Tempered Glass Is HARDER than You Think

Why It Matters

Understanding tempered glass’s durability informs product safety standards and stunt budgeting, while the gaming‑to‑film adaptation highlights new cross‑media revenue opportunities.

Key Takeaways

• Tempered glass resists impact far beyond typical expectations.
• Multiple hammer strikes failed before finally shattering the table.
• Filmmakers used repeated attempts, increasing production time and costs.
• Live‑action short ties into the Sleeping Dogs video‑game franchise.
• Character design and motion capture handled by Zinn for adaptation.

Summary

The video showcases a practical test of tempered glass by repeatedly striking a glass‑top table, highlighting how the material’s cooling process creates a surprisingly resilient surface.

Over seven or eight hammer blows the crew fails to break the table, illustrating tempered glass’s ability to absorb impact until its internal crystal lattice finally gives way, a fact that can affect both consumer product design and on‑set safety planning.

The host’s commentary—“It does not feel good,” and the final “Boom” after a high‑jump—adds humor, while a brief segue reveals the project’s connection to the Sleeping Dogs video‑game, noting that Zinn supplied character reference and motion work for the live‑action short.

For manufacturers, the demonstration underscores the need to account for tempered glass’s strength in warranty and liability calculations; for filmmakers and game studios, the crossover illustrates a cost‑effective way to leverage existing IP for promotional content.

Original Description

14 Years ago, our friend Clinton Jones @pwnisher directed a live-action fan short film for YouTube based on the video game Sleeping Dogs. With the fights choreographed and coordinated by EMC monkeys, it's still a masterpiece of stunt work.

Find the movie in YT: "Live Action "Sleeping Dogs" Fight Film"