Adam Savage’s Tested

Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Tintin's Ship!

151K views · today · 31:15

Adam introduces another build he's been slowing tackling over the course of this year: a 1/35 scale replica of the ship Sirius as depicted in The Adventures of Tintin: Red Rackham's Treasure! The art of Tintin was hugely influential to Adam growing up, and he pays tribute to Hergé's art with the detailing and painting of this meter-long scale model.

Topics: Sirius kit · Researching hull plates · Embossing rivets · Cladding the hull · Hergé's reference model research · Clear coating

Adam Savage Discovers the MANY Secrets of a da Vinci Painting

124K views · 1d ago · 12:41

Adam Savage visits the @NationalGalleryofArtUS in Washington, D.C., to get an up-close look at the only Leonardo da Vinci painting on public display in the Americas: the extraordinary portrait of 16-year-old Ginevra de' Benci.

Topics: America's only Leonardo da Vinci painting · Psychology of the 3/4 angle portrait · Who was Ginevra de' Benci? · Juniper bush symbolism · Secretly transporting a Da Vinci · Leonardo’s fingerprints

How Old Movies are Upscaled without Computers

198K views · 2d ago · 8:42

When you watch a classic movie re-released in 70mm large-format film, this is the room where that print was likely made. Adam visits the optical recording lab at Fotokem, where technicians turn one format of film into another--either a blow up or a reduction--by literally pointing a film projector into a film camera. This conversion of analog formats is done frame by frame in a painstaking process requiring exacting precision.

▶️ Mentioned videos: How IMAX 70MM Film is Developed · How IMAX 70MM Film is Projected · How IMAX 70MM Film is Scanned and Printed · How 70mm Film Goes Negative to Print

Moving? Do These Two Things

109K views · 3d ago · 10:40

Support Tested and ask Adam questions during live streams by joining the Tested community @primitivetechnology9550 The Simple Trick Adam Savage Uses to Turn Off "Monkey Mind" Feeling Burned Out? Try This Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks

Topics: Leaving a Beloved Job · Preparing to Move · Creative Demotivation Slumps · Finishing Projects

▶️ Mentioned videos: Monkey Mind · Feeling Burned Out? Try This

Adam Savage’s Golden Rule for Mixing Friends and Money

191K views · 4d ago · 12:20

Can you preserve screen-used sci-fi props made of vinyl and PVC? After Battlestar Galactica’s Katee Sackhoff asked about restoring her original Raptor spacesuit on the @KateeSackhoffOfficial show, Adam dives into the tough reality of materials science, archival containment, and why certain movie wardrobe pieces inevitably degrade. Plus, he shares hard-earned advice on a thorny topic: how to handle paid commissions for friends without risking the relationship.

Topics: Katee Sackhoff's Battlestar Galactica Spacesuit · The Challenge of Vinyl, PVC, and Archival Degradation · Museum Conservation Lessons from Neil Armstrong’s Spacesuit · Taking Paid Commissions from Friends · How Adam Handled Borrowed Money with Friends · Giving Bad News in Meetings

Three Mind-Bending Items That Defy Intuition

510K views · 5d ago · 16:06

Memory Metal Flower Kickstarter Keith Schacht's YouTube Der Lauf Der Dinge Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks Tested and Adam Savage Ts, stickers, (de) merit badges and more About Tested Meet Adam in Person

Topics: Meet Keith Schacht · Digital Fluid Simulation Pendant · Ultra-Slow Rolling Ball · Inflatable Wood · Museum of Curious Materials · Blooming Nitinol Memory Metal Flower

▶️ Mentioned videos: Der Lauf Der Dinge

Inside the World's Largest Library, the Library of Congress

500K views · 6d ago · 11:13

Adam Savage goes inside the stunning Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress! Guided by LOC chief of staff Ryan Ramsey, Adam tours the world’s largest library — home to more than 184 million items, including the Gutenberg Bible, Lincoln's copy of the Gettysburg Address, Thomas Jefferson's personal book collection, soaring Beaux-Arts architecture and a physical card catalog holding 22 million cards.

Topics: LOC Overview · Minerva Mosaic & Great Hall · The Main Reading Room · The 22-Million Card Catalog · Jefferson's Draft of the Declaration of Independence · Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

Adam Savage's One Day Build in 70MM Film!

148K views · 7d ago · 11:12

Adam Savage visits Fotokem's color timing lab where every 70MM film they develop goes to be seen for the very first time after leaving a camera. Using a blow-up of a One Day Build as an example, Fotokem technicians show us how film negative runs through a color analyzer to be timed and corrected based on the vision of the filmmakers. It's the first time we've seen our footage printed on large format film!

Topics: Film color · Color analyzer process · Mechanical precision in film · Print evaluation and nuance

▶️ Mentioned videos: How IMAX 70MM Film is Developed · How IMAX 70MM Film is Projected · How IMAX 70MM Film is Scanned and Printed

Bambu Lab H3C 3D Printer Review!

414K views · 8d ago · 32:21

Bambu Lab's newest flagship multi-material 3D printer has arrived. We review the Bambu H3C after testing it for the past month and explain the new Swaptek print tool system and how it differs from other tool changer FDM printers. Here are the three most unique features of the H3C: a massive new integrated AMS, easy TPU printing, and finally, multi-diameter nozzle support. Here's how each performs.

Topics: Tool changers vs. SwapTek system · Print tool anatomy and rack mechanics · AMS 3H setup and vertical clearance · Integrated filament dryer features · 2.85 mm filament support · Multicolor printing speed and test prints

This Hardware Built Star Wars!

220K views · 9d ago · 17:31

The Secret Technique Behind Classic Star Wars Ships An Interview With Former Star Wars Modeler Lorne Peterson ILM and Lucasfilm Stories You've Never Heard! ILM Playlist Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks

Topics: Speeding to Work · Preserved ILM Racks · Plastruct Domes & The Language of ILM Shapes · Sourcing Materials for Empire · Lorne’s Makeshift Phone Hood · Model Kit Greeblies

▶️ Mentioned videos: The Secret Technique Behind Classic Star Wars Ships · An Interview With Former Star Wars Modeler Lorne Peterson · ILM and Lucasfilm Stories You've Never Heard!

The Simple Trick Adam Savage Uses to Turn Off "Monkey Mind"

199K views · 10d ago · 11:29

In this live-stream excerpt Adam Savage shares his approach to interviewing fellow makers, putting nervous creators at ease on camera. Next, he recommends his favorite MythBusters episodes to introduce to kids (Hint: Diet Coke and Mentos!). Finally, Adam responds to a viewer struggling with insomnia and burnout, opening up about his own experiences with extreme stress during the peak of MythBusters production.

Topics: Nervous interviewees · MythBusters recommendations for kids · Insomnia and high stress · Alcohol and brain fog · Sleep and naps · Vipassana meditation practice

▶️ Mentioned videos: Next live stream is Tuesday!

Feeling Burned Out? Do This

640K views · 11d ago · 12:38

In this live stream excerpt Adam Savage answers questions from Tested members uncleBING0, TheJMReedy and DavidMarden, whom we thank for their support! Adam reflects on hitting a wall during the peak years of MythBusters, the realization that comfort and rest are tools vs. luxuries, and the three practical shifts he made to reset himself. Plus, Adam shares insight on giving yourself grace when breaking old coping mechanisms and gives an update on his 18-year-old dog Maggie!

Topics: Burnout · Overworking During MythBusters · Comfort as an Asset · Seep, Alcohol & Meditation · Building Healthy Habits · Childhood Coping Mechanisms

How LAIKA Studios Made Their Most Advanced Stop-Motion Puppet

521K views · 12d ago · 22:01

Adam Savage meets The General, the biggest character in LAIKA Studios' Wildwood, and the most advanced stop-motion puppet they've ever created. This golden eagle took years of development to create, and its complex armature is as breathtakingly beautiful as it is elegantly engineered. Senior armaturist Jeanne McIvor walks Adam through its fabrication and the features that allowed animators to control every muscle and feather on this majestic bird.

▶️ Mentioned videos: Adam Savage Meets the Stop-Motion Puppets of LAIKA Studios · Adam Savage Tours the LAIKA Studios Model Shop

How IMAX 70MM Film is Developed!

250K views · 14d ago · 14:39

When Christopher Nolan was shooting The Odyssey, every reel of 65mm film shot during production went from the IMAX camera to a film processing lab in Burbank, California to be developed and seen for the very first time. Adam Savage visits the film labs at FotoKem, the place where 65mm/70mm film begins its post-production journey from delicate negative to the precious prints projected in theaters around the world.

▶️ Mentioned videos: How IMAX 70MM Film is Projected! · How IMAX 70MM Film is Scanned and Printed!

Adam Savage Builds a Mini Cardboard Cannon!

168K views · 15d ago · 18:07

Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks Tested and Adam Savage Ts, stickers, (de) merit badges and more About Tested Meet Adam in Person Audio Described and Accessible Videos Intro bumper by Abe Dieckman

Topics: Unboxing the Kit · Folding & Assembling the Cannon Barrel · Building the Internal Launch Mechanism · Forming & Attaching the Cap Piece · Assembling the Stand & Mounting the Cannon · Test Firing & Aiming Mechanism

How #Wildwood Animated That Driving Scene

372K views · 16d ago · 1:16

Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks Tested and Adam Savage Ts, stickers, (de) merit badges and more About Tested Meet Adam in Person Audio Described and Accessible Videos Intro bumper by Abe Dieckman

Adam Savage Reacts to World Cosplay Summit Medalists!

120K views · 16d ago · 34:51

World Cosplay Summit Livestream to 2026 show Autumn's Web site Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks Tested and Adam Savage Ts, stickers, (de) merit badges and more About Tested Meet Adam in Person Audio Described and Accessible Videos

The Reality of Fitting Into Iconic Costumes

132K views · 17d ago · 10:59

In this live stream excerpt Adam Savage answers Tested member questions about the realities of fitting costumes to your body and stepping outside your comfort zone to learn brand-new maker skills, such as sewing. Plus, Adam shares his personal routine for health and weight management, why your first attempt at a project should fail, and a classic maker rant on the state of sewing patterns and large-format printing.

Topics: Cosplay, Diet, and Costume Fit · Weight Loss · Eating Routine · Stepping Into a New Skill · Easy Masking Tape Pattern Trick · The Decline of US Sewing Patterns

Adam Savage’s Strict Duct Tape Rule for People Working in His Shop

480K views · 18d ago · 10:13

Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks, like asking Adam a question Tested and Adam Savage Ts, stickers, (de) merit badges and more About Tested Meet Adam in Person Audio Described and Accessible Videos

Topics: Why Adam Hates Duct Tape · White Paper Tape for Labels · When Duct Tape Is the Perfect Tool · Duct Tape as an Engineering Metaphor · The Eraserhead Baby · Puppeteering & Practical Effect Brilliance

Adam Savage Tours the LAIKA Studios Model Shop!

318K views · 19d ago · 27:40

Wildwood is in theaters October 23rd and tickets are available at Adam Savage Meets the Stop-Motion Puppets of LAIKA Studios Shot by Joey Fameli and Josh Self Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks Tested and Adam Savage Ts, stickers, (de) merit badges and more About Tested Meet Adam in Person

Topics: Cardboard Prototype · Rigging & Weight · Establishing Scale · Early Detailing & Paint Testing · Designing for Animator Access · Aluminum Chassis

▶️ Mentioned videos: Adam Savage Meets the Stop-Motion Puppets of LAIKA Studios

Adam Savage Behind the Scenes at LAIKA Studios!

3M views · 21d ago · 28:00

Adam Savage visits the puppets department of @LAIKAStudios to meet the characters of their new film Wildwood. Oliver Jones, Head of Character and Practical Effects, introduces Adam to the range of stop-motion puppets created for the film to give us a close look at the intricate design, fabrication, and engineering that goes into each of these incredible puppets.

Topics: Smallest Armature · Inside LAIKA's Puppet Department · Puppet Scale · Costume Fabrication & Micro-Engineering · Prue & Small Puppet Challenges · Traditional Wire Hands vs. Puppet Wear

▶️ Mentioned videos: Adam Savage Tours the LAIKA Studios Model Shop

Adam Savage Attempts to Solve a Mailbag Puzzle

135K views · 22d ago · 20:35

Adam unboxes three more marvelous mailbag packages that arrived while he was recently traveling, including a beautiful watch movement and a delightful desk calendar in the form of a puzzle. Adam attempts to solve the puzzle in real-time before taking a look at the final package: the complete filmography of Stanley Kubrick restored in 4K and released by The Criterion Collection!

📖 Mentioned books: Umbra 3D puzzle calendar · The Complete Kubrick Criterion Collection

The Secret Technique Behind Classic Star Wars Ships

623K views · 23d ago · 39:48

Adam Savage sits down with legendary ILM model maker Lorne Peterson for a deep dive into the earliest days of Star Wars and Industrial Light & Magic. Lorne brings along some incredible pieces of history, including his rare 40-year ILM Darth Vader service award and a vintage tank model kit box that may have inspired the Sandcrawler.

Topics: ILM Darth Vader Award · Getting Hired at ILM · Salary Negotiations · Defining the Star Wars Model Aesthetic · Kitbashing the Millennium Falcon · Cat Whiskers & Sourcing Odd Materials

▶️ Mentioned videos: An Interview With Former Star Wars Modeler Lorne Peterson · ILM and Lucasfilm Stories You've Never Heard!

The Surprising Secret to Learning Any Physical Skill

324K views · 24d ago · 12:12

Adam answers Tested member questions about passing down knowledge and his philosophy on teaching, mentorship and learning. From growing up around a 1910 Brunswick pool table to discovering W. Timothy Gallwey’s legendary The Inner Game of Tennis, Adam reflects on the power of embodied learning, muscle memory and getting out of your own way when acquiring physical skills.

Topics: Viewer Question · Teaching & Mentorship · Getting Humbled · Pool and Billiards · Embodied Learning · Muscle Memory, Juggling & Practice Drills

📖 Mentioned books: Byrne's Standard Book Of Pool And Billiards by Robert Byrne · The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey

▶️ Mentioned videos: Adam Savage's Tintype Portrait (Tested: The Show!)