Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Workshop Filming Slate!

Adam builds a piece of production equipment to assist with his self-filmed One Day Builds and other videos while we're working remotely. It's a classic production slate to help identify shots, sync audio, and is just fun to use! It also allows Adam to repurpose a variety of shop materials and make use of his tabletop bandsaw--using mini tools to make a mini clapperboard!
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[@tested]

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[@freqenc]

Don't forget the *"TAKE:"* section. (Savage joke) :)

[@johanandersson2165]

could you "borrow" 3 more and make it like old western stagecoach rickshaw.

[@gummy_shark968]

Your videos are amazing ADAM

[@eyebeclubin]

I see you still haven't worked out that 4th method of measuring with calipers.

[@nicholascrow7405]

Adam, after watching this old tony, I'm curious as to the marking fluid vs blue sharpie benefits.

[@santiagob1519]

Hey Adam, I work as an Assistant Camera (AC) in Los Angeles so I own a slate and work with those digital timecode slates quite often as well. I really enjoyed this video and have some tips to share to help you with your slating. The slate I own has two magnets that are flush to the insides of the clapper near the ends where they meet. That way when it claps closed it doesn't bounce apart which makes it hard for the editor to sync later. If you want to speed things up while filming you can make P-Touch labels (white text on black tape) with hook side Velcro on the backs and add loop slide Velcro to the spots on the slate where you have text you would normally need to write the same things often. So you could make labels with "ODB", "B-Roll", "A-Cam", "B-Cam", "MOS", etc. Then you can cover the backside of the slate with loop side Velcro where you can store all your labels and have quick access to them. Also, I found a hook side Velcro elastic pen holder by "5_11" which I use to hold markers to the back of my slate so you could do the same with your white pen. It's all about speed in the film industry as you know so these small things have made slating very efficient for me and are pretty standard for any AC. Hope these tips help you and really like that you made your own slate.

[@ultimatenoob8261]

I don't know if these helped Adam, but I certainly will be looking at velcro for my slate in future!! I can't belive that never occurred to me!

[@FamineStudios]

This totally is helpful! I hope Adam sees this!

[@Brendan-Grant]

I was about to make the same comment about the magnets. Glad someone beat me to it!

[@vhierta8723]

Wow very nice ease of use tips i will definitely steal ;) Best thing I added to my own slate is a white balance/color checker card on the back. So easy to just turn the clapper after the clap and get a shot of the colors when starting the sequence.

[@samaker4]

Those are some great add-ons!

[@JohnathanAmrein]

Who else is surprised that Adam doesn't already have like three of these with awesome stories attached to them

[@lukeb6936]

I wasnt but now i am.

[@MrGreenAKAguci00]

I think he shown one from his Mythbusters days but I bet he wouldn't want to use it now it's part of his artifacts collection.

[@boredincan]

Not me. He would have very limited contact with the actual film crew. He's been either model maker or talent. He literally said in the intro that he's learned so much about framing and camera work.

[@ryles5069]

I mean he probably does, and simply doesn't want to use them in production

[@Plarzoid]

Adam: "Get your mechanics working first, before your finishings." *paints and assembles before cutting out radius so it'll actually clap*

[@williexyz]

I kept waiting for him to realize... lol. He never did a test assembly before finishing.

[@jenky1044]

@@williexyz A few strategically placed holes or groves would let that cushion of air out from between those clap boards. It looks cool, but I wouldn't have made them out of wood.

[@McCreightMB]

Pretty sure it claps on the wrong side too 0__O

[@LynetteBunBun]

is there anyone else here that smiles when adam getts super happy and giddy about a project going the way it supposed to?

[@dysartes]

Adam, are you feeling OK? You didn't weather the slate...

[@imark7777777]

He'll do that in the next episode through use. Of course that's after he lives with it for a little while and decides how he wants to distress it.

[@thedavidbeach]

maybe he will do that when he builds a display box to hold it in.. ( havent watched the whole video ..maybe he builds the box already )

[@imark7777777]

@@thedavidbeach I forgot about the display case / travel case LOL

[@thedavidbeach]

@@imark7777777 how long before it's made? a week? two?

[@imark7777777]

​@@thedavidbeach I don't know, but to continue this train(wreck) of thought I know that it will take exactly "1 DAY" to build. lol

[@keen7981]

As much as I love and admire Adam for learning as he goes (which should be the ideal of any person, to get better as they progress), I also love the charm of Adam suddenly wandering off camera when he's deep in the "mad maker zone" and I really hope we don't lose some element of that in these videos.

[@jmalmsten]

I once saw an interesting variation of the classic clapper design in an interview with the son of swedish director Bo Widerberg. It's basically the same as the normal. But, the lower bit of the clapper wood extended back to become a handle. The upper half had a narrower extemsion lip on the top most part. And the upper bit had a little spring tension (rubber bands maybe?) So it wanted to stay closed when not touched by outside force. This weird mod meant that it could be held in one hand using the protruding handle. And with the thumb you pressed down on the lip so the jaw opens. And when you let go, it snaps shut by itself. Also, since you don't hold the slate plate itself you minimize the risk of fingers covering important written info on it. I hope that description isn't too muddled. Easier to see than describe, I guess. Oh, and if you attach metal plates to the end bits of the jaw, you'll get a more satisfying "clack". :)

[@SuperJJx]

Magnets, i think I read somewhere that, at least some of the professional ones, have magnets to keep them from bouncing and also gives that nice sound. The handle seems like a great optimization that Adam would like!

[@jmalmsten]

@@SuperJJx Magnets. Yes. Dangit. Of course is magnets!

[@Wiromax3]

Let's not forget to add some color correction parts.

[@wobblysauce]

Magnets are good, but did the same thing with a clothes peg spring.

[@djeeno]

@@Wiromax3 If you adjust for black or white with the correct light setting you wont need to color correct. For me it has always been easier to set for white balance as it leaves plenty of room for adjustment afterwards which color depth setting does not in my exerience.

[@gsherlock]

As a cameraman I thank you for the words of appreciation for our profession. So many people think its just a case of point and shoot but the technical skill level to do this job can take many years of hard work to get even half decent.

[@probablynot8154]

Please keep the slate included in future edits!

[@pietervanbaekel]

Yes ! This !

[@zZeNoLixX]

What I would give to work a project together with Adam - his experience and excitement for what he does...it is the most inspiring thing ever. Thanks for all the amazing content, always a highlight of my days at the moment.

[@labgoblin2874]

In audio post production we also use a “clap board” like idea with a 2 pop, which is at 2 seconds before the first frame of action. You may have seen examples with youtube premier before the video starts. Very helpful for syncing to the video too.

[@IanZainea1990]

00:59:58:00

[@andyadams43]

Oh how I love working with marking dye. I've even used it in the past to create a finish. I've also used it mid work after clearing the old off and applying a new coat in the next area to be worked (mainly when working in a freshly cut groove that also needs marking up properly). Well to be fair I loved the stuff so much I would use it on everything... I love how you start with a vivid colour then after you have marked up it gains a personality as you work on it and it starts to fade and wear out while drilling, filing and machining it. Just gives a visual comprehension as to the work you've taken to it. Its great stuff and its the god of marking metals.

[@superbersyt]

Honestly, for me, this is the most helpful and useful one-day build you've ever done. I've been using a dollar store white board with a laminated slate template taped to it, us not even using it to sync but instead just to help organize footage. Thanks Adam!

[@dmsoesan]

The joy on your face when you peeled off the tape and left perfect lines on the acrylic. I think most makers can relate to that. job well done.

[@annegirrl]

Big smile on my face during those paper peels from the acrylic. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@saskad]

Him getting so excited for everything makes me so happy. Thank you sir.

[@slackjaw703]

Just LOVE IT when the tape comes off! It’s almost as good as doing it yourself.

[@philgoodinc2]

Can I just say, LOVE the cute little try square used during the marking of the aluminium pieces!

[@paulrowe1152]

Having a clapper board seems like a luxury for selfie-stick video shooters. We only have one hand for the job! A single hand clapper, with slate board, now seems possible. And it needs to be small enough to fit in a pocket. Thanks for the idea Adam.

[@tomalator]

So glad you remembered to tail slate it at the end

[@Tmanaz480]

Never open the sticks on camera. It can be confusing to an editor looking for the clap

[@kjcorder]

Im almost surprised he doesn't have a painting booth/ hood for small parts

[@googiegress7459]

@@kjcorder Probably buried under a few animatronic t-rexes.

[@kjcorder]

@@googiegress7459 good point

[@bigmicproductions]

Why would he use China markers? (Made in China)🤭 Cuban cabana markers are bigger. I agree about reversing the colors to use a dry erase marker. However, he can use whatever he wants. It's his oasis of solitude to create in his man cave.

[@tstuff]

I made one of these, for decoration mostly, a few years ago. I took a 1x10 and 1x2 poplar boards and used a simple strap hinge I found at the hardware store. I primed the whole thing with white primer and then masked off some design squares. Then I painted the whole thing with chalkboard paint. It worked well enough for my friend's videos. He still uses it though it probably needs to be repainted

[@heathlouis4529]

I genuinely adore the fact that so many of Adam's little enthusiastic rants make it into the final cut, they're great!

[@skarrambo1]

Adam, an American: "1.375 - that's a nice round number" 13:21 Me, a Brit: "Well, I know that's 1 and 3/8s, but come ooooooon"

[@Mitrasmit]

I always feel so much pity for American makers. How they can possibly make anything fit anything is a mystery to me.

[@SolarWebsite]

@@Mitrasmit and yet it mostly seems to work. Until you try to land a Mars lander 😉

[@chain3519]

They use metric, or CAD where units don't really matter

[@Jack-yl7cc]

@@Mitrasmit For one offs like this, the secret is to not use any form of measurements unless you need to. Its a faster way to make something too if you can get away with it, although I don't recommend doing it for anything that you might want to make more than once, or expect to repair without copious amounts of cursing. As long as something is visually appealing, most people will not ever notice something isn't made to exact dimension, nor will they care. You could easily make this Slate without measuring anything even once, if you have an equal space Divider, to get the spacing for the lines on the slate cut with equally spaced lines. There is a product called "Point 2 Point MK2 Layout Tool" by M-Power(good cheap option for an "equal space divider") which would have made getting those lines equally spaced, really fast and easy. Although, if I was to make a similar slate I would make the clapper bit first so I know how much of the slate remains visible so the top spacing remains equal to the rest. As far as using Metric vs."U.S. customary units"; I think it comes down to a difference in philosophy; Europeans have a saying "Perfect is the enemy of good"; whereas Americas have "better is the enemy of good enough". Its only when the two mix that things start to go haywire. Although, I think Americans are slowly being converted over to the use of Metric because of three things; all STEM fields prefer it, the Auto industry uses it practically interchangeable , and all of those cheap flat pack furniture pieces uses metric. You can even go into a local "home improvement" store in the US and find tape measures with metric on them; its rare and they usually it has both units on it, but they do sell them.

[@susanbarbier5053]

And yet, with it we still created the largest industrial nation the world has ever seen.

[@4KbShort]

I love Gunther's camera work! I'm not even a camera work observer and even I can tell he's damn good at getting the shots just perfect even when things aren't planned! He's amazing!

[@stntmn99]

I like the enthusiasm you have for these little builds. Can't wait to get my new garage set up to start tinkering!

[@nealsterling8151]

Your Videos have become so much more enjoyable since the lockdown. Having the camer just stand still is such an imporvement, because you can now actually SEE what you are doing, without getting distracted all the time. Additionally the Videos feel much less nervous, which i always appreciate tbh. I hope you will make such videos once in a while even after the lockdown.

[@Absolutenutter]

I love it, i imagine it will be used for years to come, we may never see it again but it is there, a nice functional piece

[@danieltrepuen5247]

I Just love the joy Adam expresses. I've just started developing my own 35mm film, and after pulling the first film out of the solution to see that it worked, a 31 year old did an excitement tappy dance. Do what you Love and express it!

[@MSPatterson]

Ah, good times. Developing your own film is a magical process, and a deep and truly arcane one at that. Best of luck on your endeavors, may you never have to fight a reel too long in the dark.

[@danieltrepuen5247]

@@MSPatterson oh the reels! But I'm getting better at it.

[@milesanderson677]

Loving your videos, absolute Godsend for the lockdown. The blue lacquer took me back to my uni days building mock-ups for my Product Design course.

[@lukephillips3751]

Petition for a lapel mic. Second times lucky.

[@alihaggis78]

Adam has a Mic built into his glasses. No need for a lapel Mic

[@EduardoRobertoSales]

He used one, but now that he is filming alone I think it would be much more trouble for him and for the editors. Pandemic concessions, I'm just glad he is releasing so much content!

[@canadianmoth]

@@Dobviews yea who demands anything on youtube. No one does that

[@MrHarryGray]

robbthewolfking pffttt never seen such behaviour before 😱

[@lukephillips3751]

Nikki Travis tested is a company it’s not to much to ask.

[@kairon156]

I kinda enjoy the camera being still rather moved about the place when the camera people were running around. I know their job is tough but I hope you still do solo projects once lock down is done.

[@VonBlade]

100%. Just look at 4:42, needless zooming added digitally afterwards just to create a sense of movement, when Adam is already moving loads because it's a time lapse.

[@kairon156]

@@VonBlade I have a feeling the film crew are more interested in how movies and shows do things and are mimicking their styles.

[@GuanoLad]

@@kairon156 When you are holding a camera, it seems like it's way steadier than it really is, because you yourself are standing still. But once you look back at it on a screen, it's shaking and wobbling all over the place. This is the "handheld" look a lot of documentaries have, but though it may be what we're used to, it's not good for our ability to watch. When our visuals move at opposition to what our heads do, it makes us dizzy or nauseous. The handheld look is a potential problem, and should not be emulated.

[@kairon156]

@@GuanoLad I thought there might be a proper reason this style existed. Thanks for explaining it to me. While that explanation makes sense, my google pixel has an option to remove shakiness from a recorded video. So I'm sure editing software and proper camera equipment have similar features too.

[@inactive67]

I agree, I enjoy when he talks to them but prefer the ravings and framing changes that he does on the fly. I too talk to myself and get that, but when he talks to people off camera I feel that I am at my inlaws and I dont exist.....

[@DFZapRowsdower]

He's feeling so professional he appears to have taken a bow at the end, there.

[@WubwubDJ]

Thank you Adam for shooting these videos and sharing your shop work. I love shop work and you have not only the stage talent behind the camera, but the technical knowledge that makes these so interesting. Only expected given you're a mythbuster ;) Anyhow, thank you again. Have a great day

[@DadsRCHangar]

That’s what I need, also learnt so thing today that will also help me. It’s the clapper to sync up the sound as well. I am as well happy, saves me going 3-2-1 over 2 to 3 camera sources. Thanks Adam 👍🏻

[@JakeBiddlecome]

Adam's tools must be so happy to be owned by Adam. That band saw is living the life.

[@CarboniteDreamer]

i really liked this one. very informative and fun. plus the part where he peeled off the paper i got nostalgia of working on my old vader helmet seeing the shiny black lol more like this please.

[@__-cd9ug]

29:01 We've seen the backside's final state Adam ! We know !! There's still pieces of paper back there !!!! I'll never sleep again

[@TheRealOzWookiee]

Love the grin on your face when you completed your slate.

[@MountainBoy99]

I do something very similar with forestry and range management, I always take a photo of my GPS with metadata to separate photo sequences. It's been a part of my workflow for 15 years and has saved my bacon at the end of field season trying to make sense of everything and adds a layer of redundancy in case I lose my GPS unit.

[@DracoSafarius]

Little jealous of Adam pulling the cover off those little panels, one of life's best guilty pleasures

[@jamesdodson5554]

I just have to say, I've been a long time watcher of your one day builds, and the videos you have been doing during the pandemic have been far and away the best content on you tube. I love the format. It's personal, meaningful and so much more informative. Thank you for continuing to produce this amazing content despite everything happening in the world.

[@kkiinnggddkk99]

I loved the way you filmed cutting that little bit off the end of the clapper on the table saw

[@christopherm7500]

Adam your amazing, i can't believe how fast you work, is funny when your mates come in and your like 5x faster at every task. Adam your doing brilliant and TV needs you more than you need them.😊🌈

[@archionblu]

Your pile of metal dust under your bandsaw reminded me of a video I'd LOVE to see as part of this series of lockdown videos: I'd love a video on your philosophy and method for routine cleaning your shop. I've really liked your videos where you cover shop infrastructure and honing the precision of your machines, I feel like a video about cleaning would go well with those.

[@vhierta8723]

Best thing I added to my own slate is a white balance/color checker card on the back. So easy to just turn the clapper after the clap and get a shot of the colors when starting the sequence. Also think you should have magnets on the clapper so they don't bounce and give a more snappy sound.

[@MrCatpigdog]

Something about the clap sound of the fliming slate is soo satisfying. Great build!

[@klugkluk]

Adam: "This is called Dykem steel blue" Alec Steele entered the chat.

[@mats6565]

"Bluuuuuueeeeee dyyyyyykeeeeeem"

[@derrickleung8014]

@@mats6565 my thought as well !

[@Quinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Adam and Alec Steele HAVE to do something together, I think Adam would love Alec

[@matloo]

@@Quinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn I was gutted in Savage Builds when Adam made a sword he didn't collaborate with Alec, but I guess that's History vs Discovery.

[@chartle1]

I thought you had to sing the song or it wouldn't dry or some other failure. Kind of like a chant to the Gods. 🤣

[@callezey6786]

Omg Mr. Adam its been such a long time since I watched you on discovery. You inspired me to craft and science. Almost tear up to see u again didn't know u had a youtube channel now. Keep it up +1 sub👆

[@drewkutlik7313]

Hey Adam, Just realized you made the first left handed slate that I have every seen. I really enjoy your videos.

[@BIGREDDOG09]

Only recently found your channel Adam and I must say it is now one of my most fav's! Thanks for the entertaining content - I'm now a new member :)

[@nottelling6598]

What I like to do when uploading large or numerous files is move them into a different folder on the same drive. When done correctly, it just moves the shortcut instead of the data, saving you quite a bit of time when it comes to recovering them, but still getting them out of your view. It also means that once the final check is complete, a single delete is all you need. It's incredibly satisfying.

[@carlosmaeda3527]

Adam you should add magnets towards the open end of the clappers. Keeps them closed and out of the way when not used, and also allows for a strong clap when “soft sticks” is required. Also, a little channel on the backside of the top clapper for your thumb will allow for easier one-hand manipulation.

[@ernststravoblofeld]

I've got a cheap whiteboard clapper about the same size. Fits in my bag well. My semipro tip is, stick your color chart/ grey card on the back. You'll want them at the same time anyway.

[@ultranitro437]

I love Adam's little drum solos he does on surfaces when he's thinking. I do the same thing when Im working at "Savage" Speeds!

[@bvf1420]

I think we need to add a tee to the merch for Savage Works. “ The Headless Shopsman” 😆 after all the times he has talked about it he still cuts his head off in 6/10 shots.

[@AHustleIsLikeASideOfFries]

Hahahahaha, yes!!

[@theoldantleredmyth]

I believe Adam is from Terrytown NY, which is where the legend of sleepy hollow is from.

[@camledward]

so simple, beautiful and what i imagine to be infinitely useful!

[@falconwind00]

Adam: “Let me move this space suit out of the way.” Me: “God, if I had a nickel for every time I’ve had to say _that._ ”

[@HickLif3]

No nickels. You would have no nickels. lol

[@SaturnCanuck]

Awsome. Adam I love you enthusiasm. Stay safe and healthy

[@Idiocy_JJ]

As much as I love the normal One day builds where Adam has a team helping make the videos I also REALLY love the feel of adam making it alone. It makes it feel a lot more personal.

[@TheHandOfFear]

Nice. Two important mods: professional slates have a pair of magnets in the sticks opposite the hinge to prevent bounce when they are closed (which could make it hard to pinpoint the proper sync frame). Also, the striping on the sticks goes counter to each other forming an arrow like pattern (usually pointing away from the hinge). This makes it much easier to judge the sticks position relative to each other frame by frame.

[@Bakamoichigei]

When I was a kid I had a full size slate, pretty sure it was meant to be a novelty (I got it at a video rental store) but I used it when recording with my PXL2000 camera. Unfortunately they were both in a box that disappeared during a move... (Along with my music collection and my damned pogs. It's been over 25 years and I will never get over this, ever!)

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

ANOTHER FANTASTIC VIDEO - MANY THANKS AND KEEP SAFE AND CHEERS FROM AUSTRALIA !!!!

[@UnkleRiceYo]

Loved the second sticks at the end!

[@jenky1044]

Looks great. Thank you for sharing this with us. Have a great day.

[@crankywinter4332]

Adam is so quick with his craft I’m surprised there’s not a time where he’s run into something sharp in one of his videos. Great job looks great!

[@freekeefox]

This was so entertainingly meta. Thank you for this so much. I had a huge grin the entire time

[@timcarter1164]

Watching the part of the video where you're peeling the paper off the front of the black acrylic, incredibly satisfying. Also, surprised you didn't put a loop on the top of the Clapper for a finger so it could be operated with one hand. Otherwise, that's a fun video to watch. And the end product looks amazing. Nicely done Adam. Looking forward to tomorrow.

[@benaycock1646]

"Let me just move this space suit out of the way..." 😂 I love this guy

[@MTNRailroadingNC]

"1.375. That's a nice round number." Welcome to imperial.

[@gcar5214]

Welcome to somebody who knows decent maths. I’m metric and i like using .125 in design because its 1/8, whether it’s centimetres or metres

[@kevinpersinger7957]

I was gonna comment this, but someone beat me...

[@jmalmsten]

I think its more decimal vs fractions that trip people like me up vs meters and multiples of three barleycorn laid end to end. Edit. Beware. Most of the following is a tired rant that will convince noone: I will admit that it is easier to divide something using fractions. Cut a third in half you get a sixth for example vs the endless repeating decimals. But when it comes to comparing sizes of fractions with no common numbers. 4/17 vs 5/19... i start to need a whole lot more mental gymnastics than 0,235294117 vs 0,263157894. In decimal I need only compare each decimal until one is bigger than the other to know which is bigger. And then if we do compare units as in imperial versus metric... The ease of use of metric wins hands down. Converting from km to mm is just a matter of zeroes being added or subtracted to the number. What is 3/4 of an inch in miles? For that I have to look up the seemingly arbitrary number 63360 to use to get any answer. And then add a yard and 2 and a half feet to that. And try to answer that with furlongs. Yes the above devolved quickly into useless strawman cliché. And you can apply fractions to metric and get the same divisional precision without repeating numbers, as you said. But for most everyday use. I will prefer decimal metrics. It's just easier to understand for a non-math sauvant like myself :)

[@Riley_Mundt]

@@jmalmsten To be frank, most Imperial measurements aren't used anymore outside of specialized circumstances. Most people you talk to are not going to have heard of a furlong, a Peck, or some of the other oddball measures. Inch, foot, yard, mile; ounce, pound, ton; and fluid ounce, cup, pint, quart, gallon are really all you're going to find. Everything else has a certain degree of specialization that it isn't really considered in day to day activities.

[@mm9773]

Again? Didn’t even notice. I suspect he’s doing it on purpose.

[@CaseyGoff]

IF anyone is interested, one other option to transfer a layout is to lay your template on your material and trace with an X-Acto knife or similar blade. You do lose the integrity of your template which may be a drawback if you need multiple pieces. You may also ruin a blade but, its great for one offs, though. I LOVE WHAT YOU DO, ADAM!!!

[@hyperfluff_folf]

You know that this marking fluid is also sold in then form of pens for small stuff, absolutely amazing stuff

[@ricksouth]

Hey Adam, great video as always! I've been using a service called Tresorit to manage files. It's encrypted and syncs with a folder on your computer. You easily share a link with everyone without hassle and it always uploads! Not related to them by any means just been using it for a few years. Good health and I am looking forward to your future projects! Love the filming slate!

[@WX4CB]

i also made one similar to this, but i added an LED in the clapper so that when the clapper was shut the LED came on. makes it really easy to sync up video/audio

[@kevincozens6837]

I like that mini T-square that was seen in this video. As soon as Adam indicated he was going to make a slot in the bottom of the wood to insert the top of the slate I thought of how that was going to shorten the height of the top line of the slate. Maybe it is just me but I would prefer the usable height on all four lines the same.

[@ericbBlack]

Amazing content makes me look forward to new vids!

[@henryhbk]

The slate I use in my vids have a couple of neodymium magnets and a small plate of steel on the clapper faces to make them really clack (without a bounce). I figured you were going to use your vinyl cutter to make the lettering. (or laser mask the letters with the white spray paint)

[@dfcprops3849]

Another great and fun video. Really interesting to see how these recent videos have come together. Also, at 7:18, all that aluminum powder would be great to hold onto as I imagine one could use it for cold casting resin objects.

[@davidp2888]

He's so clear in his descriptions of what's happening.

[@nervinated]

I watched all One Day Builds until the end and I can say it worth it❤️

[@CMDR_Scorpion]

I love the fact that Adam at his level of expertise and skill said "now we feel a little more professional" lol dude you are already professional GOD lvl! :)

[@ArchangelExile]

12:24 14:39 These are the BEST sounds in the world!

[@Kjata316]

You are a monster.

[@ArchangelExile]

@@Kjata316 😈

[@MrJames_1]

Not watched yet but just wanted to say I'm enjoying the build series because of your passion Adam. I imagine you need to use the clean up to bring yourself down a little from the build 'high' you seem to be on during the build phase. 🛠👍😀⭐️

[@timothyreese]

It'd be great to see Adam's tips on how to reset the shop after a big project: putting tools back, putting extra parts back into the sorting bins, thoughts on how much of a cut off to save, etc. I know that speed is always of the essence, so it'd be interesting to see what the decision making metric is on whether it's faster to toss or sort.

[@anriroze11]

See it this way, the more money you have the more you can toss, you will throw away pieces that could have been used, but it's more effective and faster to save time and toss than spend your invested hours of project time sorting through stuff for the next possible next project.' You save more money by spending your time working real work, instead of sorting it is the gist of it. So it depends on what scale you want you, or your company wants to work on or if it's just a hobby

[@MakerCuisine]

Awesome quick build, I think I'll make one for myself now for my videos

[@DaVidBeGood]

It’s such a joy to watch Adam work in his shop, after growing up watching him on mythbusters

[@kruleworld]

i saw some neat clapper projects on The RPF, where they were making replicas of ones used on actual films.

[@user-ov4fl5lf5e]

Hey adam you invent amazing things. Your One Day Build is amazing.😎

[@AmundAntonsen]

The filming technique you use now when alone compared to when you had people filming for you is SOOO much more comfortable to watch! Before it was so many weird angles and movements, and it took the focus away from the content. :)

[@morrisonAV]

Not to mention those annoying snap-zooms that his cameraman seemed so fond of! ;-)

[@AlexTsaler]

Man!) Your and Jamie's show was my absolute favorite! Thanks for all entertaining time)))) Cheers from Russia!))

[@contactjamieroy]

Re: airdrop Instead use ImageCapture, plug your phone into computer, open image capture, you’ll be able to click and select the files you want, with an option to “delete after transfer” (to clean them off your phone automatically” Doesn’t fail halfway through, and it’s faster. Hope that helps

[@LarkAlrion]

I enjoy the self shot videos. They feel more personal.

[@danielleatherdale7764]

I actually prefer your production values as a lone video camera guy than with the usual crew. It adds a much more hand made approach to the videos and adds tons more personality. Good job Sir!

[@eglewether5523]

One thing that doesnt cease to amaze me is how often double sided tape appears in these videos, from my experience its good only for sticking to itself and anything you put together with it instantly falls apart .. cant imagine using it not only on metal but then to saw and sand it ... must be some amazing american tape ...

[@ohnhai]

liked that the music for the spray painting has spray-like sounds in it :) nice touch (if intended) :D

[@crafty1098]

I was just thinking about buying one of these. Making it didn't even occur to me but you've inspired me. Two comments. First, if you need 4 thou aluminum shim stock and don't have a workshop like Adam's, a soda or beer can is a perfect source. "Unfortunately," you will have to drink the beer/soda first. ;) Second, I was wondering if it's a good idea to include an 18% grey card on your clapper. I heard that holding up a card like that at the beginning of filming is a useful reference for doing exposure and adjustments in post-production. I'm a total newbie when it comes to filming but it seems like one less thing to carry if you take two things you will need at every shoot and put them together. Also this way you remember to have your grey reference on screen at the beginning of every shoot. At least for me, remembering to do all that stuff before rolling is a challenge. Just in general a video on doing filming at home would be pretty cool. I am a teacher and want to up my game when it comes to recording videos for my students.

[@VogeGandire]

That bottom row on the board would be perfect for a reference palette for colour grading. It's why most clapperboards will have little squares of colour on it.

[@migillett]

Hey Adam! I use a program called Resilio Sync for my camera roll. As soon as I finish recording something, it immediately connects to my computer and sends it the files. It could help relieve some of your headaches with workflows. You could also use a program called "Syncthing" or something similar to send files back and forth. That way, the files should be on your computer as soon as you're done shooting and you won't need to transfer them manually!

[@LenserX]

Well that is truly unique. I have never seen a slate hinged on the right. You made a backwards clapper.

[@TSKseattle]

You should embed a couple of studs in the end of each clap bar, so they make a nice CLICK when you clap

[@buddyclem7328]

Mine has small rare earth magnets.

[@Tmanaz480]

Those magnets aren't for sound, they're to keep the sticks from bouncing or accidentally opening.

[@buddyclem7328]

@@Tmanaz480 My magnets stick up slightly and make the sound louder too. There's no reason a thing shouldn't do 2 jobs. That's just good engineering, especially considering how cheap the item was.

[@trusarmor4957]

@@buddyclem7328 makes sense

[@Spectral_Penguin]

@@buddyclem7328 actually that's bad engineering. Rare earth magnets are quite brittle, so one slightly over enthusiastic clap and you'll have pieces of magnets all over the place.