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016 - Brian Thompson (The Smugglers Room)

10/14/2021

While Derek "NDA" Young is in the trenches. Darren "Laser" Moser is joined by Brian "The Smugglers Room" Thompson to talk about how lasers have changed how they design and make their projects.
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015 - Making at Different Scales

10/5/2021

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Derek "Miniature" Young and Darren "1:1" Moser talk about their experience building at different scales. From miniature dioramas, to props, to larger than life costumes, to immersive wall projections. A project's scale has quite an impact on the design and production process.
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014 - Makers We Admire

9/29/2021

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Derek "Tested" Young and Darren "Smugglers" Moser talk about several makers who they admire. This is not an extensive list at all but feel free to explore some of the Makers we admire below and find someone to add to your follow list.
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Adam Savage - Tested
Martin Molin - Wintergatan
Wesley Treat - YouTube
Bob Clagett - I Like to Make Stuff
Dave Lowe - Dave Lowe Designs
Brian Thompson - The Smugglers Room
Nick Walters - Walters Worx
Mark Brown - Game Makers Toolkit
Jasper Anderson - Jasper J Anderson Fx
Gordon Tarpley - YouTube

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013 - Finding Your Community

9/21/2021

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Derek "Haunts" Young and Darren "501" Moser talk about how they found their maker communities. The Venn diagram of making overlaps many different clubs, groups and websites. But there will always be a corner to call your own. How did you find your group of maker friends?
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012 - Starting an Online Store

9/14/2021

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Derek "Tools" Young and Darren "Chip" Moser talk about their experiences starting up online stores. From getting over the fear of actually launching to the complications of international shipping and logistics. Join the discussion and if you're on the fence, Launch Your Store!
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011 - Teaching As A Maker

9/8/2021

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Derek "Instructor" Young and Darren "Doctorate" Moser talk about teaching as a Maker. How do you present techniques and tutorials when you don't know how everyones mind works? There is something to be said for google searching your answer but being able to put the method into words creates a connection in the maker community. What have you taught to other makers? VanOaks Props | DrSciFi

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010 - Next 3 Projects

8/31/2021

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Derek "Tombstone" Young and Darren "Puppets" Moser talk about the next 3 projects on their work benches. Sometimes it's good to take stock of what is on the horizon as you revisit old projects, start new ones or finish commissions. What projects are on your plate? VanOaks Props | DrSciFi

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009 - How Do You Get Inspired

8/25/2021

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Derek "Browse" Young and Darren "Peruse" Moser talk about how they find inspiration for their projects. Be it browsing Pinterest or the plumbing section of Home Depot. How do you find inspiration? VanOaks Props | DrSciFi

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008 - Darryl Kemper (Off Earth Cosplay)

8/14/2021

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Derek "Twiter" Young and Darren "Tictok" Moser are joined by Darryl "Off Earth" Kemper. They talk about his cosplay, 3D design work and YouTube channel. VanOaks Props | DrSciFi | Off Earth

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007 - Creative Problem Solving

8/10/2021

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Derek "Research" Young and Darren "Development" Moser talk about creative ways to solve their making problems. From the R&D phase, to the build phase to the storage phase how you solve the 101 problems during a project is always an interesting discussion. VanOaks Props | DrSciFi

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