Could You Survive MAD MAX?

S00 E01 • Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018 • Oct 10 • 30m

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.

What is "Could You Survive The Movies?"

S00 E02 • Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018 • Oct 10 • 3m

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.

An Explosion in Slow Motion Thermal Vision!!

S00 E03 • Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018 • Oct 10 • 5m

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!

The Cast of Could You Survive The Movies

S00 E04 • Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018 • Oct 10 • 4m

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.

The Science & Production of Could You Survive The Movies! with ME (Jake) (1)

S00 E05 • Thursday, Oct 11, 2018 • Oct 11 • 45m

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!

The Science & Production of Could You Survive The Movies! with ME (Jake) (2)

S00 E06 • Thursday, Oct 11, 2018 • Oct 11 • 23m

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!

Great Jake! Bringing CYSTM: BTTF to life!

S00 E07 • Monday, Oct 21, 2019 • Oct 21 • 5m

On the heels of the 35th anniversary, Jake and the CYSTM crew film on the actual Back to the Future clock tower set as they bring the first episode of CYSTM to life… also, AWESOME SCIENCE!

Aliens, Galaxies and Slime, oh my! The VFX of CYSTM!

S00 E08 • Monday, Oct 28, 2019 • Oct 28 • 5m

Jake and Eric take viewers behind the curtain to show off the incredible VFX work that made CYSTM: MiB. Oh and Jake, takes them along for a ride on the terrifying (and awesome) pull stunt!

We Got to Film at Google! CYSTM: Ghostbusters Making-Of!

S00 E09 • Monday, Nov 4, 2019 • Nov 4 • 4m

Follow Jake as he shows off the incredible sound stages used to bring CYSTM to life...plus a little peek at what it’s like getting doused with tons of marshmallow (spoiler: they didn't actually use marshmallow in the original film).

Punch Punch Revolution: The SCIENTIFIC Machines of CYSTM: Jumanji!

S00 E10 • Monday, Dec 16, 2019 • Dec 16 • 4m

Learn about some of the awesome machines used by Jake and the CYSTM crew as they investigate if you could survive the movies...and you get to meet the woman we have to thank for Jake!

Gotta Be Safe! The STUNTS of CYSTM: Die Hard!

S00 E11 • Monday, Dec 23, 2019 • Dec 23 • 4m

Safety is the name of the game, as Jake shows the audience what it takes to safely pull off the hair raising stunts that give CYSTM that big screen feel...plus join in on a great mystery plaguing the set - who stole the Twinkies?

A Little Help From My Friends...meet the cast of CYSTM!

S00 E12 • Monday, Dec 30, 2019 • Dec 30 • 4m

Join Jake and the cast of CYSTM season 1 as they give their all to bring the amazing movies of season one to life. It's rehearsals, makeup...and bloopers. You can't have a movie without bloopers!

A Conversation with Top Gun: Maverick Director Joe Kosinski

S00 E13 • Thursday, Jul 1, 2021 • Jul 1 • 5m

Join Jake as he sits down with Top Gun: Maverick director Joe Kosinski as they explore what it takes to bring the majesty of fighter jets to the screen (big & small) in a realistic way. Plus, they discuss some of the incredible technology employed in the newest Top Gun movie.

CYSTM: Top Gun - Director's Commentary

S00 E14 • Wednesday, Jul 7, 2021 • Jul 7 • 53m

My Lifelong Love Affair! Behind the Scenes of CYSTM: Jurassic Park

S00 E15 • Thursday, Jul 8, 2021 • Jul 8 • 3m

Get a glimpse of Jake’s (me) first attempt at making Jurassic Park (28 years ago!), before journeying behind the scenes of his latest version, filmed once again with his family and friends…plus some new friends he made along the way.

CYSTM: Jurassic Park - Director's Commentary

S00 E16 • Wednesday, Jul 14, 2021 • Jul 14 • 1h 9m

The Incredible YouTubers Who Brought CYSTM: A Quiet Place To Life

S00 E17 • Thursday, Jul 15, 2021 • Jul 15 • 4m

Meet the wide array of talented YouTube creators & makers we relied on to explore the complex world of sound and hearing (and the other scientific concepts throughout this season).

CYSTM: A Quiet Place - Director's Commentary

S00 E18 • Wednesday, Jul 21, 2021 • Jul 21 • 1h 6m

Meet The Cast of CYSTM: Harry Potter

S00 E19 • Thursday, Jul 22, 2021 • Jul 22 • 5m

Join Jake (me) and the expansive cast of CYSTM: Harry Potter as they give their all to bring the incredible world of Harry Potter to life; each with a unique perspective and set of skills.

CYSTM: Harry Potter - Director's Commentary

S00 E20 • Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 • Jul 29 • 58m

How’d You Film That? The SCIENTIFIC Cameras of CYSTM: A Zombie Movie

S00 E21 • Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 • Jul 29 • 4m

We use some of the most incredible scientific cameras in existence to capture amazing footage! Let’s take a look at what those cameras are and why they are so amazing…and also bloopers. There are ALWAYS bloopers.

CYSTM: Zombie Movie - Director's Commentary

S00 E22 • Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021 • Aug 4 • 1h 17m

Journey to the Heart of CYSTM: The Scale of CYSTM:Titanic

S00 E23 • Thursday, Aug 5, 2021 • Aug 5 • 4m

Epic...big…amazing…not just Jake’s (ME!) beauty but also the scale of season 2. And in the quest to make season 2 more immersive, Jake (me again) throws himself into the science experiments. Check out what happens when the test dummy is Vsauce3.

CYSTM: Titanic - Director's Commentary

S00 E24 • Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021 • Aug 11 • 54m