This week, Adam shares the story of a recent fantasy camp of sorts he attended. He was invited to watch one of the scoring sessions for the new Star Trek Beyond film, which brought to light the talent of the musicians who play the scores behind our favorite films and TV shows.
Star Trek Fan Event Outtakes
While we were on the Paramount lot for the recent Star Trek Fan Event, we saw producers recording with GoPro’s 360-degree Odyssey camera rig. We were all set up to do an interview with them about their use of the rig, but technical difficulties kept getting in the way. Since we’ll never publish this footage on YouTube, here it is as an outtake for you guys!
Tested Tours Theo Jansen’s Strandbeest Exhibit
We tour the new Strandbeest at the Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco and get up close to Theo Jansen’s magnificent creatures. We also chat with Theo about his evolutionary philosophy and build process, and what’s next for the Strandbeest.
Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
Music by Jinglepunks
Ask Adam Anything #11: On Sketching
This week, Adam answers a question about how he uses sketching to aid in the planning of his projects, and how sketching is different than drawing schematics and blueprinting. If you have a question or something you want to share with Adam, post in the comments below!
My Shop When I Was 20
This is me at 20, in my small studio on Carroll St. in Park Slope, Brooklyn, right off of Prospect Park. I was single for much of the time I lived here, and I remember getting a lot done. I learned about alginate about this time from a special effects company a friend was working for.
I also learned that New York Central Art Supply sold plaster bandages in bulk. So I bought 20 pounds. I made castings with alginate and plaster all over the place. I cast my face, my ears, props I’d made. I remember pulling a lot of hair out getting myself out of my various molds.
I was living there for free, illegally warehousing the place for the landlord, who was a collector of my father’s paintings. I finally got kicked out over an incident involving an escaped snake, but I’d rather not discuss that.
Episode 354 – Elon’s Shower Thoughts – 6/9/16
Adam Savage Meets Theo Jansen’s Strandbeest!
Dutch artist Theo Jansen brings his Strandbeest creatures to San Francisco to walk along our coast! Adam has been fascinated by these giant PVC-constructed machines for a long time, and finally gets up close to meet one in person and chat with its creator. Watch how the Strandbeest strolls across the sand!
Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
Music by Jinglepunks
Adam’s Maker Faire Talk – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 6/7/16
Shop Tips: Mixing Superglue and Baby Powder
This week, Frank teaches us a tip he learned while working for toy companies. By mixing different amounts of superglue and baby powder, you can make a putty that can be used to patch resin castings, almost like makeshift body filler!
Shot by Joey Fameli
Edited by Adam Isaak
Inside Adam Savage’s Cave: Prop Shop Kylo Ren Helmet
Adam adds a new prop replica to his collection: Kylo Ren’s helmet from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! This is actually Adam’s second Kylo Ren helmet–he has a modified Black Series Voice Changer helmet and now this high-end model by Prop Shop. We examine the prop to admire its fabrication and detail.