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How to Make a Tail #Mechanism: Zathura's Zorgons
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See how ZATHURA's reptilian aliens, the Zorgons, got their tails in this excerpt from "Cable Mechanism Basics - Tentacles" with Creature FX mechanic Richard Landon (Pacific Rim, Jurassic Park, Aliens). Landon reveals how he constructed a functional, fluid, and flexible Zorgon tail mechanism with affordable cable, a nylon "spine," and threaded insert standoffs, to keep everything aligned.
#MiniLesson Highlights
2-Stage Tentacle Mechanisms
Maintaining Mechanical Alignment
Naturalistic Movement
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[@BHARGAV_GAJJAR]

Very cool more entertaining than most continuum manipulators we see in the academic world

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

i love the production design in Zathura!

[@auden_builds]

im literally watching this to see how i can incorporate it into your xenomorph costume tail lol

[@mad_machine4850]

Oh I always wondered if it was a cable mechanism! This is so awesome, you guys are amazing!

[@The_Barroth]

really cool. I have always loved the design of the Zorgons

[@JSHayward3]

That's ingenious. So cool.

[@rajuezhupunna5923]

Super

[@thezantgeneral677]

Awesome like always!

[@citationsloth]

Immediately subbing

[@iamvoiceover]

I'm getting some inspiration for a feature for a Godzilla suit project...

[@Solrex_the_Sun_King]

Would it be possible to make this into a naga tail? As in a tail that appears to replace the legs?

[@badaoe3stratsonly130]

You could probably do something like that for a wheel chair user. By building a tail with Omni tails on the bottom.

[@tardedpupper2061]

How would someone like me who lives in the UK take one of these web courses

[@StanWinstonSchool]

Hey, we are an online school, so you can learn from us anytime and anywhere. Just click on the link, subscribe, and learn! bit.ly/SubPageYT - Balázs

[@tardedpupper2061]

Stan Winston School thanks for your help, I really appreciate it

[@theclaeyscontinuum4276]

How would you change the configuration for a tail that starts out hanging down, but then the rest of the long tail is mainly upright?

[@channelgrantito7662]

What kind of nylon do you guys use for that kind of flexibility? This mechanism is awesome!

[@StanWinstonSchool]

Just click here: bit.ly/CabMechBscYT, then click "MATERIALS" on the right side, and you will find all the stuff Richard used for this course. - Balázs

[@353Studios]

Any way we can actually buy one already made ?

[@timothyverbist5795]

Cool, but how is it attached to a person's behind? Do you use a kind of belt or a harness?

[@lurking5018]

Most definitely a harness, look into fursuit tails for some good harness guides

[@oxpow68]

Hello, what do you have to do to go to one of your courses live, and where are you ?, ie, courses of for example 3 months of duration ???

[@GeorgiDimitrovX]

Thank you for making this course. I have a question. I assume you are using the pulley system attached to a bigger servo. I also assume the servo does not have a position (it moves left, right, velocity). If the tail has moved from its original position (someone moved it left or right) while the system was shut down, how do you reset it when it comes online? I believe the cables in your system cannot move when pulled/pushed by hand (if it's connected to a servo) but still want to know if you can provide a solution.

[@StanWinstonSchool]

Hello there, The truth is that we are admins here, not artists but feel free to join our forum where you can meet our students and other artists, and you can ask anything from them. Join here, it's free: forums.stanwinstonschool.com. - Balázs

[@GeorgiDimitrovX]

@@StanWinstonSchool Thank you.

[@henrychu4546]

What kind of cable does he use to make the tail?

[@StanWinstonSchool]

Hello Henry! Click here then click MATERIALS on the right side. You will see all the stuff Richard used for this course: bit.ly/CabMechBscYT. - Balázs

[@us3rnam3144]

wait, whats the plastic used for the core?

[@StanWinstonSchool]

You can find all the materials here, just scroll down your mouse: bit.ly/CabMechBscYT - Balázs

[@jennak8946]

Im a sucker for mechanical stuff. (I made wings owo)

[@user-mv2xv2hl3j]

Video uwu

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Buy the FULL COURSE here: bit.ly/CabMechBscYT - Balázs

[@INFINITESYKOSIS]

can i buy tentacle parts etc 🤔

[@muhammadawaisweaponswooden9748]

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