I did the Liquid Terminator Effect PRACTICALLY

[@TypicalBlox]

Never skip a wren video

[@shiyokumi]

Yes

[@flyingpotatos1238]

🙏🙏

[@theleoshowm3010]

for sure, every wren vid is filled with troubles, its like a movie.

[@Rrusso92]

Right? They’re always awesome!

[@ChrisHovord]

100% ❤ 😊

[@k01dsv]

I think a key takeaway from this is, that you should always test your practical solutions in a different way. Testing if your molds would leak by just pouring in water would've saved so much effort. Testing the heat guns on nothing, instead of the actual model, to verify that you won't blow a breaker, and you don't have to risk that shot. There's almost always a way to make life easier and gain experience without risking everything each time.

[@BlueShift815]

This seems to be a pattern with Wren's testing videos. The 360 arrow video had him using the actual cameras to test the rig instead of a substitute and people commented similarly, he ended up wrecking two of the three cameras they were provided IIRC

[@marvin1620]

But if he can print a head, why didn't he just print the mold instead?

[@k01dsv]

@@BlueShift815 Yea I noticed that as well

And testing the silione for cure inhibition on everything it comes into contact with in the mold.

[@Pie-jacker875]

@@marvin1620 printing concave like that might require scaffolding and good luck cleaning that up

[@papusman]

Really think those old ILM guys would be proud of you for this one. Clever problem solving, perseverance, and a great final product! Awesome video.

[@hqcart1]

the age of editing and macgyvering is over, Welcome to 2024 where you could do all that in 1 AI prompt...

[@MaakaSakuranbo]

@@hqcart1 lmao no. AI video is terrible

[@gloriouslumi]

This effect turned out SO WELL! That extra motion at the end of the shot was exactly what was needed to really sell it. Well done, as usual, Wren.

[@ivandeus]

I wonder how it could be done with 1990s technology though 😅

[@reallybigrocks]

@@ivandeus Yeah, that little tweak would probably be the same amount of VFX work as the original shot.

[@VivekYadav-ds8oz]

IMO that makes it look a bit amateur filmmaking, which is its own style - but it hides the fact that this work was practical effects and how much effort actually went in it. Maybe the motion could've been a bit more subtle so that it doesn't look too cartoony.

[@AfonsodelCB]

yeah, it looked a lot better with the motion, we just don't know what a practical effect would look like before modern VFX though. worth it for the result

[@leagueoflegends1423]

@@DonPusateri did you not watch the rest of the video? 21:26

[@Jogwheel]

Very "Mythbusters" vibe to this entire video - and less commercials, too! Great upload, Wren! ❤

[@MarcKloos]

Adam Savage will approve

[@z0bi_]

I was also thinking that Adam Savage would get a real kick out of this.

[@teh_supar_hackr]

Long time seeing you

[@MartKencuda]

And less recapping every 5 minutes

[@tyjuarez]

and as we can see at 3:32, it is NOT a good idea to microwave gallium.

[@Maikonix]

The hardship, the trials, the tribulation, the success...Cinema Wren. Looks amazing well done

[@TheOwlWatches]

”i found this turtle online, Jorden named it Charlie, i killed Charlie.“

[@Gexps]

:(

[@consterthemonster9614]

:(

[@jaromir_kovar]

...and made Jordan watch it

[@IamBlue.]

:(

[@VBrancoPT]

D:

[@SirJonDonVlower]

The VFX, the DIY, the Wren eating things, Clint's "Look at that neck!" Line, and even a wild Brandon appearance? This is legacy Corridor Crew content, here. Great work, guys!

[@twojuiceman]

And Carmichael too!

[@Mine0]

Don't you mean Wrediting

[@kokowoch]

kinda sad we dont see him often, when theyre always in the same building lmao

[@rogue0192]

look at that neck made me weirdly nostalgic lol

[@cpafol]

The Brandon appearance reeeally took me back to the late 2000s, early 2010s, with the LAN parties and those days! Can't believe it's been over a decade ago 😪

[@pedigrugames]

This is incredible. I'm a brazilian filmaker so this video hit really hard for me, the challenges of trying to do something with what you have and having to face the frustrations of not knowing how to do it, finding solutions that create more problems only to persevere and make something, even if not perfect. This video helped me renew my faith in filmaking, thank you.

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

I mean that is just art,Scince engeering and even life in general... Like even the highest budget most imspered Hollywood movie still has limition and challenges before it gets into thesaters. the Star wars OG and prequal films are the best documented expels of how hard it is to make a movie.

[@UnofficialCyane]

0:42 the neck crack right before the transformation completely finished really sells it

[@atlucas1]

The design is very human

[@DavidHoffman7351]

​@@atlucas1 Very human. Very easy to use

[@EcoCurious]

was so not expecting that, it grossed me out SO BAD 🤣

[@kerhabplays]

@@atlucas1 The human is very design.

[@DarkWorlds]

too cheesy. I don't like my metal drippy

[@Nerdforge]

This was a masterpiece, the result was absolutely awesome!

[@SirWrender]

Hey thanks!!!!

[@subhradipdas2320]

Next video idea found!

[@colechristian3765]

A crossover I would love to see

[@thedutchest]

Omg imagine, Corridor directing and NerdForge costumes. I'm here for it!

[@GibberishRight]

Smukt

[@franzsebas2009]

What I love about Wren videos is that he shows us his failures. So easy to show the end product but he shows us all the process and for us that deal with the practical everyday, it's so encouraging to see that failure is such a common thing when doing this projects and success it's a very elusive mistress. What a great video!

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

Best ad I've seen for Bambu Lab was how easy it was to change that Nozzle. Changing nozzles sucks on the Ender 3 derivatives I've used.

[@thingswelike]

You'd have to check, but I have a feeling that it's only that easy on A1 Mini and A1. The enclosed printers are a little harder (needing screws rather than the clip)

[@DamienMcGuinnessKiwi]

@@thingswelike Yeah, it takes 5+ mins on my Bambu P1S. Not the end of the world to do, but slow enough that you don't routinely change it. The nozzle change Wren showed had me drooling.

[@Nukle0n]

@@thingswelike Yea was gonna say that, on the X1 and P1 series, X1 in particular it's quite a bit more of a hassle with several small cables needing to be unplugged. Honestly something like a Revo nozzle is even easier, it's toolless and you can do it while the printer is cold too, and if you have a load cell or some other way for the z-offset to be set automatically you're golden.

[@JayrosModShop]

Same here. I swapped out my two Ender 3's for a single Bambu Lab P1S and I've never looked back.

[@JuanGamer0202]

I saw your comment and was like "meh", until that part of the video came and he basically just "reloaded" a new nozzle like a god damn gun magazine and I was like "WHAT?!"

[@georgeyoung2684]

'Digital key' coming out of his finger is such a good play on words. Wren always kills it with these project videos!

[@Isnogood12]

Oh god I didn't even notice the digit-al bit. I hate everyone right now.

[@ClaustroPasta]

gdmnit i was wondering why he called that digital LMAO!!

[@hammertime732]

Digital Effects Artists re-engineering digital effects back into practical effects is a direction I am 100% here for. Really great shot you did here.

[@ChrisMCC]

The shot and entire short film came out amazing, super impressive practical effects 🎉

[@John-Smith02]

You have 1.77 million subs, no replies to your comment (except this one), and only have 1 long form video. Yeah, you're a bot 100% guaranteed, reported you for spam.

[@linkeroniw]

@@John-Smith02 He has 501 shorts, has been around since 2017, and is verified, I don't think he's a bot

[@henry605]

lol

[@magic.marmot]

Really love the "fail until you succeed" message here. Also super happy that you have such a supportive crew, a place to make stuff, and the budget to make stuff happen. You folks rock.

[@mandoman3981]

Tip for smoothing prints for casting: Automotive filler primer, then coat with a couple coats of gloss paint, and finish with gloss clear coat

[@VanagloriaVT]

Watching wren learn, endure and overcome is honestly really satisfying

[@LeoStaley]

This was more like watching a maker channel, like Simone Giertz, I did a thing, or Stuff made here, Than a special effects video, which is why I liked it more than their regular stuff.

[@VanagloriaVT]

@@LeoStaley yeah exactly, I always like it when Wren documents him learning something. Its always a fun watch

[@johnlucas6683]

Yeah, that was amazing to see. Failing and thr disappointments when it's not going the way you expect but then persevering and overcoming all those! Damn inspirational.

[@LiL_Hehe]

RIP Charlie the gallium turtle 2024-2024

[@LuisSierra42]

JUSTICE FOR CHARLIE AND PEANUTS!!

[@LiL_Hehe]

@ 🫡

[@billthetailor]

2024 1:00PM - 2024 1:15PM

[@kingcosworth2643]

@@LuisSierra42 And Fred!!!

[@Peron1-MC]

"i made a turtle. jordan named it charlie... i killed charlie" XD

[@katiezilch9424]

I appreciate all of your creative problem solving! Also appreciate the Jan cameo, Austin’s joke, Daniel’s pep talk, and the final script, and editing!

[@s1dthesl0th]

Seeing bradon in the back ground gave me a huge nostalgia trip !! 22:29

[@NicriseTheDistorted]

Yeah it's so good to see him pop up in a corridor video... Even for couple minutes

[@edmn]

Carmichael too!

[@AndrewDeLong]

Getting those OG KZbin vibes!

[@Invuln13]

Was coming to post this same comment, I miss all those guys. We need a reunion video

[@thisguyhere44]

I'm glad other people noticed it too. I was like, "Casual Brandon reveal, holy shit..." I've been wondering where those guys have been in the past few years!

[@ConnorHammond]

So good seeing all of the cameos. Half of it felt like a classic CMike vlog. Also, your neck roll is a classic example of that elusive final detail needed to sell the shot. Bravo!

[@JungleHam]

This is so cool, I love all the extra methods used for the final sequence, the tv reflections are epic. Wren truly knows what movie magic is

[@jajssblue]

Gallium is non-toxic unless ingested. Wren: proceeds to put it in mouth. Edit: Folks it's a joke.

[@najibzulkafli5820]

yup. wren is totally in the hospital again. good thing his wife works there

[@realtoken]

​@@najibzulkafli5820😭😭😭😭

[@LuisSierra42]

It gave him super powers

[@BrianMcClafferty-is1tp]

How much can he eat and will your poo be solid metal or liquiid

[@justsomeguywhopissedhispan3948]

@@BrianMcClafferty-is1tp Solid? Metal? Metal gear solid perhaps?

[@scodoopy]

What made it come alive for me was the color transition from metal to "wren/shirt colored". In the first shots you went from 0 to 100 straight away but in the final cut it was a flow from below moving up. And the movement was cool too. Great video wren. I loved seeing the struggles and I 1000% felt with you.

[@Flying.Dutchm4n]

I was just thinking it the other way around.. It ended on his nose.. somehow I think the whole face should be changing in the same speed.. maybe including clothes, bit that ruined it a little bit. But oh boy, that was an amazing practical video!! 👏👏

[@aceman0000099]

I thought the motion would ruin it but it really hid the weird start of the head shape well

[@DUVLIKETHEBIRD]

Never skipped a corridor (crew) video. Ever. IVE SEEN THEM ALL. Remember when Niko did that informative explanation on the different types of lenses and their uses? Remember when they used to shoot on the 80D?! Remember??! REMEMBER?!

[@dccrulez]

Wren is an amazing scientist. He forms a hypothesis, tests it, innovates. And its a disaster every time which is amazing. Learns from every mistake and still makes new ones.

[@theColeHardTruth]

21:16 the references to Clint's neck snap quotes got me ROLLING 🤣

[@Nikkiflausch]

At this point Wren is responsible for half of Corridor‘s popularity, give the man a raise

[@Scyphenyt]

As a man who grew up in and runs a bronze art foundry and art studio.. I immediately felt your pain when you didn't seal your edges and tried to seal with the glue haha. If you ever want to cast any of your stuff in bronze, hit me up. Create an army of bronze Terminator Wrens 🎉 For the record, I use a small bit of rubber on my seams on molds like those when I assemble it and give it a bit to set. Use an accelerator if you're in a rush, just use scales lol

[@AkinokazeHaruichiban]

Out of curiosity, would an overlapping joint have helped? Instead of edge to edge, something more akin to the number digital clock number #2? [using what is essentially mirrored L's.] And for the base, use something reasonably thick, and then recess the shape of the mould into it say 10mm? That way it would not only need to leak out the bottom, but rise up around the sides to escape, which should make retaining the seal much easier? Or am I just overengineering this out of complete ignorance?

[@Scyphenyt]

Sounds a bit over-engineered, but every but helps. There's so many ways to "skin this cat". This style of mold just loves to leak out of any tiny space, it's what the rubber is meant to do. Slathering the seams with wax or making a rubber gasket is a generally best practice for us on those molds. We most often do brush-on molds and make the shell backups after. It's easier for the complex/large sculpture molds we make

[@cha1rie]

The little head snap at 23:36 might have been the best detail added in cinematic history

[@morfy2581]

It's like how magician's do misdirections so you don't notice the trick (here the transition).

[@Houdini111]

Yeah. The head snap really helps you not notice the transition into real Wren nearly as much. It's a great distraction.

[@bitkarek]

although why does a machine need to snap its neck like that :)

[@kanekiwhite7827]

​@@bitkarekto get the proper shape of the person he's copied from, I would assume to get his spine in place or to sound more human when doing menial tasks. They are supposed to be human infiltrators so anything that makes them less human would be taken notice of.

[@tanizaki]

@@kanekiwhite7827It would have no need to have a spine.

[@theActionMovieKid]

Hell yeah! Such an entertaining journey. What a phenomenal celebration of visual and special effects, Wren!

[@adrianrr18]

19:30 Best moment of the whole video. He knew just what to say to lift his spirits.

[@mattygerbil123abc]

Regarding the reaction you had with spray paint, it wasn't the paint as such, but the VOCs released from the thinners used in them, if you'd have baked/cured the paint or left it a few days to fully de-gas it would have worked fine

[@BeatonFilms]

Love the CMike, Jan and Brandon cameos!

[@Gryftin]

was looking for someone else saying this! video felt like a blast from the past with the cameos

[@MikeIsBread]

I love when they build something IRL

[@0rangeVrfunnyman]

I just love that the liquids are so satisfying thanks Corridor Crew!

[@ZenixNet]

As a prop maker myself, it's very charming seeing you go though all the failures and lessons that we all go though when starting out. Rustoleum Filler Primer won't cause cure inhibition unless it's not fully cured. That full cure time for that stuff is usually around 2 days. I always clear my stuff in Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel before molding though as that always gives a great protective barrier and cures much faster. Too much mold release, or not letting it dry can also cause cure inhibition. Generally for mold making just a quick spray is all you need. Mold release is more for spraying in the already cured mold to help free the casted parts as well as keep the resin from drying out the mold as quickly. Lastly, mix your jugs of silicone before pouring into cups and mixing. Then a mold making tip: Put an L shape on the base of the mold walls and then clamp down to the base. No leaks, no hot glue.

[@grutarg2938]

The voice of experience.

[@Thri11seeker]

Did wren forget about the different cure times on the paints because they take like 3 days or more to truly cure if you try to do anything with them or coat anything else like silicone the aerosol and gas inside the paint will continue to release. Which could of easily been why it wasn't solidifying because the acrylic base paints also take a lot longer for all the gases to release over the primer which would of explained why it was still liquidy.

[@LangyMD]

Hmm. I know nothing and have done no research, but I wonder if sticking the painted sculpt into the vacuum chamber might help reduce the cure time if that's what might be messing things up.

[@SirWrender]

Yeah I didn’t know this haha. Had I known that I wouldn’t have attempted using the paint. I didn’t have days to let the it cure first lol.

[@kingcosworth2643]

Acrylics dry much faster than enamels (the first paint) You could be right though, Acrylics use Thinners as a solvent which is a very aggressive solvent, Enamels use basically turpentine, far less aggressive. And even when it's touch try there is still plenty of solvent left in the paints for a while.

[@Thri11seeker]

@kingcosworth2643 from what i recalled is enamel had more stuff in them but they could cure a little faster because they stay liquid a little longer allowing them to clear the gas vapors faster and acrylic could harden faster allowing you to spray them sooner but it took longer for it to cure 100% as in like up to 3-6 months in automotive spray gun paint at least that's what I recall when I did my car

[@Thri11seeker]

@@SirWrender honestly figured that was the case just figures someone should mention it

[@8Robba]

This was actually so therapeutic to see. As someone that failed in his own silicone projects in the past and currently reatempting it, to see that also Wren struggles with it feels very good. Solidarity

[@BobsyTale]

Having done resin and silicone mold making over the past 10+ years, it is so nice to see Wren face the same troubles we all go through. He picked up on common terminology and techniques and clearly did a lot of research into best practices. Honestly, a lot of mold making/casting is problem solving and troubleshooting even for professionals. Luckily there is a generous creative community who share tips & tricks. Some people only focus on just 3D modeling, 3D printing, silicone mold making, or casting. Wren should give himself more credit tackling every aspect himself and achieving an amazing result!

[@jesperj86]

Daniel as motivational speaker at 19:23 was great

[@ZeroShow]

Evan and Katelyn referencessss, love it!

[@TheJuniorAj]

OMG, the "one sleep later" and resin, molding!!!

[@maverickrusher4461]

woow, fr! Love to see Wren adapt to this format!

[@mirrordimension6358]

Yeahh, no resin/castin content is enough, DO MORE

[@seekergreek6276]

the one sleep laters lol

[@MagickP00dle]

Every time he failed I thought "we're learning!”

[@peter.36]

This feels like old corridor and I love it. I know these videos take a ton of work and I lot of the stuff you guys put out these days are for the website but this video got me excited.

[@natrium1250]

19:25 I love how you can tell Daniel's line was improvised, and genuinely helped Wren, at least some extent. Or Wren is a REALLY good actor 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@RpattoYT]

_I've truly never been more disappointed to_ *NOT* _see Wren's_ *face melting face down* _over some bars, and then another of Wren's faces, facing up over some bars for a complete bar liquefy shot._

[@lukefortune8314]

yes. but the reforming? how?

[@Xentillus]

@@lukefortune8314 face first melting over hot bars for entering, then reversed footage of it melting from the back for reforming?

[@lukefortune8314]

@@Xentillus hm. it could work. maybe you could do 2 shots. one of the head melting face down, and one melting face up, with the 2nd shot being reversed.

[@Cipher_Paul]

Stop it Wren, you're way too good at this. Each time I see you do something it has to be some crazy good stuff like this. You guys are just incredible artists in my opinion, it's insane.

[@Quarks123]

that cgi brandon on 23:01 is sick

[@sweeeenay]

19:30 that smile forming was just absolutely perfect lol

[@zyriuz2]

That inspiration before that was also exactly what he needed to hear.

[@dallasbrown5]

The engineering and problem solving to this style of film making is a dream job. Continue supporting Corridor so they keep getting to be creative 🙌

[@sealdoggydog]

If anything, I think the wrinkled skin around the gallium as it melted legitimately added something that the original effect in T2 didn't have

[@RyanMercer]

Team sponsored by Bambu in the house!

[@kirktown2046]

I like the direction that went, nicely subverted expections, genuinely entertaining. You're great.

[@9Rollotomasi]

I loved the foreshadowing text and eagerly waited for the Chekhov's heat gun.

[@McClintockOnline]

This is what I love this is real filmmaking you are constantly problem solving. Thank you so much showing the whole process.

[@CaseyFaris]

Love this!!! Great to see it all finally come together!

[@jajssblue]

Great perseverance Wren! Awesome effect!

[@Konner-t6l]

5:08 “I killed Charlie” caucght me off guard laughing

[@JDude-m9x]

😂😂

[@au5music]

LEGEND BRO

[@NRay7882]

This worked out great and was fun to see Wren's iterations through it. I wondered how differently it would look and melt if he had some sort of heating element within the gallium as a core, then when ready heat it throughout from the middle. Could always turn the fork into a hot fork with some electricity. Also so glad to see Brandon pop up, I feel like it's been forever since I've seen him in a Corridor video!

[@PotatoSalad.]

The video when you guys did this with cgi is one of my all-time favorites. This one looks even cooler!

[@AlgerLapitan]

As much as I love the VFX artist reacts videos, I definitely miss videos like this and the vlogs. This was the most entertaining video I've watched on KZbin in a long while.

[@bennahlundquist9022]

“I made a turtle, Jordan named it Charlie” “I killed Charlie” 😂😂

[@4jayco]

Gallium is not toxic to touch in an environmental sense but it is deadly to ingest. Wren you should go to a doc after this one just to check up. Especially if you start to get dizziness, vertigo, acute dermatitis...

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

That's a good idea. If there are any cuts, nicks and abrasions on the skin he may or may not know about, best to get checked out to be safe.

[@FirstSynapse]

Can you cite a source for that? Pure metal gallium is non-toxic if small amounts are eaten. As far as I know, you'd have to eat a whole lot of it for it to be deadly, maybe like 200 grams. Even if he actually swallowed the piece he put in his mouth, he would most likely be fine other than some stomach ache due to the formation of gallium chloride, which is somewhat toxic. Some gallium compounds are poisonous, but that's not the case here.

[@oliverer3]

​​​@@FirstSynapseFischers SDS on gallium quotes an oral LD50 of 30-500mg/kg So presumably as little as 8g could kill a person weighing 80kg. Not very much considering the density of gallium but I doubt you'd absorb enough of it through a cut to be dangerous.

[@gavinwigg8057]

24:03 "it's... it's me"

[@NightsBySatire]

Always Love Wren and his physical projects! Glad to see he embraced the Harbor Freight special with the heat guns too! Love you man don't ever stop!

[@SirWrender]

Haha yes!!! I love Harbor Freight!!! These heat guns have been incredibly solid AND they were only $20!

[@disgruntledfox]

26:39 I love how Wren always has to put everything he finds in his mouth

[@cinderwolf32]

Should have made it go down by 25c

[@Ansel_G]

That shot came out so much better than I thought it would, the movement made it 10x better

[@feresoththedamned2688]

i had a huge smile the entire video. This has to be my favorite Corridor video of all time!

[@bliska8434]

Love the practical effects videos, the practical vs cgi effects challenges are always bangers

[@ThornyPickled]

Its crazy how good this came out, especially the way the surface does that like LOD resampling at the last second before transitioning to your skin. Man pure genious

[@ado1123]

20:59 - Wren hits an immaculate troll face

[@robertprest]

Stanford Advanced Materials: "To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known." Espimetal: Acute and Chronic Effects: There is little definitive information on the toxicity of elemental gallium. Contact with gallium metal may cause skin or eye irritation. When exposed to air, gallium slowly forms an oxide layer which is toxic if inhaled. I'm not sure I'd be promoting putting it in my mouth, but cool effect.

[@TinPrince]

This does not match up with basically anything I've heard about gallium. Are you sure this is not in reference to gallium compounds? Even consuming small amounts of elemental gallium is generally considered to not be a seriously harmful thing (obviously not advised) "Stanford advanced materials - Medical Devices: Gallium's non-toxic nature and unique properties make it suitable for use in medical imaging, diagnostics, and therapeutic devices."

[@0v_x0]

meanwhile vsauce chewing it like gum

[@jan_harald]

@@TinPrince well, it's probably being really specific like, "as far as we know, it's not toxic, but there haven't been enough thorough tests to guarantee it's safe, so we won't be liable if you poison yourself"

[@Cruncho]

@@0v_x0 Not gallium, that was Indium.

[@0v_x0]

@@Cruncho ohh ty, you're right

[@lomaximus_music]

dude you knocked this out of the park!! way to persevere through all the set backs!

[@Wr3clessShark]

So many faces and cameos from the OG days! Super cool and exciting to see!

[@JuliusWaag]

I love the editing of this video. Really good job, such a fun episode ! keep it up guys!

[@cudak888]

0:43 - Haven't even started the video and I'm already blown away at the transition. Beautifully matched.

[@luwinkre2371]

22:54 BRADON!!

[@Triflixfilms]

22:29 BrandonJLA in a Corridor video before GTA 6

[@jacquescoetzer-au]

The stress level? Zero 😎

[@mikesusername]

I miss the OG crew :(

[@SillyStrawYT]

It would be cool to see freddiew make a return which will likely never happen

[@Triflixfilms]

@SillyStrawYT what are you talking about? FeddieW been in multiple videos over the last several years. Brandon JLA has been in significantly less.

[@SillyStrawYT]

@@Triflixfilms he has quit what he did like 6 years ago on RocketJump. Idk much so correct me if im wrong.

[@whatsup-dx1vs]

Wren’s passionate for all this stuff is so wholesome to watch ❤ He really loves what he does for a living and the happiness just radiates off him

[@aveoxus1139]

The way the failed silicone mold looked in 18:40 really had a "The Thing" or cockroach alien reveal from MIB kind of gloopiness to it! Wren makes one practical effect video and learns for a hundred more

[@Shuffles_Art]

I’ll always adore practical effects where you melt something and then play it in reverse, it reminds me of Hellraiser when Frank gets resurrected and they made that huge full body prosthetic filled with all sorts of guts and gunk that when in reverse would turn a mushy pile of slop to a (mostly) formed human being. I adore the way the gallium clumps together and forms from the cracks kinda like it’s crystallising and hardening as if it’s a proper chemical reaction (which ig it kinda is a chemical reaction just in reverse) the added touches with the movements really sell it and gives it so much more motion and life to the shot. Even if the T-1000 is meant to be lifeless and robotic, adding in that small amount of energy can really help sell a shot and this just totally blows it out of the park. So much time and effort went into perfecting this and I’m sure given a full on movie budget and the time to get it all done, it could become a proper Hollywood production.

[@Ryber1]

Damn bro this isnt a english essay exam

[@Shuffles_Art]

@ damn bro did I ask?

[@Ryber1]

@@Shuffles_Art didnt have to lol

[@ArtyI]

21:30 I love the look of the gallium going from matte to shiny. Almost looks like you’re reforming and then confirming the form you’ve taken

[@not2unknown1]

17:28 you can dissolve uncured silicone with cellulose thinner (or WD-40 but that could be messier). The cured silicone will be untouched or maybe swell a tiny little bit, don't leave it in contact for too long though

[@not2unknown1]

This also explains the cure inhibition (and gross-ness) later on, spray-on primer and paint is usually the same base as cellulose thinner. (the best way to dissolve a material is in the same material) I'd recommend to use acrylics and brush-on in the future

[@Nuggets-in-paris]

“Jorden named it Charlie. I killed Charlie” 😂😂

[@SoraKHLuver]

This was great. Great storytelling. Proud of you, Wren!

[@Mutisi0n]

10:02 Wren is such a treasure

[@Bobby_Mays]

Carmichael!

[@edmn]

What day is it? WHAT YEAR?

[@roachmasta189]

Wow this is the first one of these type of videos where the practical effect actually works just as well as the CGI version! Great job!

[@somebody251]

"I dont wanna say what im thinking on camera" - u already said it wren😂😂

[@matthewboire6843]

When wren makes something it’s so cool

[@BadPractices]

Kind of a weird thing to comment about but I’m super grateful for the ad segment in this vid. I’ve been a 3D printing enthusiast for years and recently the machine shop I work at bought a fleet of Bambu printers. I’ve been dying to get my own ever since and now I’m getting one. 😊

[@hollywilson4418]

Watching you over come and problem solve this challenges is so inspiring 😊 thank you for creating videos like this!

[@saquli]

20:15 is such a Vince Gilligan shot. Pouring the blue stuff in breaking bad etc.

[@Ladondorf]

Bravo, Wren!

[@AdamMotion]

that bit of motion was a masssssiveeee increase in the feel of the shot, solid work Wren!

[@MDommell]

"is it 800 or 101?" I see what you did there haha

[@masterimbecile]

13:34 staying still for a 3D scan nowadays is gonna feel like staying still for a photo 100 years ago

[@rangerbaynworkshop]

Amazing work wren! 13:50 "that's the first ever scan I got of you that you knew about" had me rolling 😂🤣

[@DreadPathZone]

I remember I did a report on gallium back in 7th grade and from that day onward I always wanted to play with some! This video is awesome! Shoutout to Daniel behind the camera for the inspirational speech at the perfect low point 😂