Michael Scott resolves conflicts in Mass Effect

[@MrHidePatten]

“This is Michael Scott, and this is my favourite store on the Citadel”

[@SirPembertonS.Crevalius]

The facepalm after the "Collar Blind" joke was absolutely perfect lmao.

[@KeepThoseEyesOpen]

fr 😂😂😂

[@erik.schlegel]

Agreed.

[@SJAhn-lr2co]

He actually laugh i think

[@styrofoamcow6996]

It killed me 🤣

[@Fede0779]

Lol, that was brilliant

[@AlSolace]

Omg I freaking lost it when he was like *scoffs* "You are such a racist..." to Ashley lmao 😂

[@mcnonswagger3872]

I felt such happiness.

[@SotiCoto]

Me: "I hate Ashley" People: "Yeah" Me: "Like this is supposed to be an enlightened sci-fi series and she is so..." People: "YEAH!" Me: "... Christian!" People: "...... Wait what?" Me: "Like imagine actually believing in a benevolent god in a galaxy where giant robot space squids drop by every few million years to put entire species into blenders. Imagine believing in an afterlife where you get to look down on the galaxy from some 5th dimension heaven and watch everyone being systematically genocided on a recurring basis." People: "... umm" Me: "Also she is racist."

[@Anevlo]

He so real for that

[@madkabal]

​@@SotiCotowe get it, you made hating Christians to be your personality because you are a boring person.

[@JamesODonnell-d4h]

You can’t be racist against another species. Would be like being racist because you hate cats

[@VIO__]

It’s astonishing how well Michael Scott fits into Mass Effect. I really hope there is more to come from this.

[@MrDyziek93]

Thats what she said

[@Faraleth_]

maybe what we need is a mod for ME

[@creed22solar123]

@@MrDyziek93 hgha hahah ahaha

[@ibuydigital1574]

Space force

[@bfth121]

Literally any office environment hahah

[@Trailblazer2525]

The fact that Michael's voice echoes in the room with the Catalyst really shows your dedication. This is awesome, and hilarious.

[@austincarter5691]

The mapping on the n7 logo is also unbelievable.

[@narcleptik]

​@@austincarter5691 I was also thinking that

[@SketchCarney]

Exactly, right?? I adore those who bother to add small “unnoticeable” details ☺️

[@Saymon902]

That ending is actually so much better than the real game ending

[@91plm]

IT'S CANON!

[@zondor8123]

Dang ME fans still cannot accept those 3 endings 😂 living rent free in their heads

[@wrmusic8736]

@@zondor8123 1 ending and 3 color filters.

[@zomkino]

Yeah but like GOT, i feel like i need to say this everytime, it's not because the end is not great that the whole thing was trash i know you probably don't think it or meant it, but so many people complain about bein disappointed by the endings, and get so triggered by them that they act like the whole franchise was crap

[@Fortyfester]

@@zondor8123 Why do people still think the "rent free" thing is funny

[@awesomefusrolol]

plz dont stop making mass effect ones

[@winKoneR]

or Office ones! .))

[@jykejokinen]

hmmmm Rambo in Mass Effect?

[@Malurth]

yeah somehow it winds up being perfect for this format

[@Onyx1987]

EVER.

[@mattmay4112]

@@jykejokinen something with Rambo yess great fuckin idea bro!!

[@spuriouslathos2518]

Michael going off on the Catalyst was absolutely hysterical. Amazing work, yo.

[@GZilla311]

We all wish we could.

[@mushyroom9569]

It’s a joke, but it’s also not a joke. It encapsulates the player’s frustrations at going through all three games, supposedly making decisions of galactic importance, only to reach the end and have some random alien child moralizing at them and claiming credit for their efforts.

[@RideTheLightning93]

@@mushyroom9569, honestly, I'd have preferred the original ending over the one (and the "updated" one) that we got. Still sounded terrible on paper, though, so I don't think they were really capable of closing out the trilogy with much grace.

[@Peter_Parker361]

This is the kind of ending that Mass Effect fans deserved!!!

[@raulsantandertirado4400]

OMG! How did they manage to do this?!

[@paultrigger3798]

1:40 dying with the catalyst bit. Not only the VFX getting Michael in there but the camera and sound is on point. And one of my favorite line: "I'm an adult, i don't have to think or do anything" 🤣

[@FaolanHart]

I love how you absolutely nail The Office's direction & editing style. The reaction after the collarblind pun killed me.

[@johns8364]

The cinematography is spot on. It's amazing.

[@Sintar07]

Garrus sadly running his hand over the name "MICHAEL SCOTT" on the memorial was gold 😂

[@johnrivers3813]

Michael drove the crucible into a lake. RIP

[@n0h4ndl3]

As someone who modded my ME3 install years ago to change those name plates, unless there's a tool now or something, it takes a crazy amount of work in a hex editor to change those. Crazy dedication. Small fry compared to the rest of the video, but still.

[@j3dwin]

Since Garrus is putting the name up, doesn't that mean that he's the one who hooked up with Michael Scott in the game? Yikes!

[@Merip1214]

​@@j3dwinnah, if garrus doesn't get hurt, he's the default character for that

[@Victor-056]

@@Merip1214 The Canonical bro.

[@duskry6426]

Commander Shepard: "Reapers" Commander Scott: "computers trying to murder you"

[@tortoiseoflegends4466]

"Humans will never be replaced by machines" and showing the ending where EDI is dead. Brutal.

[@efaristi9737]

And not true, humans can be replaced by machines, they just need to genocide us all.

[@adamdenton1543]

Edi is like Tobey HR in ME universе

[@daviouscram2101]

The machines are trying to kill people. EDI was just going down the "fuck'em all to death" route. -Mr.Garrison

[@Blox117]

"will never be replaced by machines... except for women"

[@daviouscram2101]

@@Blox117 Women will never be replaced by machines. Machines could never be as cruel and cold hearted.

[@griffonclaw]

Thanks! This is how the starchild should've been treated at the end. It's now canon to me.

[@eli_handle_bwav]

Thank you!

[@guyver441]

What David said

[@blaz1gaming950]

Your profile pic tickled my brain. Then I remembered what it's from lol Nice one

[@guyver441]

@@blaz1gaming950 darn it, now I see it too! Sigh.... *fires up BG II file* this is gonna be my whole weekend, ugh.

[@ExecutorQ3]

yeah, true canon

[@haraldbull1558]

Now I definitely want to have a business / office plot in a diverse alien science fiction setting. Actually pretty interesting.

[@viniciusgama4796]

You son of a bitch, I'm in. Gonna write a short story like that. (someday)

[@db5094]

Kinda like the orville

[@PeppaJackable]

I thought that was the set up for Space Force lol

[@Kai-tn4yx]

Star Trek, basically.

[@raymondking8758]

Futurama

[@TheNightofWalpurgis666]

"In my cycle, we resolve conflict through a cage match" - Javik

[@mariuszgaaj2814]

Seeing how the catalyst gets what he deserved, brings me joy. Wish the Leviathan could see it.

[@bombomos]

For real. The starchild is the worst thing even. Glad he got soanked

[@alexmurphy4323]

@@bombomos "Texas Justice!"

[@ouchman2099]

Finally, someone who appreciates how important Michael Scott is to a show.

[@AlmissaGaming]

What?i thought people knew that he is the show

[@kenneth6102]

What?i thought people knew that Ricky Gervais is the actual show

[@JordyShortRibs]

Your rotoscoping, cameratracking and colour grading is always so on point...but what really gets me is your ability to craft really immersive narratives. Bravo.

[@LordZordid]

It reminds me of a KZbinr who has a game review series called Ross's Game Dungeon. He is able to construct a whole different story and narrative around and alongside the plot of the games that he reviews. It takes a an impressive amount of creativity and raw skill to make they both posses.

[@PKdanceTV]

Is this done with Davinci Reaolve’s Magic Mask?

[@JordyShortRibs]

@@PKdanceTV I'm not sure how Eli rotos but he is bloody efficient that's for sure

[@Alex_1729]

Indeed. As Dwight Schrute said, "His rotoscoping, cameratracking, and color grading are acceptable, I guess, but what really impresses me is his narrative prowess. Crafting a compelling story is no easy feat, and he's a master at it. He's got my begrudging respect."

[@InfiniteDarkMass]

But this one seems to be the highest quality by far. I wonder if he's using some of the new AI stuff.

[@DarkLiberatorZone]

The editing in this is some of your best. You even nailed how they used cameras in The Office

[@MGSVxBreakpoint]

0:43 is case in point

[@JonStark117]

*It’s absolutely SHOCKING how well this fits together.🤣👏🏼*

[@nikkigrimm9686]

how tf does this fit so nicely??? I need a whole series of this.

[@spaceskeleton2000]

cause all interactions in this game as just as awkward as Michael ;P

[@PHAZER99]

I never would've guessed how well The Office and Mass effect go together

[@bjornh4664]

Office Space!

[@_Asvaria]

Office Effect? Mass Office? The perfect crossover 😂

[@luminatrixfanfiction]

Time to make a ME and Office crossover

[@gitpusher2400]

You are changing the world one “mashup we didn’t know we needed” at a time… Keep it up

[@eli_handle_bwav]

Thank you!

[@kingknight4544]

Dude, the moment I saw the notification, I started jumping and smiling. This is a masterpiece, and Michael punishing the Catalyst is pure gold. I have nothing else to say but THANK YOU!

[@Turgineer]

It's amazing how scenes from The Office well compatible in Mass Effect gameplay.

[@camerontaylor6028]

Is this comment AI generated lmao

[@cultoosk]

XD

[@Turgineer]

@@camerontaylor6028 Say whaaaatt? Why did you think so?

[@goullet86]

You just say nothing to hear yourself talk?

[@goullet86]

​@@camerontaylor6028 seriously. Such a nothing comment lmao

[@warrenwoodhouse]

The memorial wall sign reads “MICHAEL SCOTT” in the same typeface as the game. I’m impressed by your editing skills. Also, the way you integrated The Office dialogue and the Mass Effect trilogy dialogue shows your dedication to both established narratives.

[@Rob-gp6yb]

I was just thinking this about all his videos.

[@JGSkywalker]

that camera work is just absolutely perfect.

[@Warsm1th12]

So Mike chose the Destruction ending which means he survived, good stuff lol

[@mind-blowing_tumbleweed]

He saved life. His own. I don't know if he is a hero, but yes.

[@Alvaro89Rus]

You mean there are other endings in Mass Effect 3?

[@capacitatedflux]

Michael Scott doesn't strike me as a guy with a high EMS score.

[@Nisselak]

​@@Alvaro89Rus yes, Mass Effct 3 also has non-genocide based endings

[@NightOfTheRavens]

​@@Alvaro89RusNah, no way there's an ending where every husk becomes sentient... Or an ending where Shepard ASSUMES DIRECT CONTROL of the reapers... I mean, seriously that would be so stupid, right?

[@jacksonmorse8516]

Seeing Scott give the Catalyst a well-deserved what for was extremely satisfying.

[@stoogemoedude]

That star child scene had me rolllllin

[@fran7947]

This needs to be a saga. Your editing and comedic skills are god tier. Just one more of Mass Effect x Michael Scott please!

[@thepaladxn]

spoilers . . . . the thing that happened to Shep at the top of 2 could be a good way into ep 3

[@YegaSRT]

As someone who has watched The Office all the way through at least 25 times and have played Mass Effect in the past, I can't begin to describe how perfect this is.

[@JohnDoe-qy6oq]

25 Times? You should try the UK version, (a.k.a. The Original).

[@YegaSRT]

@@JohnDoe-qy6oq I tried it before the US version but it's just too cringe, I can't do it. Loved Ricky Gervais in other shows but that's just too much. Also fun fact, I used to live in Slough where that show is set 🙂

[@allsmilesguy]

@@JohnDoe-qy6oqBritish and American comedy are so different and the two Offices are a great example of it.

[@Azraeel11]

Rookie number...

[@YegaSRT]

@@Azraeel11 what number you up to bro?

[@brobro34343]

Someone needs to make an official Mass Effect x Office spin off. This is just too perfect

[@JakobStrand]

Aka Mass Office

[@GastNdorf]

I could see Dwight arguing about random facts with aliens

[@Black_Aces]

Imagine going through the entire trilogy as Michael Scott it wouldn't even feel like the same game I'm all for it 🤣

[@acebasespace6180]

seth mcfarlane has the orville but yeah theres more material there, so much more.

[@victoriamasters9590]

As a huge HUGE fan of the office I can say with confidence, every season with Michael has MORE THAN ENOUGH content for you, and I'm all in for it!

[@Jagar_Tharn]

You're all in? So if Michael in Mass Effect videos don't get a lot of views, do you lose your house or something?

[@UC4AQUgrQ9EwVIGoF0w7xHXg]

​@@Jagar_Tharn they will lose everything

[@victoriamasters9590]

@Jagar Tharn what a stupid comment, you know what I meant by saying all in and if you don't then your a idiot, that or a poor attempt at being a troll lol, either way nice try 😉

[@Jordan-me9pq]

As a massive Office fan, and my partner a massive Mass Effect fan - we thank you for combining our two biggest loves!

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

You mean girlfriend

[@Jordan-me9pq]

@@DeltaAssaultGaming lol no

[@Jordan-me9pq]

@@ELIJAHNUBOYD lol why not

[@Joey_Shepard]

Love how Michael still gets pulled to a random interview just before making world altering decisions😁

[@brousi]

these interviews, sometimes called "confessionals" (idk what else to call them) often happen after the fact, but the person speaking is being directed to use the present tense, to describe as if the thing is still happening and undecided. it's the case with Survivor and I believe with mockumentaries as well

[@Samstar369]

@@brousi “Talking heads”

[@bonedrone9869]

I don't even wanna think about how many hours this took. Absolutely phenomenal. Your edits get more seamless every time.

[@mcsilustrador]

Genius! It's mind blowing!

[@LightningBeam51]

Just the sheer effort and time this took. Hats off to your passion projects. They are all killer. But the Mass effect ones are diamond

[@VaanDiablo]

The additional pan-zooms on the default ME camera angles just transforms the entire thing. It's so good.

[@ScorchingSanity]

This was terrific, just as the original. Better, actually. Somehow you make Michael Scott fit so well within the Mass Effect universe, and have it actually look like episodes of The Office. Absolutely amazing job.

[@call_me_state280]

It breaks my heart ive just discovered this and there isnt more of them.... It puts my heart back together knowing this exists

[@wardenshepard6229]

everything about this is so perfect, it's just as incredible as the last one. I could watch a hundred of these, please make more Commander Scott content

[@daniredux]

This is absolutely PHENOMENAL. I thought the previous one you did was pretty much perfect, but this one was somehow even better. Also, the Starchild deserved that.

[@Countgreg]

Somehow he manages

[@ripnephils148]

This is a masterpiece. Such a finess in your craft.

[@redsoxu571]

This could have been 10 times longer and it still wouldn't have been nearly enough. Magnificent!

[@edmondmills4070]

That's what she said

[@ShadyRonin]

This needs to be an entire TV series

[@Eheth1958]

I would watch it

[@Pax.YouTube]

Spanking the catalyst kid caught me off guard LMFAO

[@Darkshadow7827]

The GOAT returns haha. I freakin love this series! I also enjoy the continuity of Michael pickin Miranda as his love interest. And Michael delivering punishment to Starchild... *chefs kiss* Edit: Also, can we take some time to appreciate all the small details Eli puts into these vids? The edit of "Citadel" on Michaels foam hand and the N7 on his shirt is a nice touch. The camera work is spot on with the zooming and slight shaking. Even the sound design. You can hear the hum of the Normandy in the background when scenes take place on the ship. In the Starchild scene and in the first video in the Citadel Embassies, you can actually hear some reverb and echoing as the scenes are shot in a large open space. There's a ton of attention to detail which just adds to the immersion!

[@jamesknapp64]

It truly is GOAT level work

[@LightsJusticeZ]

The camera work is what really sells it for me, absolutely captures the essence of The Office.

[@jishan6992]

I literally have no words to say, this fits so perfectly. I know its not possible but please make this a series

[@howtocookazombie]

Incredibly well done! The lighting, motion capture, blur, cutting out the shapes, transparent and reflective areas. Crazy! 👍

[@eli_handle_bwav]

Thank you!

[@NabberDog]

The mashup I never knew we needed. A masterpiece. Awesome work as always.

[@eli_handle_bwav]

Thank you!

[@hush-615]

@@eli_handle_bwav hey Eli will you consider a new tier for your Patreon where you show us your editing process?

[@eli_handle_bwav]

@@hush-615 Maybe later.

[@we_played_Hob_Gobbies_together]

@@eli_handle_bwav Maybe NOW.

[@kellsinpdx]

The Citidel foam finger 😂 nice touch!

[@davekendall1338]

The production value here is off the charts. Look at the reflection in the table at 1:26. Beautiful. Edit: Having looked more closely, it looks like the tabletop may just be semi-transparent, which simulates the effect of a reflection without having to actually create one. Genius shortcut.

[@miketacos9034]

It’s the little things.

[@tommarsdon5644]

if it were semi-transparent rather than a reflection, would you not still need to edit in this effect?

[@antonliakhovitch8306]

​@@tommarsdon5644 You have to roto out the table anyway in order to put Michael behind it, so making it semi-opaque rather than fully opaque doesn't take any extra work.

[@MrGreenToS]

I didn't watch much of the Office back then but its so funny how much you were able to blend the comedy into Mass Effect

[@moonie9000]

You say back then as if it's not still the funniest show out there. ;)

[@bigdawg77]

It really is as funny as the fanboys make it seem, I had my doubts too.

[@MarvinPowell1]

The Office is the last great comedy to ever be made on television. Name me one show funnier than it that they've aired on TV since then. (No, Community, Rick and Morty, and other Dan Harmon shows are "quirky," but they aren't "funny.")

[@shaun9625]

Very well done. I can’t imagine the hours pouring through The Office and Mass Effect to find the perfect clips to go together. Bravo

[@Boomer04888]

I love how you nailed the shaky cam and the comedic zooms on peoples' reactions to Micheal. Such staples of The Office.

[@KitsuneFyora]

Wow, your editing skills are very impressive. I learned recently about live action and CGI blending and your ability to mix both is well done indeed.

[@TrueNargin]

This is such an incredible edit. I never thought you could fit Michael Scott of all people SO WELL into Mass Effect.

[@gamethingstuff]

The ending we deserved.

[@koo-de-grass]

I now literally believe that Michael was somewhere in the Mass Effect cutscenes all this time but for some reason we all missed it until now.

[@peytonb4495]

This might be some of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time. It feels so perfect the way he’s cut in and how the comedy works with the mass effect characters. How you even thought to put certain scenes from two entirely unrelated universes is beyond me but these are gold.

[@multi-voiceentertainment7013]

I love when you put Michael Scott's reaction over Ashley saying I can tell the difference between the aliens in the animals. LOL

[@dweeb892]

The missing model in the middle of the display case is the most real thing in this video :')

[@shoesncheese]

You know it's a masterpiece when you forget you are watching a composite. Flawless and brilliant. Why does he fit in so well!

[@GuiiBrazil]

OH MY GOOOOOOD... laughed out loud several times here, the ending killed me. You are a saint, man. You're special.

[@tarushdei]

You even nailed the camera work. I wish there was more, this is absolute perfection.

[@GreenTitanium]

This is so flawlessly done. Incredible work, congratulations.

[@Shark20167]

This is so good. I love these, I would watch an entire 9 seasons worth of this

[@irvrod]

I have a fever, and the only prescription is more Micheal Scott in mass effect

[@Iradicos]

Two of my all-time favorite things mashed together seamlessly, I love it!

[@eli_handle_bwav]

Thank you!

[@FloatingSunfish]

What amazes me more than the amazing editing is the brilliant comedy writing. These edits are gold!

[@revanamell1791]

The editing is always on point. Comedic timing, little details. One of a mere handful of channels I will instantly watch just because the quality is there.

[@winKoneR]

Mass Effect is a goldmine for your great work. Just as much as Office. Hope to see more Commander Scarn in the future!

[@DerangedVoices]

Having just recently binged watch The Office from start to finish, this is amazingly done. He fits in so well, and you did a great job picking the right scenes to put in the game lol.

[@jarikuipers237]

Omg this is absolutely amazing this should become an actual series ❤

[@volk5466]

The unbelievable editing and timing of these videos man… I’ll never get tired of this. Was rolling for a flat minute by the time you showed Michael explaining why he picked the Destroy ending. Catalyst getting what he deserves too 👏👏👏

[@makkusaiko]

The production quality is always amazing. Thank you for the good work you do

[@Rarrlow]

This is impeccable editing. Please keep making these.

[@madeofnapalm]

You'd have to know both of these mediums in an incredible detail to even think of something like this.

[@BigSisterNeko]

It’s amazing how Michael Scott fits in with this world. I just can’t 🤣🤣🤣

[@howdy4504]

the quality on this is astounding. I would play the commander shepard as Michael Scott mod

[@tewrecks6410]

Never ever used this feature but you made me do it, thank you for your awesome work.

[@eli_handle_bwav]

Thank you!

[@Samstar369]

Dude this just got better with every scene! I am so glad I’ve been subbed to you for a while, worth every moment

[@hokorikera]

Michael bending the Catalyst over and smacking the shit out of him lmao

[@garrusvakarian9896]

I am Garrus Vakarian and this is my favorite channel on the internet!

[@geraldmerkowitz4360]

You can make a feature-length with that idea please take my money

[@The_Man_In_Red]

I love this channel and I appreciate you

[@sh00ner]

Man, I really thought the last one would be a one off, but here we go. Please do not ever stop making these with Michael.

[@adrienne4399]

I truly cannot believe how well done these are like holy shit. Please please keep them coming oh my god

[@Strainj1]

This is the most of The Office I've ever watched, and I like it.

[@pixelpsychologist]

I had no idea how BADLY I needed this! 😂😂😂 Outstanding work, Scott. Hackett out.

[@Vo_Memes]

Camera tracking is goddamn insane Amazing work!

[@NightOfTheRavens]

It's the man, the legend himself! And I was just thinking if you'd like to meme Mass effect!

[@viridisgreens9855]

The editing is so damn good wtf.

[@Shambo_Games]

absolutely imperceptible editing, just cutting the gameplay and cut scenes, gorgeous!

[@howdoidothis5975]

Please never stop this particular pairing, my fav game and my current binge watch and it's GLORIOUS

[@Anavarel]

Flawless transitions. HOLY SHIT dude, that is AMAZING!!!

[@henriquemoravia6517]

This is sensacional! You have done a masterpiece!! Even the editing of how the camera shakes and zooms on people just like in The Office. It's incredible how well Michael fits into mass effect situations. Really awesome job man!

[@alexwhite3232]

Greatest edit I’ve ever seen. The work in cutting Michael out of scenes is immaculate.