Adam Savage Meets the Prometheus Spacesuit!

Adam finally gets up close to one of the rare surviving spacesuits from Ridley Scott's Prometheus, with helmet made by the specialty costumers at FBFX! Its details show the progression of design of spacesuits from the Alien universe, and reflect the modern fabrication technologies that allow for practical lighting in the helmet. We also take a look at a space helmet from the 1981 film Outland, which was also designed by John Mollo!
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[@Thomas_Esson]

Correction in costume sculptor Stuart Curran's post below: Prometheus helmet by FBFX, suit by costume prop supervisor Ivo Coveney's team. [Also, mind if I ask what happened to the "Life" space suits video from Feb?]

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

1 of many many promethus suits!

[@TommoT_83]

Those dome visors have held up really well. I worked for the company who made them in the UK like 11/12 years ago. They are resin cast and hand sanded to be completely fault free. We spent hours on each one to sand them perfect. My hands were so sore at the end of every day. We had a couple of moulds and we made 60+ of those domes and a bunch of breack away ones. The breakaway ones were driven from Birmingham to pinewood so be filmed as quickly as possible. As the resin set too hard to be broken within 2 hours. The silicone molds for them were some of the most complex molds I've ever seen as the domes had to be one piece. And the opening is narrower than the widest point. There is a good chance that I worked on that dome. I hand sanded at least 12 and helped trim flashing of a further 25. I love the Alien franchise, so I absolutely lost my mind when I got to work on this.

[@jagfan101]

Impeccable work! Thank you for that extra bit of insight. I hope to one day get into filmmaking at some level. I have such a burning passion for all of its intricacies.

[@jdssurf]

I live about 2 hours from LA, how the hell do you get into the industry

[@fuzzlemacfuzz]

Regardless of what people may think of that film, it looked amazing

[@shaggycan]

I like Prometheus, but even I will admit it was one rewrite short of a great film. It felt like they were headed somewhere and didn't quite get there, leaving the end product a bit nebulous. Great score too.

[@purefoldnz3070]

isn't Millburn the one that tried to pet the dangerous space cobra?

[@JosephDavies]

@@shaggycan The rewrites are largely what caused the issues with it, unfortunately.

[@retrorevival1]

I enjoyed it a whole bunch, saw the initial release( digital projection) then saw it again when there was a 35mm showing, and saw it again when it was shown in 70mm 3D at our IMAX theatre. I think people will look back at it more fondly with age like I hope more people do with Alien 3.

[@RS-ls7mm]

That's the problem, they spent all the budget on props, the acting and script were garbage.

[@kevonicus]

Beautiful movie. The fact that they tried to say it wasn’t an Alien prequel when this movie came out is ridiculous and it needed a sequel.

[@user-cz6us7ok2j]

Didn't it get a sequel? Pretty sure Alien: Covenant is one.

[@dinoreplicas]

In her ill-fated meeting with executives, Ripley asked 'Did IQs just drop sharply while I was away?' Then along came Prometheus & Alien: Covenant to prove IQs dropped much earlier 🤣

[@RS-ls7mm]

Amazing how the earlier films predicted the future. Idiocracy being the most accurate. Given Prometheus, fart movies are not far off.

[@Bonzulac]

Always good to see Adam and his prop majordomo

[@GeorgeVenturi]

Outland is one of my favorite movies, a true western in space. It could easily be in the Alien universe.

[@MyklCarlton]

Indeed! Set near Jupiter rather than Mars, iirc?

[@Richard-HiFiMan]

@@MyklCarltonyep. It was set on Io, one of Jupiter’s moons.

[@MyklCarlton]

@@Richard-HiFiMan Thanks! Although I'm still going to rewatch it!

[@wimtzw]

Ah yes, the uniform of the Prometheus school of running way from things.

[@michaelnolan6054]

It's like a 12 step admission- "Hi, my names Adam and I am SUCH A SPACE SUIT GUY..."

[@SuperBinjuice]

Pretty cool , soooo much talent used to make these suits

[@TribalGuitars]

The "Outland" helmet's crudeness fits the film because it was (if memory serves me) a mining operation, so Big Biz being what it is universally, they'd have the crudest, most stripped-down space suits they could.

[@OzzyMandias]

Outland was a Jupiter film, they were on io...🤓

[@briandeschene8424]

Came here to say this unless someone else already had. Thumbed up!

[@securityrobot]

Well done you can do the thumbed up but. That’s about your limit. If you get the urge to roll over on your back and suck your Toe - resist it.

[@OzzyMandias]

@@securityrobot There's a good boy...I'm sure your tongue's permanently stuck in different orifice...enjoy!

[@TheSabado215]

Iconic suit in my books.

[@gregstorkwilson2745]

Any one else notice the red sticker on the suit looks a little like a graphic version of the Maximus helm?

[@purefoldnz3070]

isn't Millburn the one that tried to pet the dangerous space cobra?

[@crazyRyoga]

I waited literally years for this movie to come out. I can still feel the disappointment when I walked out that theater.

[@balloonedraccoon2503]

The film is a masterpiece to me. Too bad he couldn't make the trilogy he wanted to make.

[@SilentTree12]

The glass (or glass-adjacent) EVA helmets will never not be stupid but I've always been a fan of its modern-retro flavor.

[@wizardtowergames]

Outland is in my top 5 scifi movies along with Aliens, The Thing etc..

[@kellydavis3108]

The prometheus suit looks more elegant and advanced for a prequel

[@kutter_ttl6786]

We have to take into consideration the context the suits were made for. The Prometheus suits are for a well funded scientific expedition, they would most likely have the most advanced equipment for their time. In Alien we're looking at a mining operation. A suit that is simple, utilitarian and designed to take more abuse would be more consistent with the work involved.

[@shaggycan]

I'm all for someone to go through Outland and digitally drop in a few WY logos, because we all know it is in the same universe as Alien, probably a prequel, probably set in 2070.

[@MeBeTheDB]

Perhaps 'CON-AM' got bought out by 'WEYLAND-YUTANI' years before 'WALMART' bought them out ... Hmmmm. D.A.

[@Ziz62266]

Outland was set on Io, one if Jupiter's moons, not Mars.

[@nathkrupa3463]

Thanks sir nice work

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

Incredible design

[@remghoost]

I had no idea Adam Savage was such an Alien franchise fan! Definitely one of the best sci-fi franchises out there.

[@RS-ls7mm]

Resurrection and after are just shameless cash grabs. The first two are classic.

[@buda3d2007]

THe movie is flawed in many parts but overall its an awesome film for many reasons and the prectical effects stuff in the film is incredible.

[@nerdingforfunprops4487]

I'd totally forgotten about Outland. Might have to refresh myself.....

[@lucorrez9991]

Great video as always !!!!!!

[@richardmason-ray3130]

It takes a lot of Flack but I loved that Movie!

[@CrimsonSteelMoonTheWolf64]

The movie itself was so-so but the underlying lore and questions it poses about the Alien universe is excellent.

[@collier6794]

We need prometheus 2 I loved that movie

[@970357ers]

Outland deserves a remake!

[@El_Los_er]

If I was a wealthy man I would be plowing this auction to have this, I love it.

[@arielolivera8913]

Daniel San's Karate kid II obon scene costume in the background...wow....hope You can do a meet whit this awesome piece too!!

[@samtauser1292]

I have been wondering if Adam has ever seen any of his own work come through the prop store?

[@ruffsnap]

Neat!

[@krillen64]

I love the 2 peaces shown off in this video. They both look great to me.

[@MugRuith]

Amazing!

[@gjd9527]

Hi There From New Zealand.. Love Your Channel Cheers ..

[@EyeBeZombie]

Granted I hated prometheus due to how modern they made the alien universe felt with the stupid holograms and seeker scanning bots like it lost it's retro grounded nitty grittiness that alien had do like those spacesuits though

[@jasonhare8540]

I have to say I liked Prometheus for the most part . I just wish they hadn't leaned so hard until the evil robot thing . Ash from alien was never evil . He was following company orders and even fritzed out because of it . Justice for Ash by God .

[@lancewhite1477]

Outland is basically High Noon in space.

[@portland-182]

The made a lot of the Outland helmets, as they had crowd scenes of miners suiting up and working. They had to turn them out quickly and cheaply. The helmets were notably reused in 'Morons From Outer Space' and early episodes of 'Red Dwarf'

[@maryduarte3248]

We all like space tv and movies including old and new stuff outfits

[@geraldstiling3735]

Often for me I🎥, find the making 👽of the movie😱🎞️ is more interesting than the movies themselves. 🎥🎬

[@hubertcumberdale6404]

My introduction into the alien franchise and honestly I loved the movie. In hind sight, yes they should have added more about the engineers but the grim vibe of the film always appeals to me.

[@RS-ls7mm]

It didn't bother you that everything the people did was the stup!dest thing possible?

[@hubertcumberdale6404]

@@RS-ls7mm as a stoned 17 year old, no.

[@RS-ls7mm]

@@hubertcumberdale6404 I guess that's the only way to enjoy any modern movie. No functioning brain cells allowed.

[@robrogalski4681]

Yeah the spacesuit from Prometheus is cool, I always loved their design, that film at least looked good.. But this film geek is losing my mind because of what's behind them.. Is that a costume from the Shawshank Redemption!?? it's One of my all time favorite films...

[@stuartcurran6486]

Fbfx made the helmets and not the rest of the suit. The suit was made by Ivo coveney and his crew. I did a couple of weeks on it.

[@Thomas_Esson]

Good correction to make; the same confusion occurred when Adam examined "Life" space suits in London a few months ago, where the EVA helmet and electronics were FBFX, but the rest of the EVA and entirety of the IVA were Robert Allsopp and... you! [Sadly the video has since been set to private for some reason.] FBFX deserves plenty of credit, but so too do you guys. Robert Allsopp and Ivo Coveney are both so insanely accomplished; I happily got to meet Allsopp at a con a few years back, and I hope to one day meet Coveney (especially since I think I own a piece of his work). And your stuff is very impressive; my compliments especially on your beautiful helmets and masks.

[@stuartcurran6486]

@@Thomas_Essoncheers Thomas👍

[@user-xe1vv4cj3i]

Just don't mention anything Quantamanian Stuart.

[@deepscuba7384]

Having air blow across the faceplate to keep them from fogging is not a new trick. The MKV dive helmet and many of its predecessors are designed with internal air moving across the windows (lights) to keep them from fogging. Same thing with AGAs, the EXO-26, Kirby-Morgans, Ocean Reef FFM, etc. The technology dates back over 100 years... 1840s.

[@AndrewPRoberts]

Watching the visual effects breakdowns, looking at the helmet is a nightmare haha

[@nicksmith5374]

It was rumored that the movie Outland and Aliens were in the same universe. Both have the same dystopian feel.

[@user-xe1vv4cj3i]

I worked on that

[@b0tterman]

Didn't like Prometheus or the space suits. Now the original alien suits...great.

[@steverino6954]

Outland took place over Io.

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

0:11, That asteroid, ESB or AOTC??

[@maxmoller]

I can't help wonder, what the thought was behind the placement, of those pads on the biceps. Cause they make no sense to me. They kinda looks like a misplaced albow pad???

[@cpo415]

You are so heavy handed I see why that guy watches you like a hawk.

[@shanejayell]

Hated the film, but yeah that's neat.

[@TesGon]

" Hate" is a very strong word. Movies are never " perfect" but you shouldn't feel THAT emotion mate. Inhale. Meditate. Create something yourself and make everyone love it. That's always a hard thing to do.

[@karonuva]

I don't understand the level of anger ppl have with the movie, I thought it was fine?

[@securityrobot]

It seems a you don’t understand much. Apart from your fatuous statement - how do you gauge levels of anger? A sliding scale?, or perhaps you have some kind of gadget for measuring levels of anger, especially when they’re not there in the first place.

[@SirZechs77]

Where's the sword from that adam was holding in the intro?

[@Jastor00]

It's Rita's helicopter blade sword from Edge of Tomorrow.

[@aruruaurynwolferson9713]

I first pushed the likebutton, now I watch😂

[@Rolatnor]

You enjoyed this way too much

[@simulacrae]

What about the replica of The Martian space suit?

[@tested]

Both Adam and shrank got busy, and the project kind of fell to the side.

[@simulacrae]

@@tested ah too bad, it would have been cool to se.

[@SpartanX360]

Under appreciated film but I love it, love the Alien Franchise down to the costumes spaceships and the creatures itself. Prometheus is actually tells the origins of Aliens came from…

[@Wanton110]

Outland was great, better than Prometheus imo

[@adamlee007]

Shame is could only run forward..not left or right.

[@leonpeters-malone3054]

I'm more interested in the Shawshank Redemption costume in the back row. That movie.

[@rtstrick6721]

Millburn's parents or guardians should've warned him never to speak to strange alien appendage metaphors 😉

[@rtstrick6721]

Prometheus and Covenant, good production designs wasted on two silly films. It's possible to endure them if you go in with the attitude you're watching goofy slapstick (which much of them is, especially the double slipping on blood). They should do us a favour and go completely Three Stooges for the third instalment.

[@dinoreplicas]

Abbott and Costello meet the Xenomorph?

[@joshuagregory232]

is that Andy dufraine's prison outfit in the background from Shawshank Redemption ?

[@Richard-HiFiMan]

I noticed that too, but based on the prisoner number I believe it’s Red’s (Morgan Freeman’s character).

[@PainXIII12]

I loved Prometheus

[@Phar2Rekliss]

Why does prop store get to get these utems but not us nirmal people

[@robhws]

Prometheus is a dumb movie. But it looks great!

[@nufe]

The white helmet was also used in "Morons From Outer Space" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morons_from_Outer_Space

[@Anguisette]

Ah prometheus, it was such a disappointment. At least the space suit was kinda cool.

[@grillodon]

Uhm, no. Prometheus, no.

[@curlyexcile]

I never understood the hate that movie got, I love them all, and what's the harm in bringing a great franchise to a more modern audience.

[@bagoistvan3182]

👍🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺😁😁😁

[@randybugger3006]

Yeah, theres some benefit to being a well known SFX guru with lots of industry connections and a fat bank account.

[@price5647]

Its reds prison uniform 😮

[@brewt1mer]

I love the production design but the film was half good half awful….looked great in 3d though

[@6Sally5]

Although I understand the reason why…so you can see the actor…it is nonetheless irritating and useless to put lights inside a space helmet. Anyone wearing one like that would have a heck of a time seeing much around them.

[@jdssurf]

everyone keeps saying this but yeah, i mean how do you see the character tension, and all the emotions, can't do it

[@QQQ-os9dj]

This is weak, water is fuel.

[@craigbeas6111]

I hated the helmets so funny

[@bwiegs2008]

Tired of all of Adam's space stuff he need s to find out stuff yto swow

[@TREVONBACH]

MR SAVAGE ...warm regards to a fellow redhead. spf a billion... quick question: Due to your reverence and involvement of Star Wars obviously you are a legend. But within other worlds there is comedy and you use it within your teaching style. But i find your prop world has never looked into a Swartz ring, Lord Helmet's helmet, a dink's robe...or the like. Any idea when we will see the miniature winnebago? LOVE ME SOME SPACEBALLS. i just didn't want to offend in case it was a sore issue with them for whatever reason. u are appreciated, sorry thing 1 and 2. my dad was a politician and i know what its like when public steals time. being on this end of it though.. apologies.

[@securityrobot]

Outland wasn’t set on Mars it was set on Io. You want to get your facts straight or have some acquaintance with the subject you are talking about, instead of putting out misleading content.

[@Nillowo]

Don’t worry it’s not that serious :)

[@briandeschene8424]

You are correct. But instead of coming across as informed and helpful you don’t accomplish either.

[@karonuva]

@@briandeschene8424 It's not like he's spreading misinformation about brain surgery or something 😂 It's niche movie trivia, it doesn't matter THAT much if someone makes a tiny mistake

[@securityrobot]

You come across as incapable of thought. Try reading my original comment and consider the implications of the comment, before trying to advance some sort view about me.

[@securityrobot]

Really? He’s gone into a situation unprepared without research and making videos that are supposed to be factual and definitive. If you enjoy half - baked accounts of history then fair play to you, keep watching. Adam Savage puts himself up as an expert, it’s all about him, that’s what he’s selling - so the very least he needs to do is check what’s being put out. How many other videos has he put out that contain inaccuracies and falsehoods?

[@johnmorrow7080]

I watched the film again last week I was thinking it was "Event Horizon" no this got my films mixed up , I was going to give away my collection of DVD's as we hadn't had a DVD player in a few years , I changed my mind and bought a cheapy , will probably have a binge watch then sell them LOL as it's generally what I do .

[@recoswell]

can you examine props from movies that didn't suck? just curious