Frank and Norm each take on painting an original garage kit by Punished Props! Frank guides us through giving these resin robots different finishes to make them look like different types of metal.
Learning about Silicone Prosthetics at Weta Workshop
At Weta Workshop, we stop by the mold and cast department, where artists make the prosthetic makeup applications that transform actors into elves, dwarves, and orcs. We meet Kim Docherty, senior prosthetics artist, who explains how a silicone prosthetic like a dwarf’s nose is made from start to finish at the shop.
Episode 381 – Goodbye Bitcoin – 1/5/17
It’s the week of CES! And before Norm heads out to Las Vegas, we catch up on everyone’s holidays, including Jeremy’s cruise adventures and Kishore’s trek to Joshua Tree. We also get the details on Jeremy’s new Bolt, fiber internet in San Francisco, and the conclusion to our bitcoin adventure.
Adam Savage at Weta Workshop’s Model Painting Shop!
Adam Savage geeks out over model painting at Weta Workshop’s paint department! Chatting with senior painter Jules German, Adam learns how the Weta Workshop artist creates the paint master for a scaled diorama from The Hobbit, as well as discussing tips and techniques for model makers of any skill level.
Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
Inside Weta Workshop’s Collectibles Department
Weta Workshop is composed of many different departments that produce its world-class fabrication and special effects work for films, but there are also departments that produce products for fans. We visit the collectibles workshop at Weta to learn what goes into designing and making a Lord of the Rings collectible.
At Hollandaise End – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 1/3/17
Simone Giertrz’s Ice Cream Drone–It Might Work!
For her latest project, Simone wonders if she can find a way to utilize drones to encourage working out. Her plan: use the subject tracking feature of a new DJI quadcopter to fly away from her while carrying a tantalizing treat. It might work!
Weta Workshop Sculptor’s Labyrinth Model
On a visit to effects studio Weta Workshop, Adam Savage meets and chats with artists who bring their own obsessions to their 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!
Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
Weta Workshop’s Model Miniatures for Thunderbirds are Go
On our trip to New Zealand and Weta Workshop, Adam Savage visits the miniatures stage for Thunderbirds are Go, a television series featuring incredible handcrafted “bigature” sets. We get up close to the intricate and detailed models to learn how these scaled environments were designed, fabricated, and then used for filming.
Tested in 2016: Adam Savage’s Favorite Things!
And finally, here are Adam Savage’s favorite things from 2016! Adam shares his new love for swordmaking, using tools and techniques he learned from our trip to New Zealand and Weta Workshop! Happy new year!