Weta Workshop Sculptor's Labyrinth Model

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On a visit to effects studio Weta Workshop, Adam Savage meets and chats with artists who bring their own obsessions and passion projects to work. Sculptor Johnny Fraser-Allen, who is working on miniatures for Jim Henson's Labyrinth board game, shares with Adam his own intricate maze miniature, which will end up being the size of an entire room!
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[@technoir1119]

I love the passion oozing from this guy.

[@worthingtonswands]

So wet... with passion...

[@Nergling]

It's awesome isn't it, I love this kind of thing!

[@gabrielp9646]

He´s working in the new Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series. He´s one of the guys making the sets, at WETA.

[@stuffandnonsense8528]

JFA is a true genius.

[@xanokothe]

"And this is just a prototype, eventually it is going to be more detailed..." shows an amazing and detailed miniature

[@charliegnu]

It really got much much more detailed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5O0hmp9ntV9maM

[@glumOr]

Reminds me of Doc in Back To The Future. "Please excuse the crudity of this model. I didn't have time to build it to scale or paint it."

[@jaceyking5015]

@@glumOr I thought the same thing!

[@NotJesusIPromise]

I LOVE THIS GUY!!!! He's so clearly in love with everything he's doing!

[@DaveDodd]

YES!

[@Nergling]

These are the sorts of people that Peter Jackson surrounds himself with, I wish I could meet some of these people!

[@gabrielp9646]

He´s working in the new Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series. He´s one of the guys making the sets, at WETA.

[@simonRTJ]

Johnny is actually quite subdued there, in real life his passion actually burns if you're too close.

[@ianc4901]

That, I can believe ! Adam looks bewildered by his responses, it's almost like he's wondering what kind of beast he has disturbed and what he has up his sleeve ! It's obvious that Johnny is also wondering how much to let loose !

[@slendy9600]

Simon Rose does johnny have a youtube or a twitter or something? i wanna see more of this

[@MrGreenAKAguci00]

slendy9600 he deserves a fan base

[@Nergling]

Maybe he is just a bit camera shy, I'm working on that myself with my videos. Haven't mustered the courage to show my face yet and still stumble over my words sometimes but it's all a learning process!

[@cragnog]

keep at it guy x

[@VisuallyMediocre]

That man is amazing.... to get Adam to be stunned in silence I do not think has ever been done before.. When I paint a model it takes several hours, the number of hours he must have spent on just painting is already absurd. What a remarkable man with an outstanding work ethic.

[@cristobalarandakenny8256]

aMAZEing? sorry...

[@akraus53]

HobbsyTenTwentyThree adam gets stunned im stunned in silence by everything. You can impress him with anything, and I don't mean it in a bad way. He's a geek and he will get excited about a lot and that's what makes him an idol for me. His ability to be amazed is amazing :)

[@MrNadefodder]

I`ll need to be locked in there for a few months, just so I can spend a few hours being amazed with each sculpture.

[@VisuallyMediocre]

He is often quite for a few seconds and explodes with enthusiasm. Here he is actually lost for words and so was I. Both such great people to watch and learn from.

[@patjackmanesq]

Agreed!

[@dakhaikh]

Finally a video where someone spoke 100x time more than Adam XD LOL

[@joshuanorman2]

Or at least just as much as him...

[@Nergling]

Hah! I loved it when he was just dumbstruck at the sheer magnitude of Johnny's undertaking!

[@kevinmcdonald5036]

and still doing it! Blowing Adams mind at every chance! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5O0hmp9ntV9maM

[@SAnastasio]

Best Adam reaction video ever. Every time Johnny walks off to get something els to show Adam the look of amazement is priceless. That is amazing sculptors.

[@coburn9109]

What an impressive guy, not only is he talented but his passion for his craft is inspirational.

[@jeannettekatt431]

THAT WAS THE COOLEST THING I HABE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE

[@boy638]

HAVE*

[@jeannettekatt431]

Its my biggest mispelled word on this phone. It changes have to habe and and to AMD. no clue why

[@fuckwadify]

You need to delete the word from your dictionary, you must have added it by accident.

[@jeannettekatt431]

Ive tried it wont let me... Stupid phone

[@fuckwadify]

ha ha

[@Hairspraygoblin]

Adam got out-enthusiasmd by ths guy, and I love it!

[@goonertron87]

I want a movie of that Gineua Pig war!

[@mindockMK1]

Only if done by Weta to it looks like Labyrinth or Dark Crystal or something

[@graefx]

Medieval. Fantasy. Guinea pigs. OMFG EVERYTHING IN THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING.

[@artfx9]

sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! ........... That was so good! I can't wait to see the maze finished. If you have a chance, Tested, please show us more from Johnny in the future! Also, can't blame the guy for being nervous for giving a random dude to hold his master sculpts.

[@mawllly]

The passion this man has for the things he works on is outstanding. It's truly admirable.

[@timmyg6749]

Crallium Now days, so many people (even around the world) want to work at Weta Workshops and be able to do the things that he's doing in the video. There is something real special about working there, letting your imagination go wild and create so many thing!

[@Blaze22F]

I had no care for mazes until this video. His passion is just contagious.

[@VFRSTREETFIGHTER]

Please, please, PLEASE do a follow up video of his maze when its done!

[@AltamishM]

Your wish has been granted, and then some : )

[@jeanneuzarhudson8207]

I think Adam was at a loss for words in the presence of this young man. This whole tour of the Weta Workshops has been such an inspiration for myself to get up in the train room and get back to work. Enjoying the whole series. So much to see. So many tips to take away. Weta-fantastic-- Adam speechless-priceless. Husband of person in photo.

[@Nergling]

I think any scale modeller can learn a great deal from the techniques illustrated on Tested, they are very easy to scale down. Especially the weathering and damage effects!

[@edwardchester1]

Excellent stuff, and Adam Savage once again showing what a pro he is. Johnny is owning the presentation and Adam just lets him get on with it, with just the occasional nudge or question to keep things on track.

[@mattydowns4780]

Everything I have just watched is just....amazing! The Labyrinth is one of my all time favourite movies and this guy is making it more than just a movie! Looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future 👍

[@jordanlarson6488]

That look on Adam's face at 2:47 is PRICELESS! The complete awe at the the combined scale and detail of this project blowing Adam's mind a several points in this video is just incredible and extremely funny :)

[@tedioustotoro4885]

I want to see that labyrinth model when it's done

[@kevinmcdonald5036]

Have you seen what he has done next? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5O0hmp9ntV9maM

[@ProfSaxby]

Wow. One of the best builds ever presented. I could play with this thing all day long.

[@Jaryth000]

I was named after this movie. Fantastic movie, and these are fantastic models! You can see the passion that has been put into this project. Fantastic job Johnny Fraser-Allen!

[@ilikewasabe]

the maze alone is amazing! but it has forest, cities and castle!?? whaaat! take my money!

[@kevinmcdonald5036]

Have you seen the follow up? Amazing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5O0hmp9ntV9maM

[@mgtowmapmaker8741]

How prolific is that guy! Amazing. Beyond words.

[@RequiemHD]

Adams reaction said it all, you can tell this guy has pure passion for what he's doing. Thanks for the introduction, Tested!

[@boatknight2246]

These wonderful Pieces make me want to re-watch labyrinth

[@matt09ward]

I love it when people are this passionate in what they are doing. its just fascinating to listen to them

[@vintagegal7376]

I would love for Adam to go back and visit this guy in 6 months. super rad!

[@Marius-vw9hp]

THIS is the kind of gamemaster you wish for!

[@njwcagle]

I remember last year meeting him at Weta while I was touring lotr things. He was sculpting part of the labyrinth while we talked. It's come along so well!

[@joheyjonsson2825]

That was the most amazing thing I've seen, ever. I want that guinea pig game!!

[@ClarkdeBear]

I get that you need to keep your videos short to accommodate viewers' short attention spans, BUT... these Weta Workshop videos deserve longer videos. MUCH longer videos!

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

I don't even recall now how I ended up here but that was as pleasing a 7 minutes or so as I've had on youtube for a good long while. Lovely stuff

[@Nergling]

That comment made me smile, what a gent!

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Nergling Thanks for the comment. It gave me a great excuse to come back :-)

[@Nergling]

***** I'm on my 3rd trip back to this fantastic video! So inspiring for my own minis!

[@inksmithstudios475]

this is so amazing. Adam should travel around the world meeting artists and giving us the chance to see and get inspired

[@lasarith2]

Wow the passion coming off of him for Labyrinth -reminds me of my Gremlins days, i tell you if you could bottle up his excitement for a second you'd be happy for the rest of your days 🙂

[@eurodraco]

Retail price: $24,250.99

[@Boddah45]

Once Games Workshop gets a hold of it ... ha .

[@rojaws1183]

He made his own Jareth. Can't blame him.

[@rubybananers5985]

Wow! That board game is going to be a wondrous thing of beauty when it's complete.

[@saulreid5889]

As a life long Labyrinth fan, this is just amazing, love it.

[@simplystormie]

I'm just here liking a lot of people's comments because yes it is true this guy is amazing and is very excited about his stuff and it shows.

[@picklep3076]

Math and science are essential, but artist like this make the world feel good.

[@The.Pickle]

100% agree with this :)

[@geoffreyblackmer]

Adam, please have this guy on again. Please please please. Incredible!!!

[@girlunrepentant1254]

That maze and those little sculptures make me so happy just knowing they exist. they're so well crafted, and beautiful that I get excited just looking at them. and those guinea pigs are really cool too, I love the details.

[@LyricNear]

I would Totaly buy a Labyrinth chess set made from those. They're beautiful!

[@KamiInValhalla]

This would be cool for D&D.

[@MichaelKerr71]

Ah, I love that he said he's wanting to work on his 3D version of Hero Quest. Still got that game, it's on a shelf right next to me! Love this stuff!!

[@Philbrush]

Wow...the guinea pig sculpts and the story made me think of "The Secret of Nimh" (which I love) and miniature board gaming...I want that game when it comes out! And also Labyrinth, and those awesome sculpts.

[@IMVADER2]

I hate to say it, but as awesome, intricate, grand and detailed as that labyrinth game looked to be... I really wanna learn more about the guinea pig board game!!

[@pfrancescutti]

Damned straight Hero Quest is the best board-game in existence!!

[@JupiKitten]

I can never get enough of this guys workshop. very sympatico on the love of the Labyrinth.

[@awesomekidsgames5477]

that guy need a youtube channel to talk about his sculptures and projects , he obviously loves telling people about his projects and i love seeing them!

[@mistenfury]

facebook.com/tabletoptroubadour

[@63256325N]

Wonderful, wonderful sculptures. Thanks for bring it our way.

[@rens2998]

AWESOME, love these types of vids guys

[@lsufantc0409]

One of the reasons I love Tested it they show true craftsman, men who have mastered a craft and want to share it with everyone. People doubt the satisfaction of making something with your hands these days.

[@boredboard1]

I'm so happy to know that people like this exist. His work is awesome.

[@DevonWayne]

It might not hit the view requirements, but more of this stuff! I love to see untold genius

[@Nergling]

I bet everyone that viewed it watched it to the end though! :D

[@JurassicCollectables]

"Hero Quest is the best game ever made, and anyone who says otherwise is WRONG" - BardicBroadcasts

[@Moucheron1990]

The level of dedication some people have is amazing.

[@Meloen5]

J Mouch A'maze'ing

[@Mr_Mooo]

I have never seen Adam so speechless. Every time Johnny turns around and pulls another awesome piece out he is just in awe of the detail and the size of it all.. Also, I WANT TO BUY THE COMPLETE BOARD GAME!!! It would be great if the same pieces could be used to play Heroquest, as Johnny said it is the best board game by far!

[@paulhudson6846]

This place is amazing, It would be an actual dream of mine to work there

[@paulhudson6846]

Love this guy too, he's amazing

[@Nergling]

You and me both!

[@DustyKorpse]

I see a crowdfunder in this guys future... DO IT!

[@brettsimpson1505]

Such a remarkable young man. The world needs more people like Johnny Fraser-Allen!

[@versatildoom]

Met Johnny when I took a tour of the Weta Workshop last year. He was there working on one of the large scale guinea pigs and it was amazing to watch him work and hear about his experiences working at Weta. They've come a long way since I saw them.

[@MrChief101]

I know we're all busy, but why the rush? When's the next time you or I are returning to this nice fellow's workshop and WETA in general? "7:44" doesn't do it-- triple that is a good start. This was a nice skip-along-the-top of a clearly hugely talented fellow's work. There was a lot hinted at behind you both... Board games are not my cup of tea, but good sculpting-- great fantasy sculpting is. Good stuff, good show!

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

Holy crap...this is great!

[@toolaberry]

As a huge fan of art and the labyrinth, this brings me so much joy. I'm so excited to see what more he can bring to this project.

[@cephalopodgyzym]

I love the speaking cadence and insane passion of folks from New Zealand.

[@sempi8159]

He really loves what he does

[@ranwolf76]

When I say "Daaaaammmnnnnn..." I say it with respect and awe.

[@richardsharpe1863]

@4:35 "I really want to make a 3D Hero Quest because it's the best board game in existence." Absolutely true.

[@timnone2924]

watching this guy show off all his amazing pieces, the biggest thing i got from him is how proud he was of his work, as he should be. He was running around trying to show Adam as much as possible and just left Adam speechless at the depth of detail

[@1218Draco]

The guinea pig thing is like ... the quesadilla episode of Planet Sheen mixed with Secret of Nyhm

[@1218Draco]

Thanks

[@Nergling]

Reminded me of the Redwall books :)

[@Mr_Squarepeg]

The world is full of cool people.

[@j.d.3597]

This guy is so awesome! He's got that classic Child-Like joy you only get from truly wonderful nerds.

[@L_J_G]

Dedication isn't even the word... this is just a pure passion and want to create, learn, and improve. Inspirational stuff.

[@kristianblerche8443]

That was just a mazeing.. get it get ....

[@MrSackboy1995]

This man looks like The dude he's rocking the beard and the clothes

[@1978garfield]

Now I wonder if he likes white Russians.

[@SyazaniSaid]

that guy so passionate telling the story and showing his creation. so amazing.

[@XARIER39]

His passion, his vision and his talent are just superb!

[@Nulrom]

Hire him for god sake. Pls.

[@MrGunsmith75]

He has a job at Weta plus he is making all that on the side..think he would decline lol.

[@papaquonis]

Nulrom Working for Tested sounds pretty awesome, but I would probably also choose to stay at Weta, if I had that choice.

[@ProtoG42]

I'm quite similar to this guys but I'm an Electromechanical engineer. I wouldn't change my job for the world and I'm sure that guys feels the same. I turned down a much higher paying job at NASA because I really do love my job.

[@elliotdekota4312]

You mean him hiring Adam, right? ;)

[@Nulrom]

Elliot Dekota I bet Adam would be so happy about that :)

[@lakemanson8051]

this guy is awesome i would love to play a warhammer 40k game with him and adam sometime if that was realistic

[@lotwook]

That is truly impressive. wow. Don't ever stop Johnny!

[@almagill]

4:50 "It's.. a side project I do in the evenings.." I guess everyone has to have a hobby :) Impressed as heck here!

[@Sentinalh]

I'm glad to see that even as a miniature, the Bowie bulge is intact

[@llamapi3]

I want to be this guy's friend. @_@

[@AndrewDowell]

Awesome work! I've been following Johnny's work on the Labyrinth board game but when he mentioned Hero Quest, BOOM! I'd love an updated version with his artwork and models.

[@ZenMuff1n]

A 5m 3d fantasy board game is like a dream for some people out there. But that guinea pig is too adorable. I hope the game comes out soon.

[@nathantron]

HOLY SHIT MAN... Obsession... You're basically a god making a whole world.... Jesus. It's amazing. :O

[@Nergling]

Cool yeah he is!

[@Lion_McLionhead]

All Weta employees look like hobbits.

[@luxsupreme76]

heroineworshipper Wow. Racist. XD

[@thefridgefreezer]

Sorry, halflings

[@Nergling]

Peter Jackson's employment policy.

[@charlieextra9406]

Dwarves. seriously, no offense meant, that dark wavy hair and that beard, he's perfect for a member of Thorin's company or Thorin himself.

[@Ewong251]

From the beginning, after he was introduced, I knew we were in "weirdo country" where we find someone who is clearly passionate about something. So passionate that they might not get out very much. LOL! Johnny, don't stop what you're doing. You're an amazing artist and the world NEEDS to see it!

[@PANCAKECRAB1]

ADAM NOW U KNOW HOW WE FEEL WHEN WE WATCH YOU THIS MAN! I LOVE HIM! HE TALKS ABOUT WHAT HE LOVES! I WANT TO MEET PEOPLE WITH AS MUCH PASSION!!!!

[@ranwolf76]

The look on Adam's face every time Johnny stepped away to show him a new figure... ^_^

[@Nergling]

Priceless!

[@squeethesane]

And you're going full retail with it, yes?... yes?... yes... oh go-dammit, YES...

[@darrens7040]

Well done Weta leading the world as usual go you Kiwis

[@stormingelysium1996]

He makes me want to dive head first into my hobbies. His passion for his projects is infectious.

[@ItsYaBoiV]

Oh. My. Glob. A Labyrinth board game? I need it. Want it. Must have it. It's my favorite movie, it will always be my favorite. Goodness, the level of detail... 😍

[@ZoranTheBear]

This guy would be a beast at Warhammer 40k!

[@Sentinalh]

Congrats on getting Twitch Partnership

[@moiseman]

Oh please, his talents would go to waste on something as shitty looking as wh40k models

[@ZoranTheBear]

moiseman Why you gotta act like that?

[@moiseman]

I'm not acting like anything, wh40k models and paint patterns are extremely simplistic for the most part, it's meant to be painted by teenagers, deal with it.

[@IAmTheBigBoy]

Are you having problems at home, moiseman? Want to talk about it?

[@MrKogline]

Shout out to HeroQuest!

[@LarperLaura]

Labyrinth and Dark Crystal tapped off TV - fuck yeah!!!