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The sign on the door reads MakerBot industries. Inside, boxes line the floors and there is a flurry of activity. A light humming sound fills the air. Machines buzz as they print physical objects that merely minutes before were 3D renderings on a computer screen. This is Bre Pattis’ ‘Botcave’ and within its walls resides a startup that intends to change the face of printing. The MakerBot is a box-like unit that prints using thin plastic, which it lays down layer by layer. Eyeglass frames, wall brackets, tweezers, action figures even a 3D rendering of Walt Disney’s head are all possible. Makerbot came out of NYC Resistor, a hackers collective offering shared knowledge and camaraderie.

Looking for an interesting way to spice up the holidays? This project was inspired by “big-head” mode seen in videogames. Making the “big-head” involved 3ds Max , Mudbox 2010, Photoshop CS3, Pepakura, and TexTools software. Followed by printing, cutting and folding.

See how it was done.

Powerful film that show’s what’s possible with limited resources and lot of heart. It is now on DVD – pick up a copy or rent it well worth the watch.