Adam Savage's Beautifully Chaotic Studio Tour

Tour of Adam Savage's studio for his Tested KZbin channel.
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Tour of Adam Savage's studio for his Tested KZbin channel.
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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Camera Philosophy
3:34 - Audio
4:42 - Graphic Design
6:44 - Lighting I
7:37 - Creaky Stands
8:37 - Lighting II
12:56 - Organization
15:41 - Shot Composition
16:37 - KZbin Attitude
19:15 - Interesting Tools
21:09 - Final Score & Outro
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[@impatrickt]

I think we could have spent an entire month in Adam’s shop and still only scratched the surface. What an endless wealth of knowledge and entertainment. Just incredible.

[@RC-1290]

To be fair, first order retrievability means that pretty much everything is at the surface, but there sure is a LOT of surface area😅

[@jonfraserdop]

We need a part 2 then! 😄

[@TheMonkeyTurnip]

Extended version? Please

[@Kami8705]

Where's all the footage from the clips at the end? I want to see him talk about crowbar and halligans again

[@protogenxl]

RedLetterMedia when??????

[@BizzleByron]

This is testament to the quality of content over the quality of gear used, nice work Adam.

[@mm9773]

That’s absolutely true, but I would say that the cameras on $1000 phones are pretty amazing. Of course the big restriction on these things is the size of the lenses, so you will need good lighting, and that’s not cheap, either - but you need good lighting in a workshop anyway.

[@DLDrillNB]

Been an avid viewer on Tested for years. I love how Adam automatically becomes the host of anything he's ever on, and that he *literally* cannot go 5 seconds without talking about some trinket he's absolutely in love with. Never, ever change Adam (or do, that's probably more your philosophy!)

[@iggy880]

Every video with Adam is "I love this weird specialized piece of equipment" and it never deeps fake because he really loves how specialized it is or how it's made

[@DroseMr]

What a Savage!🎉Thank You

[@Metalhiram]

This video has no reason to be so short! Couldn't get enough of you two, like the father you've always wanted 😂

[@WrathOfTheHydra]

I love that Gerald is there for the technical details of how things are shot, but Adam's brain is in space thinking about the philosophy of audience-creator connections. So when Gerald asks one small question about a camera setup, Adam plunges into the entire history of a shot decision, and Gerald is left standing there with the 'I don't know what to do with my hands or focus' look. This was a lot of fun watching two completely different personalities interact. Fantastic coverage of a studio as always!

[@ErrorTH]

My favorite part is when Adam just randomly shows his box of WAGO :)

[@dannyboylan5926]

I love Adam so damn much, and as a regular Tested viewer, I can assure you we are constantly falling over haha. Once I start hearing the noise, I know we're tipping over. But it's part of the experience haha. Adam comes and picks us back up, says sorry guys, and gets back to work lol.

[@mromutt]

so much falling and spinning :D its really funny when we fall camera up and he stands over going "opps" XD

[@mattlampe]

There's something satisfying and personal about that creaking noise that makes you feel like you're alone there next to Adam while he builds something. I hope he never changes that camera rig, the channel wouldn't be the same without that sound!

[@PineFilms90]

The crossover I didn't know I needed! Thank you Gerald!

[@WilliamFaucher]

Oh my goodness this has to be one of Gerald's best studio tours to date, damn

[@lukasgiese2331]

The whiteout pen font moment is beautiful. Such a clear: Oh we are on the same wavelength moment.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Adam is so knowledgeable, I could listen to him talk all day.

[@EposVox]

YESSS MY DREAM STUDIO TOUR

[@Username_CC_]

Tell Gerald to give us the 3 hour cut

[@TheTechnoPilot]

@@Username_CC_we definitely need the three hour cut!

[@TheRealPanacamanana]

Seeing Gerald and Joey in a video together is something I never thought I’d see. Having followed Joey for more than a decade, it’s so wild to see him with Gerald who I’ve followed for just short of a handful of years. Life is a treat sometimes.

[@kimaboe]

It was nice seeing Joey in front of the camera for once. Miss the days of him stepping in on podcasts and being the sane one :p

[@metrawhub2206]

Everybody needs 1 year of graphics design experience. Was a gem for eternity! This was a masterclass I've enjoyed!

[@peckenstein]

Its rare that a decrease in quality (video in this case) leads to an increased appeal. For me it felt so much more relatable, and home grown when the switch to the cell phone camera happened. I still love the high quality production with the expensive cameras, but the cell phone videos feel so much more intimate and off the cuff in the sense that it feels like Adam just setup and got shooting just for us as opposed to the whole production. Either way, Tested is quality and I'm here to support them! Also, I love the camera shake, the camera falls, the squeak of the lock line. All just adds to the authenticity.

[@LearnEnglishwithBobtheCanadian]

I was unaware that marrette was a Canadianism. You learn something new every day.

[@pileofstuff]

It is. The original "wire nut" was made by the the Marr Company in 1914 (inventor: Bill Marr of Toronto, Ontario) and used a setscrew. The current Marrette connector was the evolution of that.

[@szubal]

I love when worlds of mine collide. Adam preaching of F.O.R, first order of retrival, helped me reorganize my creative space. Watching Gerald process things Adams say, especially when it is far outside what he would do, was fascinating.

[@dag221]

Best studio tour by far so far.

[@felixm.8910]

Watching Gerald ask a question and get a WEALTH of a story and philosophy is SO cool! I feel like he just tried to absorb every idea Adam pitched about storytelling and the minimum amount necessary to get to the endgoal (i.e. making a thing, telling a story about a thing and so on).

[@Triflixfilms]

The tour I always wanted but had no idea who would be prestigious enough to host it. It's so cool getting to see all of the overlaps between my favorite creators! Gerald has collabed with Adam Savage and MAKE ART NOW Corridor Digital had collabed with Adam Savage and LTT LTT has collabed with Pewdiepie and so many more It would be really cool if you could tour the Safety Third science studios at some point; Willy Osman, Micheal Reeves, Alan Pan, Neil Red, and Kevin. If they say their spaces are in shambles or not really a studio it would make for an even funnier video.... they are unhinged lol

[@PrograError]

It'd be even better if he did it in hazmat for Neil Red as a reference to the claim about radioactive material being easy to get and essentially no rules on disposal (other than the power plant grade and higher materials)

[@robert_may]

Great job on capturing the organised chaos of his workshop 😆 I think this style of filming works brilliantly in a small busy space like this - tripods very quickly become a pain in the arse (not to mention dangerous) when working around machine tools, so I love his god-awful creaky camera arm/clamp contraption. Also agree with Adam - WAGO connectors rock 🤩I use them for all my own household wiring now, they're super convenient.

[@DantheLion]

I need a part2 2 or a podcast thingy where Gerald and Adam just ramble around random things. its so entertaining

[@iggy880]

Adam is like the most energetic showman while also being such a great technical mind. It's really fascinating how he sees storytelling from visual to the actual act. It's a testament to how people really need to understand "the best equipment" is only the best if it fits the job and how you work. It's a bit of "if it's stupid, and it works, then it's not stupid" because a noisy home rigging like he uses for camera and lights is a brilliant solution for how he works

[@funknick]

I love that Adam is the personification of "get it done and tell a story" as opposed to the filming gear heads that frequent this channel. There is nothing wrong with being deep into any of these topics, if we all did things the same, there would be no variety. It's really cool how the mutual respect here allows everyone to just vibe and share their respective focus for film making, crafting, and story telling. It takes all kinds, and I love this mashup.

[@Goodzikc]

Honestly I love the sound of when Adam moves the lock line in his videos, for me its similar to the mic things where it just adds to the authenticity of it, where it makes it feel more like Adams just going about his working day, and your just another tool of his desk watching it all, and getting to share in the journey

[@JoshChristiane]

Adam is such a pragmatic man, I love it. Great tour, Gerald!

[@anamorphicalan]

I feel the passion. He speaks the truth. Adam you are correct. The passion is true

[@Grotonomus]

I have to admit. I dig the sound, it reinforces that everything is real in the shop.

[@ricardokrug8343]

This is a true gem of a video. Two masters at their crafts together. Absolutely great!!

[@melihkaleciklioglu]

Mythbusters was like a class-trip where you see all the huge booms and everything, tested is for the one kid in class that wants to live and know everything about every little gadget that is in the shop. I failed science class miserably, but there is something about listening to Adam and his absurdly knowledgeable and infectious excitement about the things he does. Imagine doing the thing you love the most and breathing it without any hesitation and being able to convey that to so many people, Adam is THE DUDE.

[@bickybickford]

I watch Adams show every day and find it fascinating. Thank you Gerald for another awesome video.

[@justaddjeff1988]

Marrette is Canadian as we tend to use brand names for what we call something. Skill saw for circular saw, Kleenex for tissue, Sorels for winter boots. Marrettes are wire nuts.

[@LostButMakingGoodTime]

I could not have been so detached. I would have struggled not to be a total fanboi. I could listen to Adam talk for a year.

[@marsgizmo]

Truly inspiring episode! 🙌 Can't wait to see the next ones, no pressure now.. 😏

[@LandRoverDrive]

Loved this BTS style talk about making videos about your passion. 👌

[@Kaznil46]

I absolutely love the camera and light posts that he uses. The falling bits are absolutely the best to add a little unplanned comedy to the videos.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Absolutely loving this tour!! THANK YOU !!!

[@erebostd]

Thanks for this video. Loved it!

[@needamuffin]

8:32 I just love that shot so much. It's so perfectly framed to have Adam walk up and angrily pick up the phone that it looks staged, but knowing Adam it's definitely not.

[@dailythenoob]

It's actually from a random video on tested, I swear I've seen it before 😂

[@McStayWoodworks]

This was amazing. Really well done thanks for sharing this!

[@jonfraserdop]

I’ve loved Tested for years! This is so great to see! Thanks Gerald! Love these studio tours!

[@canucklehead28]

EXCELLENT! I love this series and I love where you're going with the channel!

[@lgerback34]

THANK YOU!!! I’ve wondered (and inquired) about the Tested filming workflow for years - ever since COVID - so this video is scratching one of my biggest filmmaking itches! You rock.

[@cheryldroffner443]

Love this so much! Two of my fav channels meeting up! I could watch that all day.

[@Ronbc000]

Treat of the year. Bloody wonderful. Thank you. ❤🙏

[@ExercisingIngenuity]

Loved the tour! So enjoyable to explore more of the cave with Adam

[@ChadSchrandt]

This was amazing. What a great studio tour!

[@leo_dale]

Best ever studio visit. Adam is so full of enthusiasm and the workshop is brilliant

[@Herfinnur]

I wish Adam would start his immediate series again. It's like he's the only person on earth with his skillset and experience who's an extrovert and that coupled with his artistic soul just made for the best interviews ever

[@jameslott7069]

I LOVE the sound of the creeky lights and camera rig. One of my favorite things

[@ScottBalkum]

Its hilarious how many things in common Adam and I have…. Sortimo.. my favorite. And the Wagos…. Love those things.

[@JackieDElia]

What an incredible man and shop. Simply amazing!

[@mareklesniak8768]

Wonderful, inspiring... not sure what other words to use. For sure, it's lesson learnt on how to control chaos withing the work space! Great stuff!

[@invox9490]

This was cool. This was fun. Great job!

[@johnrwallace]

What an amazing episode! Well done!

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Pretty amazing. Thanks for sharing it. ✌️

[@WoodWorkLIFE]

This is my favorite

[@ckhicks]

This is so good, y'all did an amazing job on this. What a golden opportunity!

[@rakelodakel]

Adam is an absolute god of inspiration and contagious giddiness. I could listen to him yap on about copper pipes for 20 minutes and I wouldn't notice time was passing. He also seems like a genuinely nece person and like someone who makes content to share his love of the craft with no motives to sell you anything or pander to trends. He is a hero om mine, and as a bit of a a cynic, I don't have a lot of those.

[@yesthisisdonut]

man what a likable guy. adam is cool too

[@The_RC_Family]

I love people like Adam, thank you guys LOVE THIS

[@mckerrowsiding]

thank you Adam at his best

[@corymayo]

Possibly my favorite video on the internet. Thank you

[@nomadherper]

I adore Adam so much... this was wonderful.

[@darrinlalla9008]

At points it felt like Adam out-nerded my favorite nerd! Great video.

[@Menjari]

I love the sound of the camera mount! It makes it more real to me.

[@JeffGrahamPhotography]

Two of my favorite channels in one.

[@1justinbrown]

Dude, these are getting really good. Keep it up.

[@theHardChargerVids]

Tested is my regular go to channel...One or Two videos a day and always great. Adam is such a great person and frankly is my teacher and gateway to making. Thanks Adam!

[@donnst]

Utterly delightful

[@efleschner]

Two of my favorite channels in one video!

[@benmo6609]

Great video. The flow and weirdness matches the subject. Fan of both.

[@jules_mac]

Made my day - thanks legends!

[@joannehart9624]

What a coup! It was great to see you in Adam's shop. Really enjoyed the video. 🙂

[@mitchellloper1367]

Two of my favorite channels in one! Too cool!

[@richheaton4008]

Awesome interview. Btw he has world class props... Just love that guy. So creative and positive and up beat.

[@jmillerdesign]

Subbed! Haven't seen this channel before, but I'm a big big fan of Tested, Mythbusters, and literally everything else Adam has done! Thanks for producing this. He's so entertaining and inspiring when he's in his element.

[@DonBuonasera]

This is amazing!

[@seanfichera]

Love it. Now I want the extended cut.

[@BrandonHinojosa]

One of my favorite collabs in history. Thank you gentlemen 🙏🏽

[@richardcary978]

Great video! Great interviewer! Enjoyed it very much 👍

[@dgoddard]

Best one yet!

[@paddric_ryan]

This did NOT disappoint! Two of my favorite KZbinrs. Well done!

[@CineMobilePodcast]

I really appreciated this one

[@martybeyer]

Fantastic, this was as good as I imagined when I heard it was actually going to happen. 👍👍

[@27thLetterInc]

I personally LOVE that sound Adam. No complaint from this tested member!

[@JimRobinson-colors]

Really enjoying these Gerald. I especially enjoy the fact that what seems unrelated to what we do, there is common ground. Great that you are able to pull that out of these guests. I also did a few years as a graphic designer, and have always thought that it helped me in color grading. I have been saying the same things Adam said in this video - The idea that everybody's job in a film or TV show etc. is to guide the viewer to tell the story - is the job of lighting, camera, editing, and in my case color grading. It is essentially everyone's job on set - right down to the set design and costume etc. Great stuff in here - bonus for people like me that loved Mythbusters. What a great interview. cheers.

[@geraldundone]

🤓🙏💜

[@radicalempire6599]

I could live in that space. Forever.

[@FlatLanderTech]

Hahah this is amazing, so excited but also about different things, Adam with his little bit bobs, Gerald with the cinematics, amazing vid.

[@BlaseAnDerHand]

19:00 nails it perfectly why you are a awesome person Adam and why everybody loves you and your passion behind it. Have a great day.

[@DLivingston]

Very cool, loved this episode. Adam played a huge part in my late childhood/early adulthood. Love him.

[@qvarfoto]

Wow! Just.. wow

[@perlkkegaard551]

Love Tested 💪💪

[@charleshoughton]

Two great KZbinrs come together. ❤

[@cablekibble2942]

The first time Gerald has been outclassed by his "guest"

[@julie5640]

I'm currently working toward a BFA in Graphic Design at a tech school (I really like the program) and STEM kids constantly joke about how I'll never get a good job, make enough money to support myself, etc. To finally hear someone, especially Adam Savage, speak highly about it and appreciate its usefulness made my day. Thank you, Adam

[@DarrenPoulson]

One of the good things to come out of Covid. Love the format of the tested channel now.

[@99degreesnorth61]

i love this channel because it's an interview but with a tour sprinkled in

[@JesseEdgar]

Now that was fun... I've always admired Adam's positivity.

[@Bas-G]

As a loyal Tested subscriber and lifelong Savage fan I cannot click like often enough. What an amazing behind the scenes look. Also I did not realize how big Gerald is...having met Adam once for perspective lol

[@zimmy1958]

Glad you got to meet Adam.