Touring NZ, I was driving along on my way to Invercargill when I spotted his bus and stuff beside the road. I got out and had a look round. He is very friendly and we talked about his inventions. Amazing man.
So happy to have accidentally stumbled on this place. Lots to see for free but, WELL worth the small entry fee to see the rest. Great coffee and cake too.
Great collection of stuff and junk too.Automata has always held a fascination for me,I love this film Blair is an interesting man,I'd love to meet him.
Fantastic! This man has a lot of talent! In the beginning when he was playing the xylophone I thought he was one of his own automatons! I was thinking, "That one playing the xylophone sure looks and moves realistically!! But he's definitely an automaton.......I think!" Boy was I surprised to see that he was real!
What an excellent film by Joey Bania, and what a fantastic person to interview! Blair is fabulously interesting, and I was sorry to see the film end. I'd love to see Blair's' gallery.
I enjoyed your video loved your workshop and it's location, you made the right choices to do what you do. You could be my inspiration to begin making stuff for fun. I just put up a new garden shed and fitted it out. I'd love to start making some automata, your rustic style is great. Your doing what I always wanted to do.. Oh and great to find a Nutty eccentric Englishman so far from Blighty.
These automata are incredible! I was honestly laughing at so many of these quirky and exciting contraptions, very inspiring for my university project on automata :)
So VERY interesting, I love collecting junk and found marvels. You are an inspiration, although I haven't your talent, I do try to make my sketched ideas. Keep on the excellent working ideas. X
You are a resourceful, talented, clever, artist....... also slightly weird ( of spiritual origin ) ...... having certain qualities in common with you, I will allow you to share use of my own motto, if you like......... "There is nothing made, out of which I cannot make something else"
Touring NZ, I was driving along on my way to Invercargill when I spotted his bus and stuff beside the road. I got out and had a look round. He is very friendly and we talked about his inventions. Amazing man.
if we had more people like this in the world, what a happy place it would be.. xx
So happy to have accidentally stumbled on this place. Lots to see for free but, WELL worth the small entry fee to see the rest. Great coffee and cake too.
My new hero. What an absolute star this guy is. An inspiration and very clever.
This was amazing to watch
can you tell me his address or website?
@@PanPeopleProject joeybania.com/
Great collection of stuff and junk too.Automata has always held a fascination for me,I love this film Blair is an interesting man,I'd love to meet him.
the world needs more of you
A stop-motion masterpiece! Folks often do not realize that thirty seconds of finished video takes thirty minutes to line up and shoot.
Nice job by Joey Bania.
Fantastic! This man has a lot of talent! In the beginning when he was playing the xylophone I thought he was one of his own automatons! I was thinking, "That one playing the xylophone sure looks and moves realistically!! But he's definitely an automaton.......I think!" Boy was I surprised to see that he was real!
A genius, and with the soul of a child.
Brilliant, & happy!
Very creative documentary and automata artist
We need more people like this guy
Be a people like this guy. Nothings stopping you.
I'm in love! What a great mind and attitude Blaire Somerville has
What an excellent film by Joey Bania, and what a fantastic person to interview! Blair is fabulously interesting, and I was sorry to see the film end. I'd love to see Blair's' gallery.
I enjoyed your video loved your workshop and it's location, you made the right choices to do what you do.
You could be my inspiration to begin making stuff for fun. I just put up a new garden shed and fitted it out. I'd love to start making some automata, your rustic style is great. Your doing what I always wanted to do.. Oh and great to find a Nutty eccentric Englishman so far from Blighty.
Well said
These automata are incredible! I was honestly laughing at so many of these quirky and exciting contraptions, very inspiring for my university project on automata :)
Excellent watch. Thanks.
So VERY interesting, I love collecting junk and found marvels. You are an inspiration, although I haven't your talent, I do try to make my sketched ideas. Keep on the excellent working ideas. X
Fascinating chap.....!
great job on filming this...really love the topic and the effects you put into it.....
Fantastic video xxxx xxxx
WOW...FANTASTIC
Stunning! What an amazing way to take in life. Peace.
How can anyone give this a thumbs down? Brilliant guy!
Wolverine’s retirement is both more wholesome and eclectic than I would have expected. :)
Hmmm....inventors....what would the world do without them? 🤔🤗
this guy is great i have often also referred to myself as an organic mechanic thanks for posting this video
Love it !!! I want to visit !!
Wonderful!
Love it
How wonderful!!!
Really Cool!!!!
What a beautiful film
I love men that create, so good to see.
You are a resourceful, talented, clever, artist....... also slightly weird ( of spiritual origin ) ...... having certain qualities in common with you, I will allow you to share use of my own motto, if you like......... "There is nothing made, out of which I cannot make something else"
That's an artist.
Neat stuff!
I have been there and it was amazing! greeting from czech republic, this guy is definition what fraze : crazy kiwi means :)
Wow!
i love this guy
Nice thanks for sharing makes me feel normal or not. Maybe
😂🤣🤗
This dude is the bestest.
good
Blair
I think you're on the right track - keep it up and make more videos
Reminds me of stop motion animation.
And Video not blocked in Australia 🇦🇺
GREAT AND CREATIVE LIFE YOU ALSO LIVE IN PARADISE, COOL!
I find this film frustrating. Fantastic subject, and only fast-fire glimpses of the ingenious creations. Slow it down please!
This is mockery to what automatons were really about.
Don't tell me he's not a steampunk guy
Has Tim Burton discovered this fellow yet?!
🤩
I want to be this guy....
That's what happens when you fet an endless supply of mariguana
Joe Guzman what's that? an iguana that you smoke?
Now i know why my soul has been drawing me to NZ...should have listened long ago.
Canada just has nothing for me. ARI on the scale and a wasted life.
I think you have cracked it, congratulations and thanks for the video and all the best for2024…
how do we find you Blair? what is your address?
Too fast
Subbed❤ do you want help ? I could build these all day 😊