entertainment device. And yes, let’s discuss that $1,500 pricetag.

Meta Quest Pro

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All Good Things – This is Only a Test 668 – 10/14/22

Norman Chan — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:57:01 +0000

Jeremy Williams joins us for an extra long and special episode of the podcast as we dissect and discuss the announcements from Meta Connect, including all the details about the new Quest Pro. Plus, the surprising return of fan-favorite characters in the new Star Trek: Picard trailer, and a little Moment of Science as well. Stick around for some news from the team, and thanks as always for listening!

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Adam Suits Up in Mystery Film Armor!

ryan_k — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:34:01 +0000

Adam unboxes and suits up in a complete set of screen used historical fantasy film armor that he recently purchased from Prop Store! But before he lays out every piece of the costume and puts it on, can you guess what film it’s from?

The Hellboy spear Adam shows at the end.

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Adam Solves the Wavelinks Puzzle

ryan_k — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:31:29 +0000

Adam’s a big fan of mechanical puzzles that require users to separate interlinked pieces by manipulating them in novel ways, and he shares with us a recent favorite. This stainless steel Wavelinks puzzle from his friends at Craighill was just launched as a Kickstarter campaign, and Adam demonstrates why it’s so satisfying to solve while admiring its metal construction.

Find the Wavelinks puzzle here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/craighill/the-wavelinks-puzzle (Kickstarter campaign runs until 10/20/22)

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Adam’s One Day Builds: LEGO Blade Runner Blaster!

ryan_k — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:28:56 +0000

Adam is joined in the cave by director Angus MacLane to assemble a custom LEGO build: a 1:1 prop replica of the PKD Blade Runner blaster! It’s a build that Adam and Angus have been cooking up ever since they first met, with Angus using Adam’s screen-accurate blaster as a guide to design this model. While Adam works on the assembly, Angus gives insight into his design process and the challenges in piecing together a replica made from LEGO bricks!

Thanks to Angus for stopping by the cave and designing this amazing LEGO blaster!

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Adam Learns About Extreme Cosplay Wigs!

ryan_k — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:26:14 +0000

Adam is joined in the shop by the cosplay duo of Cowbutt Crunchies cosplay, incredible artists and costume designers who we’ve admired for years. Regan and Kelley show Adam some of their Studio Ghibli-inspired cosplay and demonstrate how they craft and style extreme wigs that are in and of themselves pieces of art!

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Adam Reviews Phil Tippett’s Art Book!

ryan_k — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:21:54 +0000

Adam dives into an early copy of Mad Dreams and Monsters, a massive coffee table book documenting the art and work of special effects legend Phil Tippett and his company Tippett Studio. From Phil’s early explorations of creature design and stop-motion animation studies to his groundbreaking contributions to iconic films like Star Wars, RoboCop, and Jurassic Park, this is an essential tome to fans of film and special effects history!

Mad Dreams and Monsters, Mad God, Phil Tippett documentary on Prime video, Tippett Studio. Disclaimer: Tested may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here.

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