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PACIFIC RIM Behind The Scenes: The Pilot Suits - Legacy Effects

Published on Jul 17, 2013

Building Pacific Rim's Detailed Pilot Suits

Special Effects supervisor Shane Mahan of Legacy Effects discusses making the pilot suits for Guillermo Del Toro's PACIFIC RIM. Over a hundred separate pieces were created for each suit and were extensively tested and meticulously designed and aged.
 

Legacy Effects Dresses RoboCop with Stratasys 3D Printing

Published on Jun 11, 2014

Ever wondered how today's heroes, villains, monsters and other life forms are created for the big screen? Well 3D printing is becoming one of Hollywood's star attractions for developing bigger than life blockbusters.

Filmed at the 3D PrintShow in NY, this exclusive interview with Jason Lopes, Lead Design Engineer from Legacy Effects, explains how the Objet Connex multi-material 3D printer was used to produce every aspect of the RoboCop suit -- from helmet to boots -- as master mold patterns. And you'll also see actual 3D printed parts that appear in the final film, like the gleaming red strip featured on the RoboCop helmet visor.
 
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