"The Alchemyst's Clocktower" Automaton by Thomas Kuntz

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  • čas přidán 25. 02. 2009
  • Shop Test Video for The Alchemysts Clocktower.
    In this "lights on" demonstration this we see the Alchemyst in his lab .This piece was designed for low lighting in a parlour setting ,this footage was taken for insurance purposes before it left for its new home in Oregon .
    This particular show is called "Pillars" It took many years to realize this automaton and care was used to make the advanced technology below stage adaptable in the future while keeping the figure itself purely mechanical.The Alchemyst is only 12" tall and consists of hundreds of hand machined brass and steel spieces.The tower itself consists of thousands of pieces was built from scratch out of wood, steel brass and fabric and just about any other high quality material where needed.The industrial machinery includes pneumatic valve's ,servos,clockwork,and lighting and fountain (water) systems
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Komentáře • 67

  • @PaulPistore
    @PaulPistore Před 14 lety +19

    An astonishing piece of work!
    I have worked in animatronics and puppetry for nearly 20 years and haven't seen more beautiful piece. I have a headache just imagining the construction and design that went into this.
    Truly exceptional.

  • @volafox
    @volafox Před 13 lety +14

    Such workmanship, it is a delight to see such a high art still active in this day and age!!

  • @1954chevy626
    @1954chevy626 Před 9 lety +53

    Bravo!
    Simply magnificent. How can 6 people dislike this master piece is my first question?

  • @jasonGreenVw
    @jasonGreenVw Před 10 lety +46

    what incredible engineering

  • @MrUABama
    @MrUABama Před 11 lety +54

    It's like having Disney's Haunted Mansion in your own home! You should be an Imagineer.

  • @nonsensicalchild
    @nonsensicalchild Před 9 lety +22

    Fantastic work, the automation is a joy to watch.

  • @CrusherP
    @CrusherP Před 13 lety +24

    Dude, I'll give you my soul for this.

  • @yippedoodah
    @yippedoodah Před 9 lety +39

    I like the story he tells. Sounds like a grim fairy tale or some sort of parable in a drama like how Hamlet had "The Mousetrap"

  • @haxanthrobo
    @haxanthrobo  Před 14 lety +10

    @videochemist
    Yes we know !.. before typing.......... please READ THE TEXT!! this piece was still being tested right up to the last minute before it left for good.No timefor a fancy shoot.
    ,A second tower is being completed for my studio , professional video will be available of it in our upcoming documentary DVD which will be available for sale in the future.

  • @rickwoodward
    @rickwoodward Před 12 lety +4

    As an artist, wood carver, sculptor, I have to say this is the most amazing thing i have ever seen !. Outstanding piece, absolutely top notch workmanship. Bookmarked and you have a new fan and follower. Fantastic !

  • @artsculpture1024
    @artsculpture1024 Před 8 lety +22

    I marvel at these incredible creations. Very inspiring. The hours it must take. Being an artist as well I imagine for you time fades as you enter that realm of the now where all external thought evaporates, an island free from the modern world. That place of complete internal silence, when you become the art.

  • @MrShaun42088
    @MrShaun42088 Před 12 lety +6

    This is the Most Amazing Automaton EVER!... I would Kill to have this!...

  • @DanielHempelman
    @DanielHempelman Před 13 lety +2

    Wonderful creation. I especially liked the use of an orrery as the second hand.

  • @GinaToySculptor
    @GinaToySculptor Před 15 lety +1

    Simply Brilliant. I love the artistry of the Story-teller, the magic of the Marionette Theatre, the superb renderings of character in sculpture, and of course - the historical-based technology of the true Automaton. A wonderkind, indeed, is our Thomas! ;) Smashing !

  • @TheDarkIllumination
    @TheDarkIllumination Před 9 lety +3

    How I would love a piece like this! Absolutely magnificent work!

  • @tronbunny
    @tronbunny Před 13 lety +2

    Thomas, this is, indeed a fine piece.
    Thank you for sharing it with us (we who have not been able to see it in person)
    It was a pleasure to have been of sme service to you.

  • @ealuce
    @ealuce Před 13 lety +4

    I'd love to be on a notification list for the DVD as well. This is really stunning work.

  • @Bviney1
    @Bviney1 Před 12 lety +2

    Wow! Tim Burton would pay for any of your works , probably a million bucks!! You are so Brilliant!! Where is your Gallery? Bill and Katie,, We love you!!

  • @mombiethezombie7536
    @mombiethezombie7536 Před 8 lety +5

    This is truly amazing!

  • @zeemeerminnengek
    @zeemeerminnengek Před 14 lety +1

    I could watch that all day long!

  • @diannelinam2407
    @diannelinam2407 Před 11 lety +4

    Wonderful! More please!

  • @2doot
    @2doot Před 7 lety +1

    what a magnificent work of art

  • @StarPrincess144
    @StarPrincess144 Před 14 lety +3

    wow. This was absolutely amazing, I've never seen anything like it! At first I thought it was animated but then the fire seemed pretty convincing it wasnt...
    Amazing job, really.

  • @OttoSpoonmore
    @OttoSpoonmore Před 13 lety +1

    This creation is magnificent!

  • @Koniving
    @Koniving Před 9 lety +1

    That is amazing work!

  • @araeshkigal
    @araeshkigal Před 15 lety +1

    Simply beautiful.

  • @OhDannyBoy512
    @OhDannyBoy512 Před 14 lety +3

    This needs more publicity! AMAZING~! :D

  • @ArillaAeon
    @ArillaAeon Před 15 lety +2

    That was amazing.

  • @EmiQ81385
    @EmiQ81385 Před 10 lety +20

    i like the naked Medusa, I recognized her right away.

  • @rEsonansDx
    @rEsonansDx Před 12 lety +10

    "...It took many years to realize this automaton...." How many were they who studied this automaton?

  • @bunifufu
    @bunifufu Před 15 lety +1

    How wonderful!

  • @iNCULTUR3
    @iNCULTUR3 Před 12 lety +1

    tom, this stuff is amazing. i gotta come by the studio and take some pictures and check it out again.

  • @xatzis5000
    @xatzis5000 Před 15 lety +1

    you are very talented my friend!

  • @sbroggie
    @sbroggie Před 7 lety +2

    Speechless.

  • @tyxas
    @tyxas Před 13 lety +1

    gorgeous! has an Ouroboros & everything...

  • @Richard_Garces
    @Richard_Garces Před 11 lety +1

    Hermoso trabajo!

  • @fastdrive55
    @fastdrive55 Před 12 lety +1

    Just - fantastic....

  • @johnatspray
    @johnatspray Před 12 lety +1

    Damn thats good stuff!

  • @vampiressofshaddows
    @vampiressofshaddows Před 12 lety +1

    Wow....just wow........I WANT IT!!!!!

  • @jmm1233
    @jmm1233 Před 15 lety +2

    thats so awesome how you got it to lip sync must have have taken several hours tweaking the wave form , nice to see it working well ,

  • @hyperflexharrington5
    @hyperflexharrington5 Před 13 lety +1

    MAGNIFICENT !!!I!!!

  • @finehomemadewine
    @finehomemadewine Před 14 lety +1

    Better than TV! :-O

  • @KGA7771
    @KGA7771 Před 14 lety +1

    *claps* bravoe, nice uses of clock work

  • @InuyashaChan04
    @InuyashaChan04 Před 10 lety +2

    wow o.o e davvero pazzesco non ho parole o.o

  • @ScotCampbellwindowpainter

    Where can I buy the DVD?

  • @linkfan196
    @linkfan196 Před 12 lety +1

    how much for just a clock but with that awesome gear assembly up top?

  • @ageshero
    @ageshero Před 12 lety +1

    imagine this filmed with like a movie camera in HD.

  • @Chubachus
    @Chubachus Před 12 lety +1

    It does this every hour? Lol. Its amazing!

  • @VisitorOf22
    @VisitorOf22 Před 11 lety +4

    That was probably the most awesome craftmanship I've ever encountered in my LIFE up 'till now.... :O
    *worship* *bow* *lick feet* to whomever created this!!

  • @marckfraga
    @marckfraga Před 7 lety +1

    muito lindo.

  • @ventiada9649
    @ventiada9649 Před 9 lety +1

    i want a piece like this

  • @OatmealBlanket
    @OatmealBlanket Před 12 lety +1

    I must have this..........

  • @liktom
    @liktom Před 14 lety +1

    WOW!!!!

  • @OatmealBlanket
    @OatmealBlanket Před 12 lety +2

    I want to buy this beautiful artwork. Who is Kunzt????

  • @etard82
    @etard82 Před 14 lety +1

    To the OP, did you build this yourself?
    Damn ..... very nice regardless of the answer

  • @ArtofLunatik
    @ArtofLunatik Před 13 lety +1

    wow

  • @OatmealBlanket
    @OatmealBlanket Před 12 lety +1

    I want to buy this..........

  • @smokeynewton
    @smokeynewton Před 12 lety +1

    Is this controlled by a computer?

  • @paulinedraper980
    @paulinedraper980 Před 7 lety

    magical! I want one! but wot time is it?

  • @fireworkdisplaysuk
    @fireworkdisplaysuk Před 13 lety +1

    How much for cash ?

  • @madhatter2k
    @madhatter2k Před 12 lety

    @videochemist You need to print something at 30 fps with a shut the hell up lens, maybe to be projected onto a i'd-like-to-see-you-upload-something-valuable screen?

  • @agustinaNat
    @agustinaNat Před 11 lety +2

    MARRY ME

  • @MrShaun42088
    @MrShaun42088 Před 12 lety

    ha ha so funny... the comment below...

  • @tornadoe13
    @tornadoe13 Před 11 lety

    Quit whining. I liked it.

  • @shamsham1983
    @shamsham1983 Před 11 lety +2

    illuminati automaton