Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Studio Ghibli Diorama!

Adam's latest build taps into his love for Studio Ghibli films, a bit of modelmaking, and in-camera practical effects as he constructs a stunning display inspired by one of his favorite Miyazaki films. It's a slow burn of a build as Adam gradually reveals his sketched out plans; the result is a mesmerizing combination of light and movement that is beautiful to behold!
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[@nerdvisions4625]

Man that scene is so beautiful!

[@freqenc]

Wow a skydoo. :)

[@samgranier6735]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 I ll printing laputa thé castle in the sky , can you make it fly ?

[@TheDragonNinjaLord]

This film is my absolute favorite of his. It's sad it's so underrepresented in terms of merchandise and that more people don't recognize it as one of his top films. I love the art and the premise of the movie. Such interesting vegetation and creative creatures.

[@ericdietz1795]

Technically, it's a pre-Ghibli film. And if I have only one advantage over Adam, I'll bet I saw it first...

[@Nick-vu2bz]

Adam: im not gonna tell you what it is! Title: ......

[@iamironclaw]

And thumbnail.

[@bonce]

And description

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Whoever uploaded the video didn't watch the start of it. :-)

[@Sebastian__.]

Watching the videos is the fun part.

[@timetravellingbunny3952]

Or, the truly impatient (I am truly impatient) will jump to the end of the video.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

The whole "slow reveal" thing gets kind of spoiled by the video title...

[@mormacil]

And then the pinned comment for the exact details...

[@IsardPragmatique93]

Well nausicaa isn't that famous compared with other ghibli's animés

[@notfeedynotlazy]

@@IsardPragmatique93 ... ...you... you are trolling us, right?

[@IsardPragmatique93]

I just think that nausicaa is stl a movie known only by peuple how dug a bit deeper in ghibli animé, so it might be possible that a big part of this vidéo's viewers won't what it's about until Adam explains in the end of the video

[@notfeedynotlazy]

@@IsardPragmatique93 Sorry, pal, I usually am against arguing online, but I have to draw the line somewhere. Saying that Nausicaa is not a well-known movie just plain doesn't work. Dude, Nausicca is THE most well known Miyazaki movie. Is the one that led to the foundation of Studio Ghibli (it is considered a Ghibli film because Ghibli owns the rights). It's the one ranked as one of the greatest films ever made. If you ask anyone "tell me three Ghibli films", it will 99% of times be "Nausicaa and two others" (with the other two often including Totoro, but I know many people who believe Totoro is just a mascot and not knowing he has its own movie). Just agree that even if you didn't know about it it just means YOU are not very versed in Ghiobli films (which is NOT a dishonor; NOBODY is "required" to be very versed in ANYTHING) and enjoy the one-day build, pal. :-)

[@thomaslevy2119]

The seam in the sky backdrop could be made less noticeable with some touch-up paint. I had the same problem with sections of a large wallpaper mural in my living room. "Invisible" nylon sewing thread (.004" clear or grey) would show up much less to suspend the model than the black thread or wire Adam used.

[@IzzyDutra]

49:41 Adam: "so peaceful" OH YES, VERY PEACEFUL AND REALLY QUIET!!!

[@thematthewlondon]

WHHHIIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@Consequator]

WHHHIIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@Jemppu]

Imagine it's the aircraft you're on amidst these clouds 👀

[@Aaron9822]

Nausicaä is one of my most beloved characters in Ghibli films so I'm feeling a lot of love for this build. Amazing design and idea... all it needs is a fox squirrel on her shoulder 🧝‍♀️🦊

[@chazzmccloud36]

As soon as I saw Nausicaa flying her glider in the thumbnail, I knew I had to watch the video. Favorite Ghibli character, hands down!

[@FlippingSloth]

adam if you make a smaller window with slanted wood on inside that makes an angle towards the background then wherever you stand you will only have sight of the backdrop and figure rather than the inside of a box :)

[@willdarling1]

also could make it look like the inside of an airship porthole !!

[@FlippingSloth]

@@willdarling1 ooh yah

[@Lethgar_Smith]

I've been thinking about something similar for my USS Enterprise model With a moving star field behind it. nice to see someone actually create what I had in mind for years.

[@OmegaVestoLord]

Adam: I'm not gonna tell you what it is lol Video Title: I dont have such weaknesses!

[@예쓰만]

Wow! That's totally awesome! I love it.

[@veryearly]

"Isn't that peaceful?" he shouts over the noise of the motor. In seriousness, this is magnificent, Adam!

[@aricreza9607]

this movie was such a fever dream, like the kind you won't be sure was actually real a few years later. i absolutely loved it

[@jeromethiel4323]

Read the manga, way more detailed and explains a lot that the movie didn't.

[@caligo7918]

@@jeromethiel4323 and it goes a lot further, me movie is around a third of the whole story

[@logan_page]

Weird, I followed Naussica perfectly fine. Spirited Away on the other hand, now THAT'S a fever dream.

[@Nightwishmaster]

@@logan_page Spirited Away is my absolute favorite with Nausicaa being my second favorite, they both give me the feels big time!

[@dubbingsync]

@@logan_page Spirited Away just seems to dip into a strange mix of fantasy and slice of life for the bathhouse (in a fantasy world). Which does give the impression of a fever dream sort of thing at times. As the characters look at something very weird for us the audience and go “yeah that’s completely normal”

[@purplefuku]

Oh, this is incredible!! I love Nausicaä so much & I was super fortunate to see it on the big screen last year. It was an unforgettable experience.

[@slebetman]

"I'm not going to tell you about this build" - but it's in the title!

[@Chino-Kafu]

I think he meant how he's going to build it lol.

[@sampsonlll1825]

Skipped to the end then back before Adam could finish that sentence.

[@Sebastian__.]

Watching the videos is the fun part.

[@nilbogyt]

I like raisins

[@harxmoond]

It's all about the journey.

[@CYMANITE]

when you told me what it was for, i got goose bumps and smiled, this film was my favorite as a child and still is now.

[@fringepersonKay]

Nausicaa is my favourite princess. She's a scientist! And she's got her own flying machine! She's so cool, and THIS is so cool!

[@WhiteShadows0]

I gotta say. I really love that workbench. Truly amazing craftsmanship went into it and I'm heading to rewatch it's video after this. It's so good.

[@philgallagher1]

2:38 "I'm working out some details in my head"...... Yes, we know! It's what you do, and is part of the reason we keep coming back. Listening to you hold a conversation with us, where you play the parts of both you AND us is one of the best parts of any Adam Savage video!!

[@eriklaroi8]

Warms my heart, the first Ghibli I watched. You have awakened a deep nostalgia.

[@alex.thedeadite]

It predates the studio even.

[@eriklaroi8]

Wow really? I haven’t had time to watch the whole video or research, was Miyazaki still at the helm?

[@fredbrooks1386]

Wonderful build. Not even Adam is perfect and he never has said he was! I refer to my favorite gem of Inventor, Research and Development philosophy......“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” Thomas Edison Thank you Adam, you provide so many with so many wonderful ideas and inspiration.

[@hin_hale]

I LOVE watching Adam stomping around, talking to himself and the inanimate objects in funny accents - like an absolute maniac! Though I wasn't totally clear what he was planning to do with the waap waap.

[@Boomerangguy100]

By far my favorite studio ghibli film.

[@OMEGANEEDLER]

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Princess Mononoke are my favorite films from ghibli studio's, and this is also a nice build to watch I love it

[@iyorit1089]

Your boyish feeling and passion is the very spirit of the Ghibli staff. Anyway, it will be fun to see your feelings. from your fans in 🇯🇵

[@DagonDee]

I did like it when you would talk while you were creating, because it reminded me of my dad describing how to do do something and then getting sidetracked telling stories about his life. As a creator I can also understand the need to focus on a project and not get sidetracked. Also, my stepdad got me into watching mythbusters and I have fond memories of watching it together. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@Corey-cz3no]

The functionality of your work table gets me excited. I neeeeed one!!!!

[@sarahsnow2563]

I love that it is made so that the moving background can be changed. I can see it with a starfield, race track stands, or dragons in the sky as a backdrop.

[@MaxPower_Designs]

Long taps are often called pulley taps for people looking for them! Also add two little motor with a cam to make the strings oscillate and bring movement to the character, so it’s even more realistic.

[@hipojoe]

I love that movie. Such an underrated gem. Much like Porco Roso

[@Zael_Moonblade]

Have you read the manga yet? The Nausicaä one I mean.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

It's not underrated, however it's not as widely known to the general public as, for example, Princess Mononoke.

[@tacoshmaco13]

Porco Roso is my favorite one! So underrated!

[@Tater_Lord]

Both nausica and porco are fantastic movies, also fun fact for any Australians that see this comment almost the entire Ghibli collection is available on our netflix

[@theboredengineer2612]

@@Zael_Moonblade I had no idea how extensive the story of Nausicaa actually was. It's like Myazaki's Lord of the Rings.

[@almoistthere]

I love watching Adam work with enthusiasm and explain things. This video, he kind of muttered cryptically. I'm glad it's just this one video, because I like his usual style better.

[@a-Cat-doing-Cat-Stuff]

This is just another example that assures me meeting you would be like meeting an old friend that you have so much in common with

[@nathantron]

Ghibli are my favorite. They made my childhood complete.

[@ndginger518]

This was my first Studio Ghibli film. It holds a special place in my heart, and I am happy to see others enjoy it as mush as I do. Thanks for being so awsome

[@JakeBiddlecome]

You heard it here first: all matter is made of up tiny little Adams. And that's a world I want to live in.

[@chris-hayes]

When there's a new Tested video Adams are the only things that matter

[@xamonblackstar6835]

Talk about chaos theory. 🤔

[@Homiebandaid]

Dude thats savage

[@dwayneduval6785]

How is it possible that every favorite thing of mine is known only to Adam Savage, only SO much more so. You sir, are me, only SO much more so.

[@rexjaguarius]

Love these video's Adam, just remember when you manhandle those cameras... that's us you're tossing around the room!

[@kyleculp7520]

I think the ghibli builds are my favorite. Two different arts put together beautifully.

[@ayoshi1351]

I remember one night, a long long time ago, when my father brought a video tape (VHS?) of Nausicaa from work. At the time, Mr. Miyazaki and his creations were still completely unknown to the world, let alone even in Japan. My father had met Mr. Miyazaki who I recall was looking for advertiser(s) to fund the release/production of his work. A lot of time has passed since then, with more movies released and Mr. Miyazaki is now well recognized in the world, yet the story of Nausicca still remains to be my favorite of all his creations. Watching this KZbin video made me reminisce how I felt the very first time I ever saw Nausicca as a young human being still living in Japan.

[@rafiqkatana]

Watching you explain things to the camera at 1.5 speed playback was trippy. Great build.

[@halu959986]

I love the audio mixing in these videos, using ambient noise at standard speed over time lapses instead of royalty free music is just wonderful and helps lend a sense of determined progress

[@jeremiahhedeen3879]

Has my favorite myths busters lost his Mind? NO!!!!! he is still doing great things, love the guy!!

[@bjoker8228]

Awesome! I just watched that film for the first time a few months ago. Probably become my favorite Ghibli film. It was very atmospheric and delved into serious themes. Tears were shed by the end.

[@leaves5507]

Ever since I was little, I thought Adam was quirky and brilliant. I still think he is. I'm glad he makes videos. It's great!

[@Lintahlo]

Top 3 anime films of all time. Adore this movie. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nanayobizack8132]

good project idea. you can never go wrong with ghibli content

[@rondacarpenter68]

I have a big love for Studio Ghibli films as well.

[@RickZhukow]

Nausicaä was the first Ghibli film I ever saw. Made me a lifelong fan. Awesome build!

[@kinetikx]

I'm so glad to see Adam doing these minimally edited videos where we get to see the process of making something in real-time. I get that he has to have some videos that need to jump-cut to the reveal so that the less creative people among us can feel included. But I'd wager that the larger part of this audience wants to watch the whole process- warts and all. *edit* Also; holy shit, check out that crazy server rack in the background of most of this video Adam, are you starting your own server farm?

[@showbags7]

Lol... that'd be awesome... but what is still awesome... they are his tote trays, for tools and fixings. I'm so jealous!

[@soraroxas1313]

Hey Adam, I grew up with a father who is a maker, but as such, never myself actually got my hands dirty. As a non maker, I just wanted to say how I love your videos and seeing how each of your tools that you have adapted and updated over time continue to serve you to expedite and improve your process. From mythbusters, to cosplay, to prop making. From tools, to jokes and everything in between. Thank you for allowing us to share in your experiences!

[@LatitudeSky]

Knew it would be a Möwe flyer as soon as I saw the sky background. So it wasn't a surprise. But I was still in tears seeing it all done. That's a very special celebration of a very special movie. Mr. Miyazaki would be humbled and honored at such a display.

[@johnbrice4146]

It would be cool to have the model dip up and down with moving background would add to the illusion. Could be done with a belt hooked up to a gear and a cam.

[@JonReevesLA]

Or rotate slowly back and forth. Exactly what I was thinking.

[@ellemckay8007]

@@JonReevesLA Lets give Adam a challenge - Make her do loop de loops

[@deefdragon]

I love seeing Adam use the different tools that are part of his bench. Those hold downs are really cool.

[@DonaldHHewitt]

Adam! Dude this was awesome! Working on this film was one of the highlights of my life! Great to see you make it come to life!!

[@ItsRlyMe]

I know I'm late to this video, but I feel targeted!!! A diorama of my favorite manga/film adaptation made by my childhood hero?!?!?!?! I love this so much!!!

[@5274jacob]

"imagine the small atoms" - imagines small Adam Savages

[@sarah-yv7xj]

Would you rather fight 100 tiny Adams or one Adam sized atom?

[@3DJapan]

I went to the Ghibli Museum a few years ago. It's really amazing!

[@jeffreysmith236]

well, when the finished display was revealed and I saw her flying through the sky, my eyes filled with tears as the feelings from reading the 7 volume manga I read at least 12 years ago come flooding back.

[@coreyjwingate]

Nausicaa is the best Ghibli film, if not the best animated film, if not one of the best films ever made. So relevant to where this world is headed. Hopefully the insects and fungi smarten up soon and start weeding us out.

[@CalMath]

I hope the title and thumbnail didn't spoil it, but I see why it is. Great idea anyway. Love watching it!

[@SuicideNeil]

New motor/gearbox as noted, and some very thin fishing line would be the perfect upgrades ( rather than distracting black thread ).

[@alitydotorg]

some clear 4x tippet would be ideal

[@supafupa28]

Love you Adam. I appreciate you so much

[@risingwolf2112]

That's a Beautiful build. Love how it moves and complements the the model. I almost feel like I'm gliding along with her. Thanks so much for sharing. 😎

[@timlowenwirth]

That was beautiful! Loved watching you make this. My wife LOVES Studio Ghibli.

[@FlippytheMasterofPie]

One Day Build suggestion-the robot from Castle in the Sky (it was also in an episode of Lupin the 3rd Part 2 that Miyazaki directed)

[@DragonQueLee]

Or a Tiger 1 (from Pigs in the Mud)

[@prestonbyrd8443]

I love it. Nausicaa is my favorite Ghibli movie!

[@serversurfer6169]

That taping rig is spectacular. 💜🤓👍

[@haythamfpv]

Great to se you happy and making things!

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Adam seems particularly manic. :)

[@vivifylights]

It's amazing! Thanks, Adam!

[@RoryOConnor]

I love the way metal fatigue fractures are so identifiable too! Very satisfying!

[@lanceholden4758]

Thank you Adam. One of my favorite movies. Beautifully done.

[@lawmansama]

i remember watching Nausica when i was really young. It freaked me out and intrigued me all at the same time. Later when i was older i found the complete manga and got freaked out and intrigued all over again lol.

[@DefMettle]

AWESOME! one of my favourites. GJ Adam!!!

[@JoesGunpla]

It's so beautiful! I love it so much! Literally moved to tears it made me so happy to see it completed!

[@hteekay]

Can't wait to see what he's building. I'm so excited!

[@brycevo]

This is a beautiful work of art

[@Dusty_B]

Definitely in my top 3 Ghibli movies

[@lilpurplekitten626]

Not gonna lie, I saw the thumbnail, recognized the glider and went full fangirl 😁 Nausicaa is my favorite Ghibli film and this is so cool!!!!! 💜

[@hay_rei]

Yes!!! Nausicaä!! So underrated - it has some of the most beautiful scenery in the movie.

[@MrAku555]

@12:40 i love this guy. always sharing little tid bits of knowledge here and there.

[@aBradApple]

Because Studio Ghibli doesn’t just share the magic of childhood with children. Good stuff, man. Nausicaa introduced me to this wondrous world. Now I want to make a Ponyo terrarium for some reason.

[@rayceeya8659]

My favorite Ghibli film.

[@10100rsn]

49:35 Adam: Isn't that peaceful? Motor: BrrrawaaWAAAAAwwwWWWAAaaaaaAAaarrrrrb! Me: [mutes video] Much better. ;)

[@rong1924]

Saw that coming. A gear motor rigidly attached to a big panel is basically a speaker. He could have put the drive motor in a rubber box and connected it to the roller with a thin cogged belt.

[@dennisash7221]

A tip for these rolling type systems is to make one side adjustable so that you can adjust for tracking issues ... having made a few of these that is one trick we used. Another one is to make the adjustable side spring loaded so that it auto adjust for tension and stretch over time ...

[@rogermckinnon5738]

One of my favourite films of all time love the build

[@FieryKanata]

Nausicaa of the valley of the wind is great, definitely recommend the movie (watched it in Japanese) iirc it's on netflix for those who want to watch it. Edit: That movie was a big influence on the Final Fantasy franchise too btw

[@ObamaoZedong]

Not on netflix unfortunately but there's plenty of bootlegs online.

[@FieryKanata]

@@ObamaoZedong weird, I definitely watched it on Netflix. By the goddess, does netflix belgium have something netflix US doesnt? *gasp*

[@bradrichard1647]

@@ObamaoZedong i bought a legit copy from google play. i loved my HK bootlegs back when i was a student, but adult life has allowed me to go legit for my favourites.

[@ObamaoZedong]

@@bradrichard1647 well whoop-dee-fucking-doo

[@chris-hayes]

I've used KissAnime for quite a while. It was finally shutdown in Dec 2020, but it looks like they relaunched at KissAnime.city lol. I tried watching Nausicaa and the Valley of the Wind, it works perfectly, just had to switch to a "backup" stream server after getting an error.

[@T5646766]

Anything Hayao Miyazaki from studio Ghibli is IMO top notch/absolute masterpiece! I LOVE all the movies but Spirited away and Howl's moving castle are my favorite! Wish I could shake Hayao Miyazaki hand, his videos made me so happy during some major lows in my life.

[@alexcain4331]

I literally watched this movie today and it was soo good

[@blackcatgraphics1483]

Nausicaa is hands down my favorite Ghibli film. I think given the size of the display box, I would maybe place the motor in the side of the frame and connect it to a drive pulley with a small belt, that way it could be contained in a sound proofed inner box.

[@joerileijs9970]

Realy nice build, I was only introduced to the movie about a year ago. But it is so good, I would advise watching it to young and old!

[@nolapettett]

just beautiful. great job

[@Rvbandwagon]

Made a big unit like that for simulated motion in a haunted house. Used an old tread mill for the mechanics. Added a video peppers ghost illusion over the top of the mechanical scene. Used it as a window in an elevator simulator. The illusion was a ghost broke the glass as you descended in the elevator. Cheers!

[@TMWriting]

I’m so disappointed you guys spoiled this in the title and the thumbnail. It was clearly important to Adam as he was filming that this be something different, a surprise, and having that undercut the whole time was... yeah, it was disappointing.

[@NinjaChris77]

Agreed! Atleast change the thumbnail, thats the LEAST thing you have to do imo!

[@dowdayjing8442]

Keywords in the title make a difference to people discovering the video. More people seeing it is worth any spoilers.

[@TMWriting]

@@dowdayjing8442 Oh yeah, because 'Adam Savage Mystery Build!' would get no clicks haha

[@JonReevesLA]

@@dowdayjing8442 Still, they could have put it up for a day or two with a "mystery build" title and then change it for archival purposes.

[@dowdayjing8442]

@@TMWriting , I still stand by my statement. Here’s the description and link to a video by a popular KZbin science communicator. His video informed my opinion but of course you should verify the claims for yourself. “My hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various KZbinrs experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric. So clickable titles and thumbnails are the only way to get a lot of impressions and hence views - they are the only way to go viral. This leads me to wonder which audiences will become most prevalent on the site and if there will even be a place for educational content. In the long-term, hopefully KZbin is able to measure satisfaction through surveys and other metrics to ensure an optimal experience for everyone on the site.” - Veritasium kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHnWkmx6ptJ8mpo

[@oliviaannejohnson9689]

I am amazed at how good you are doing this

[@WhitehouseFilms]

Adam, thank you for doing this build. I really wanted to know how to make one of these moving panoramas for a fan film that I'm making and needed one of these for parts of the film. This is a massive help indeed. Thank you again.

[@o2bsam]

First Order Retrieveabilty. Well done Adam 👍

[@Primenumber19]

I love how his shop somehow feels it’s like the converted garage of some farm or suburban home but in reality it’s on a busy San Francisco street and when you occasionally see the door open in the background it’s pure urban.

[@CorwynGC]

Feels like repurposed urban industrial to me.

[@matylinth3qu33n6]

YEEEEEEEESSSSSS MY FAVORITE MOVIE!!!!!!

[@Nightwishmaster]

You had me with Adam Savage One Day Builds and Studio Ghibli in the title together.

[@3FREELIVE]

Dear Whoever has been editing the audio during the fast-forward segments, I see what you are doing. Great job!

[@eltondefrance1201]

The math is really neat for the distance between the two poles, you just need the length of the paper, the overlap where the taping happens, and the circumference of the pole! Always a fun way to check your work