TECHNOVAULT
At the start of September, BEARR (represented by me) and my client, CONCR3DE, initiated our project called “TECHNOVAULT,” involving several other parties from different countries. Dustin White, the owner of Dustin White Design & Fabrication and an architectural designer, also serves as the director of digital technologies fabrication at New York Institute of Technology School. Alongside Dustin was the Italian limestone company, Pimar Limestone. Our final collaborator was Eric Geboer, the founder of CONCR3DE, a company specializing in 3D printing research, industry, and construction.
With these key collaborators, CONCR3DE aimed to present a video at Marmomac 2023, an international exhibition for the stone industry in Italy. This annual event showcases various natural stones, machinery, tools, and technologies related to the stone and marble industry. Visitors and exhibitors from around the world had the opportunity to network, explore new products, and learn about the latest trends and developments in the industry.
The objective of this project was to document the entire process, starting from raw materials and 3D models to 3D printing and construction. This documentation aimed to provide the audience at Marmomac 2023 with a comprehensive understanding of the entire process, including all its intricacies.
Process
Eric Geboer served as the intermediary between me and the other two parties, sharing necessary files and footage from both Pimar Limestone and Dustin White. The former provided visuals of raw material acquisition and manufacturing, documented either by themselves or an external party. This shed light not only on the in-the-field work but also on Pimar Limestone's manufacturing capabilities concerning such materials. In the end, it was the limestone powder that CONCR3DE used for their 3D printing process.
Apart from manufacturing footage, I also acquired footage of the 3D modeling process. This segment highlighted the software-based design of the final product, executed through the use of artificial intelligence. This design served as the blueprint for the 3D printing stage. External observers could find this perspective intriguing, since they only see the final printed product.
I documented the 3D printing process using my Canon EOS RP, Canon EOS RF 24-105mm lens, DJI Ronin RSC-mini, and a tripod. I captured cinematic footage of the 3D printing process, emphasizing the handling of the powder, the computer system, dusting off individual parts, cleaning, and partial assembly performed by an employee. This meticulous process took hours to complete but was presented concisely. The footage included several time-lapses showcasing the Armadillo 3D printer's movement, shot at a low shutter speed (1/6 on the Canon EOS RP) to capture the sense of movement and time reflective of the actual process duration. In the end it was edited by me into a short-video that is less than 3 minutes long.
The combination of footage from various contributors, including myself, effectively highlighted the functionality of the entire process. Despite the extensive work involved, the end result was incredible, showcasing the project's purpose, which was to illuminate the intricate process. You can find the full video in my portfolio
I look forward to sharing further insights into future projects for aspiring video production owners, freelancers, or any other video creators.
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