Eyes Turned Skywards - A KSP Cinematic

[@yukon09]

Special thanks to Concodroid and Eclipse from Discord for advice on color grading. Mods list before people ask: Visuals: TUFX, AVP (with 43K kerbin clouds), OPM, Waterfall, Kerbal Konstructs Parts: BDB, Tantares, Restock, Procedural Parts, Benjee's Historical Suits, SOCK, Starship Enhancement Project, Near Future suite of mods, astro10's MADV, Cryogenic Parts, Interstellar Technologies, Paraterraforming, OPT

[@DreamlinerBL232]

where did you get those habtech configs?!

[@yukon09]

@@DreamlinerBL232 if you mean the shininess, i think it's magpie mods

[@leokeatonn]

What version of KSP are you running on?

[@jaypaint4855]

How did you create the Space Shuttle memorial and Kerbin International Spaceport props?

[@guzooka1]

what TUFX config?

[@piplupsingularity]

Modded KSP 1 was the real KSP 2 all along

[@Pastel7070]

true

[@famousreact]

True Volumétric cloud

[@han_shot_1st882]

ksp 1 will forever be in my heart as the game that gave me my love for the great beyond ❤

[@yukon09]

same here

[@wallyintechnicolor]

As the mother of two boys who grew up playing this game. I am here crying full of memories. One of those kids is going to college for Aerospace Engineering. Thank you for this.

[@yukon09]

that makes me very happy to hear, thank you for the kind comment!

[@djhaz-m.a.t.2168]

Thank you for being a great mother!

[@Astronomical0904]

I wish him the best on his journey and I hope I can also one day be like him 😁

[@Destructor111]

Between this video and your comment, that was an emotional one-two punch. Single tear shed in joy for the future potential of humanity.

[@raidriar01]

W Mom

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Damn that was cool. Nice work combining creative craft design and shots to tell a compelling story!

[@yukon09]

glad you liked it!

[@-SpaceNewsNow-]

Hi Stratzenblitz!

[@TheSpinningToaster]

damn you know youve made a good video when stratzenblits comments on it

[@sebastiaomendonca1477]

Absolutely incredible. This is the "Build fly dream" of modern KSP

[@yukon09]

that's a very high compliment, thank you!

[@IrreversibleExtents]

Here's to the next decade, and cheers to a new generation! 🍷

[@Zerebox2015-2020]

As a 10-year veteran of this game, it's a very emotional thing to see the end of an era. Thank you for this tribute.

[@robopenguin5501]

This has got to be the best KSP cinematic I have ever seen. Hits even harder after the news about KSP 2...

[@somestarman892]

Makes me cry in happiness not only for KSP, but for what may come outside of the screen. I'm going to become an aerospace engineer, and I envy where we will go.

[@famousreact]

M83 X Space Exploration = BANGER !!! the best video KSP I saw !

[@thekeithfulbarrums]

I like how M83 is now basically the official band of KSP music videos

[@nerd2814]

Not a bad thing by any means.

[@victor_silva6142]

It always has been. It always has been. ❤

[@thebadger8428]

Well, here we are. 11 years after KSP came out and 2 months before KSP2, someone finally "beat" the game. This is legitimately the best KSP cinematic I have ever seen. Absolutely brilliant. The cinematography and music choice are absolutely spot on. I really want to know how you got the shot at the end with the Kerbal planting the flag in so many locations, that shot was especially brilliant!

[@yukon09]

thank you flak! those are some high words of praise the ending shot was done using cameratools pathing to get the same angle every time

[@HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHkw]

"The stars are vast, and full of wonders"

[@AustinPrevette]

When I built the Paraterraforming mod 6 months ago, I had no clue that people would be using it in large projects and actually enjoying it. Thank you for making something with it, and thank you for the stunning cinematic.

[@yukon09]

thank you for making paraterraforming! it was exactly the right mod i needed to make this video

[@AustinPrevette]

@@yukon09 next update will be some new chemical plant things and maybe some smaller megastructures if I have time to get around to it

[@yukon09]

@@AustinPrevette looking forwards to seeing it!

[@vannythefanny2024]

This is the most tear-jerking KSP cinematic I have seen yet. You did an incredible job!

[@willbaker4754]

This game made me fall in love with space. Now I’m in college for aerospace engineering. Thank you ksp. You will always have a place in my heart!

[@mortallychallenged]

It's hard to articulate what incredible thing you've done here is. Ksp is always the "funny game with space frogs" but as a 10 year veteran it's far more than that, it's the emotion of pioneering exploration that makes it such an incredible game. Thank you so much for making this.

[@yukon09]

and thank you for the kind comment, i've also played KSP for many years and the sense of exploration you get from it is special in a way that few other games can emulate

[@TDChannelKSP]

Honestly, one of the most beautiful KSP videos I've ever seen. Starts off slow and tranquil and builds to an incredible finish. Exceptionally well done! There's so many fantastic shots - View from the Cupola, Sarnus approach, Skylon takeoff, massive shipyards, the Space 1999 looking lander. It's just amazing.

[@yukon09]

thank you, this was a fun project to put together with so many different kinds of shots and crafts to try

[@RossEdgerley]

"i'm not crying! you're crying!"

[@KerbalJoe]

That just left chills down my spine, AND you created a true spiritual successor to the Build Fly Dream trailer that pulled so many of us in way back at the start. Great job.

[@yukon09]

being compared to build fly dream is a huge compliment, thank you!

[@Caspar_]

Wow, this is amazing! The shots are absolutely stunning, and it's clear that a lot of effort and creativity went into making it. Thank you for making this video, it's definitely one that I'll be watching again and again. Keep up the amazing work!

[@yukon09]

happy to hear that!

[@Caspar_]

Can confirm I have watched it a lot of times now lol

[@jonathansarlos8713]

KSP and M83 are a match made in the heavens. Bravo!

[@EntropianVFX]

Yet another excellently made video, Yukon. I am once again astounded by the quality and composition of this cinematic.

[@yukon09]

thanks entropian!

[@Commodore122]

jesus man, you made me think back to when i was first playing the game like 2014-ish. damn good memory's. amazing cinematic, probably one of the best ones ever

[@yukon09]

glad you liked it!

[@lewismassie]

This was really really well made. Paced perfectly to the song too

[@yukon09]

thank you, glad to hear that because the reason i came up with this in the first place was me realizing that the music would be perfect for a cinematic montage

[@doserUK]

Simply the best KSP cinematic video ever. Thank you

[@talv5399]

This is the coolest cinematic I have ever seen, I loved every single second of it. I hope you continue making these and I hope one day I can be as good as you. Amazing work!

[@yukon09]

thank you for the kind words! hope to see you making some cinematics too, your screenshots are great and i'd love to see them translated to video form

[@huberts.daigneault9215]

I love how the comment section is all futur engineers haha. This game gave motivation to so many people and to myself. Thank you for the video i love it

[@michaelcroos4713]

I am LOVING all of this gorgeous work you've done. Keep it going, PLEASE!

[@tedparf5431]

One of if not the most beautiful KSP videos (and space videos in general) I've ever seen. These kinds of videos inspire hope not just for KSP, but for real life-to make what you've shown here a reality. That's a special kind of talent. Thank you.

[@JustAn1dot]

For someone who laterally got into KSP a month ago, this gives me so much emotion, and even the memories of my first orbit, and my first proper mission. This person made me feel for space objects, that's absolutely amazing.

[@Astrolavey]

As a KSP player for nearly 4 years now, *Never Stop Exploring.* From the craters of the Mun to the islands of Laythe, the feeling of awe and wonder that comes from the first flyby to the first landing will never go away and be with you as you explore the great beyond.

[@JustAn1dot]

@@Astrolavey Thanks.

[@GLahlum]

I was blown away by your videos, thank you for sharing! I love your work, you assemble beautiful images and back it with a soundtrack that enhances the visuals without getting in the way. People like you make KZbin my goto place for beauty and inspiration.

[@yukon09]

thank you so much, it really brings me joy that my videos have given you a sense of enjoyment!

[@ankushsaha007]

I was at my lowestpoint in life when i started playing ksp, the satisfaction i found when i first landed on mun made me realise my passion, today im working in leading fighter jet projectes for my country. Thank you ksp❤

[@Excalium]

This is incredible! This is what I aspire my videos to be. Amazing cinematography, and such diversity. I also love M83 so the music choice is just perfect.

[@Mrtroop-bd3xu]

So this is what our future will be… It looks… Beautiful in every way possible🥲🥲🥲😁😁

[@volteerwattson435]

Something about this song and the fact that even years after the first rocket went to space, it feels peaceful, adventurous, and fascinating. Despite all the stuff going on in the world, space exploration has not stopped advancing and those involved have a common ground to explore the stars.

[@Cby0530]

A great piece of serenity and hopefulness to start my day...this is great.

[@yukon09]

glad i was able to make your day better!

[@jamesstarr4890]

I am kind of speechless, this is the most well done piece of KSP content I have ever seen. Amazing work

[@ccib00]

From basic sputnik to far-future interstellar mothership. A great future coming for Kerbal. Depend on how far you push the program. KSP is one of the greatest game I have played in my life, and I can't wait for KSP2!

[@andrewcharles459]

I couldn't find a "love" button so I just hit "liked". 😀

[@averagescandinavian9451]

this game singlehandedly changed my life. i learned so much, sparked my imagination. genuinely felt emotional watching this. because i got the same child-like wonder and hope i used to have. that one day, we will reach the stars. though maybe not within my lifetime. which is quite sad. but i hope my children will. it's been a year since you posted this, but i hope you see this

[@yukon09]

@@averagescandinavian9451 that's exactly what i want the people watching my videos to feel : )

[@IanCthrwd]

2:06 Sweet! Kerbals managed to get the Enterprise to a fully functional orbiter! Fantastic visuals and having goose bumps with a smile on my face. Thank You!

[@flex_net]

For all those space loving people here - when we look up to the stars, we see a small dot of light and still its the most beautiful thing I’ve ever witnessed. The things we are going to see are marvellous. Love you all

[@banana_man_real]

Hands down the best thing I've ever seen made in KSP. Thank you for this, it's so beautifully crafted and insanely detailed.

[@jamesp.2348]

This is genuinely inspiring. I always felt that everyone is put on this planet with a purpose and this makes me understand mine

[@axelgothe3902]

when ksp 2 is out of early accses, this is how it will feal everytime you explore a new place

[@bapt_astro]

What an amazing cinematic! There was a lot of work and the result is absolutely magnificent. I hope the future of space exploration will be like the end of your video and that humanity will not lose this taste for exploration! Good job!

[@yukon09]

cheers!

[@cybergaming42424]

Coulda been KSP 2 but that was a fumble, least we still have this masterpiece

[@eldorfthe_wise129]

Wow, man, you brought a tear to this old man's eyes. Best choice of music with those images. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@yukon09]

choosing this song definitely was the right idea haha, this video only exists because i was listening to it one day and thought it'd make for a great music video

[@MrBubbleJet]

This video has shown or does reflect the very high expectations from the community to KSP 2.

[@thegeneralofskies]

This is beautiful in a way I cannot even describe.

[@AllThingsSpace3]

wow seeing SEP's Starship lifting off into the sunrise signifying a new beginning for space travel and the music changing because of that is my favorite part 3:09 AMAZING work man

[@DA_Doog]

This truly says a lot about our achievements in our species A Cinamatic of our past and our future “We are vary good at doing hard things”

[@onish_alex8500]

One of my most favourite videos on KZbin currently! Thanks a lot, for this impressive and inspiring masterpiece!

[@mlogom]

I never get emotional ever! But here i am literally tearing up. Love the video and the song. Thank you i needed that.

[@Venture5002]

This is one of the best KSP cinematics ive ever seen, up there with Entropians KSP 1 sendoff video and the KSP 2 trailer itself. Great editing and amazing builds! Criminally underrated.

[@justsomeguy6240]

I thought this was going to be like the alternate history series “Eyes Turned Skywards”, but then I saw the Space Shuttle.

[@AstroLens1]

Bro this is so amazing that youtube thinks that this is ksp 2!

[@morenofranco9235]

We live on a world with explorers who have seen Space - and others who will soon go also. And we striding upon our narrow world, in our petty minds, believing that we who have done nothing, are great.

[@MATVEICH]

The best cinematic i've seen so far

[@yukon09]

thank you!

[@indoraptor3966]

I’m so appreciative of this game, it allowed me to further my interests in space exploration when I was a mere 8 or 9 years old. Now I’m graduating from high school and going into mechanical engineering because of this game. Thank you KSP!

[@supernova99722]

2:12 it’s funny to see that the shuttle is somewhat the same size as mir 😅

[@jackandrews8098]

only 4K likes?! Liked and Subbed because you deserve it! Helluva video!

[@GrantvsMaximvs]

Beautiful video. You have a great feel for the emotion

[@Aubstract]

This is legit one of the best KSP cinematics I've ever seen

[@SidlyBoDidly222]

Well done. Great music choice.

[@jackbartlett8271]

The use of past, current and potentially future spacecraft as well as concepts is really well done. Your video actually gave me a sense of hope for the future which, lately, has been tough to do. Thank you.

[@thunderouspasta]

This is beautiful, you know something is good when it gives you a feeling of helplessness, when it makes you feel like space is just out of your grasp due to the confines of gravity, when you dream of going to space, orbiting the earth, walking on mars or the moon, seeing Jupiter and its stripes or Saturn and it’s rings, when you aspire of being one to explore the cosmos Well done on this cinematic masterpiece

[@Little908]

Thank you for creating this beautiful masterpiece. Ksp remains one of my favourite games I ever played

[@ksalarang]

Vids like this always make me return to KSP once again

[@SuperPietro09best]

This feels like an alternative KSP2 trailer, perhaps in an alternate timeline

[@techny3000]

Mad respect for these Absolutely stunning what you've made

[@fridaycaliforniaa236]

This has to be one of the best KSP cinematics I have ever seen

[@chickenhunt5163]

This needs to have a million views, its so good!

[@HistoryOnPaper]

I love how the little beeps in the music play with Sputnik

[@wasteofspace1234]

It's very hard to explain to my family and friends why I'm so crazy about KSP, but this video gives me a means to express it. Thank you!

[@killaky1306]

This made me cry, twice. Thanks for the dreams. It’s amazing how far you can go in this world.

[@noone-mz1cd]

The future we all should want.

[@Wilge_Zomer]

My jaw was just open the entire time I watched this

[@yukon09]

:o

[@patpat9803]

This is just really making me hope that we will build this stuff for real. If it wasn't for the graphics of KSP, the filmmaking and craft that went into this video is worth as much as a high budget series or film

[@no_boot_device1204]

makes me want to cry it's so beautiful. humanity will inherit the stars!

[@l4bells851]

This is probably the best ksp cinematic ever. great job and good music choice!

[@Mrtroop-bd3xu]

Bro I was crying watching this it’s so great 😎

[@NickyLunaLove]

Oh to be up there looking back at the Earth

[@victor_silva6142]

My man just opened the video with a DaVinci's quote?!?

[@sciencedude3720]

Wow! I now both excited for both KSP 2 and the future of human spaceflight. Incredible work

[@orbitalmaneuvers5452]

This is a beautiful work of art. Passing the too-many-thousands of ksp hours mark, I'm soooo intrigued by the concept of using KSP as a scene generation tool for story telling, as you've done expertly here. I can't imagine how much work went into these 6-ish sublime minutes, but every detail here looks wonderful. Congrats on not only putting the whole thing together, but actually putting a bow on it and rendering it for that final time. That must have been a moment!

[@yukon09]

yes you're very right, that's how i felt after finally finishing up editing (along with a ton of relief haha) and you put that feeling into words very well credit must be given for people like nassault for showing that ksp could be used for this kind of thing in the first place it did take a lot of effort, glad you liked it!

[@joacogonzalez1430]

This is literally the best KSP cinematic I have ever seen! Amazing job!

[@steamproductions]

Love Ksp1 ❤ My favorite was the “Newbie” rocket (Flea srb with capsule and parachute) at the end on the stand at the mun base. It’s like a monument that marks the first rocket to carry a Kerbal.

[@cloverhades7319]

I would be lying if i said i didnt cry listening and watching to this. What the heck...

[@HiyuMarten]

Words can't describe this video, fantastic work, I'm in tears

[@GameplayReviewUK]

Video is magical

[@yukon09]

thanks gruk!

[@ezegamer13530]

This game changed my life... Sounds pathetic, but literally changed the entire course of it. Now I'm studying Aerospace Engineering and i hope, someday, work in SpaceX. I still remember my first lunar landing, my first space station, those hundreds attempts of redirecting a comet towards Kerbin... Let's bring the future closer, together.

[@tackyinbention6248]

Absolutely stunning mate! Brilliant as always.

[@yukon09]

thank you for sticking around!

[@anoniemw.222]

wow what a great cinematic this. It is amazing how far KSP has come

[@ceefour11]

One of the best cinematic ive seen!

[@flightfan0595]

I loved it so much. Honestly this video deserves a lot more views than it has! It was so well made! This is the only one of your videos that I've seen but here, take my sub! You've earned it with this video

[@yukon09]

thank you for watching!

[@Casual2270]

1:25 I cannot believe this is KSP. The ring separation is so smooth!

[@MatthewStephensAU]

That. Was. Glorious. Can't wait to see what we get with KSP2.

[@jasonlester6941]

this video has inspired motivation for my life