Adam Savage's Week at Weta Workshop, Part 3

[@pegsicle506]

The fact Adam recognised that the rock was used on Aragorns belt. Adam, you spectacular geek. Great eye!

[@Ididathing]

Weta Workshop should have their own tv show...besides the ones they make props for

[@kebabking7025]

The legend is here

[@Geeksmithing]

I love how the video editor REALLY wanted to emphasize the leather detail pieces!

[@pvttopel]

I was confused like "did I just have a stroke I thought we were past this?"

[@Geeksmithing]

@@pvttopel haha me too!!! 😂😂😂

[@cmdrbudman1ao580]

Oh good... I thought it was a glitch in the matrix

[@Jokerbuzzed]

38:37 and 40:30 are the same segment back to back. It was so nice they played it twice!

[@vizionthing]

not often that tested has an editing error

[@GreyHulk2156]

"As much as we can plan, things don't always go right." - Norm in this very video. XD

[@xmetal280]

These esoteric skillsets are just fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing this detailed view and showing off the craftsmanship of the people at Weta.

[@Harvs554]

editing error near the end. Video replays about a minutes worth

[@Fishtory]

40:20 or so if anyone is reading this

[@christophermihaly7029]

I thought I had a really bad case of deja vu for a second lol

[@RFC3514]

It'a a glitch in the Matrix.

[@ThomasLamure]

Same here, 38:40 repeats at 40:30

[@weirdingway4403]

It's perfect the way it is. I would not have done not have done it any differently myself.

[@chrisadams628]

My biggest takeaway from this and a lot of the channel's content is that it's perfectly fine to dabble in all of these different skills as a collective base of knowledge over "mastering" a skill then learning a new one.

[@jmklamm]

Absolutely love the leatherwork. As a hobby leatherworker, I always appreciate seeing other people work. It’s such an art- somewhere between working with wood and fabric.

[@Iskelderon]

Always reassuring that even people with Adam's level of experience still have plenty of stuff to learn and improve.

[@VonBlade]

Watching people who are good at things doing the thing they're good at is a constant joy.

[@georgegrinter209]

the double up made me think i was losing my mind

[@rafiqkatana]

Yeah man I totally thought it was me when it happened. Like teleporting when you drive and nod off for a micro sleep.

[@JUNK_ZONE]

Same, I thought I knocked my numb keys or something.

[@DavidLucas-hf1cx]

This one and the armor series have been some of Tested’s best.. it’s nice when the audience is not treated like the concepts / skills are over there heads. Nicely done!

[@FlippytheMasterofPie]

When I watch videos of artists that represent the height of their craft (as is the case with the brilliant people at Weta) I always am left agape not necessarily at their TALENT, which is of course significant, but how SMART they are. There’s so much problem solving that goes into this.

[@CyberMacGyver]

i love Adam's extended visits to WETA workshop 👌

[@rasnac]

l got the strangest feeling of dejavu while they were dying those leather border pieces.. 🤔

[@MattVileta]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 I thought I had hit the mouse or keyboard and gone back in the video. XD

[@Ellimister]

Came to the comments to make sure I wasn't going crazy. Thanks!

[@eddiestorey5359]

I am enjoying this series so much! It has me checking this every day to see if there is an update. Good job, Adam and crew!

[@aveoxus1139]

The payoff of the leather chest piece was really stunning. Also I'm glad more people have pet rocks 😁

[@rrh7210]

Almost an entire episode of weathering. Right up Adam's alley.

[@smashino]

Adam "Weathering is my favorite part" Savage - Thanks for another awesome video!

[@motorizedmisfit-artist8535]

Soo much talent in that building.

[@eideticex]

This is awesome to see this type of leather work. I have a belt made by a leather worker using the same techniques. Have been curious for awhile how he managed to do such intricate detail in a respectably strong piece of leather. Surprised at just how easy the leather takes the details, always pictured it would be much more muscle involved.

[@kurosironcry3619]

Love this series Tested is doing. Really interesting to watch these professional showing their craft

[@literaturesim]

These are my favorite kind of people - unabashedly enthusiastic

[@mugogrog]

I can't tell you how much enjoyment I am getting out of these videos. It's making me rethink my career choices.

[@bigmikeblash1]

Watching the wet molding was awesome never seen that before

[@TheDriftw00d]

future project? Adam Savages steampunk leather C3P0 cosplay would be a fun one.

[@WolfenBluestone]

they are making a movie of some sort

[@Cutapis]

Super interesting bit with the leather working. Thank's Adam

[@odesseus]

Now I want to try it myself!

[@tokraman70]

Was at Weta only a few weeks ago on one of their tours. Enjoying these videos immensely. Keep up the great work.

[@MyFirstYoutubeHandle]

Adam's energy is addicting

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

This series has been really interesting and so much learnt from the videos, can’t wait until next episode.....

[@nickngaronoa6955]

Adam savage at weta workshop part 3, instantly clicked, never disappointed...

[@deusirae7867]

"and you're just using corn starch there?" "aaah, this is just talcum powder" "Oh, OK" *takes a step back*

[@Dr.Fluffles]

There's been some worries that talcum powder might be slightly carcinogenic due to asbestos impurities, so understandable, lol.

[@adamhowley8037]

Just did a tour yesterday of the workshop. Amazing work

[@crgomarro]

There's a glitch in system... I saw a déjà vu and then I saw it again. That leather piece is awesome. Can't wait to see what Adam will make.

[@anthonymanzi5298]

I loved the reference to the SCA!

[@joebot001]

Huge Path of Exile player here, really happy to see these two worlds collide! Stay Safe Exile

[@Super-id7bq]

Seriously, how does this channel still only have 4.3M subscribers?

[@kiwibird8441]

Because they pay wall all the good projects and leave you with one good video to every 2 weeks

[@gunnaryoung]

I love how everyone at Weta seems to be wearing a Lord of the Rings T-shirt.

[@fetalmistake5624]

i love his reaction to how veg tanned leather works and responds to what you do to it because i felt the same way and seen a lot of people react that way

[@IbakonFerba]

Looks like working with leather is really satisfying!

[@Korgann]

The joy that shines through Adam when he sees sandpaper :D

[@russjohnson1715]

If you think you're that smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room. THAT'S why I love Adam.

[@123Coffs]

This makes me want to start learning some leather work!

[@jasonhilton6261]

This is so interesting to me I thoroughly enjoy every minute of it! Thank you

[@MissKikkiKat]

Wait until Adam discovers leather carving! *insert evil giggles here * It will be a thing of beauty.

[@rafiqkatana]

Awesome video. Well done Norm. ..great editing (not stressed over hickup). Great bunch of videos so far.

[@JFLY78]

Someone is a fan of Bob Ross...good to see creative talent recognizes creative talent 😉

[@transparent91]

Here's what I've gotten from this documentary series. I loved seeing this project at Weta and witness the process of making professional movie props, but here's the thing: The people at Weta are so skilled and I assume also super busy with ongoing projects that every in-shop clip gave me the feeling that they'd rather get this documentary thing done as quickly as possible and felt very rushed and not very TV like. Which made it all seem kind of insincere on their part, even with all the laughs and giggles. I get that they probably are indeed short on time with other project deadlines etc, and with their high level of skill, they do everything so fast it seemed like me as a viewer were intruding on their work day. I also realise that they're probably not used to being on camera themselves. Adam is a joy to watch, and it's not like he's new to this kind of TV making, although next time, perhaps book an entire day and schedule something that would make for a higher production value as a documentary rather than one camera angle and a guy standing still pointing a camera at Adam going "Wooooow" every couple minutes. Other than that, loved it.

[@jem_85]

"Those happy mistakes" - I love how every creative section quotes the one common master ;D

[@GregsModels]

Fascinating to watch.

[@valkyrie283]

"There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents." ;) - Bob Ross

[@mynaimrie]

2:20 am in New Zealand. Why'd you upload this lol, I have course in the morning. Anyway great work as per usual. I love it. Keep us inspired guys!✌

[@LyricNear]

Binge watching the series as I sew!

[@bradleythatcher2869]

You can tell Adam felt bad about his dirty hands. It all turned out great. Awesome video.

[@richardhalley6895]

Really enjoying this set of videos 👍🇦🇺

[@mountaincruiser817]

Great stuff, but man this guy is the first who gave a little smile. Quess its a NZ thing.

[@Hannah-lu5vt]

“You could use a texture stamp, or, um...” *Cut to giant rock*

[@Kvalln]

Nature's stamp

[@randomsecrets]

"its impossible to design and fabricate a whole creature in a weeks time" Face Off: Hold my beer - We did that in 3 days for 14 seasons - From concept, to design, fabricate to finished product - 1 Person usually.

[@esper86]

HAHA Adam's Monkey Island reference at @18:55 !! I just replayed Monkey Island II this week :D Brilliant!!

[@owiela]

Adam's been biting himself trying not to rip the leather off the leather-working guy. I can only imagine how he was itching to cut all that leather

[@jacobhamilton8167]

Another great video, thank you guys.

[@kplante7881]

Thanks for sharing...!

[@atoka]

I didn't know til this that GGG used Weta for their PoE creatures!! So awesome - and this is even after I've purchased many ingame pets with their namesake lol!

[@Squoosifersass]

Aragorn's belt pattern was made with Weta Workshop's Leather Department's Pet Rock

[@joshuahumphreys3388]

Who else only comes here watch Adam Savage a True Craftsman.

[@Adonnay76]

Fantastic! Absolutely fascinating to watch :)

[@keithkampenga8890]

I could hear Adam's thoughts when he put that leather on top of the bin, "Ummm this doesn't fit".

[@DoodyDraws]

Love watching these

[@justxkyle]

If that guy isn't known as Beardylocks, that's a big missed opportunity.

[@CultoftheInsane]

AUCTION THE FOAM CAST OF YOUR ARM, THEN GIVE THE MONEY TO ART PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS FOR CRAFT SUPPLIES.

[@SewSumi]

Happy little accidents... Bob Ross is everywhere...

[@blasterbretty6385]

Wow just awesome!

[@infidelgermany]

35:18 "Let's do a tutorial on dying" ~Adam Savages last words

[@Geeksmithing]

The leather guys shirt is awesome!

[@thelockpickinglebowski633]

Could the leather somehow be vacuumed to the form for easier and more accurate forming?

[@SampoPaalanen]

I'm pretty sure wouldn't be possible without tearing the material, leather doesn't behave the same way as plastics and metals.

[@dave_s_vids]

Thee videos are brilliant, thank you!

[@josav09]

I'm glad Adam also has trouble with some words they say. I hate to think I've studied so much English and that sometimes I still can't understand

[@sonortubelug3853]

YES.

[@altomeSpace]

There is a repeated scene 39:42 and 41:39. Good video througout!

[@GarfyUK]

Thank you, I thought I was going mad for a second

[@GreyHulk2156]

"As much as we can plan, things don't always go right." - Norm in this very video. XD

[@jonalexander2859]

There is an editing mistake at 39:14 the scene plays two times. You can use the online edit tool to fix it without taking the video down.

[@Vlad-bu3mr]

im sorry no one else picked up on "the sweet point..between to wet and to dry"......yes im childish but that was funny and Adam was holding a grin in

[@adamross2256]

I"m very curious on the monetary logistics behind this: How the heck do you get WETA to help out with your short film. Just. Wow :)

[@twotone3070]

Yeah, it's not like they need the exposure in the industry :)

[@SlamminGraham]

Adam, I double-dog dare you to do a collab with Alec Steele in Montana. Double-dawg.

[@0waverunner0]

^THIS

[@tw16044]

Imagine an ASMR video but it's just Adam doing leather work with no dialogue except the occasional soft "yeah....that's it..." and "ooohhhh....mhm...there we go".

[@Quazgar_of_the_North]

This might be a dumb question, but why not air condition the whole place so that they don't have the differences in how long it takes the molds to set?

[@jfirebaugh]

for the translucence problem, would it be possible to add something that fluoresces under UV light to the foam? Then with a UV light source the foam would give off light. If it were done just right, the effect could be subtle and similar to how real skin reflects light.

[@grumpyblue1623]

Amazing content. Inspires a lot! Gives solutions to what I can help people with, maybe even support local student's theater with props. One thing I would love to know, after all the knowledge you have shared so far. How to make a voice box activated by movement (like før robotic legs sound by walking or a mask by motion of the jaw)? BTW. I also hate glue. Luckily, my father in-law gluing any furniture in his reach "to be sturdy", even the floating components 😊 😅

[@TorQueMoD]

That was an odd editing mistake... the same questions about the alcohol-based spritzer and marking with an awl played twice. Regardless, this was an awesome series. How do we see the final film?

[@RFC3514]

15:38 - "Don't overwit the litter" - Yeah, or you'll just confuse those kittens.

[@xray235]

39:23 the Bob Ross of leather. 😀🎨🌳

[@Jolamprex]

I got 45 minutes in before I realized the third lower third said "Wet mold the leather" and not "We mold the leather."

[@Hin_Håle]

I had a major deja vu at about 40.30. Weird!

[@mikepetergumball8337]

Adam if your ever back in NZ travel to the South Island , Visit Steam Punk HQ in Oamaru.

[@harleybear9228]

Now this is epic

[@treschlet]

I'm just here for the Secret of Monkey Island references 18:55

[@ryanchristensen5266]

I thought it was a pretty big faux-pas to subtitle the Weta folks, just because the're from New Zealand..... and then I realized I had captions turned on. :\

[@skjekken]

Adam: "Please, yeah, let's do a tutorial on dying... (dyeing) ...leather". HAHA!

[@ToddLarsen]

Norm is slacking on his editing lol @38:42 and @40:34 small loop. Turns out your human after all. Thanks for sharing and as always keep building👍

[@GreyHulk2156]

"As much as we can plan, things don't always go right." - Norm in this very video. XD

[@STSGuitar16]

The New Zealand accent always takes me a second to realize what he was saying

[@llamafromspace]

I’m from NZ and same 😂

[@STSGuitar16]

@@llamafromspace yeah, why do y'all say your Es like Is, "wit" of "wet"? lol. I can't really talk though, I'm from the american south and I certainly sound like it

[@zackeryehsalloum5202]

No-one: Adam Savage: I hate glue, glue is the worst solution.

[@FEEDMEKITTENS]

Right after gluing his hero dagger together 🤣