Movie Props: Fake Knives and Blades
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2021
- Prop Knives and blades. Special thanks to Susan and Doug for the molding footage!! Check out Susan on TikTok: @susassin.
Hi!! I'm Scott Reeder. I'm a film/tv prop master and have has garnered a following of 1.3 million on TikTok and 100K+ on Instagram. I’ve worked on the hit movies Pitch Perfect and Machete and many others. Also, the TV shows Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, The Leftovers and many more.
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You know, in Punisher (2004] the scene where the Russian attacks the apartment, the actor who played Punisher actually stabbed Kevin Nash (who played the Russian) the actor thought that it was just a retractable blade, but it was actually a dulled blade. Kevin Nash actually didn’t notice, and when the scene ended, he saw that he was bleeding and asked for some skin glue to patch the wound. When asked for what the studio could do in order not to get sued for Kevin getting stabbed, Kevin requested that they get beer for all the crew members and actors.
That’s a good bloke
They quickly prevented a special operation of genocide and terrorism. Good on them
Class act right there. That's actually what I think of every time someone mentions prop blades
What a way to stick it to the man!
@@zedmelondid you just pun on an actual dude getting stabbed?
I guess you could say the knife CGI technology is really cutting edge!
they do look pretty sharp, the vfx folks took a stab and made something special
They really do got sharp visuals tho
He already did the "cutting edge technology" pun in the video >:(
@@hoagielamp6543 oh I missed that sorry
@@tojotaco3822 It's okay I forgive you, plus your comment got a heart from Scott!
I'm really glad I found your channel. Your dad jokes are like an elevator; they take us to another level.
They really raise my spirits.
I guess you could say they have their ups and downs
Glad to see another PVIII viewer elsewhere
@@tristanburton6732 Scott and PVIII are the best UA-camrs of the year.
Very uplifting
Scott’s videos are something i genuinely look forward to every day
100% same! Love em all😃
SAMES!!
I’m really loving the more in depth videos like these. I’m curious about how the firearm props are used on set with safety, supervision and laws.
Same ! I’m really thrilled to have a more in-depth look at stuffs. The short formats are perfect too, glad we have both now.
From what I understand, they are pretty much all completely fake guns, either prop-specific guns or fancy BB/airsoft guns. They either don't move at all, or "cycle" (the slide moves) using the trigger pull (as opposed to using exhaust gasses/recoil from firing). They don't shoot anything, not even blanks (which are still fairly dangerous), and the actual muzzle flashes, ejected cases, sometimes cycling, and everything else is VFX.
There's not a lot of laws surrounding these dummy guns, even in countries where firearms are heavily restricted, since they are pretty much just props.
@@MatthewSmith-sz1yq Many productions use real firearms that are converted to use blanks safely. Scott even mentions so in one of his videos.
@@Malmstrom92 Blanks, and modified springs for modern handguns, are pretty common in theatre. You need that authentic-ish pop.
@@Rafael_Fuchs blanks are fake bullets right?
Please post more videos like this! The TikTok format is cool and all, but when you have way more time to explain stuff, I’d joy it way more! Please. Please keep it up.
I love the longer video!!! I'm so glad it wasn't cut short! More time for more shiny new puns!!!
Of course, I love everything you post, but this one was a cut above the rest!!!!
i’d love one a week if it’s possible, there’s so many things that he can showcase and make a good point about that he can’t do in a one minute or two video
Its hilarious how much better this content is when its not made for tik tok.
Another great video Scott!!! You got my boy hooked. All he’s talked about the past few weeks is becoming a prop maker for movies and also a stunt man so he can “ do all the crazy stuff that people are to scared to do “. Thanks man, keep the longer videos coming!
These longer videos are great thank you
All these mans videos underrated
I liked this new style video Thats not a short
Its really cool to get insight of all these stuff
Dude, I need to list these jokes down for when I'm a dad.
Love the dosage of puns at the end
Thank you for correcting the audio and re-uploading.
My pleasure!! Thanks for the heads up!!!!!!! I’m still getting the hang of it!!
Protip: having a plain red background like this in your thumbnail makes it hard for viewers to know if they've already seen your videos. Like the red progress bar at the bottom isn't visible anymore.
Also girlfriend and I love these videos so great work! The fake brands are my favorite personally.
Simply loving the "working class" take on the film industry. So often we hear "movie magic" and associate it with the director or editor or actors. But seeing three identical knives and learning that only one is made of metal: that's magic. It simply amazes me just how much time and effort goes into the simple things, from rubber knives to vinyl grocery bags.
This past month has been so brutal and challenging but your channel has got me through it with laughter and entertainment and iv actually learned a-lot about movie props that iv always wondered about. Thank You 🙏
this was great to see, but what about prop stone tools? like stone axes or obsidian blades, things that have to look earthy or shiny? there were a lot of examples of this in 2006’s Apocalypto, for example
He does have a previous video about rubber props that would probably be applicable to stone tools as well - for opaque materials like wood and stone I assume a skilled painter can create the desired effect over any material, but maybe he'd use a different process for a translucent material like obsidian?
@@alexholker1309 There are transparent rubbers too, like silicone, so I don't think there's different process.
@@alexholker1309 yeah i've seen his video on prop rocks/rubble where they painted foam chunks. i guess that with a club in a fight scene, they would need to use rubber. but i wonder how they make prop obsidian weapons then-maybe just make a rubber prop and coat it with a shellac?
@@joeschianodicola1810 gloss black paint. If you want it translucent, you could use the paint sold for tinting tail lights on cars. You could also just use a shiny clear urethane/rubber and add tint in the mold. Use a gloss clear over that and you'd get a good result. Obsidian isn't always very translucent anyway, so just a plain black rubber and a gloss clear coat would give good results too.
Paint job's amazing! Makes it really more believable
Keep up the great work!
"I will take it to heart" with a knife in his heart 😂 I love this guy
These puns are cutting deep into my soul
The fact the side look is part of the title card is a REALLY nice touch
Your shared knowledge only increases my enjoyment of films and tv, knowing more about the skills and role of the prop team. It’s seriously cool.
Yay new video
The aluminum swords are so cool!
You raised very good points about safety. That's keeping a sharp eye out for the welfare of the performers!
These longer videos are some of my favorites on youtube. Awesome job my man
Jokes on you, I know the knives are all real and you're just really strong. You can't fool me.
Love learning this stuff from such a sharp guy.
Glad I found this. I once got stabbed whilst making a student film with a retractable knife that decided not to retract, so every time I see knife scenes in a film I do think about that. There's a classic scene in the film Opera where a retractable knife is driven into someone's neck at speed. Brave actor relying on that prop!
Retractable blades can be risky, you really need to coach the actor to not get carried away and use too much force, and to always go for a straight angle. Insurance companies can be skittish about them regardless.
Possibly they can be taken apart to be really polished and deburred, and then thoroughly lubed, and that might reduce some risk.
Ooooh a fresh video! Nice. Love that you're bringing us long form some more.
The most wholesome part of my day.
I really find old school movie making and props to be fascinating. But, I watch the channel for the Dad jokes. The best in the business, cutting edge.
I remember finding you on tiktok, then I stopped using it. But now as a new filmmaker, I looked up how to build my own prop weaponry and your channel came up. This is a godsend
Love Corridor Crew for talking about VFX and stunts, and now have a new channel to learn about props!
I love your puns and dad jokes so much
Scott, love your videos! Please keep them coming as they really do prop up my mood.
looking sharp there, Scott. I appreciate your videos.
You are a class act. While funny (punny), you didn't joke when it was time to be serious. Incredible job well done!
I absolutely love when I find a specific content creator that is so passionate about their craft and loves talking about everything about it and explains everything so professionally. Idk it’s just so satisfying
If only everyone took prop weapon safety so seriously.
i’m so happy every time I see a new video from scott
Watching this channel over the past however many weeks has been such a joy. And for a film buff it's both interesting and deepens my appreciation for the prop cleverness that goes into all of these scenes.
Love this video, you had some great points. You're a sharp guy, and thats no sheath
I will say that your dad jokes are pretty sharp lately
So interesting to learn about film stuff like this
Loving these longer videos
Those prop knifes are looking pretty sharp! The paint job really is a cut above the rest.
THIS is some great behind-the-scenes content. Thanks Scott!
What a fool I was to think the puns were truly over.
Love these longer videos. There's a few channels that find a lot of success showing how they resin cast or craft something. If time allows and you're interested in that, I know I'd watch you make a prop from the ground up
When it comes to knife puns, you're pretty sharp.
God I wish I worked in this industry. It’s so interesting!
Absolutely love these longer videos.
You're inspiring so many people Scott! Love your videos!
Thank you!
I have no clue why I've recently been watching these videos about prop items but honestly they're pretty neat. Plus I love the jokes you sprinkle in, they always crack me up.
The longer format videos are amazing!
Thanks!!
The longer videos are amazing! Thank you!
This is my new favorite youtube channel! You've honed in on two of my favorite things; props and puns. Thanks for the videos, Scott. I feel like I've found another youtube diamond here!
Love the videos man!
I’ll never forget seeing Jane’s knife from Firefly in the episode Jane’s Town also showing up in Gob’s mouth during his yacht sinking magic performance in Arrested Development. Still funny to think that’s how prop houses go, right?
Oh shit what?! This is really fucking with me.
@@KnivingDispodia When I discovered it I seriously felt like a crazy person, I was shook to my core
Bro ur output is incredible and r a great part of my day. Really appreciate how frequently u post vids.
Love the longer videos!!!
Wow it's so cool how cutting edge the fabrication of prop blades has became.
Your videos are really interesting and the puns are a nice touch.
Yey!!! I love the longer videos.
Your videos are great and the dad jokes / puns always make me shake my head and mutter to myself..." Why do I watch??!" And then I have to watch another one. LOL.
Wow these longer videos are amazing!
I absolutely love this channel,especially the puns
I honestly love this channel. He’s so great at explaining this stuff and I’m here for the dad jokes. Loving the longer format too! I can’t chrome cast the UA-cam shorts so please do more of these. Keep it up scott!!
Wow I am early! I love your videos Scott! They are incredibly interesting and always teach me something new!
I’m glad you like!!
My very first foray into the film world was as prop master for the short film Sur'vi. I was tasked with making knives and swords for the fight scene. The swords I made out of extruded pvc, and the knives were made out of chip board. On camera they look pretty good. But we broke all 3 of the swords I made multiple times.
Hi Scott! Loving the longer videos lately! Keep it up!
Your videos are always a ray of sunshine 🌞
love these full-sized videos!
This is getting into the cutting edge of props.
Awesome would love to see more on prop blades
Full size video! YEAH!
Love the longer videos !
Man, you really *pommel* 'd us with interesting showcases!
love the more in-depth vids!
Yay happy to see a video I love your shorts but happy to see a longer one
I love these longer videos. Bordering on ASMR for me! :)
Dude i love your shit, really interesting to see all these cool things u people come up with. I work in the entertainment industry, but only as a stagehand/grounder/rigger, so i mostly do audio/video/lighting stuff, but this seems like a really cool job to have. Greetings from Germany, keep up the cool content, and never drop the puns. :)
This video was awesome to watch, I really like these in-depth videos on the prop making process :)
Thanks!!
The shorts are great, because they pack a lot of info into a short period of time. But I do really like seeing the occasional longer video that can cover much more area. 👍👍👍
What penetrating insight into the world of prop blades! 😄
My favorite blade from a movie is Inigo Montoya's sword from The Princess Bride. It's a beautiful sword, and I wonder what happened to it.
Love these videos.
I think this guy's one sharp cookie.
so happy this isnt a short. keep it up boss
Awesome! Your videos are always a cut above...
Good you cut there. Was almost a slash feast. But you did score some nice ones - I bet you have carved lots of notches.
I have a huge interest in props and movie making and love a good pun, so I LOVE this content.
Oh your stuff is golden. love it!
This man never fails to surprise me
Hey man, really enjoyed the video! Please keep doing these longer formats
That's some knife wordplay. You have a rapier wit. A sharp intellect. Not one to try to ice-skate uphill.
This has become my new fave channel!