0x1 - Could You Survive MAD MAX?

October 10, 2018

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.

0x2 - What is "Could You Survive The Movies?"

October 10, 2018

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.

0x3 - An Explosion in Slow Motion Thermal Vision!!

October 10, 2018

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!

0x4 - The Cast of Could You Survive The Movies

October 10, 2018

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.

0x5 - The Science & Production of Could You Survive The Movies! with ME (Jake) (1)

October 11, 2018

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!

0x6 - The Science & Production of Could You Survive The Movies! with ME (Jake) (2)

October 11, 2018

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!

0x7 - Great Jake! Bringing CYSTM: BTTF to life!

October 21, 2019

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!

0x8 - Aliens, Galaxies and Slime, oh my! The VFX of CYSTM!

October 28, 2019

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!

0x9 - We Got to Film at Google! CYSTM: Ghostbusters Making-Of!

November 4, 2019

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).

0x10 - Punch Punch Revolution: The SCIENTIFIC Machines of CYSTM: Jumanji!

December 16, 2019

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!

0x11 - Gotta Be Safe! The STUNTS of CYSTM: Die Hard!

December 23, 2019

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?

0x13 - Could You Survive Home Alone?

December 15, 2016

Huge thanks to Lowe's for sponsoring the video and building this amazing set!

0x13 - A Conversation with Top Gun: Maverick Director Joe Kosinski

July 1, 2021

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.

0x14 - Home Alone with Vsauce3: Behind the Scenes

December 15, 2016

Ever wonder what would REALLY happen to the thieves from "Home Alone'? So did Vsauce3 and we wanted to help him find out. Here's how we did it.

0x14 - CYSTM: Top Gun - Director's Commentary

July 7, 2021

0x15 - My Lifelong Love Affair! Behind the Scenes of CYSTM: Jurassic Park

July 8, 2021

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.

0x16 - CYSTM: Jurassic Park - Director's Commentary

July 14, 2021

0x17 - The Incredible YouTubers Who Brought CYSTM: A Quiet Place To Life

July 15, 2021

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).

0x18 - CYSTM: A Quiet Place - Director's Commentary

July 21, 2021

0x19 - Meet The Cast of CYSTM: Harry Potter

July 22, 2021

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.

0x20 - CYSTM: Harry Potter - Director's Commentary

July 29, 2021

0x21 - How’d You Film That? The SCIENTIFIC Cameras of CYSTM: A Zombie Movie

July 29, 2021

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.

0x22 - CYSTM: Zombie Movie - Director's Commentary

August 4, 2021

0x23 - Journey to the Heart of CYSTM: The Scale of CYSTM:Titanic

August 5, 2021

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.

0x24 - CYSTM: Titanic - Director's Commentary

August 11, 2021