Inventor extraordinaire -Tim Hunkin
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Tim Hunkin is an innovative English engineer, cartoonist, writer, artist and should be a national treasure.
He is an engineer, inventor, TV presenter, and creator of some oddly captivating public works of art. Hunkin devotes much of his time to making surreal homemade slot machines for his unusual arcade on Southwold Pier called Under the Pier Show, including the Whack a Banker game
He is best known for creating the Channel Four television series The Secret Life of Machines, in which he explains the workings and history of various household devices. He has also created museum exhibits for institutions across the UK and designed numerous public engineering works, chiefly for entertainment.
Hunkin's works are distinctive, often recognizable by his unique style of paper-mâché sculpture (made from unpainted newsprint), his pen and ink cartoons, and his offbeat sense of humor.
His "Under the Pier Show" is installed on Southward Pier in Suffolk, England.
Tim has his own wonderful CZcams channel which is just wonderful - Please check it out. Here is the link / @timhunkin1
These are the rushes from the day's shoot.
The tv series they made should be shown in every classroom, it’s still relevant and outstanding education.
Every child in the world should be watching Tim’s series!
Mans a Genius. Inner child keeps him young and happy.
I wish so badly I could see these things. The banking one is hysterical. This guy gives banksy a serious run for his money.
He's great isn't he?
@@Britclip incredible. Thanks to you I'm now binging his channel. Serious thanks.
I once had the pleasure of meeting Tim many decades ago whilst employed in Plymouth Arts Centre. We were doing a season of his unique automatons. One of which took one's picture with a polaroid camera.... Due to to his growing fame, BBC Southwest wanted to do a segment on his work for the evening regional news slot- 'Spotlight Southwest'. So, as I was the one instructed to maintain Tim's gadgets whilst in our care, it fell on me to transport some of this works to the BBC SW studios at Seymour Road, Plymouth, Devon, UK. I spent the day there setting-up in the morning with the short practice 'shoot' during the afternoon. Most of the day I spent roaming the BBC studio's virtually at will... Which was fun. And I was able to sample the delights of BBC canteen cooking and taste the infamous 'BBC coffee' to boot.
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However, due to the issues with the mains power-supply on some of Tim's machines, the techncal boss at the Beeb (... The Brits colloquial contraction of BBC) , didn't like the idea of hooking up Tim's machines to the Beeb's power outlets, just in case it blew the studio lights (LOL). Now, it just so happens that most of Tim's kinetic sculptures were built on large box-like plinths. The automaton - 'The Photographer' sat on the largest plinth/box, which contained a lot of its internal mechanics and meccano wizardry... The BBC floor manager on consultation with the tech boss and myself decided that it would be easier (safer) if the machine could be operated by hand. I located a certain strut of meccano that would raise the automaton's arm, holding the camera, just enough to capture a video take, the Beeb's speciall effects video editor would add the 'flash' of the Polaroid camera for 'realistic effect' and just prior to the program's airing at six ten pm (directaly following the BBC national evening news).
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That evening, Tim Hunkin became slightly more famous, certainly across some of the households over the South West region of Britain and yet no-one suspected, that a long-haired, hippy Dude was in a fetal position, crammed inside a meter-cubed box of plywood, giving the automaton the illusion of life. >:-(
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That very sculpture was also set-up (by me...) in the Barbican (yes, near where the Pilgrim Fathers left from in 1620... ), within a cubicle screen of white-painted chip-board, for the public to have free photo's taken by 'The Photographer', only this time, it was mains powered and thankfully not operated by yours truly (for it remained there all week, taking snaps of tourists passing through the Barbican). That endeavour was sponsored by - Taurus Van HIre (who we used a lot to move artworks around).
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I met many artists during my sojurn at Plymouth Arts Centre, from the famous to downright obscure - the late Cecil Collins being one of my personal favourites and the late Robert Lenkiewicz was a regular vistor and user of our establishment, he even did a series of lectures on -sex and the elderly - which I attended as sound technician...
I was 22 at the time... so that was a gas!
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So yes, Tim Hunkin, a delightfully talented and very ingenious human being.
Lovely story to hear - He is a star
This video has just really cheered me up and I didn't even know I was miserable!
Tim is an inspiration to me. I first found out about himself and Rex Garrod on CZcams when I stumbled across "The secret life of machines" they are a great series.
Why don't we all do this Tim ? Because we are not all crazy geniuses with expertise in metal fabrication, welding, hydraulics, electronics, gears, pulleys, actuators, modelmaking, drawing, animation and microcontrollers :-) Plus no one has your insane imagination ! keep doing what you are doing for ever Tim.
I really love how they are proper interactive mechanical arcade machines
Would love to meet him someday. Introduced to the "Secret life of machines" and a lifelong interest thanks to Tim!
You took the words right out of my mouth. I am the same.
This must be one of the most positive Legacy you can leave to the world when you are gone...
Fantastic Brits and their happy ways of inventing stuff...
Awesome!
He's a one off is Tim - pleased you liked it.
The very best of British : surreal and hilarious.
Always loved this guy! Art meets science meets history.
I managed to get down to Southwold Pier and see these marvellous machines for real only last Monday. So imaginative and funny too. I loved The Secret Life of Machines series. Brilliantly presented.
Brilliant. Just brilliant, Tim 😄👍👍👍!
This guys stuff should be on display at the Tate Art gallery instead of some of the rubbish they have on this display they try to call art. This is proper modern art... It really moves and inspires you.
his shop was permanently closed due to COVID.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 Why permanently? Are they keeping this plandemic going forever?
@@BadgerBotherer1 ran out of money
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 That's so sad.
@@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy re-opening 17 May
We love the Water Clock he made on the Southwold Pier, it's been out of action for a little while BUT will be back! Can't wait for the Summer!..
He's great, isn't he.
Tim's sense of humor is brilliant!
My favourite recent new discovery - Tim Hunkin. I wonder if Sam (Look Mum No Computer) and Tim have ever met?
I am so glad to see Tim again! I saw his own channel on CZcams and now this one. If you are reading this tell everyone you know who has an interest in devices and machines to watch anything featuring Tim Hunkin. The Secret Life of Machines is an awesome series. Rex was his assistant and he was also very knowledgeable and entertaining. Thank You for this, Britclip.
He is great isn't he - Thank you for your kind and positive. comments.
wack a banker... perfect
Instead of Back a *anker! I see what he did there!
I would love whack a rioter. we had just over 115 straight nights of riots in portland and they have destroyed the downtown of this city, bankrupt dozens and dozens of local and minority owned businesses. Worse destruction than any banker I ever saw.
Tim is a treasure!!!
Tim Hunkin has his own CZcams channel now so if you like this, do a search his name will come up.
I love his creative mind and automata.
There is a shop in Princeton St called Novelty Automata in Tudor House Holborn.
Thank you. Going to his channel immediately after this.
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From one maker of mechanical men to another! BRAVO, this looks like this is a Wallace & Gromit shared universe!
I HAVE TO share a pot of tea with this man!
Thank you... SUBSCRIBED 🏆☕☕🇬🇧
Tim is a machine Tim made from odds and ends found round his shop.
Pure brilliance. He's a genius.
Tim and Rex were always very good 👍 +1 !!!!
What a marvellous man!
Amazing man. I love his utube workshops- the man is just such a treasure house of knowledge.
Couldn't agree more!
Wilf Lunn on Vision On was always a must watch as a boy then Tim in "Secret Life of" a bit later. Both imaginative geniuses to me!
I LOVE TIM!
I wish he would make a new series of 'Life of'. Tim deserves a knighthood for his work!
he has a channel and he's doing just that
national treasure indeed
Tim Hunkin is a British National Treasure. The Patrick Moore of machines if you will.
A true inspiration to anyone who loves machines and building things!
We love his stuff!
how wonderfully eccentric, love it
Great video- I've always loved what Tim Hunkin does and have been to Southwold pier on his machines as well as Covent Garden back in the day and his newer place in London, too.
did you get recommended this after watching some of the newer stuff on tim hunkins CZcams channel?
@@DoctorWhom I think I just searched for Tim Hunkin. I am a fan since I saw his stuff in Covent garden years ago.
Just been to the arcade and everyone who came in left laughing. My personal fav is the new seagull booth. Watch out for "crankenstein" 😵💫
You are my hero and I am so impressed at your genius and I will make it a priority to visit during this year 2019 and admire your marvels and pick your brains (metaphorically)!!!!😎
A rare thing nowadays - and then too, Tim Hunkin: National Treasure and a truly Great British Eccentric. 9:00. Should be "Sir. Tim".
Nice one
How nice to see you back, I wish you could make a new series.
How come I just discovered him but at least I have 😻
UPDATE: First time in my life I have ever laughed out loud at an invention (the moving lamp).
British eccentric Charm at its best.... 'Charm' now there's a word I use but once every few years. 🏆🇬🇧
Some of Tim's stuff is pretty edgy, in a subtle sort of way. I love it.
He is great - love his stuff.
Pure genius. Genius!!!!
Is it art? yes, absolutely.
Must be great fun to visit your arcade
I really enjoy your machines. I visited Southwold recently and tried the "Test your nerve" one and the "Wildlife" one. Both fun. My favourite is the photonooth :)
Great fun and very clever. I had the privilege of working with Tim on the Secret Life of the Refrigerator series and assisted in helping Tim to make a hand cranked refrigerator for the Science museum. They were great days and these programs really are a great education for schools and colleges. David Forster.
I really would like to see a "Secret life of machines, the computer" someday
Luke, Have you seen this episode?
czcams.com/video/CNcP7KgWaXg/video.html
Tim, you have to have the imagination - which you have in abundance
i'd love to see him do a machine with Colin Furze...
Fantastic stuff, hope someone in future will take good care of all these lovely machines.
I love him. Wish we could make a game together!
I still think he is best known for The Rudiments of Wisdom.
Only recently did one of his shows play from having set my phone, my only media device, to auto-play. A few days later I discovered he has a YT channel. It's bittersweet finding out about his partner and friend. I do hope the stunt gone wrong didn't contribute to his untimely passing.
Hah ha ha so funny, look at that robotic dog. :DD
what a [ creative? ] mind.
Top Work Tim
absolute nutter XD thier must be more around to cheer up 2021
this is sooo cool
7:20
♪ Here with my dog
I feel safest of all
I don't feel alone anymore
It's the only way to walk
With dogs ♪
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum I believe has that dog game :)
4:45 I was wondering where the Weakest Link lady went
Monty Python much? Lol funny stuff.
Wish he would teach children who want to become inventors
He has a whole new series about making things on CZcams. Kids will learn as much as adults watching it.
Trojan Ska!
🤔Truly imagination in motion
3:28
Reminds me of a monty python sketch🤣😒total whack job but 🤣🤣
Where are you mr t
Read the description and there is other great info about him.
Hope it helps as easier to direct you than type all the brilliant info about him.
‘The Secret Life of Machines’ should be mandatory for all schools in the world as part of the curriculum, far mo re beneficial than being taught about Critical race theory and how kids can identify as rhubarb.
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Lefties unite! Cool dude!
@6:12 they are all based on an old arcade machine or game. All he's done is change the appearance of them, kept the workings and coin opporation.
No there is only a few that were real arcade games before. Most of them he built from the ground up, There is a lot of videos on you tube of him making them
Inventor extraordinaire??? It's all useless shit.