Adam Savage Learns How The Academy Preserved Legendary '2001: A Space Odyssey' Props

Special effects expert Adam Savage discovers some of the treasures restored by the Academy Collection, including original props from Stanley Kubrick's ''2001: A Space Odyssey.' Learn how the Aries 1B was saved from obscurity in a woodshed, and the process of reconstructing elements of a space helmet. Featuring: Sophie Hunter: Senior Objects Conservator, Registration and Collections Management Rio Lopez: Associate Objects Conservator, Registration and Collections Management What is the Academy Collection? The Academy Collection is the world’s largest film-related collection. It contains more than 52 million items – photographs, films, posters, animation cels, screenplays, costumes, props, and so much more. Items span from cinema’s pre-history to the present, and include one-of-a-kind pieces only available thanks to the Academy’s global acquisition, preservation, and conservation efforts. Subscribe and see more Academy Videos ►► https://shorturl.at/hTqnW Subscribe for more Oscars videos ►► http://osca.rs/subscribeyt Check out the Academy Museum Store ►► https://academymuseumstore.org/ #2001ASpaceOdyssey #AdamSavage #oscars #academycollection #stanleykubrick