Could You Survive The Movies?

Explore the magic and science of cinema. In each episode, Vsauce3’s Jake Roper takes you on an immersive journey into the world of a different movie; blending unscripted scientific exploration with narrative storytelling.

Documentary

Could You Survive The Movies?

Documentary

Created By: Jake Roper
First Aired on: Oct 21, 2019
Popularity: 5.7442: 4 votes
Networks: (US)
Status: Canceled: Show Canceled

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 12 episodes

Specials

Aired 7 years ago

24 Episodes

Episode 1Could You Survive MAD MAX?30 min
Explore the science behind what you see in movies; specifically George Miller's modern day classic, Mad Max: Fury Road. Host Jake Roper takes you on an immersive ride through the world, blending scientific exploration with narrative storytelling.
Episode 2What is "Could You Survive The Movies?"3 min
Go behind the scenes of the biggest video I’ve ever made! We’ll take a look at some of the awesome gear used in the creation of CYSTM?, like a camera rig mounted to an offroad vehicle! It’s an exciting preview of the size & scope of the inaugural Could You Survive The Movies? video.
Episode 3An Explosion in Slow Motion Thermal Vision!!5 min
What kind of cameras do you need to capture an explosion? And...what do you use to make a movie VS a real life explosion? Let’s take a look at the variety of high-speed cameras, the latest in thermal imaging, and camera support systems that allowed us to capture an explosion in a way that’s never been seen before!
Episode 4The Cast of Could You Survive The Movies4 min
To make a movie you need a cast. Usually it is just me but for this video, for this idea to work, I needed some more characters. Hang out with MKBHD, Rosanna Pansino, Casey Neistat and myself as we go through rehearsals, makeup and some bloopers.
Episode 5The Science & Production of Could You Survive The Movies! with ME (Jake) (1)45 min
Myself and Eric (Cinematographer and VFX for the video) kind of do some version of a director's commentary for the episode. I don't know. I've never done a livestream on Vsauce3 before so we will see how it goes!