Wētā Workshop Unleashed's Horror Movie Monster!

In our final video from Adam's early-2020 visit to Wētā Workshop, Adam revisits the sculpting room to preview the in-progress sculpt of the monster from Wētā Workshop Unleashed's horror film "Fauna". Richard Taylor explains the origins and inspirations for this creature, which is now one of the many fantastical creations on display at the interactive exhibition open in Auckland, New Zealand!
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Creating a Bigature for Wētā Workshop Unleashed: • Worldbuilding a "Bigat...
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Painting a Horror Prop at Wētā Workshop: • Adam Savage Paints a H...
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Wētā Workshop Unleashed: tours.wetaworkshop.com/unleashed/ See photos from the exhibition at instagram.com/wetaworkshopunleashed The Production Design of Wētā Workshop Unleashed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omrNh513is6ll9k Creating a Bigature for Wētā Workshop Unleashed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqOYe3V_nr18bpo Inside Wētā Workshop's Animatronics Lab: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4u8gKidqZh1o9k Grass Flocking at Wētā Workshop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJS9k6tumsmEhq8 Prop Dagger Build at Wētā Workshop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnbYkH6GbL1lfZo Painting a Horror Prop at Wētā Workshop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJOXpH2fed2kkKM Sculpting Hyperrealistic Giant Heads at Wētā Workshop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXKzgJ2jnLabns0

[@andypeeters5930]

Sculptor had an expression of " guys, i'm in the zone, let me work " 🙂 stunning work

[@margaretbear]

I would be so nervous having anyone this close to my work 😬

[@nickh3720]

Sir Richard can touch what he wants

[@peckenstein]

What a dream experience! No doubt that Adam and crew will be blown away when they eventually make it back to see the finished interactive exhibition. Hasn't even happened yet and I'm jealous. haha Those craftsmen working on the model are absolute masters. Stunning sculpture!

[@Mat_1000]

I'm so curious about this exhibition but I'll clearly never be able to go to it, so I looked a little on KZbin to see if I could have more views of the finished project. I found a video of people who went to it and took photos inside (as allowed (no filming)), and look at who's there!!! :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJbCnZJsqr6hqs0

[@peckenstein]

@@Mat_1000 very cool!

[@Games_and_Music]

You mean, craftspersons? /shudder .. Kind of a pity that he has to cater to that part of the audience, but i guess that's where most of the cosplayers are on the spectrum.

[@sgbench]

@@Games_and_Music What makes you think Adam is catering to anyone?

[@Games_and_Music]

@@sgbench The fact that he chooses to say "craftspersonship" twice (intro and interview with Richard), adding a syllible, rather than just saying "craftsmanship". I am not saying he's catering to a specific individual, but clearly, he lives in San Francisco (which is a very Leftist/Liberal city), fantasy/sci-fi cosplayers are generally Left leaning, and he has his own moments of "wokeness", so this is just another one of those moments. (while at the same time promoting Amazon, which has always annoyed me). And i'm sure you would argue why i make a fuss about it, i don't, i am just not particularly a fan of this specific movement. Besides, i was just correcting OP on his outdated binary, patriarch-centric, usage of words ... 🙄

[@MrKoolbrez69]

Anyone else notice the photo of Adam in the tank top at 1:34. Epic!

[@mrgreen6374]

He's dressed as Fred Dagg, an old kiwi farming bloke. A character of kiwi comedian John Clarke from the 70's/80's.

[@donlee_ohhh]

I was just about to post the same question but searched before I did LOL. Good find @Louis Meyer

[@williamdew]

That head is so intimidating, and the intricate design of the torso... so cool!

[@MichaelHuikeshoven]

Beautiful design, got a nice Guillermo Del Toro feeling to it.

[@smagliaro]

Nothing specific to say; I just wanted to shout out how consistently thrilling and informative this whole series has been. This kind of content makes it so easy to see and appreciate the incredible work that often goes unnoticed (sometimes by design!). I can't believe this is all free on KZbin.

[@tolkienfan1972]

I can't get enough of Weta. We're going to plan a trip. I fell in love with them when I saw the making of LOTR. It's great to see their evolution

[@RapidActionAnimations]

The most beautiful part of this and all the other videos in this series is the fact that weta is bringing back/preserving practical effects in film/outside of film.

[@swampface]

Gong is an absolute boss!!!! ferns are my fave plant here in the UK so im extra in love...

[@dailycgi]

I love how it's inspired by local flora and fauna. You can definitely see the tuatara inspiration in it.

[@Jimmy_Moon]

If you had the chance to tour with your own curated exhibit, what would be the main centrepiece? I would like to see the work others have done due to your inspiration. As a kid I was fascinated with the Storyteller by Jim Henson. My father would tell me that great stories would last forever because they get handed down generation to generation. What you do is very similar and that knowledge will get handed down long after your gone.

[@Romo2055]

I was just watching the giant head video and couldnt resist but wonder about that sculpture in the back. so glad it's getting its own video!

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Absolutely stunning work, hope to see more of this development as it progresses.

[@catatonicbug7522]

That exhibition alone is enough of a reason to visit NZ! That place will be incredible!!

[@thisisbhm]

Richard seems like a mixture of a proud dad, excited geek, and a hidden despotic boss.

[@floxy709]

hidden?

[@Roger44477]

Just finished watching the Standard Yard video and clicked back, only to see this freshly posted!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

That is pure art, amazing, just amazing

[@john_t_england]

I REALLY hope part of this series includes coverage of the mold making process!

[@jmilr]

Those sculpts look incredible up close… but I burst out laughing when they showed the final result with the tiny head jerking around and the flapping fingers 😅

[@ObsessiveGeek]

That was clearly just the beta model to give people a better idea what it’ll look like. It was a bit of a random shot without any context to be fair.

[@laroark5036]

Everything there is SO COOL !!!

[@DNAtraveling]

Went a few months ago, lots of fun and some amazing work

[@HaJassar]

My dream is to visit WETA and spend a day with the team there :)

[@tobyskerman4775]

All I see is a demon turbo charger...that’s awesome

[@stefanbrown1233]

Wow, I always wished I could draw things like this for a living.

[@price5647]

I was wondering what was being made in the background of the last video

[@JB-is5br]

Awesome!

[@lorawaring883]

talented artists

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

I respect that they are including so many Kiwi elements. It's a part of the world few people think much about!

[@nathkrupa3463]

Nice design characters

[@lilcrazymiami8306]

Respect for all 🙏🏾

[@redbarchetta8782]

What fun when your job is something like this. :)

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thank you.

[@EvanCops]

Holy fuck "a couple of days" holy shit dude 😍 also i love that he asked if he could turn the head before he actually turned it.

[@171QA]

Cool!

[@jamrollz]

Amazing skills wow

[@aliennetwork08]

I’d love to see this place lol it’s sooo far from me in Michigan lol whole island

[@wayne6737]

Gooday Mates, Weta, I think that one word nowadays explains everything. The detail, as you said you look at it then see another, another and on it goes. Fae beyond anything actually needed or even seen by J. Q. Average. Its these details that, today, astound audiences. J.Q. Average & Sons 50 years ago were stoked to get a colour photo of the family, they had zip knowledge, nor needed, about resolution. Pixels weren't even a word. To be watching movies in Q8 resolution, dang, at my age, 70. It no longer applies as im just happy to have a picture I can see and a story I can follow, but the Millenniums, well their eyes work 🙂 fine. They may not see all the details straight off, but they are the generation that look. Weta, nothing more needs saying. They are the Millennium inspiration. Keep up your inspiration mate, Peace Out. Wayne

[@triwulf1]

The unfinished head reminds me of the Krogans from the Mass Effect franchise!!!

[@artconnolly9519]

Adam please convince Weta to build one in the USA as well

[@VitaKet]

Man why does this have to be in NEW ZEALAND!? I hope they take this exhibit on tour.

[@EpicMuttonChops]

finally we get to the head!

[@crisarkiscee]

Wonder if this was inspired by the “Manananggal”?

[@raydunakin]

I wonder what kind of clay they use to sculpt this?

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Monster Clay of course 😂 Joking aside it’ll clearly be of the highest premium…maybe they even make it themselves.

[@morkovija]

Yup when they say 'if you think you're good - there is probably an asian person 3 times more talented out there' - they probably meant those guys. Incredible skill

[@karlheath4327]

The head of the Mother Monster reminds me of Samael out of HellBoy

[@Bob-jn8jt]

Wow.

[@l00t3R]

Love it. Geiger inspired? Either it is or not it looks amazing!!

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Way too naturalistic for his style, this looks way more inspired by the Faun from Pans Labyrinth which itself is obviously taken from the mythological god of Greek folklore.

[@richardmiller1345]

Thanks for being alive with me..wow..tisall

[@christospit]

Make more videos like this

[@sneakyfingersdevandle8164]

Dude you worked on phantom menace an the matrix???? I learned that from the ai generator.... Also asked it about the east and west Yakuza families an it was great, but I had to ask the same questions in like 5different ways😆 I told it to explain older events as the marvel character wolverine since his back story goes back far enough and it worked😂 using this generator is hilarious an I think of all people Mr savage has to try it out because it gives off a Toney stark vibe😄

[@JFLY78]

Craftspersonship?....Dude.

[@key6723]

You could tell he wanted to just keep grinding lol

[@VitaKet]

You know, when they show the shot of the creature together it doesn't seem to fit.. the torso and head seem like they are from 2 different creatures. The head some sort of plant creature the torso some kind of demon, though they look amazing it's quite odd looking.

[@nicksavage4763]

HAVE A MONSTER FASHION SHOW WITH A RUNWAY TO COME OUT ONE BY ONE FOR EXHIBITION TO AN AUDIENCE OF SCULPTORS AND MODEL MAKERS……. “NEXT WE HAVE THE MENACING PURPLE WIDGET FROM THE 7TH DIMENSION” “NO HANDS AND ARMS INSIDE THE ROPES PEOPLE” 😵‍💫

[@WilliamBlakers]

I wonder how much grey plasticine costs in bulk ?

[@ObsessiveGeek]

This will be the highest quality pro stuff too

[@WilliamBlakers]

@@ObsessiveGeek them pros like their plasticine.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@WilliamBlakers I bow to your superior knowledge on the matter 😁

[@Burke76]

Looks like a Maori Pumpkinhead

[@Fuzzycat16]

I guess we all have a different definition of a horror movie monster. .....

[@kevinmorrice]

you just cant beat weta workshop quality, not even cg can compare

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Weta do digital effects too. They’re the team that worked on Lord of the Rings (and many other effect heavy films)

[@kevinmorrice]

@@ObsessiveGeek true, but there practical's are still better

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@kevinmorrice Personally I feel their best work combines the two together

[@cleverusername9369]

I don't see a future for Richard as an auctioneer 😆

[@dreanki]

craftspersonship? why not call them artists? because they are artists...

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Crafting is a type of art, it’s a description of the medium their art form takes.

[@dreanki]

@@ObsessiveGeek if that was the case then they would be called sculptors. that's the medium and sub genera of art they do.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@dreanki Crafting and Sculpting are very similar terms although crafting acknowledges that there’s multiple skills involved and tends to be used more for using materials for layering/building type projects whereas sculpting is more about cutting away from a solid material. It’s a strange thing to get particular about, the terminology isn’t disrespectful in any way whatsoever.

[@Bonzulac]

1:31 wtf

[@rong1924]

I was having serious grammatical issues with the word "Unleashed's" until Adam put it in context.

[@justinhermann9584]

"Craftspersonship"... really?

[@dreanki]

right? now everyone is an "artist" and actual artists are called craftspeople. that really rubbed me the wrong way

[@terrortorn]

"craftspersonship". When self censoring comes before coherent vocabulary.

[@peterhagan8454]

a random joke i just made up adam... define the meaning of quantum mechanics, well lets focus on the mechanics, in the early part of the 20th century and indeed to date, mechanic was / is a variable sized man jor womn, who worn an overall from neck to ankle, usually coloured blue or grey, boots toe capped and has a spanner in his / her hand, ready for the job in hand. Now we see it in plural mode mechanics, so we have a number from 2 onwards of these mechanics to do the job at hand. Now lets look at the former, Qauntum, Quan short for quantity, so its negates quality, and tum is short for tummy so what we are lookihng at, is a group or set of variably sized mechanics of any gendar, inclusive of the lgbt+, figuring a way of filling the void in somebodys tummy, reallly it shouldd have said Quantum Cooks

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Goes down great in the pub that one, laughs all around…😬

[@PeWeeHermanUK]

" craftpersonship " lol, typical

[@ObsessiveGeek]

That’s your only takeaway for this video? Nothing about the absolutely stunning sculpture work…triggered by a word! 🙄

[@PeWeeHermanUK]

The brilliant work done by Weta and the very talented sculptors there go without saying but have nothing to do with Adam's choice of vocabulary

[@JTLDEN]

this guy was cool before he got political

[@ObsessiveGeek]

That’s what they say about you too

[@JTLDEN]

@@ObsessiveGeek makes no sense lol but okie

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@JTLDEN Did it make sense when you said it?

[@JTLDEN]

@@ObsessiveGeek I'm sure he likes the white knighting, keep up the good work.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@JTLDEN only dudes that like to make it political care. Everyone else gets on with their day!

[@patrickdepoortere6830]

Craft-person-ship? What about the microscopic bio-tech tools used to craft? Just because we don't know if they are sentient doesn't mean we should discriminate against then by excluding them in naming conventions! Oi!

[@toddhensley880]

It seems like craftperson and craftship would be a little less awkward to say. Edit: craftwork?

[@TehJumpingJawa]

"Craftspersonship" is quite a mouthful... if only there was another word that was gender agnostic & inclusive for all members of the Race of Man. Haaaaang on a minute....

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Race of man? A very strange description indeed, one that seems to suggest we’re all the same gender.

[@TehJumpingJawa]

@@ObsessiveGeek I'll assume English isn't your first language. Man/men can be genderless, used to refer to either one or all, Homo Sapiens. e.g. "Mankind", "Man's greatest achievement", "Goodwill to all men", or in relevance to this video "workmanship". It's really silly to try to de-gender an already genderless word simply because of linguistic ignorance within the woke quarters.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@TehJumpingJawa You know the old phrase about assuming?...that! Man is absolutely a gendered word and always is when used for terms that supposedly describe all peoples on this planet. Just because it's the term that was coined doesn't make it a good or inclusive one. Must try harder!

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@TehJumpingJawa Additionally before you attempt to teach language to anyone else again, you need to understand it has a very fluid nature depending on not only how you use a word, but WHEN. Take the word "Gay", although it's meaning can still be used in the manner the word was originally coined, typically what most commonly associate with the word now isn't directly connected with "happiness/carefree". Though I doubt you have a very ranged expression of fluidity given that you're the type to use woke over a simple word that is also within the English language. Words exist for people to express themselves freely, try not to place limits/barriers on language as like I say it's a very fluid thing and you should be far more open about usage of words constantly evolving to allow for even greater range of expressions that might not have been considered previously due to progression.

[@TehJumpingJawa]

@@ObsessiveGeek If you think the English language itself is part of the patriarchy, then I simply wish luck to you. Until you get the dictionaries rewritten, you'll simply be branded ignorant for perceiving inequality where none exists.

[@TheKieshaKiesha]

Awesome!!!