‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ premiered in 1991. Today is twenty years following the events depicted as the end of civilization, so we receive a newly stereoscoped version on the big screen.
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Entering the world of 3D printing has never been easier and more accessible for everyone. Learn why the author (who had never 3D printed before), is addicted now, and how it’ll actually save him money.
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Intuos 3D is the latest in the Wacom line and well worth its price.
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Character artist Rafael Malavassi has translated the cover of the ‘Pathfinder Core Rulebook’ in stunning 3D as a tribute to his favorite artist, Wayne Reynolds.
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If you’re interested in creating some 2.5D tiles but maybe lack the time or paint, check this out.
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If you’re into Dungeons & Dragons and enjoy using miniatures, you might be interested in the history of 2D terrain products, both old and new. For over 40 years, players have enjoyed the extra bit of realism that miniature dioramas and terrain have brought to the game, so here are some examples of what has been used in the past and what is available today.
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A quick one for all you DMs/GMs out there — I’ve written recently about my love for Fat Dragon Games and their PDF files you can purchase and print to create stunning 2D and 3D terrains and structures. Well, today over at RPGNow.com, you can save 50% on all their stuff. All. Of. It. Today only.
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I love being a DM. It scratches a creative itch for me. Creating an adventure, running it, improvising when necessary to counter whatever craziness the players throw my way–these are all aspects of the job that I absolutely enjoy. Toss in the smiles and laughs of my players at the end of a session as they recall one or two significant events from the night, and there are moments when I could be convinced to actually pay to sit in that chair.
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From Kickstarter to reality, the GeckoTek 3D printer build plate works very well and has changed how I use my printer.
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The Robox 3D printer is an attempt to reduce the finicky nature of the 3D printing process with a number of innovations. Some of these I’ve seen before, but Robox may be one of the first to compile them into one reasonably priced plug-and-print machine.
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Learn about every day life for the Civil War soldier.
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Continuing the streak that began with Tangled, Disney Animation’s next feature is also their first animated adaptation of a Marvel property, Big Hero 6. Not long ago, I was invited to spend a day at the studio with the artists behind this new film. We met the producer, directors, designers and artists, many of whom also worked on Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph and Tangled. We saw storyboards, concept art and several extended sequences of the heroes in action and spoke with the animators who put it all together.
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Paleontologist Dr. Stephen Brusatte explains why the fun new “Walking With Dinosaurs” is the most realistic dinosaur movie ever created.
Continue ReadingDisney’s innovative new 3D short blends form and narrative with spectacular success.
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On August 15, 1939, The Wizard of Oz held its red carpet premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. On September 20 of this year, in celebration of the film’s upcoming 75th anniversary, a completely remastered 3D IMAX version of the film premiered at what is now the TCL Chinese Theatre to open the largest IMAX auditorium in the world. The Wizard of Oz is now playing in over 300 IMAX theaters in the US and 11 in Canada.
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It’s a bold move to name your movie Epic. That’s a lot to live up to, even if you’re pretty sure your movie might be epic. Fortunately for us moviegoers, Epic lives up to its name.
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Our winner will receive a new LG Blu-ray 3D player and the Blu-ray 3D combo pack for A Monster in Paris.
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Want to be adding this new family flick and a Blu-ray 3D player to your home theater system? You have a few days left to enter our giveaway!
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GeekMom is giving away the new animated Shout! Factory 3D Blu-ray and a little something to play it on.
Continue ReadingDisney-Pixar continues their ongoing program of reissuing their catalog in the popular 3D format with Monsters, Inc., which opens on December 19. Like Finding Nemo, the 3D version of the 2001 film has been completely re-rendered in higher definition, and …
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I was really excited to get this game downloaded to my son’s Nintendo 3DS. I’ve been a fan of Mario since my parents bought our family the first Nintendo system when I was 6 years old (did I just age myself?) and we played the original Mario Bros. Thankfully the games have come a long way since I was a kid and I’m happy to say this game keeps in with the spirit of the characters and the storyline.
Continue ReadingI am not afraid to admit it: I’m a fan of 3-D movies. At its best, 3-D can add a texture and layering to the visual narrative that a skilled director and editor can spin into magic. At its worst, …
Continue ReadingI am not afraid to admit it: I’m a fan of 3-D movies. At its best, 3-D can add a texture and layering to the visual narrative that a skilled director and editor can spin into magic. At its worst, …
Continue ReadingIn school and at home, flashcards are a staple in early education. The simple design has changed very little from what I remember as a kid. The cards still contain big, bright images that attract a child’s attention along with …
Continue ReadingMy family loves video games. However, like most families, we live on a budget. This means we can neither afford to buy one of every console available nor even keep up with the new games released for the two platforms …
Continue ReadingI thought 3D movies were the coolest thing ever when I was a kid. I even loved the silly paper glasses with one red lens and one blue lens and took them home to play with until they completely fell apart. I thought it was neat when popcorn looked like it was flying into […]
Continue ReadingNicole Wakelin is joined by GeekMom Mandy Horetski to talk movies, from The Avengers to The Hobbit and even the age old debate, is 3D worth the fuss? First there’s Hugo with Oscar nominations galore and then later this month Star Wars fans get The Phantom Menace in 3D. Should you jump at […]
Continue ReadingGeekDad: You’ve raised half a million dollars (or more) for a Kickstarter project — you’ve mentioned elsewhere that you were simply hoping for maybe 50 units to be purchased. How do you feel about 700+ units? Brook Drumm: Stoked. Absolutely …
Continue ReadingOver the past few years, we’ve seen an onslaught of 3D technology being thrust at us. Whether donning glasses to watch a 3D flick at the theaters or going glasses-free to play handheld video games in 3D, its hard to …
Continue ReadingIf you paid to see The Lion King 3D at a movie theater, this is your fault. Partly, anyway. Due to the huge box office receipts from the film — about $80 million in the U.S. alone at the time …
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