Mythbusters are also paintball da Vincis

September 5th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

MythbustersThe popular Discovery Channel show Mythbusters features a team of uber-geeks who examine urban myths and attempt to prove their real-world plausibility. The senior members of the team — and the brains behind the show — are Jamie Hyneman (of the famous beret and walrus mustache combo), and Adam Savage (aka “red-headed ball of energy”). Together, they have years of experience in special-effects and prop making, in addition to a wealth of other skills.

They recently put these talents to jaw-dropping use at NVISION ‘08, a visual computing expo in San Jose. In order to explain the difference between two different types of computer processors without bogging down the presentation (even this ultra-geek MINER can’t grok the deets), the duo figured out a way to create compelling art … in less than a second … using paintball guns. 1,100 paintball guns.

Here’s hoping Hyneman and Savage continue to use their powers for good.


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  1. Comment by corwin on 5 September 2008:

    They won’t use their powers for good. They’ll use them for AWESOME!

  2. Comment by Adam Teece on 6 September 2008:

    The end, where they show it all going in slow motion is freaking awesome.

  3. Comment by Garlg on 8 September 2008:

    That is so cool. Can you imagine how much time it took to get that all correct? Or how long it would take to reload it?

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