3D Printing for theater and movies

3D printed props and costumes

Prop makers, digital effects specialists, and costume designers are responsible for a lot of action and spectacle on stage or on set. A new synergy has emerged between practice and technology. Practical skills and digital effects now work hand in hand to create a unique experience in great detail. 

Thanks to 3D printing, 3D modeled props can be easily and reliably deployed where needed. On top of that, it saves costs, time and resources.

Repeatability:

A model can be printed as many times as needed. The quality can be adjusted to meet a deadline or budget. The possibilities range from razor-sharp replicas of jewelry in close-ups, to lower quality models made for a stage background. 

Paintable, adhesive and more:

3D printed models can be further processed afterwards with all kinds of paints and glues. This makes it possible to give each model more detail and texture. 

Sometimes a 3D printed object is just an intermediate step, after printing, a silicone mold is formed around the print. This can then be filled with rubber or epoxy. 

Light but strong:

In FDM printing, only the outside of the model is printed completely. The volume is printed with a filling of 20% to 80%. This saves a lot of kilos which in turn is very interesting for costume design.

Conclusion

The diversity of 3D printing offers a lot of budding filmmakers the chance to bring in realistic props of a caliber that was previously only possible in Hollywood.

Experienced specialists can also turn to 3D printing companies to order specific props to create beautiful and realistic scenes.

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