3 Dudes Gone 3D. Pure SolidWorks Hilarity

by Josh on March 10, 2009 · View Comments

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3dudes-gone3d What exactly do you get when you stick two highly talented SolidWorks users, a middle-age product manager and thick sarcasm into a small trailer?

Only the most jaw-tightening 3D CAD video series hilarity to ever be broadcast across the vast reaches of limited wi-fi access. These videos wreak of everything your design universe is composed of. I don’t want to build it up too much, but if you don’t watch it, you life will be exactly 9 minutes less special. It’s true.

CAD Pao, CAD Powers, Blessed CAD
Join Stephen, Bob and and Kish as they explore their CAD powers and share dumplings. Currently there are 3 videos available to view at 3 Dudes Gone 3D with two more in the works. If I were you I would look forward to CAD Ninja. Oh yes.

Best line:
“Stephen, Does the unreasonable brilliance wafting out of my pores fill you tiny little heart with fear?” _{Kish – Blessed CAD}

Easter Eggs
There’s probably loads of obscure references throughout the videos. Here’s two that are pretty obvious.
3dudes3dmythbusters

3dudes3dsumo

Oh yeah, the content
Well, yes sure, there’s some good info in these videos too… Using 3DContentCentral to find models and reduce design time, visiting the user forums to collaborate and share (It’s a new day) and demeaning your co-worker to get a free lunch from the boss. All great lessons.

Who’s behind all these?
Well, only the amazing media talent at SmallArmy. The same people behind the Smashing Sumo Simulation and the Explosive Design Videos. I think they’re a keeper.

Tagged as: 3d cad, solidworks marketing, videos

{ 13 comments }

MatthewWest March 10, 2009 at 9:30 am: Check YouTube for previews of future episodes.

http://www.youtube.com/solidworks
Josh M March 10, 2009 at 10:24 am: awesome, thanks Matt. When I tried those yesterday, the sound wasn't coming up. can't wait to see the full versions!
JeffMirisola March 10, 2009 at 11:47 am: Definitely a crack up!
Rod_Uding March 10, 2009 at 12:17 pm: Finally go around to checking the videos out. Funny, and great marketing also.
Jeff Sweeney March 10, 2009 at 3:18 pm: In the episode, where it is Stephen's birthday, and Stephen is blaming Kish for taking a bite of the cupcake…did you notice if you look closely you can see some blue icing on the side of Kish's face?
Chris Serran March 10, 2009 at 3:59 pm: Are those Neo Shifters on the desks?
Josh M March 11, 2009 at 9:58 am: I was thinking the same thing, but couldn't get close enough to really see. I think it's some other robot tho.
Ricky Jordan March 11, 2009 at 12:32 pm: Note the SolidWorks World poster next to Kish's desk.
Josh M March 11, 2009 at 1:51 pm: yeah, the calendar? nice find. there's a bunch of stuff that's just not very visible but look interesting. I need to find out what they all are.
BRS March 12, 2009 at 5:25 am: Lovin the random keyboard on one of the desks! haha I could use one of those! lol
stevie t. October 1, 2009 at 10:42 pm: Yuck yuck. Can't wait for next installment. Are these guys still kicking around? Solidly smacks of something, I don't know what though.
Josh M October 2, 2009 at 10:37 am: not sure, seems to have died down a bit, but they are still on the SolidWorks front page and they've had a few new episodes, but the CAD Ninja one hasn't been put up yet. Oh, and look, they have ringtones. http://www.solidworks.com/pages/3dudes/
Josh M October 2, 2009 at 3:37 pm: not sure, seems to have died down a bit, but they are still on the SolidWorks front page and they've had a few new episodes, but the CAD Ninja one hasn't been put up yet. Oh, and look, they have ringtones. http://www.solidworks.com/pages/3dudes/