VOICED : Oscar statuettes return to original bronze at NY foundry

The video explores the production of Oscar statuettes, highlighting the use of 3D printing technology to create wax patterns and the return to using bronze for casting. The process involves multiple stages, with a focus on maintaining secrecy about the winners. Each statuette requires a unique mold, and the final products are prepared for the ceremony.

What technological advancement has been used in the production of Oscar statuettes in recent years?

• Laser cutting

• 3D printing

• Virtual reality

• Augmented reality

How does the new Oscar statue differ from the original version?

• It has a more muscular torso

• It is painted in different colors

• It is made of silver

• It is larger in size

What material is now used for casting the Oscar statues, and why is it significant?

• Tin, because it is cheaper

• Silver, because it is more durable

• Bronze, because it is of higher quality

• Gold, because it is more valuable

Why is each mold used for casting the Oscar statues only used once?

• It is too expensive to reuse

• It gets cracked and destroyed after use

• It is a tradition to make new molds

• It is made of biodegradable material

What is done to ensure the secrecy of the Oscar winners before the ceremony?

• The winners are announced in advance

• All nominees' names are engraved on the statues

• The winners are chosen randomly

• The statues are kept in a vault