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By YM Sgt. Kendra Base Eagle CA This tour left such a huge impression on us Young Marines that a little more than a year later we are still talking about the visit. The moment we entered and observed our sur- roundings we were impressed with so many pictures and posters of movies which Legacy Effects helped develop. At a glanceit seemed that there wasnt an empty space left on the wall to add another frame We received a VIP tour of the facility from John Rosengrant and Jason Lopes.Manyof you maynot recognize their names but you know who the Terminator Machine is the Hulk the blue creatures of Avatar or how about Storm Troopers from Star Wars Yes these are all projects designed and created by Legacy Effects. They are leaders in prototyping fabrica- tion concepts and design as well as 3D development scan- ning for the movie industry. They showed us what the company does to create the interesting and futuristic characters and creatures from the movies. It is a very detailed process which includes mul- tiple steps to ensure that everything goes to plan and the result is realistic. The first step is a computer generated drawing of the concept and design. Then a 3D printing machine prints out a smaller scale version of the character that they plan to create. After that there are different rooms where several processes happen such as weaving hair in a wig or creating eyes creating the skin of the characters body making the suits which some actors and actresses will wear while film- ing and even a room where engineers create hydraulic and mechanical systems creating something that is not yet real. While touring Legacy Effects I was continuously think- ing about other ways these methods could help our nation including our troops in a very personal way. For example before any of our military personnel are deployed they could have a complete body scan. With the 3D scanner we could scan a persons physical appearance and store the memory of the individual into a computer. The scanner de- tails so finely that each hair is located and each skin pore is detected. With this electronic capability and the use of the different processes that Legacy Effects uses to create a character we might be able to reanimate lost skin by put- ting it on or provide hydraulic legs in case military person- nel loses a limb. From other sourcessuch as Discovery Channel60 Minutes the Science Channel and other educational shows I under- stand that scientists are capable of making skin mechan- ics have created and are testing exoskeletons that assist people to walk in spite of paralysis and mechanical limbs are still being researched to respond to electronic impulses from the brain. With the technology that Legacy Effects uses the capability of scientists to use what is available is so much greater than what is actually being utilized and researched. The experience of touring Legacy Effects was a once in a lifetime opportunity. It showed Young Marines how to help others by the use of modern technology and that their ca- reer choices are infinite especially in the engineering and medical fields. There are many opportunities to serve your community and become a contributing young adult. Thank you to Legacy Effects Jason John for sharing your vision and talent with us Young Marines. Oorah Our Visit to a Hollywood Special Effects Studio A look behind the scenes captivates the imaginations in a Young Marines unit Members of the Eagle CA Young Marines unit received a VIP Tour of the special effects studio of Legacy Effects. ESPRIT Page 27