Uncoventional Engineering Episode 23: “3D Printing and Blazing Your Own Trail” with Jason Lopes

26/08/2025 30 min
Uncoventional Engineering Episode 23: “3D Printing and Blazing Your Own Trail” with Jason Lopes

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Episode Synopsis

Tom Costabile and Jay Flores met with Jason Lopes - 3D printing expert and special effects pioneer. From humble beginnings as an aspiring pro-skateboarder to leading effects teams working on Hollywood blockbusters, Jason’s career journey is as unconventional as it gets!

00:00 Show opening

00:44 Welcome to the show with Jay Flores and Tom Costabile

1:21 Guest introduction - Jason Lopes, 3D printing expert and special effects pioneer

1:53 Jason describes his early career journey

7:07 Jason provides his perspective on why teamwork is so vital to supporting innovation

9:45 Jason details his transition from working at Stan Winston Studios to Legacy Effects

15:45 Tom asks Jason to provide some insights on the future of AI

23:25 Tom and Jason share their affinity for certain 3D printers

27:00 Jay asks Jason to give his advice for those still searching for what they want to do with their careers

30:33 Thank yous and goodbyes

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