Gary Staab's TEDx Talk: Studying the dead to understand life: ua-cam.com/video/8LWfb9fId_o/v-deo.html Learn more about Gary Staab's work at www.staabstudios.com/ Follow Gary Staab on Instagram: instagram.com/staabstudios/ Special thanks to the team at Animax Designs for making this build possible! www.animaxdesigns.com/ Adam Savage's Dino Build: Building the Infrastructure (Ep 1): ua-cam.com/video/X-1qBbir3zA/v-deo.html Adam Savage's Dino Build: Testing the Paint (Ep 2): ua-cam.com/video/R3UpWX4Mhfo/v-deo.html Adam Savage's Dino Build: The Great Jaw Mech Fail (Ep 3): ua-cam.com/video/0-M55DR-mRQ/v-deo.html Adam Savage Assembles His Raptor (Ep 0): ua-cam.com/video/bITSvA_P-wg/v-deo.html Troubleshooting the Dino Jaw Mechanism (Patron/Premium Exclusive): ua-cam.com/video/pWIpfR2bp-w/v-deo.html
Here I am at the worst possible moment in my 56 years. Watching an Adam build because it's what little joy I can garner from this world, and then he explains his " next step " philosophy on making and Life.... Had to pause the vid while I let it sink in .... I've never needed to hear something like that so much , and right at this time. You're a bloody Legend mate.
Adam is one of the most genuine human beings you can find on this platform. He just records doing what he loves. It’s incredibly inspiring as a young person. I’m happy to hear that hell still be doing that for me when im older.
Did I seriously watch almost an hour video of Adam having fun building a velociraptor costume.... Yes I did. Was I grinning the entire time... Yes I was. Thanks for sharing the joy and fun you have in your shop!
I know no one will read this comment but watching this channel is getting me through some really tough times right now, and I am eternally grateful for its existence. It reminds me to be passionate and to be fascinated, to create and appreciate. Thank you Adam and team 🙏
Austin, I’m right there with you. Adam and team have gotten me out of several dark times in the past. The passion, creativity and enthusiasm magnetic. I started crafting due to video I saw with a FX makeup artist. I’ve done several Halloween props using the skills I picked up here. What worked for me was finding a project that interested me and tried to follow along with the video with the materials that I had on hand. So I was watching Adam problem solve while problem solving my own issues with different naturals than they were using in the video. It was a cool way to bond. Best of luck to you my friend.
Looking back at Adam wiggling his just-finished raptor tail in the hallway and looking at it in awe, I had forgotten how much I love that moment. Thanks for putting the recaps in!
33:50 “I have found that both from a temporal standpoint as a maker and also an emotional standpoint as a human being, how to proceed through difficult times in your life, you're rarely going to be able to see the whole thing, you're rarely going to be able to concoct an entire plan, but you know what the next step is, and that is all that you need to know.” Solid advice that I think I needed to hear.
It's really nuts seeing what he can engineer... So so many different disciplines all being executed for almost every aspect. Dude is a mad scientist haha.
I have never been this jealous about anything in my 40 years on this planet than I am right now about that costume.. well played Adam, well played.. lmao this is so awesome..
I fondly remember watching this build during the pandemic. It's one of my favorites of your builds. So much planning, design and engineering, plus trial and error; arefully selected purchased components, plus repurposed scrap; and just the whole gamut of techniques and skills coming together to make something truly epic.
It was one of my favourites too! I usually don't follow people's builds, but seeing Adam build a raptor costume from scratch amidst all that was going on in the world.. too good!!
Great to see this back. It was such a great build to follow, it was extremely disappointing when it disappeared! Thanks for going to the trouble of taking the DNA of the original, making a new version and releasing it into the modern world. No, wait-
These solo builds from all those years ago brought me to tested. There was something very natural about how he talked to the camera that spoke directly to me. I know these builds are not as financially viable as Cons or sponsored vids, but man this old content is peak Tested. Costume builds, replica creation, and shop infrastructure… the trinity of content.
As a vertebrate paleontologist at a museum in Rockford, Illinois, I'm so mad at myself for not meeting you at FanExpo in Chicago in August! I would have geeked out about this project so bad! It looks amazing! Well done, sir!
I watched this the first time around and was gutted when the whole series suddenly disapeared so glad we now get to see the finished Raptor a beautiful bit of work 👍
Same! I was wondering why it went down without a word. Those videos actually led to me applying to work for Animax, and they were pretty rude throughout the whole process. I'm guessing that the relationship between them and Tested deteriorated and Animax had them take it down. The editing of this video seems to back that theory up.
@@Android_Steed That's something like that, that I suspected too. When I saw the whole series of videos disappearing and Tested not giving any explanation nor making any comment about it, I suspected that maybe it has something to do with rights problems, or maybe Tested revealed too much of Animax' techniques and Animax didn't want other companies to copy them. Maybe they settled an agreement not to talk about the whole subject for 4 years and that's why it's resurfacing now. Time whithin which people would have forgotten about what was in the original videos on the techniques used to make the skin etc... (Sorry for my english mistakes, I'm french and I do my best ! :D )
@@Mat_1000I suspect this is exactly what happened. At first I thought it was taken down because of his deal with Meta, but several weeks after disappearing from UA-cam, it disappeared from Meta as well. I really hope the Meta version comes back as well.
I agree with other comments on here, Adam's solo videos got me through some very dark days during Covid. I was worried that watching them again would bring the darkness back, but I'm finding that I simply remember Adam's enthusiasm and the joy that comes with it. Huge thanks from all of us 💯
Adam Savage is a true artist: a passionate craftsman whose work is both emotionally & intellectually engaging for both him and the viewer. Phenomenological... love this dude
Been waiting for this for awhile. I just spent a few weeks reverse engineering the puppet and RC versions of the Facehugger from Romulus, and am currently doing the same for the Xenomorph. Between you, your team, the aforementioned Bill Doran, and a few others, y'all kept me motivated during the worst illness of my life. COVID would have been preferred. I'd even take cancer over this. but I digress. You helped me keep my mind as my body fell apart. You motivate me in ways I don't understand, but Your energy and passion are definitely part of it. Thank you.
Darn they cut my favorite part where Adam steams a plank of wood and starts giggling like a child snd he’s so happy and then it cuts to a silent intertitle saying “Adam decided not to use this method”
@@donniemontoya9300I don't think it would've been that part that was a problem, I've seen a few people say it was a problem with some info that was disclosed about the skin in the original videos but I never saw the originals so idk.
HELL YEAH VELOCIRAPTOR BUILD IS BACK! Shame you didn't record the further completion of it from where you left off 4 years ago, I'd like to see that. But I'm just so glad to see this project again.
Seriously I love watching Adam work. The obvious joy and excitement being in the middle of a passion project is amazing. Also glasses just get in the way. I have worn them since 3rd grade.
thanks for putting them back together! im happy to see the dino back again in its dinotality. i love the compiled clips from the middle of the process. the best part of all of these videos is watching your mind work in real time, problem solve, and enjoy it! its something you dont see a lot from creators. thanks to adam and the tested crew for willing to be vulnerable!
I am so happy about this video, the beginning of the build was right around when I started watchind Adam's videos regularly and the solo builds are hands down my favourite thing on this channel ❤ Adam is such a genuine, enthusiastic person and so inspiring and talented ❤
So glad they finally reuploaded this I remember when this was posted at the start of the pandemic and then swiftly taken down so excited to finally see this build come to life
This is great. When the build disappeared I was more sad than disappointed. You are such a showman and a genius builder, technician, engineer, scientist and machinist. What an inspiration. I have said this before but if I was still teaching you would be a part of my lesson plan. This is going to be fun. What energy and enthusiasm, too bad you can’t bootle it and sell it. Thank you for bringing her back.
I love it when I wait eagerly or something for so long that I forget I'm waiting for it. This was one of those times. And as someone who hiked, and hitch-hiked, many many miles with very heavy backpacks back in my youth forty-odd years ago, I know how amazingly helpful it is to get the weight distributed between your shoulders and hips.
Another fascinating build - it is wonderful that you surface your design iteration and verbalise your flow - inspiring stuff. As an origami enthusiast who focusses on super-complex models, your concept of "the next step" is a vital part of my attack of seemingly unsurmountable conceptual barriers.
What an incredible build !!! The use of materials is genius !!! Watching the body and tail come together so beautifully, then the neck was😢 I felt your pain.
I NEED IT NOW!!!! as a massive fan of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World and enjoyed all the movies (some are worse than others but I still love them all so much) my favorite dinosaur in the movies is the velociraptor and my favorite character is blue so I definitely want to cosplay as her and want this so dang much!
Even though i am not a skilled maker, i can totally relate to making a costume as light as possible. When i construct an outfit, i always keep in mind that i will be wearing this outfit for hours. I want the end result to look good but also be comfortable and wearable for 8 hours. Functional is good too. Also need to consider bathroom breaks. So many steps from inception to completion. Great video.
sometimes in life i get so stressed and anxious about where im going and what im doing, and hearing adam talk about taking the next step but not knowing the whole plan really struck something in me, adam is such an inspiration in so many more ways than he knows
Awww I remember this one! what a time! Like Adam, many of us used projects to get us through the plague. This one looks so good. Thank you sir, for the constant creativity and enjoyment.
This is exactly what I wanted for Halloween when I was six, and was subsequently disappointed when my parents didn't turn out to be master engineers and craftsmen lol. Can't wait to see more of this, she's looking beautiful!!
Seeing your mannequin... It's astounding how much of your essence is tied to your body language, expressions, and mannerisms. That mannequin does look exactly like you, but if someone placed it in front of me, I probably wouldn't be able to tell it was of you. That's kinda wild.
I remember watching each episode as they released and got confusws when the updates stopped coming And then disheartened once i noticed all the episodes were gone So nice to see the project return!
This is sooo awesome, these builds were what first got me into the tested videos! Tis build is so technically diverse which makes it so interesting, I don't care much for dinosaurs or cosplay but I love making stuff and I love Adams love for making stuff. I've followed every video posted on tested ever since and I love the content. Butttt I have to say this build is the absolute pinnacle, I just love the technical diversity and I'm so excited to see your further progress! Thanks so much for all your content these years, it's been a huge pleasure!
I missed watching these builds. Amazing workmanship. You've essentially built my dream Halloween costume from childhood. I enjoyed seeing how you made it.
With Ai trivializing and flooding the market with aivfx i have a feeling that people will appreciate even more practical fx like this, and very possible to see a huge comeback for them. Fantastic work as always!
I am so happy that you have brought this back from retirement and are giving it another go 🙂 I hope this is a sign that there may be other long retired projects that you will revisit .. I'll just leave it at that 😉
I’ve dreamed of having a raptor costume like this, since I watched the special features, on the Jurasssic Park dvd, when I was five. Amazing to see the process of making one.
I’m so glad this build is back. I don’t understand what happened before and a part of me will always want to know that story, but I suspect that some secrets will be sealed in civil courts. I hope the VR versions will come back as well.
Is this the return of the long gone series of videos? I'm on lunch and don't have time to watch it now, I'm so excited!!! quick scan of the video and I saw it indeed is, I see they removed the making of the skin/scales. probably the part that caused problems with the original videos. so cool.
Loved seeing the Raptor return! Watching Adam wiggle with only the tail attached and seeing the tail shake it was giving me the classic puppet secondary motion vibes. This was also a blast from the past seeing the "old" Cave, and the early self recording style video of the lockdown days.
omg i cant wait to see you larping around in this beauty! 🐐i was surprised at the level of nostalgia i felt seeing her again. 🖤✌4 years feels like 4 weeks. much excite, much love
You're such a cool person, my guy. I mean, first of all, a freaking life size dinosaur costume. Who does that? Nobody I know, that's for sure. Dedicated to your nerdiness, I love it. Then you're dropping facts with your next step speech, which is a very true speech, by the way.
Gary Staab's TEDx Talk: Studying the dead to understand life: ua-cam.com/video/8LWfb9fId_o/v-deo.html
Learn more about Gary Staab's work at www.staabstudios.com/
Follow Gary Staab on Instagram: instagram.com/staabstudios/
Special thanks to the team at Animax Designs for making this build possible! www.animaxdesigns.com/
Adam Savage's Dino Build: Building the Infrastructure (Ep 1): ua-cam.com/video/X-1qBbir3zA/v-deo.html
Adam Savage's Dino Build: Testing the Paint (Ep 2): ua-cam.com/video/R3UpWX4Mhfo/v-deo.html
Adam Savage's Dino Build: The Great Jaw Mech Fail (Ep 3): ua-cam.com/video/0-M55DR-mRQ/v-deo.html
Adam Savage Assembles His Raptor (Ep 0): ua-cam.com/video/bITSvA_P-wg/v-deo.html
Troubleshooting the Dino Jaw Mechanism (Patron/Premium Exclusive): ua-cam.com/video/pWIpfR2bp-w/v-deo.html
The real veloceraptor was as big as a turkey thow jurassic Park based it on a dynichus
This is really cool!!! ❤
This is like being a furry with extra steps and I honestly think this is great
Here I am at the worst possible moment in my 56 years. Watching an Adam build because it's what little joy I can garner from this world, and then he explains his " next step " philosophy on making and Life.... Had to pause the vid while I let it sink in .... I've never needed to hear something like that so much , and right at this time. You're a bloody Legend mate.
I hope things start treating you better soon!
And I never know when I need to hear it again. And be reminded it does mean something profound and so simple at the same time. ODAAT.
Adam is one of the most genuine human beings you can find on this platform. He just records doing what he loves. It’s incredibly inspiring as a young person. I’m happy to hear that hell still be doing that for me when im older.
Read his book 'Every Tool's a Hammer - Life is what you make it'. 🙏
Test fitting the tail has to be my favorite Adam Savage moment of all time
Waggle waggle, squee, waggle waggle, giggle 😂😂😂
I was so sad when these videos disappeared. Glad to see the return of this big beautiful raptor.
SAME I thought the project had stagnated and was super sad about it!
Ok so the first part was an old vid I was freaking out feeling like I had seen this before. Makes alot of sense I was like he lookssss younger....
Theyre saying is cause the head they had was from an IP people didnt want him to use or smth so they had to get a new sculp
Did I seriously watch almost an hour video of Adam having fun building a velociraptor costume.... Yes I did.
Was I grinning the entire time... Yes I was.
Thanks for sharing the joy and fun you have in your shop!
I know no one will read this comment but watching this channel is getting me through some really tough times right now, and I am eternally grateful for its existence. It reminds me to be passionate and to be fascinated, to create and appreciate. Thank you Adam and team 🙏
I read it ❤ I wish you the best in getting through your tough times! ❤
Austin, I’m right there with you. Adam and team have gotten me out of several dark times in the past. The passion, creativity and enthusiasm magnetic. I started crafting due to video I saw with a FX makeup artist. I’ve done several Halloween props using the skills I picked up here.
What worked for me was finding a project that interested me and tried to follow along with the video with the materials that I had on hand. So I was watching Adam problem solve while problem solving my own issues with different naturals than they were using in the video. It was a cool way to bond. Best of luck to you my friend.
All the best Austin! I wish you well….and Mac too!
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I hear ye brother. I’d love to be emersed in Adam’s world.
Looking back at Adam wiggling his just-finished raptor tail in the hallway and looking at it in awe, I had forgotten how much I love that moment. Thanks for putting the recaps in!
I watched the early vids of this raptor.. suddenly all videos were gone😢😢😢 glad Adam put it back together!
I feel like Adam ringing his wife saying he's stuck in a dinosaur costume is a perfectly normal thing for them.
English isn’t my native and at first I thought by ringing you meant a proposal 💍😂
33:50 “I have found that both from a temporal standpoint as a maker and also an emotional standpoint as a human being, how to proceed
through difficult times in your life, you're rarely going to be able to see the whole thing, you're rarely going to be able to concoct an entire plan, but you know what the next step is, and that is all that you need to know.”
Solid advice that I think I needed to hear.
It's really nuts seeing what he can engineer... So so many different disciplines all being executed for almost every aspect. Dude is a mad scientist haha.
I love Adam's infectious energy. Growing up I loved Mythbusters and wouldn't miss it, new or reruns.
It's so wonderful seeing him make these videos
I have never been this jealous about anything in my 40 years on this planet than I am right now about that costume..
well played Adam, well played..
lmao this is so awesome..
I fondly remember watching this build during the pandemic. It's one of my favorites of your builds. So much planning, design and engineering, plus trial and error; arefully selected purchased components, plus repurposed scrap; and just the whole gamut of techniques and skills coming together to make something truly epic.
It was one of my favourites too! I usually don't follow people's builds, but seeing Adam build a raptor costume from scratch amidst all that was going on in the world.. too good!!
Great to see this back. It was such a great build to follow, it was extremely disappointing when it disappeared! Thanks for going to the trouble of taking the DNA of the original, making a new version and releasing it into the modern world. No, wait-
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@@TSIRKLAND ididdowhatyouseetheregodhelpme
lol good one
It's ok, they patched up the gaps with frog dna 👍
This video sneakingly displays an INSANE proficiency in building/design/fabrication
Adam is the best friend we all wished we had.. ❤
These solo builds from all those years ago brought me to tested. There was something very natural about how he talked to the camera that spoke directly to me. I know these builds are not as financially viable as Cons or sponsored vids, but man this old content is peak Tested. Costume builds, replica creation, and shop infrastructure… the trinity of content.
As a vertebrate paleontologist at a museum in Rockford, Illinois, I'm so mad at myself for not meeting you at FanExpo in Chicago in August! I would have geeked out about this project so bad! It looks amazing! Well done, sir!
Adam Savage from my childhood TVs building a velocirpator costume on youtube??? Yes please
I watched this the first time around and was gutted when the whole series suddenly disapeared so glad we now get to see the finished Raptor a beautiful bit of work 👍
Wasn´t this suddenly behind a paywall? Seems so long ago, but i think that was one of the reasons for unsubbing back then.
Same! I was wondering why it went down without a word. Those videos actually led to me applying to work for Animax, and they were pretty rude throughout the whole process. I'm guessing that the relationship between them and Tested deteriorated and Animax had them take it down. The editing of this video seems to back that theory up.
@@Android_Steed That's something like that, that I suspected too. When I saw the whole series of videos disappearing and Tested not giving any explanation nor making any comment about it, I suspected that maybe it has something to do with rights problems, or maybe Tested revealed too much of Animax' techniques and Animax didn't want other companies to copy them.
Maybe they settled an agreement not to talk about the whole subject for 4 years and that's why it's resurfacing now. Time whithin which people would have forgotten about what was in the original videos on the techniques used to make the skin etc...
(Sorry for my english mistakes, I'm french and I do my best ! :D )
I knew I'd seen this before.
@@Mat_1000I suspect this is exactly what happened. At first I thought it was taken down because of his deal with Meta, but several weeks after disappearing from UA-cam, it disappeared from Meta as well. I really hope the Meta version comes back as well.
I agree with other comments on here, Adam's solo videos got me through some very dark days during Covid. I was worried that watching them again would bring the darkness back, but I'm finding that I simply remember Adam's enthusiasm and the joy that comes with it. Huge thanks from all of us 💯
Agreed, and I can't believe how long it's been. I had forgotten about this project - but I'm so happy to have some closure.
Yeah I feel like I lived off his videos in that time. I didnt even realize how important they were to me back then.
I didn’t even think of that! Same though, it made me smile
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This was really enjoyable to watch. The tail was incredibly well done with such flow to its movement and same with the body
I think I smiled throughout this entire video. Adam's enthusiasm is so contagious!
Adam’s excitement is infectious!! 😊 Tested got me through those long covid days 😊
I remember watching these in COVID. Now I'm watching this wile my 3D printer is running beside me. Thank you for inspiring me to make things Adam!
Adam Savage is a true artist: a passionate craftsman whose work is both emotionally & intellectually engaging for both him and the viewer. Phenomenological... love this dude
This is why the internet was created! I took so many notes in this video. It’s like a master class!
Been waiting for this for awhile. I just spent a few weeks reverse engineering the puppet and RC versions of the Facehugger from Romulus, and am currently doing the same for the Xenomorph. Between you, your team, the aforementioned Bill Doran, and a few others, y'all kept me motivated during the worst illness of my life. COVID would have been preferred. I'd even take cancer over this. but I digress. You helped me keep my mind as my body fell apart. You motivate me in ways I don't understand, but Your energy and passion are definitely part of it. Thank you.
Darn they cut my favorite part where Adam steams a plank of wood and starts giggling like a child snd he’s so happy and then it cuts to a silent intertitle saying “Adam decided not to use this method”
Maybe that's the part the other company had a problem with? My only other guess is it could be the skin, or the neck?
@@donniemontoya9300I don't think it would've been that part that was a problem, I've seen a few people say it was a problem with some info that was disclosed about the skin in the original videos but I never saw the originals so idk.
@@donniemontoya9300 it’d be very strange if they forced them to delete a series just bc Adam steamed wood for no reason
They should reupload just that bit as a short!
Adam, that headliner glue trick is great. It has me rethinking some past costumes made with upholstery foam, and planning for the future costumes!
That is so AWESOME and TOTALLY WICKED. Your drawings of the Raptor are super AWESOME.
HELL YEAH VELOCIRAPTOR BUILD IS BACK! Shame you didn't record the further completion of it from where you left off 4 years ago, I'd like to see that. But I'm just so glad to see this project again.
Seriously I love watching Adam work. The obvious joy and excitement being in the middle of a passion project is amazing.
Also glasses just get in the way. I have worn them since 3rd grade.
This has always been in the back of my mind, wondering "what ever happened to Adam's raptor costume"? Thank you for finally coming back to this!!! 🙂
Mr, Savage is a walking master-class.
thanks for putting them back together! im happy to see the dino back again in its dinotality. i love the compiled clips from the middle of the process. the best part of all of these videos is watching your mind work in real time, problem solve, and enjoy it! its something you dont see a lot from creators. thanks to adam and the tested crew for willing to be vulnerable!
I am so excited for this to become full reality! I've been a dino-girl since I was small, and the idea of piloting one around is just the craziest!
OH MY GOSH IT'S BACK! My favorite build!
This might be the greatest thing ive ever witnessed
Where in gods balls did 4 years go!!! I swear the original build was just a year ago at most!!!
Right?!
I am so happy about this video, the beginning of the build was right around when I started watchind Adam's videos regularly and the solo builds are hands down my favourite thing on this channel ❤ Adam is such a genuine, enthusiastic person and so inspiring and talented ❤
So glad they finally reuploaded this I remember when this was posted at the start of the pandemic and then swiftly taken down so excited to finally see this build come to life
You are a beautiful ADHD genious! I love your "no ruler, it will only slow you down" because IT'S SO TRUE!!
The way your mind focuses on a thing is enthralling.
This man is a treasure.
Oooh! As someone who didn't see the original uploads, this was a real treat
This is great. When the build disappeared I was more sad than disappointed. You are such a showman and a genius builder, technician, engineer, scientist and machinist. What an inspiration. I have said this before but if I was still teaching you would be a part of my lesson plan. This is going to be fun. What energy and enthusiasm, too bad you can’t bootle it and sell it. Thank you for bringing her back.
Apart from the obvious magnificence of the project, the editing of this 1 hr gem is wonderful,
Adam Savage makes construction engineering look amazing. It’s too bad high school STEM programs don’t teach this kind of engineering.
I love it when I wait eagerly or something for so long that I forget I'm waiting for it. This was one of those times.
And as someone who hiked, and hitch-hiked, many many miles with very heavy backpacks back in my youth forty-odd years ago, I know how amazingly helpful it is to get the weight distributed between your shoulders and hips.
Woah, the trick at 48:30 to sculpt the feet is incredible!
This has always been one of my favorite series and I'm so excited to finally see it come back to life.
Another fascinating build - it is wonderful that you surface your design iteration and verbalise your flow - inspiring stuff. As an origami enthusiast who focusses on super-complex models, your concept of "the next step" is a vital part of my attack of seemingly unsurmountable conceptual barriers.
What an incredible build !!! The use of materials is genius !!! Watching the body and tail come together so beautifully, then the neck was😢 I felt your pain.
I NEED IT NOW!!!! as a massive fan of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World and enjoyed all the movies (some are worse than others but I still love them all so much) my favorite dinosaur in the movies is the velociraptor and my favorite character is blue so I definitely want to cosplay as her and want this so dang much!
ADAM!! YOU. ARE. IT!!!
Even though i am not a skilled maker, i can totally relate to making a costume as light as possible. When i construct an outfit, i always keep in mind that i will be wearing this outfit for hours. I want the end result to look good but also be comfortable and wearable for 8 hours. Functional is good too. Also need to consider bathroom breaks. So many steps from inception to completion. Great video.
Dude … I can watch Adams videos all day … such a good guy
sometimes in life i get so stressed and anxious about where im going and what im doing, and hearing adam talk about taking the next step but not knowing the whole plan really struck something in me, adam is such an inspiration in so many more ways than he knows
Awww I remember this one! what a time! Like Adam, many of us used projects to get us through the plague. This one looks so good. Thank you sir, for the constant creativity and enjoyment.
So much love for the palpable glee! It's so infectious.
This is exactly what I wanted for Halloween when I was six, and was subsequently disappointed when my parents didn't turn out to be master engineers and craftsmen lol. Can't wait to see more of this, she's looking beautiful!!
Seeing your mannequin... It's astounding how much of your essence is tied to your body language, expressions, and mannerisms. That mannequin does look exactly like you, but if someone placed it in front of me, I probably wouldn't be able to tell it was of you. That's kinda wild.
Amazing to see your craft coming to life, Adam on his best! The little kid in him is in heaven 👍🏼😉
This is such an undertaking that deserves a full watch.
Learning a lot from just this project.
I remember watching each episode as they released and got confusws when the updates stopped coming
And then disheartened once i noticed all the episodes were gone
So nice to see the project return!
That foam-folding trick at the end is brilliant!
I was so mad when this project left us hanging all those years ago. Happy that whatever caused the videos to be taken away is fully resolved.
This is sooo awesome, these builds were what first got me into the tested videos!
Tis build is so technically diverse which makes it so interesting, I don't care much for dinosaurs or cosplay but I love making stuff and I love Adams love for making stuff.
I've followed every video posted on tested ever since and I love the content.
Butttt I have to say this build is the absolute pinnacle, I just love the technical diversity and I'm so excited to see your further progress!
Thanks so much for all your content these years, it's been a huge pleasure!
You are one of my favorite nerds. So satisfying to watch your stuff.
I’m so glad we got to continue to see the build, tempted to build one myself ☺️☺️☺️
Undoubtably the most interesting build I've ever seen. You are amazing, and I never thought a dinosaur cosplay could ever be done!. You are da best!
I’ve been looking forward to this update video for 4 years!! Looks amazing!
I missed watching these builds. Amazing workmanship. You've essentially built my dream Halloween costume from childhood. I enjoyed seeing how you made it.
So glad to see this back. Was sad when it disappeared.
With Ai trivializing and flooding the market with aivfx i have a feeling that people will appreciate even more practical fx like this, and very possible to see a huge comeback for them. Fantastic work as always!
I am so happy that you have brought this back from retirement and are giving it another go 🙂 I hope this is a sign that there may be other long retired projects that you will revisit .. I'll just leave it at that 😉
I’ve dreamed of having a raptor costume like this, since I watched the special features, on the Jurasssic Park dvd, when I was five.
Amazing to see the process of making one.
Watching you explain to people what a ductape dummy is very funny to me but I so very love that you're one of us this hard ❤
Get thee to the gym and to press, squat, and deadlift yourself some costume-bearing muscle.
What an amazing build!
Savage is such a fitting name.
I’m so glad this build is back. I don’t understand what happened before and a part of me will always want to know that story, but I suspect that some secrets will be sealed in civil courts. I hope the VR versions will come back as well.
Absolutely love seeing the process, the master at work, and the progress! Love it man!
Is this the return of the long gone series of videos? I'm on lunch and don't have time to watch it now, I'm so excited!!!
quick scan of the video and I saw it indeed is, I see they removed the making of the skin/scales. probably the part that caused problems with the original videos.
so cool.
Loved seeing the Raptor return! Watching Adam wiggle with only the tail attached and seeing the tail shake it was giving me the classic puppet secondary motion vibes. This was also a blast from the past seeing the "old" Cave, and the early self recording style video of the lockdown days.
Everything that you do is amazing. You are one hell of a builder, artist, etc.
Been watching your channel for years and love it. Keep it up.
38:50 I'm not sure why I find a velociraptor wearing jeans so funny lol
You are a GENIUS! This is amazing. Thanks for showing the process 🤩
omg i cant wait to see you larping around in this beauty! 🐐i was surprised at the level of nostalgia i felt seeing her again. 🖤✌4 years feels like 4 weeks. much excite, much love
YOU'RE GOING TO FINISH HER!
She's a very clever girl, indeed!
Wow, one thing I learned watching this, velociraptors are definitely outdoor pets😜👍
So awesome to see the Raptor build again! I was starting to think I had imagined the whole thing. 😄
You're such a cool person, my guy.
I mean, first of all, a freaking life size dinosaur costume. Who does that? Nobody I know, that's for sure. Dedicated to your nerdiness, I love it.
Then you're dropping facts with your next step speech, which is a very true speech, by the way.
The Raptor is back!!
This is sooo coool!
Thanks for continuing this build!
Everyday i pray for just a smidge of Adams creativity and material know how.
Love watching you work Adam, thanks for sharing.
man this is a flashback, I remember watching vids of you working on this!
What a mix of inspiration, craft and passion, this is magic!