SNL Studio Timelapse

Check out a timelapse of what goes on behind the scenes during an episode of Saturday Night Live.
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[@lovinglifeenergy]

For some reason I thought the Weekend Update set was off to the side. Like a signature/legacy set that’s never moved or replaced. It’s been a part of the show forever.

[@nothingtoseehere7554]

Yeah it gives off that vibe.

[@watchingrewatcher5045]

me 2

[@GrandDuchessAniya]

I thought all of the sketches were done to the side if the band for some reason. Is the musical guest performance done in front of the band too?

[@zelma8]

@@GrandDuchessAniya No, there's a second stage to the left of the main stage that is used only for the musical performances. They can't use it for anything else because of the music equipment.

[@oscarrimore]

@@GrandDuchessAniya OMG me tooo

[@monumentsNmelodies]

Been watching this show for 30 years and had no idea everything was performed on that front main stage in front of the band!? I always assumed there were stages to the right and left that were also used. Pretty cool.

[@zelma8]

There is a second stage to the left of the main stage, but that's only for the musical performances. They can't use it for anything else because of the music equipment. But yes, everything is done in that tiny stage!

[@bleepiestofbloops]

There are. A lot of stuff is only visible on monitors. You're only seeing a fraction of some sketches here.

[@monumentsNmelodies]

​@@saganrak It's incredible what they do In such a generally small space. I do not envy the Set/Prop builders and organizing the order of the sets because they need that stuff to be ready to move In and out within minutes.

[@slauderek3195]

There’s 3 stages. Main one, one on the right, and one on the left for musical performances

[@bleepiestofbloops]

@@slauderek3195 Also under all the bleachers across the studio there are 4-6 other staging areas.

[@JuliaisatLinkinPark]

Can’t believe they have to do most of the sketches with such a tiny stage but always make it work!

[@snmfsquirrel87]

Really cool to see how everything comes together!

[@brianeisley]

Very very cool! Please show us more of these, SNL!

[@xoraxoranight2949]

For all these years, I never knew that during Weekend Update, they block who’s coming out to the desk because I always wondered if the audience was instructed to hold applause until they’re on camera. Wow. And didn’t know they could see the recorded sketches on several tv screens. Dope!

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

Of course the audience can see the recorded sketches…what else would they be laughing at during the live airing?

[@xoraxoranight2949]

@@VideoAmericanStyle I thought it was a projector screen that they pull out or roll out. I never noticed television screens along the sides

[@Orangeflava]

They are very strict about recording or snapping photos from the seats which looks like where this camera is placed. I got one quick snap but wanted to record something like this when I was there. Surprised they shared this! Cool timelapse!

[@YoctoYotta]

That's pretty awesome, I had no idea they did everything on that stage that's not pre-recorded. Also, whatever you think about her comedy, Schumer's sign-off at the end hits extra hard now knowing what her 3-year-old son was hospitalized with RSV, that must have been a tough, exhausting week.

[@slauderek3195]

There’s the stage on the right for sketches too. Then on the left is where the music performances are

[@eme.261]

They also do small sketches on the floor of the studio.

[@astr0sauce]

the weekend update is trippy that always felt like a seperate room

[@KristiannaStephani]

I would watch HOURS of Behind The Scenes footage from snl. I love this kind of stuff!

[@devilsdoorbell]

Interesting to see the process - even at high speed - of how the show flows and the sets change.

[@laurens740]

so cool and interesting! i guess i never thought about how it works behind the scenes

[@SaintD382]

I love getting to see all this behind-the-scenes stuff.

[@crystinamarie1]

This is radical! Super cool to see the whole process like that. Newfound respect for the show now. No easy task.

[@kidkique]

TV is truly magical I never would have expected this all to be done on one little stage I hope they do this for every episode of SNL this was really really cool

[@FanFicnic]

This was such a good idea for a video! So interesting. Good god I always forget how small the studio is.

[@RugNug]

It's even cooler when you think about the set changes. They have to have them done during a commercial break.

[@auroragb]

Loved this audience/staff perspective

[@batgurrl]

OMG - I had no idea this was even possible- thanks for sharing

[@michaelf.bender3718]

I've always wondered how everything came together! Been watching the show for about 5 years now.

[@deeluve22]

So that's why the audience is always surprised when there are special Weekend Update guests!

[@inagodavia9590]

This amazing!!!! Thank you to everyone that has been on the show years!!!!🙏

[@RetiredCAGrandma]

That was great to see how everything is done. Thank you for showing this.

[@kinsmed]

Well that was pretty cool.

[@kinsmed]

Huh. A consensus. A dozen other 'cools' so far.

[@gregzsidisin]

Very cool to see. Such a tiny stage!

[@thegodofpez]

Love this behind the scenes view!

[@bellajack3059]

this is so cool, but im also DYING over colin looking like slenderman all of weekend update 💀

[@kamanama3671]

I had no idea that the poor band had to stay behind a screen 75% of the time

[@vinniemystery563]

So u mean to tell me SNL is only 2 minutes long 🤣🤣

[@jaredknapp8886]

Shout out to the writers. The grips, the technicians. Shout out to the editors and a huge big shout out to the next host.

[@aaronjohnzon]

This is actually really cool. Idk why but I thought weekend update was filmed somewhere else

[@bluedog10]

Same

[@bethclarke4912]

Wow🎬👍 they work their butts off!!

[@pterodactylptroll]

Wow! It's amazing they do the whole thing in such a small space!

[@sippymanher3811]

whoever's idea was... seriously kudos and thanks for this genius update... please continue this for all episodes in future... it was really cool to see... i always thought weekend update has their own stage.... so it was good to see that i was so wrong

[@virgildawkins703]

Oh shit it really is live!

[@Templar462]

Fascinating! More of these sorts of things, please!

[@ArnaudMuller]

More of these please this is awesome

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Wow. Seeing the show from that perspective brings a whole new appreciation

[@SaviorInTheSun]

This is cool, but I’d like to see a wide shot of the entire studio, showing everything going on. I have to imagine it gets chaotic sometimes setting up one stage while something’s going on at another stage. Love the behind the scenes stuff!

[@justjustinin207]

This does a pretty good job of it. It's older and the resolution isn't great, but it gives you the general idea! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2iVemyEg7mHg5I

[@cone12tv66]

Love this

[@Emmanuel_Rivera1]

Small stage but magnificent shows for us always.

[@bmck-8400]

Solid laughs in the episode

[@DVD927]

This is so cool!

[@margaretpeabody243]

I liked the huge energy Cecily Strong brought to weekend update as the trucker. Colin and Michael's moves were on punch, Cecily's were double time.

[@williamcrowe2576]

And all done with the precision of a Nascar pit crew almost.

[@calpal9983]

Awesome!

[@scruffd0g193]

This is beyond impressive

[@ShiningEyeBrigade]

Damn! I’ve heard many times that the staff who do all the backgrounds, costumes, etc, are just top top notch and unsung heroes and man you can really see that in this video. The way those sets come together is amazing.

[@mrfixitferg]

There should be one of these time-lapse videos of every show. They are cool.

[@hastypete2]

Please! I saw a VR video from the set once. It was amazing. It was like being there. More please. Something that makes VR worthwhile.

[@kyliekisses856]

this was beyond cool! Interesting to see how they performed their skits all on the same small stage.

[@butterfly02081]

This is cool. Should have Timelapse on all episodes. The crew bust their humps!!!!!!

[@handmadehearts]

Love. The. Band. 🎶🎶🎶

[@kcunning]

They are magicians!

[@tonyarichards5430]

That’s all of her I could take. Perfect.

[@stellaoh9217]

So glad they show all this. SNL is the best run tv production in history!

[@hmetroz]

Play it back at x0.25 speed and you can catch a lot more.

[@experimetalfan8851]

They should just make a permanent stage for Weekend Update ...it's the best part of SNL anyway.

[@JDWitherspoon]

This was really cool

[@jadans_art]

Why did I not realize the main set was actually on the stage.

[@IzzyPro16]

Louis Zakerian & crew are the best in the biz & to work at that pace!!👏🏻👏🏻

[@QwkRedFox]

Awesome.

[@JakeGottfriedStudios]

Please do this for every upcoming episode forever

[@capclip9]

THIS IS SOOOO COOL I also didn't know there's only 2-3 live sketches (excluding Weekend Update)

[@sophiawoo8854]

i think there are more live sketches, they're just on the other stage.

[@Matt561]

When I did the 30 Rock tour I could not believe how small that studio is

[@bleepiestofbloops]

Bad choice to only show the home base. Now people think every sketch is played there.

[@AnnaNicasio]

Dude, I didn't know they assemble all the live sets on that little stage! For sure I thought there were WAY more stages than that off to the side. Like an octagon.

[@Pikminiman]

Mad respect to the crew of SNL~

[@phlezktravels]

This video needs more views! Wow!

[@TheEyeSeesAll]

This was so cool! Please do more of this kind of content. AMAZING!!!!

[@rgwak]

Shout out to the SNL stage crew! The unsung heroes of the show! 💪

[@deadpoolregeneratedegenera1683]

“Wait. It’s all one set?!” “Always has been.” 🔫

[@chronikuad]

please do this more often

[@Kougs]

This was brilliant, now I’m pissed off it’s taken 48 years to get this view ;)

[@warrenmcgreevy4590]

I didn’t know the whole thing happens on the same stage wow

[@carneyartglass9099]

It would be funny if you guys did a sketch where it is House hunters for ocean front property but the person searching for the oceanfront house is really smart and they look for the house during storm surges so they can see how high the ocean levels swell as they’re looking at the house. It’ll be funny it’s like they’re looking at a house they get swept away to the ocean.

[@champagnelp4243]

damn I wouldn't wanna be there live, rather watch from here, but the production seems on point though

[@blocks9609]

that was neat

[@IAMWEIRD758]

Did anyone notice sarah and bowen at the end of the video

[@yobelkcip]

loving these backstage vids you guys have been putting out lately! now where's that snl band album?

[@Duckhead3000]

I love these new bts videos

[@hectorbreijo7886]

Fun fact: the music was played live super slow motion so when sped up it’d sound normal.

[@deadpoolregeneratedegenera1683]

1:42 Anyone see them on the left the first time?

[@theatticaddict]

When was the Steve Lacy performance?

[@tavisferguson4129]

Love it sped up like this 🤩

[@freddiemolinajr.8397]

good video

[@mlynne-uc9py]

Cool ✌🏾✌🏼✌🏿✌🏻✌️

[@mikesilva3868]

🤯

[@kidkique]

If you put it on quarter speed it's kind of like watching the episode

[@Alfukyaup]

SNL READ THIS!!! I thought the time lapse was great but it would be even better if you put the time stamp from start to finish in the corner so we'll see how many hours of hard work it actually takes

[@boothy0304]

This is just from a live show so the time lapse is of the hour and a half that the show runs. 11:30pm-1am. This isn't them building the sets before the show; for that, they only have about 48 hours each week to do those.

[@SlyFoxDeveraux]

It looked like some sketches (not just pre-recorded ones) were not being performed on the stage though? Where do those happen? Like Kenan is on the stage with green screen during the restaurant sketch, so where is the actual restaurant scene taking place? Same with the jury sketch, the tailgating sketch, etc.

[@samijones5590]

It’s all thanks to the off camera crew! The real stars

[@nominaltimes]

Why don't you impress us all and let OK GO have a rip at this rig!!!! (👍)

[@utubeSome]

That band just keep on jamming all the way ♥️🔥

[@MrPurplemilkshake]

Me realizing the SNL studio is just as tiny and crammed as anywhere else in New York 😂

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

I challenge them to have a host wear a shirt that says "I love Communists" or "I love Anarchists" or "I love Greens" or "I love Antinatalists" or "I love Animal Rights Vegans" or "I love labor unions" or "I love Alien believers". Something other than religion or culture or nationalism/national identity. I would support THAT.

[@nancygonzalezgarcia8701]

So this is how they do it

[@22CaptainAmerica]

0:35

[@brianakim4590]

dope af

[@BernieSandersOfficial]

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[@zzzaphod8507]

I watched this on 0.25x