Wētā Workshop Unleashed: tours.wetaworkshop.com/unleashed/ See photos from the exhibition at instagram.com/wetaworkshopunleashed Stay tuned for more videos from Adam's visit behind the scenes of Wētā Workshop Unleashed!
Absolutely! I know it is Literally this, but it feels like a different time. I still feel slightly strange when seeing people shake hands and hug…I think something broke in me after everything we’ve been through.
Unless you're already in the Southern hemisphere, it's a VERY long flight ! 😩 Even from Sydney, Australia (the closest country) the shortest flight is three hours !
@@edwardfletcher7790 If you can get a flight - most airlines haven't started coming back here yet. Fortunately for me Auckland is only an hour and a half drive away.
Just listening to the explanation of the way the Weta team have planned out the experience is enthralling, and would love to see the finished product, though I doubt I'll personally get the opportunity while it's up.
Weta is amazing. I went there when my daughter got married in 2013. I actually got to meet Peter Jackson while in a tour of the workshop. It was an amazing experience! Thanks for sharing Adam. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
totally worth a trip half way around the world this, this is what i've been saying for years! we NEED museums like these, all around the world. maybe even in the very town where a movie were shot. would bring huge amount of tourists, just for that one thing. places where we can preserve these priceless masterpieces, on the same level as the Mona Lisa! personally, i would travel around the world, to each spot, every 2nd or 3rd year.
I was creeped out when I was at unleashed and was looking at the synthetic Adam Savage that's sitting part way through it. I went with my work social club last year. It's really interesting watching this and seeing what parts made it from here with or without further changes.
And this is why Weta Workshop and Weta Digital are the absolute best at what they do. They don't only think about the disparate parts of the whole that they are working on. They visualize the whole first and keep that in mind while creating the parts. To Weta, as a whole, narrative is the most important part of what they do. If they don't understand the narrative that drives what they're making, how can they, properly and accurately, make parts to service that narrative? They really are Artisanal Geniuses down there at Weta.
WOW!!!!! What an amazing place this will be!! To see and hear your excitement as he shared all of the pieces with you drew me in and wrapped me in the experience with you. Thank you Adam!!!!
Been there and it's amazing. Currently thinking of going again next weekend and taking the fantasy workshop that they have going on for school term break.
That sounds amazing! A shame I most likely won't ever get a chance to see it, would be cool if it could eventually be turned into some kind of VR experience for those who can't visit in person.
This looks like an absolutely amazing experience/exhibit. I know the three "movies" are only for the event, but I think it would also be very cool in a few years to see them finished on the big screen. P.S. to Adam, I love watching what you do. I also love listening to you talk about things you have experienced. In a strange way it's like watching my dad working on his models (thought he rarely finished the bigger ones :) ). He's been gone almost seven years now and watching you makes me miss him more and less all at the same time. Keep doing what you're doing, you inspire us all. Thank you.
Awww, MAN! My eyes watered and I squeed, at how AMAZING some of those scenes are gonna feel, walking into them! I've just gotta be happy for everyone who will get to experience it. Thank you for showing us this behind-the-scenes look. (smiles with single tear because am broke af, no way to pay for a trip)
@@goob8945 absolutely. Weta are super god damn talented, and I wouldn't doubt the movie would look nothing short of amazing. But if you watch the interviews from some of the evangelion DVDs, you'll straight away realize those dudes had absolutely no clue what to actually do with Eva, and had such a poor understanding of it.
I went to Weta Unleashed recently, I enjoyed it but I really wish they included all the stuff he described, there must have been some budget cut backs. I did get a surprise when I saw the very lifelike Adam mannequin. Also, look out for the Savage Industries sticker in the foyer wall mural.
What an experience this would be. It would be great if they could do a virtual tour much like the DAVID BOWIE IS exhibit. It's really incredible, and great for those of us who may not have the opportunity to see the exhibit in person.
This exhibit has been open a while now. I’ve been through it and it does not disappoint. If you’re in Auckland, it’s a must-see. And yes, Adam’s head is there as a gory prosthetic.
Considering how much Adam loves the idea of immersive experiences, I would love to see him react to and comment on an experience at the Star Wars starcruiser hotel. I went back in March and had my mind blown at how involved it was, I wasn't ready for that level of immersion. Costumes, set design, interweaving story lines and game play, animatronics, and animatronic costumes! A few practical effects on the ship I had never seen implemented in real life anywhere else, I think Adam would be just a kid in a candy store.
I'm getting a real "Weta meets Meow Wolf" vibe here. Were they influenced by House of Eternal Return or any of the immersive environment stuff they pioneered?
This is like geek-ception. Experiencing Weta Workshop by experiencing a fake Weta Workshop which shows their skill in showing their skill. Beyond awesome concept.
First time I've ever thought there might possibly be a reason to travel somewhere. But maybe they'll install it on a surplus air craft carrier so it can sail all over the world :-).
I am both sad, and angry, but I will never get to experience this exhibition. Is there any chance - on any hemisphere - that they will make a virtual VR headset experience of this?
@3:40 Thumbs up for acknowledgement of "Meet the Feebles", one of my favourite, most messed* up, movies I've even seen. *Only using that word to keep the comments "clean". The "other" word is FAR more appropriate for that movie.
18:08 - I wonder if they would still do all this, and if so, how (if at all) it would be different, if Weta was a worker-owned co-op, with a democratic decision making process internally. Like, it seems like at least this person you're interviewing is pretty excited about the project even being Richard's thing. I just wonder... what else might they create, if they could?
An internal democratic decision making process for stuff like this (nitty gritty details), seems like an amazing way to get 1/100th of the amount of work done compared to a traditional top down structure.
@@poopfartlord9695 it's not like this has to mean a vote on every single last detail. People can decide for themselves whether or not to drive a screw in. :-P
what if you go behind the scenes at Weta and its still a FX shop but all the work is done by giant 10 foot long flightless crickets? You try to ask them about industry gossip and effects tricks and they're all CHICHICHICHIHCHICHICHICHIHCHI
Hi everyone. could somebody please tell me about a MAKER forum that is well visited other than the RPF. As the RPF is (like the name implies) only for Replicas it is impossible to engage in general things. Sorry this has nothing to do with this video, you are just my last hope, as google was of no help. But indeed if I had time and would be rich af, I´d love to visit WETA.
In 2020 there were 100’s of kiwis stuck offshore not able to get back into the country with the borders closed and not able to secure a spot in MIQ. How did you get in? I guess money does really talk and it’s who you know right?
Wētā Workshop Unleashed: tours.wetaworkshop.com/unleashed/
See photos from the exhibition at instagram.com/wetaworkshopunleashed
Stay tuned for more videos from Adam's visit behind the scenes of Wētā Workshop Unleashed!
There's something so bittersweetly nostalgic but also ominous about anything filmed in early 2020
We totally agree.
Thanks to everyone on your team for all the great content, especially in the past couple years
You feel like Sarah Connor in T2 at the playground, soundlessly shouting at them that something terrible is coming. 🙃
Absolutely! I know it is Literally this, but it feels like a different time. I still feel slightly strange when seeing people shake hands and hug…I think something broke in me after everything we’ve been through.
The calm before the apocalypse 😐 I feel you
When I was a kid it was my dream to work at, or even just get to see Weta in person. They’re the pinnacle of prop work.
Unless you're already in the Southern hemisphere, it's a VERY long flight ! 😩
Even from Sydney, Australia (the closest country) the shortest flight is three hours !
@@edwardfletcher7790 If you can get a flight - most airlines haven't started coming back here yet. Fortunately for me Auckland is only an hour and a half drive away.
There is plenty to see in the country and worth the long flight.
@@grantadamson3478 Rocks!
Just listening to the explanation of the way the Weta team have planned out the experience is enthralling, and would love to see the finished product, though I doubt I'll personally get the opportunity while it's up.
Weta is amazing. I went there when my daughter got married in 2013. I actually got to meet Peter Jackson while in a tour of the workshop. It was an amazing experience! Thanks for sharing Adam. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
totally worth a trip half way around the world
this, this is what i've been saying for years!
we NEED museums like these, all around the world.
maybe even in the very town where a movie were shot.
would bring huge amount of tourists, just for that one thing.
places where we can preserve these priceless masterpieces, on the same level as the Mona Lisa!
personally, i would travel around the world, to each spot, every 2nd or 3rd year.
I went there for a school trip a few weeks ago! It was great, and I even saw adam’s face lol
I was creeped out when I was at unleashed and was looking at the synthetic Adam Savage that's sitting part way through it. I went with my work social club last year.
It's really interesting watching this and seeing what parts made it from here with or without further changes.
I never imagined I'd be as enthralled hearing an exhibit described without actually seeing it. This is so cool!!
And this is why Weta Workshop and Weta Digital are the absolute best at what they do. They don't only think about the disparate parts of the whole that they are working on. They visualize the whole first and keep that in mind while creating the parts. To Weta, as a whole, narrative is the most important part of what they do. If they don't understand the narrative that drives what they're making, how can they, properly and accurately, make parts to service that narrative? They really are Artisanal Geniuses down there at Weta.
Love the picture of Adam in "Fred Dagg" costume on the Horror wall. A small detail that is possibly only noticed by Kiwi viewers.
WOW!!!!! What an amazing place this will be!! To see and hear your excitement as he shared all of the pieces with you drew me in and wrapped me in the experience with you. Thank you Adam!!!!
Yet another reason to visit New Zealand!
Just by listening how it is laid out my mind is blown!
Been there and it's amazing. Currently thinking of going again next weekend and taking the fantasy workshop that they have going on for school term break.
I'm in London UK. I watched this. Sent a message to a Friend in Auckland.......they went.......all that within 48 hours. thanks Adam 😊
Now I’m really excited to see the finished product 👍
That sounds amazing! A shame I most likely won't ever get a chance to see it, would be cool if it could eventually be turned into some kind of VR experience for those who can't visit in person.
This looks like an absolutely amazing experience/exhibit. I know the three "movies" are only for the event, but I think it would also be very cool in a few years to see them finished on the big screen.
P.S. to Adam, I love watching what you do. I also love listening to you talk about things you have experienced. In a strange way it's like watching my dad working on his models (thought he rarely finished the bigger ones :) ). He's been gone almost seven years now and watching you makes me miss him more and less all at the same time.
Keep doing what you're doing, you inspire us all. Thank you.
The constant switching of scale is a great idea.
Awww, MAN! My eyes watered and I squeed, at how AMAZING some of those scenes are gonna feel, walking into them! I've just gotta be happy for everyone who will get to experience it. Thank you for showing us this behind-the-scenes look. (smiles with single tear because am broke af, no way to pay for a trip)
This is going to be so awesome. I am in love with the concept. Thanks for showing us!
Happy Birthday Adam, all the best
🍻🎉🎁
I definitely want to see the full Adam walkthrough reaction video.
That is definitely something I would love to see in person.
Thank you, my dear. What a lovely gift, sharing all this for those of us cannot travel.
This sounds like an absolute dream. Already wanted to pop over to NZ but this is really adding to the pull.
Weta’s work is insane. If I remember correctly they produced some concepts for an Evangelion live action project?
Yeah, honestly glad that movie never came to be. Didn't sound great.
@@Fezza_ they usually aren't. would've been a nice little curiosity though.
@@goob8945 absolutely. Weta are super god damn talented, and I wouldn't doubt the movie would look nothing short of amazing. But if you watch the interviews from some of the evangelion DVDs, you'll straight away realize those dudes had absolutely no clue what to actually do with Eva, and had such a poor understanding of it.
I went to Weta Unleashed recently, I enjoyed it but I really wish they included all the stuff he described, there must have been some budget cut backs. I did get a surprise when I saw the very lifelike Adam mannequin. Also, look out for the Savage Industries sticker in the foyer wall mural.
This sounds amazing... I wish it wasn't so far away from me.
I hope Weta is able to take some of their stuff on mobile exhibit at some point.
This sounds absolutely amazing. Can't wait to see a walk-thru. Wish I could do it in person.
What an experience this would be. It would be great if they could do a virtual tour much like the DAVID BOWIE IS exhibit. It's really incredible, and great for those of us who may not have the opportunity to see the exhibit in person.
Oooh, WILD! A video from the Before-Time 😮
Weta really is a Mecca for model makers. I can’t wait to go. Thanks for sharing this 😊
I know it would never happen, but man I would give damn near anything to see that exhibition in person.
Me too, I'm sure i can survive with just one kidney.......
as with everything WETA, totally and completely epic 😲👌
Hey Adam, I've been working at Unleashed since we opened, can't wait to have you visit and to take you through!
I wouldn't even know that it's a thing if it wasn't for this video. Just visited, it is super cool!
This is incredible, I have to come to New Zealand one day, I simply have to! When does this heavenly place open to the public?
ahhhh!! so envious. i want to do that so bad.
Pretty sick that you guys got to see something I’ve always wanted to go and visit for myself. Which was Weta Workshop. I might have to go someday. lol
This exhibit has been open a while now. I’ve been through it and it does not disappoint. If you’re in Auckland, it’s a must-see. And yes, Adam’s head is there as a gory prosthetic.
Lucky me, I live here. Great exhibition.
Considering how much Adam loves the idea of immersive experiences, I would love to see him react to and comment on an experience at the Star Wars starcruiser hotel. I went back in March and had my mind blown at how involved it was, I wasn't ready for that level of immersion. Costumes, set design, interweaving story lines and game play, animatronics, and animatronic costumes! A few practical effects on the ship I had never seen implemented in real life anywhere else, I think Adam would be just a kid in a candy store.
Hmm definitely worth jumping across the puddle to see this! NZ just opened up post-covid too!
I went to see this a few weeks ago, and it's awesome
Are we finally gonna see these Weta videos from early 2020?
Yes!
@@tested Fantastic can't wait.
Thanks.
On the bucket list.
Cool. Reminds me of James Gurney's "Dinotopia". So VERY cool.
I'm getting a real "Weta meets Meow Wolf" vibe here. Were they influenced by House of Eternal Return or any of the immersive environment stuff they pioneered?
I would totally watch Fauna, the movie. I like the premise.
im from west Auckland still have not seen this, really need to get around and going to see it
We NEED a walk through video of the finished exhibition.
I wish this was in the US so amazing
Disneyworld for Makers? YES PLEASE
Just visited the experience this morning in Auckland.. It's a bit different from the original explained in the video but a great time, none the less
This is like geek-ception. Experiencing Weta Workshop by experiencing a fake Weta Workshop which shows their skill in showing their skill.
Beyond awesome concept.
So basically it’s going to be an Weta fantasy camp. Sounds pretty cool
Damn, now I have to visit auckland! 😁
1:38 “Gentlemen you can’t fight here, this is the War Room!”
I love how he mentions "Meet the Feebles" right off the bat.
If you haven’t, you need to go to the Omega Mart in Las Vegas. It’s a different experience, but has some of those narrative and exploratory vibes.
When I hear "war room", Dr Strangelove comes to mind: "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is a war room!"
damn thats gonna be a mind melt
First time I've ever thought there might possibly be a reason to travel somewhere. But maybe they'll install it on a surplus air craft carrier so it can sail all over the world :-).
Guess I'm going to New Zealand then.
Join the line. It's a must see.
1:14 - that's adam dressed up on that board (right of centre)!
I guess I should have just kept watching haha.
I am both sad, and angry, but I will never get to experience this exhibition. Is there any chance - on any hemisphere - that they will make a virtual VR headset experience of this?
LOVE the sticker at 1:20
I've been in skytower before, curious what Weta deed to the place in a good way
They call it the "War Room" because that's where they have the Big Board, and because there's no fighting in there.
Did the Make Believe Experience already open?
@3:40 Thumbs up for acknowledgement of "Meet the Feebles", one of my favourite, most messed* up, movies I've even seen.
*Only using that word to keep the comments "clean". The "other" word is FAR more appropriate for that movie.
imagine Adam bouncing up and down to NOT TELL ANYONE about what he learned about the Weta Project years before anyone knew about it.
Neat.
I went to Auckland last month but it was not open
18:08 - I wonder if they would still do all this, and if so, how (if at all) it would be different, if Weta was a worker-owned co-op, with a democratic decision making process internally. Like, it seems like at least this person you're interviewing is pretty excited about the project even being Richard's thing. I just wonder... what else might they create, if they could?
An internal democratic decision making process for stuff like this (nitty gritty details), seems like an amazing way to get 1/100th of the amount of work done compared to a traditional top down structure.
@@poopfartlord9695 it's not like this has to mean a vote on every single last detail. People can decide for themselves whether or not to drive a screw in. :-P
whoa
Time to book a trip to Aukland. Too bad I'm broke.
Adam visits his Mecca 👍😆
Been from NZ, we just push the boundies in tech - others think 'it 'can't be done' - NZ, ' hold my beer' we can do this'
💚💙
why is there a picture of Adam on the story board at 1:18? edit: NM 🤣
what if you go behind the scenes at Weta and its still a FX shop but all the work is done by giant 10 foot long flightless crickets? You try to ask them about industry gossip and effects tricks and they're all CHICHICHICHIHCHICHICHICHIHCHI
They could make a bomb diggity escape room.
Did u come to newzeland yay
you should have put a spoiler warning!
I had to stop watching, this looks soooo cool but I cant get to new Zealand damnit!
That is a suspiciously Fred Dagg looking Adam at 9:52.
Hi everyone. could somebody please tell me about a MAKER forum that is well visited other than the RPF. As the RPF is (like the name implies) only for Replicas it is impossible to engage in general things. Sorry this has nothing to do with this video, you are just my last hope, as google was of no help. But indeed if I had time and would be rich af, I´d love to visit WETA.
Not that I needed another reason to visit New Zealand... If only it wasn't on the other side of the world.
Just stay there longer. It's worth the trip.
Disneyland but Weta Style
Gahey it w the lang beat you up.
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In 2020 there were 100’s of kiwis stuck offshore not able to get back into the country with the borders closed and not able to secure a spot in MIQ. How did you get in?
I guess money does really talk and it’s who you know right?
I know it would never happen, but man I would give damn near anything to see that exhibition in person.