Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Since the beginning of The Walking Dead franchise, KNB EFX has been responsible for the look, design, and fabrication of its walker zombies. Adam tours the KNB EFX workshop to learn the history and evolution of the walker design, including the classic zombie references that the studio sneaked into the show.

Learn more about KNB EFX's work at knbefx.com
Why Movie Werewolves Look Like This: youtu.be/LM0HCaSTlAw
Adam Savage Geeks Out on Make-Up Effects with Greg Nicotero: youtu.be/nm4y4V13zUo

Shot by Joey Fameli and edited by Norman Chan
Music by Jinglepunks
Additional media courtesy KNB EFX Group

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