Dec 3rd, 2009
by Nar Williams.
Tonight on Science of the Movies, I visit South Park Studios to get a behind-the-scenes peek at the technology that allows Trey Parker and company to crank out insanely funny shows at a break neck speed. Believe me, their schedule is so tight they don’t have time for writer’s block.
Then I learn what it takes [...]
Nov 12th, 2009
by Nar Williams.
Tonight “Science of the Movies” returns to Science Channel at 8pm. I visit the masterminds at Obscura Digital, who believes “the world is our canvas” and has the technology to prove it — from huge immersive video domes, interactive building surfaces, and multi-touch holograms! Watch my behind the scenes video above to see me play [...]
Jul 9th, 2009
by Nar Williams.
On this episode of Science of the Movies, I go behind the scenes at The Jim Henson Company and get schooled in the art of puppeteering! Plus, New Deal Studios is showing me how to build miniatures for Night at the Museum 2!
Did I mention the ninjas? Erik Beck of Indy Mogul joins me for some [...]
Jun 18th, 2009
by Nar Williams.
Yup, that’s me with Slave Leia on a leash.
Actually, it’s the one-of-a-kind “Agent Nar Williams” action figure crafted by some of the coolest people on Earth: the folks at Gentle Giant Studios. Tonight on Sciece of the Movies, you’ll see how an action figure is made — from scanning to sculpting to me geeking out.
If [...]
Jun 2nd, 2009
by Nar Williams.
Yeah, that’s me dressed up to shoot some frakkin’ guns!
This week on Science of the Movies, I get the big picture from IMAX, see how Luma Pictures created the starred-nosed mole in City of Ember, and give mad props to the props masters who change real guns into fake guns. Then, I go John Rambo! [...]