Ron Swanson in Half-Life 2

[@RandyIsImba]

The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once met a scientist who doesn't talk. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes

[@Cross177]

I can imagine how proud Ron would be knowing Gordon practically destroyed Black Mesa

[@percussion080]

This is GOLD！！！

[@mimictear6788]

@@Cross177 He'd probably be impressed.

[@simplegarak]

I wish i had more than updoots to give you.

[@BottomlessFreefall]

@@simplegarak stinky redditor

[@skeletonpatch]

I adore the implication that Ron showed up at the Citadel in his regular clothes and then changed into a suit specifically just to punch Breen in the face

[@nullstudios2989]

It was a special occasion, because (presumably) Breen had NEVER been punched in the face before that.

[@Anastas1786]

Personally, I like the implication that Ron worked at Black Mesa.

[@nullstudios2989]

@@Anastas1786 That would be completely hilarious.

[@lamelama22]

@@Anastas1786 Hating that government even exists and that taxes exist and pays his salary is even funnier if he worked at a billion (trillion?) $ secret psuedo-military government lab... :D

[@johnmccarron7066]

The man's a professional.

[@BarbaraPappaAirsoft]

The rotoscoping, cropping, lighting and angles are world class 11/10. Insane.

[@Yora21]

By now, we wouldn't expect anything less from eli.

[@BarbaraPappaAirsoft]

True. Just want to point it out.

[@MAGNETO-i1i]

I have no idea what you said, but I agree!

[@expioreris]

why there is no KZbin button "recommend to all"

[@LinksBetweenDrinks]

Eli just gets better and better. You can see the love and work poured into these videos.

[@marcustheorangebruh]

0:21 - 0:29 I love how genuine the dialogue exchange is.

[@antoniov6461]

1:35 "He looks like he could use as swift punch in the face thought" XD

[@szylaj]

Alyx reaction is spot on XD

[@criskane]

I love that he delivers said swift punch @1:36 👏 this video doesn't just have great VFX, it has a plot too lol

[@devilcookie9924]

*Indeed*

[@fabryz]

I loved the stare and when he got away with Alyx 0:51 - 0:53 :chefskiss:

[@psychedeliccarrie5921]

This is great but there's something extra cozy seeing Ron in the Episode Two environments.

[@jicuken]

I agree. It felt suprisingly.. comfy

[@MamadNobari]

Yeah, he looks so submissive and breedable in there.

[@mr80s81]

@@MamadNobari D:

[@Chrome_zzz]

​@@MamadNobariwhat

[@DoNotSubscribetoMePlease]

@@MamadNobari excuse me what the fart

[@thegodofalldragons]

I love how delighted Alyx is by Ron punching Breen in the face. She'd been waiting for it ever since that offhand remark back at the resistance hideout.

[@Shoxic666]

Continuity, nice.

[@moddy121]

Ron Swanson is a video game protagonist who knows he's too powerful to go into any videogame world.

[@NanakiPL]

If Ron Swanson was a video game hero, he wouldn't be stripped of his powers at the beginning. He'd simply choose not to use them yet.

[@xgreywolf1525]

The right man in the wrong place

[@Tikkanier]

Swanson is a fictional character portrayed by Nick Offerman in Parks and Recreation, a situational comedy television series. The character was created by Michael Schur and Greg Daniels with inspiration from a real-life Libertarian elected official

[@HereticHydra]

@@Tikkanier Are you a bot?

[@Tikkanier]

@@HereticHydra in Russia we are not familiar with ron

[@capello5688]

I like the idea that Ron brought his own table onto that subway car into City 17. Like he absolutely just had to have one

[@Takenmynameandmycat]

What do you mean brought? He MADE it on the ride!

[@Demiglitch]

@@Takenmynameandmycat There's no catering on those trains, but they have plenty of broken pallets. Nothing else for a man to do.

[@fryncyaryorvjink2140]

Good table.

[@Tennarix]

"OH NO! My table!"

[@thefoolishgmodcube2644]

And he just puts it on the seat lmao

[@minerman60101]

0:26 Alyx's look back at Ron is priceless

[@renatocfrancisco]

So Good :D

[@-na-nomad6247]

with the facial expressions of alyx and all Edit : I realize I commented on the wrong place. I'll just leave it there as a reminder of my impulsivness.

[@Vagabondobiondo]

I wouldn't have noticed if not for you. Ty

[@MKVProcrastinator]

It's a travesty that you didn't have him toss the civilian's TV out the window in Red Letter Day.

[@larryscott9583]

I have never played Half Life 2. I have never seen Parks & Rec. This is phenomenal.

[@TheNativeEngine]

Same.

[@robcaseyire]

I recommend you play/watch them. Both still amazing

[@sexhaie]

you're missing out! parks and recs is a funny feel-good show, and Half-life needs no explaining, just go buy it and play it now I'm sure it's like $10 or cheaper it's always on sale!

[@doomslayerforever2858]

dude its a must play

[@666chapelofblood]

Cool, got anything else to add?

[@jesseromo7646]

0:42 to 0:53 is actually genius. You made it meta while breaking the 4th wall.

[@orijimi]

Especially meta because he finally used the channel's titular sound file in a video.

[@torphurus]

This is just phenomenal and love how all the stuff ron says really fits the situation

[@starfox300]

Eli blows me away every time

[@leejordan001]

I like how he didn't fail to get his "he could use a swift punch on his face" line paying off!

[@PierceArner]

Man… your stuff is _always_ good, but the narrative progression and flow of this one is in just a league of its own!

[@Supermunch2000]

Ron Swanson visiting Lagavulin and smiling is one of my favorite moments in all TV history. Him sitting on the bluff in Islay writing still brings a tear to my eye.

[@extenduss]

i love how you edit the camera movement to be like that of a parks and recs episode

[@Ian_Paneque]

Ron punching Breen made my entire year.

[@ManOfSteelePV]

Those tracking shots when he runs and on the boat at the end there are actually super impressive

[@marauder1085]

Looks like he’s having fun 1:57 he’s finally smiling

[@Bobking11]

This has the best narrative flow of all your recent stuff, it felt like Half Life was made to fit Ron’s dialogue as opposed to the other way around. Amazing work!

[@LeftyCrankmann]

I love how Gordon can't go through a vat of waste even in his hazard suit yet there's Ron running through it barefoot (i think?) without getting damaged

[@JFlorey03]

Never underestimate the power of lunch!

[@Skulduggery_TV]

I want a mod that makes Gordon say Ron's dialogue now. That would be amazing!

[@keeperxiii]

I wish there was some follower mod for Fallout or Skyrim that had an invincible Ron (or another character) just constantly commenting or providing random words of wisdom.

[@reptiliannoizezz.413]

Or maybe if Gordon was given a voice, it could be Nick Offerman's...?

[@adam3647]

Possible too, with AI. It's only a matter of time before someone decides to do it.

[@MarcysFail]

I think we need wait 1-2 year when ChatGPTlikethings will be added as mod.

[@tshoemake5945]

This has me thinking that Gordon is a libertarian outdoorsman, with a possible crazy ex-wife named Tammy.

[@LazyGamerAlex]

1:23 The blue light on his back and head, the details man.

[@2Guma]

His insurance guy's going to love it even more :D

[@WALTERRIFIC]

Obligatory comment letting everyone know this video is great.

[@fffrrraannkk]

Agreeable response!

[@grankmisguided]

Outstanding. The handheld tracking is so good! When he mugs the camera after Eli says Alyx is the one thing Gordon can't handle... And when he runs to the fire, what a difficyltb scene to compose !🤘

[@aurora3542]

I'm a video editor and I'm impressed by the quality of this, it's really really well made, huge props. I even took notice of the detail at the end of having his reflection in the water, that's nuts. Plenty of small details that you covered nicely, just wow.

[@Vo_Memes]

It feels like some documental episode from City-17 TV Amazing

[@tkain61]

This is some exceptional editing. The perspectives match up perfectly in each shot, and I love how you blended Swanson's lines with in-game events.

[@ephesiangaming2302]

This is so perfect I beat Opposing Force yesterday and decided to start up HL2 again

[@Mark-cf2er]

The shot when eli_handle_b․wav plays is legendary. Love it.

[@jakeg3733]

That look he gives the camera when Eli is giving his daughter crap about Gordon is priceless

[@TimmCosplay]

This is hilarious but the compositing is just mind-blowing, and the details! They even tracked the photo he took on his phone at 0:10. Astounding.

[@tomiou6332]

I'd pay actual money to see 10 or 20 minutes versions of your videos like in a series. Great job.

[@PoetryofChaos]

You made a masterpiece to top your masterpieces .. I always enjoy watching these. I look forward to more ❤

[@JakTheLombax]

0:10 he edited the fucking camera screen.

[@mauromerconchini]

I continue to be amazed by how well you match the camera perspective and motion. Any bozo with after effects can do a half decent rotoscope, but this is insanely impressive.

[@thedoctor4327]

Everytime I think this channel has topped itself, some fantastic mash-up like this that I didn't know I wanted is released and I have to revaluate my order of best videos on the channel. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@Jarethenator]

I like that nothing about this one conflicts with the Mr. Bean ones, implying that there could be a version of events were both are taking place simultaneously.

[@lordmclovin3694]

There’s a calmness in having Ron being the protagonist that makes you feel bad for the enemy

[@janvangils5560]

every video you fit the characters more seamleslly into a diffrent world, absolute art.

[@Tclans]

Wow this is on another level. Light adjustment and pacing. Very well done 👌🏼

[@Carlos-jh7qf]

Incredible, his dialogue is perfect for this world. Also the swift punch to the face scene will live rent free in my head for the rest of time.

[@JosefTrejbal]

I love how you pick different characters from different franchises so every fan can see their favourite franchise shine. Today's mine. :)

[@josephgordon4281]

1:17 Love how Ron literally stops his siege on the citadel to tell Barney how he’s going to cut their funding

[@ProjectPhoenix21]

The fact that it makes complete sense given how both works have nothing in common is the icing on the cake

[@enigmaficate]

Currently binging all ur videos

[@fantastick00l11]

I love how the conversations between characters fits so well

[@matthias1061]

1:13, first time i went through that area.. Splat on the dune buggy from that train

[@VioletElite4]

I really appreciated the way you made him just run through the radiated sludge like that cause that's what i used to do for the most part, if I could survive I'd be like "Fuck it, I'll find health packs and suit armor later" XD

[@iphone777]

This looks very good like he’s supposed to be there! Good job!

[@dylives7667]

The quality of this has no right of being this high.

[@schmatzler]

Wow this is really well done. He fits the role just perfectly. :D

[@gale_master1475]

Its such a high quality edit this deserves a applause

[@haleymist09]

Fantastic job dude. Ron Swanson is really himself wherever he goes.

[@coffeeguyd]

"OUR BENEFACTORS" at the Patron screen 😂

[@ozalduin4383]

The face Alyx makes after the sentence like a "Dayum" reaction 0:24 lmao its insane

[@rlowethewitch8417]

The expressions on Alyx's face when Ron mentions Breen can use a swift punch to the face. Goddamn, not only does it fit well with the dialogue, but it goes to show just how fucking well Valve did on the characters' faces and expressions

[@theStonehouse]

1:49 Stay tuned for episode 2!

[@ayeitburns1]

I can't believe how well you chose fitting clips, this is incredible.

[@Pyrexis]

You never fail to seamlessly work real world people into video games.

[@Shlooomth]

I love how the environments are tracked to some of the original camera movements. Parks has such expressive camerawork.

[@0g0dn0]

Ron Swanson is a National treasure and needs a series.

[@BodywiseMustard]

You're back on form! I'm so glad.

[@madcorndog]

This isn't even a meme at this point. It's too high effort to be a meme. It's a work of art.

[@blundercracker]

i love Rons amazing ability to change shirts every few seconds.

[@Ic3h0rnEt14]

0:49 killed me

[@thebreadman]

This is INSANE MAN. Holy crap. I loved every second!

[@forasago]

This is the best one yet! A coherent story, dialog that makes sense, Ron is always lit fitting to the environment and I see no artifacts, even when he's behind the grass. Amazing! EDIT: The grass wowed me so much that I had to figure out how you did it. it's not even in the scene, you took the texture from the game files and made it an overlay, didn't you? So simple, yet so effective.

[@Paynologic]

Another masterpiece. Thank you for your hard work!

[@blizzardwuffy]

1:44 iconic

[@thedarkknight1939]

This is my favorite KZbin channel. Every video is absolutely fantastic. Bravo sir!

[@AgentXRifle]

Ron would fix everything in this universe

[@alansalacain2193]

This is incredible, I’m speechless as to how well put together this is.

[@BuddySweyzer]

To be fair, The Citadel really was a prime example of reckless government spending

[@AwesomeIlOll3000]

These are always good. Thank you, makes my day each time.

[@elitely6748]

The legend returns with probably the greatest edits we've ever seen this is absolutely quality over quantity though. Really wonder how much effort and time it took to find the perfect clips, get ingame footage, rotoscope, light etc. But either way marvelous job its awesome!

[@iforgot87872]

You’re getting scary good at these composites wow lmao

[@RedPill3301]

Ron's smile at the end always gets me

[@skatamartin4970]

holly cow! this must have been so much work! the attention to detail is insane. finding the right location for all the dialogues and monoloques, matching the camera angle, FOV, motion tracking... hell even the lights are on point. and all that work for a video that only people wo played half life 2 AND watched parks and rec will appreaciate. what the hell?

[@damian4402]

0:56 - he was shot in the back.

[@chicofuu]

Man, this one became one of my favorites! I couldn't stop smiling! Nice work!

[@LH7_Legendan]

0:35 Damn He Wun Fast 🏃🏃🏃

[@swolfington]

this is the most incredible crossover that I didn't realize I needed in my life. Everything about this is the best thing I've ever seen. thank you for making my life a little bit brighter.

[@mufasaiam7794]

Dear Redditors, if you're gonna steal this person's hard work and post it for likes, at the very least give him credit so he continues giving us more videos like this

[@2782Jack]

This works so well, better than alot of videos like this one. His dialogue fits into the scene like he was part of the original game. Masterful editing.

[@ricardobino7410]

I'm amazed that editting like this is even possible. The level of detail in every shot and how is all connected... chef's kiss.

[@Hansbricks14]

Dude these are so good. You’re insanely talented

[@ristopaasivirta9770]

The fact that he leaves alone in the canoe leaving Alyx behind 😂

[@BENVOLIO9]

I have been following you since the start and i must say this is your best work yet. "to the right" from Gregory while he takes a shot to the right was so pure love your work all the way from Australia

[@diogo763]

This is amazing, the post processing done here to tie it all together is top notch

[@casper3237]

What an amazing job! I also appreciate how well the lighting matches up.

[@Splarkszter]

I can't believe these are so perfect, so well done. Camera-like movements, camera-angles, the quality is just incredible. What a great talent.

[@TheProphetyt]

Just when I thought you couldn't do better but... man this is insane ♥

[@Fizz-Pop]

Damn dude you keep getting better. This is amazing work!

[@Puppy_Puppington]

This is still my favorite work of yours. If my brother lived to see this he would’ve loved this :’( thank you for your work again.

[@vandarian816]

This is amazing! Was super excited to see a Ron Swanson edit! These went perfectly together. You’re a true visionary my friend! Thanks for doing what you do. 👍

[@JackDuripper]

I've just found your channel and can't stop. Every bit combines perfect editing with very fitting and clever jokes that few can pull off

[@McDermottHorse]

this is your best work yet. Honestly, I can't begin to imagine how you're able to find, cut, and recontextualize clips of a guy from small town Indiana into an apocalyptic sci-fi setting - and that's totally aside from the visual execution, which is equally impressive.

[@TexasDragon]

Considering I’ve watched all of these videos of yours, I hope the full weight of what I’m about to say enriches you further in the work you do when I say, this was the best one yet