Protecting the Planet from Martian Microbes

[@AtomicFrontier]

Bonus points if you can guess how many takes this took to film. Turns out that splitting it into three actually made it HARDER than the last time we tried this!

[@Joevim]

6

[@ruby.xoxo04]

Wow! I’m guessing 8

[@badhrihari1705]

7

[@Horstroad]

three takes for the first part, 2 for the second and third

[@shanechurilla]

19

[@majorfallacy5926]

smh couldn't even be bothered to go to mars to film on location. Jokes aside, i'm impressed with the narration and the transitions. Dude's new on youtube and already rivaling tom scott.

[@joshbothell151]

I wouldn't say rivaling, but rather joining. I did discover this channel through Tom after all, and I still watch both of their videos.

[@Taizunx]

He's been uploading "regularly" for over 3 years. I wouldn't call that new.

[@Taizunx]

@Ankit Meher I know. That still doesn't make him "new".

[@KhAnubis]

Wow okay, I'm honestly not sure whether to be more astonished at the visual effects or your ability to do such long takes (I will say I loved all the Minecraft references though!)

[@AryanRaj-er3pd]

Hi random verified person I will say I loved the chests and the different tree blocks too Mine craft is really like a world simulator, but with blocks

[@tommypetraglia4688]

What's Minecraft?

[@tommypetraglia4688]

@Ankit Meher What's a pewdpie? Nah fam I choose not to turn my brain into oatmeal by burning out on social media

[@macaroon_nuggets8008]

@@tommypetraglia4688 You are missing out. Minecraft is a video game that is borderline an art genre. It is a game were you habe a personal world and you can do whatever, but with some restrictions that you have to figure out and overcome in order to do what you want.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

@Ankit Meher Not everyone knows your one dimensional cultural references. Believe it or not there are whole other worlds outside of your own. Ever read a book not assigned in school? How about something in the classic kind... you know, how you learn about our roots. Something to expand the mind So what's your future, coding, programming, engineering, family business or perhaps a career in the space industry like we're watching here? There are 30 somethings working on this Rover project who charted their course when they were just kids. Have you charted yours? If not you are fu uh uh kkd and I see an orange apron in your future standing on concrete for 8 hours a day helping an old lady find a new handle for her toilet, cuz in this day and age there is no catching up. But brite side is you know how to mine craft and fangirl this pewdiepie which by the way the last I heard he is totally fash. Do your parents you're digesting neo Nazi content? And shouldn't you be in bed seeing how in the morning you have school

[@Cubium]

The transitions, floating movie names - everything about this video was so well done!

[@Peter1986C]

The movie posters even had convincing shadows.

[@Cubium]

@@Peter1986C Exactly

[@arielwollinger]

except the title

[@r0cketplumber]

How the cameraman doesn't fall ass over teakettle is impressive. The assistant cameraman has a grip on the back of the camera operator's belt, and guides the trusting soul through the maze?

[@joanbennettnyc]

I spent 35 years producing tv and you're one of the best I've seen. Kudos.

[@joythought]

20 years full time here. And I agree wholeheartedly. That timing to the bush in the second shot. Smooth timing!

[@joanbennettnyc]

@smeeself if part of that was with Pam and John, we may know each other ;)

[@JakeD567]

Those transitions were clean!

[@Stereocrabs]

for real

[@thestudentofficial5483]

its really on par woth million dollar budget movie

[@max_kl]

The poor KZbin algorithm must have had a hard time searching for cuts where it could insert ads :D

[@theengineer1910]

Agreed.

[@AtomicFrontier]

@@max_kl Didn't realise KZbin added an add into this one. Really didn't want one as it would break up the single take. Removed it!

[@siddharth-gandhi]

"Yeet back home". Liked immediately. Also some very smooth transitions! The timing would have probably taken quite some takes I assume. Stellar video as usual.

[@EGRJ]

It's even funnier with his posh-ish accent.

[@NickPeters-kc2ct]

6:56 Absolute pro how you continued talking whilst almost falling over 👏

[@Scrogan]

“Keep looking up” is the coolest damn signout I’ve ever heard.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

@@sam5285 The 14 year old me made sure I was in front of the TV every Saturday morning at 9:55 awaiting Jack Horkheimer's Stargazer. He was the impetus for my amateur astronomy hobby. It sounded like an homage to Jack and his show

[@draroking]

He stole it from Neil deGrasse Tyson

[@tommypetraglia4688]

@@draroking Nah fam, they both got it from this guy en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Horkheimer Who first said it here... since 1976 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Gazers *Star Gazers* is a short astronomy show on American public television previously hosted by Jack Foley Horkheimer, executive director of the Miami Space Transit Planetarium. First episode date: November 6, 1976 Theme song: Star Gazers Theme Song Network: PBS No. of episodes: 2,150+ Writers: Jack Horkheimer Music composed by: Claude Debussy ... The show has many catchphrases that viewers associate with Jack Horkheimer. Horkheimer's appearances on the show are always marked with his opening line, "Greetings, greetings, fellow star gazers!" and his signature closing line, "Keep looking up!" These are the most widely recognizable quotes from the show but there were also others in common usage throughout the series. Horkheimer used "So get thee outside..." to encourage viewers to watch the stars. When describing the heavens he would often say "Let me show you." When introducing a picture of the night sky, he would often say, "O.K., we've got our skies set up for..." and then add a date and time. ...] deGrasse Tyson, born in '58 prolly just gradded h.s. when those show first aired. And you know we can know AF watched NdGT for years. It might be news to you but there was a whole lot going on for ever before you were born. I remember when this show first aired anf became a loyal viewer

[@AnthonyCarrick]

James is stepping over the log, Julien is just smoothly hovering over them. Amazing camera work!

[@tyranneous]

This channel is criminally under-subscribed. Great video, thanks for making it - and damn, those transitions!

[@scladoffle2472]

Hopefully his feature on Tom Scott's channel allows for more growth.

[@tyranneous]

@@scladoffle2472 that's how I got here, so it's worked a bit so far!

[@XenosInfinity]

That transition at 2:38 was one of the cleanest things I've ever seen on KZbin. Immediately preceded by Perseverance, which is probably the single cleanest thing I've seen on KZbin, so well played. Edit: And the 5:49 one as well. Serious respect to whoever does the editing on your videos.

[@AtomicFrontier]

Thanks! I've had a total of 4h sleep in the last 2 days in order to get the animations done! All the editing (and research, and writing...) is done by me. Glad you enjoyed the edits! - James

[@DarthSmirnoff]

Every video I watch on this channel makes me glad that I followed Tom Scott's recommendation to sub here.

[@treefactgamers5200]

I'd heard about clean rooms for the outbound equipment, but not considered the return. Very interesting, thank you.

[@user-de4cq6uk6l]

Atomic Frontier out here giving us his hot takes fresh off the oven of science

[@geauce6694]

What an amazing video I'm so happy that in the last couple of months you've gained the recognition you deserve, the quality, which was already very good is now even better, and the content always is so interesting. Thank you so much and keep going forward, or looking up, as you wish :)

[@Nighthawk20000]

Gorgeous cinematography and excellent presenting skills. This is by far the best production value per subscriber channel on KZbin. Hope that you get more attention soon

[@MarcCoteMusic]

This kid is going places... literally in most of the videos I've watched and figuratively, in terms of the business. His videos have some of the best production I've seen this side of a BBC documentary. It also helps that the topics are interesting and seem well researched.

[@ResidentHaloMan]

It's so surreal finding a KZbinr based in the city I live in that makes this type of content. Never have I clicked on a Tom Scott video before and gone bro that's where I walk my dog

[@adammorley6966]

"Perhaps we will be returning home" that kinda got to me

[@VarkaTheDragon]

Jesus Christ, your camera / gimbal operator deserves a medal. Fantastic work, both of you!

[@FilmscoreMetaler]

1:08 Smooth camera operation here, well done!

[@waynecribbs8853]

The production on this video is incredible. I kept losing track of what you were saying because I was so impressed with the visuals. Had to rewind so I could relisten. Really brilliant work by James and Julian!

[@Noldigur]

The fact that he said "yeet back home" makes me happy

[@Mike-hm5rm]

this channel is criminally underrated... your walking narration is next to none and the editing on your videos is amazing. I always look forward to your videos, keep up the incredible work!!

[@subasurf]

I'm not sure what's better, the delivery, the information, or simply the fact you're showcasing some of our beautiful landscapes here in Perth.

[@Glen_lastname]

You can see the foot prints in the sand and how many takes this took. Shows the dedication to the perfect video.

[@limesta]

This is honestly one of my favorite episodes you've put out, direct, easy to listen to, and great visual aids. The references to other events that have occured such as the garden, is seriously done well, as it doesn't break from the content and momentum of the video. 9/10

[@DarkTimeOfMatter]

Legendary content from the legendary Dingley

[@jordanmann]

Story aside, the editing on this is just incredible. Keep making such amazing and informative content.

[@Nenkos]

Another absolute *banger* of a video. Semi-clickbait title but this is a really interesting topic!

[@jakeed09090]

Production quality through the roof! Where are the rest of your subscribers?

[@Dioxol]

I swear your videos are always ridiculously high quality for such a small channel! And they're all really well researched haha

[@Clockworkbio]

Secret garden in Gwelup --> Pinnacle Desert --> ...Hillaries? Mullaloo Beach? Somewhere more north?

[@karlvuleta]

Great presentation, but also props to the cameraman walking backwards without tripping, especially at 1:06 going through that obstacle that even you had trouble stepping over waling forwards.

[@Sodalis_]

The entertainment value and quality never cease to amaze me... great video my dude!

[@scar6862]

Content always fascinating, your ability to speak to camera without auto cue for such long periods is amazing. Not to detract form the content but the delivery and production values are first rate. Wishing you every success. So glad to see genuinely awesome Australian science talent.

[@mikeunleashed1]

You're able to piece all these cool bits of information together to form a story. I really enjoyed it.

[@benkahn5063]

The amount of time put into tiny details like adding shadows to the added signs and them being layered is just amazing, keep it up!

[@MBobLamy]

Love the cinematography, those long sequences walking towards a moving camera. Very good execution and incrustations

[@JustMeJH]

Wow! Your graphic editing skills are just as impressive as your storytelling! Way to go!

[@RainedOnParade]

OMG THIS CRAZY SPACE MAN WONT STOP FOLLOWING ME AND GIVING ME SPACE FACTS!

[@illusionlife9962]

Wow, this is just stunningly shot. Thank you!

[@Notadragon621]

holy shit dude the production quality of your videos have skyrocketed, which is crazy considered how good they were already

[@boterham7144]

Dude your quality is so promising, you make amazing content and you deserve a real budget so you can be the new Ausie Tom Scott

[@patrickbuswell]

Ok, the production value of the videos on this channel is absolutely and ridiculously way WAY too good! It's incredible!! Nice work man! Keep the video coming (my wife calls you Lil'Tom Scott! haha)

[@mattgaras4459]

James your visual effect are actually incredible!!

[@JohnnyBRad]

I'm gonna be honest, I'm sure this was a great video, but I was so distracted by the amazing camera work and post production. You're absolutely killing it, James!

[@Joshcoupe325]

I’m absolutely astounded by the quality of your videos. I’ll be sharing your channel wherever I can!

[@alexmiller4534]

Bro the transition at 5:49 was insanely clean

[@SyntaxNation86]

Absolutely love your videos! And being from WA myself, I find myself saying "I recognise that place!" almost every time I watch your videos! Thank you for the amazing content, keep it up!

[@nathandriel6437]

Dang, that editing and the longtakes are awesome!

[@siddharthbhatia8815]

I disagree with the title, but this video is just so explanatory and high quality that I'm going to hit Like anyway!

[@artful1967]

You, young man, deserve way more subscribers than this. It is sad how some of the most vapid, clickbait titles with toxic youtubers hit the algorithm, whilst well thought out , excellent content like this does not.

[@I_Echion]

So glad Tom featured you on his channrl. Im enjoying every video since that you put out.

[@Yantar_ez]

Very underrated channel! Keep up the good work guys.

[@Hexatunes]

Holy crap the quality of this video is stunning! I loved all the effects and effort put into it 😄

[@CALLOFDOOTY16]

The cinemaphotography, and overall quality of your videos is amazing! Keep up the good work!

[@KylePezzolla]

The production value is incredible! My favorite vid of yours so far!

[@deephorizon1365]

I'm so glad you're blowing up. This is amazing.

[@andrewkovnat]

Absolutely astounding video editing! 10/10

[@portobellomushroom5764]

It continues to amaze me that this channel still doesn't have a silver play button. Every single vid you put out is extremely well polished and highly informative!

[@jackjac]

I love your stream-like video formats. And damn that were smooth transitions! Keep up the great work :)

[@IllIlllI]

Love the constant quality uploads!

[@vincefox8]

The production value, effortless presentation, and seamless transitions are stunning! Keep up the great work!

[@myuuiii]

I’m so amazed by the quality of your videos man. They’re so pleasant to watch. Listening to your voice is comfy and you explain things in ways that are easy to understand. Keep up the good work. Here before 1M ⭐️🌸

[@chickencoop2222]

every video I'm more and more blown away by your work, excellent job.

[@webbster1014]

THESE TRANSITIONS!! goddamn those wipes were clean

[@bradley9856]

So, NASA basically just makes a really expensive Russian doll

[@lewismassie]

I recall an Enterprise episode where the crew come across a silicon-based virus that starts killing two of the crew members. I (a chemistry graduate) spent most of the episode trying to cut the writers as much slack as possible as to where on earth those viruses were supposed to get the silicon they needed to replicate themselves. I would honestly love a truly oddball scifi series with stuff like this taken into account. Think: - Good newtonian physics. The Expanse and Babylon 5 show that this is viable for storytelling, and because it helps my suspension of disbelief - One or two alien races, each vastly unlike human forms (similar to the Revelation Space universe authored by Alastair Reynolds or Star Trek's Tholins) and none of that monoculture stuff that you see basically everywhere in scifi - If no aliens, then humans that have been incredibly genetically customised to their environment and are essentially different species

[@lizerdspherex]

If you want "starfish aliens" then I'd recommend Wayne Barlowe's Expedition.

[@M04R92]

This incompatibility of alien and earth life is a major plot point in the later books of The Expanse: People starve on worlds filled with life, cause they cant digest any of the biochemicals in that biosphere, infections with alien microorganisms are not infection per se but just the alien enjoying the warm pool of salt water that is a human body etc

[@alanjrobertson]

Fantastic video production quality, enjoyed the MCRN and UN logos too at 2:55 😉

[@Shindai]

Excellent editing in this one, very smooth scene changes :)

[@etiennedeklerk]

The production quality and content is asonishingly good. Subbed!

[@TheImmortalPwnage]

Absolute banger of a production

[@volcanking662]

This was an absolute great video. A great topic, marvelous photography. I hope your channel to keep growing.

[@anthropomorphicpeanut6160]

The editing is amazing!!

[@ZeeshanMuhammadX]

Wow. The content production, videography quality and the cameraman's pacing with the subject matter: *chef kiss*. I had to pause the video and replay it multiple times when the cameraman passed the wooden log without shaking the video recording but James had to climb over the wooden log. See 1:16 , how did they do that scene?

[@ger5956]

Amazing production quality dude!! Awesome video as always 👍🏼

[@BardCanning]

Your production quality and frequency are increasing with every video! If your current rate of progress continues I estimate that you will eclipse all media on earth within 3.5 years.

[@sproga_265]

How has this channel not blown up yet?

[@SWinxyTheCat]

jesus those shots and tracking were pristine

[@custardpanda6209]

This is amazing! Incredible content as always! Keep up the great work!

[@foamboard_shenanigans]

You should be getting sponsored by the W.A. Tourism Council!! Great location selections.

[@glend5434]

Another well structured and interesting video. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

[@MrUnkownGuyAC]

These videos are giving me the 2000's vibes in 2021. Keep it up!

[@2VeryIceyGaming]

Absolutely incredible editing & great script to boot! nice job!

[@twistedace6365]

Mannn... you videos are so underrated

[@Gomisan]

Brilliant production values yet again.

[@llydrsn]

Tom Scott must be really proud! His boy has grown up 😁

[@diggymgee]

Easily one of my favorite videos of yours.

[@janeisenbeton9030]

These video's are on another level. I expect to see this on Discovery channel not youtube.

[@carlramirez6339]

One of my biggest gardening regrets was buying grafted passionfruit. The rootstock, Passiflora caerulea, now keeps sending up shoots in my garden and my neighbours' gardens. If no one was weeding them, it would have become an overgrown mess like what is shown in this video.

[@brandonchan4537]

i always thought of this and always wondered why i never seen it before,thanks for the information i always crave

[@redyau_]

Awesome writing, camerawork, editing, presentation, scenes, and I could go on! So glad to have found this channel. One suggestion for the benefit of the algorithm: It really matters how many people click away during the first couple seconds, so maybe you could say a few intriguing intro sentences that make even those stick without an observable attention span like myself :D

[@AtomicFrontier]

Fodor, thanks so much for the suggestion. Directly because of your comment I tried this out in the most recent video... and it seems to have really worked!!! Thanks so much!!

[@redyau_]

@@AtomicFrontier Great! I didn't even notice it at first :D

[@MB-sy8ip]

What incredible filmolgraphy! This was amazing!

[@biggreenblob]

Michael Crichton has a great classic novel about this exact topic. _The Andromeda Strain_ is one of my favorites of all time.

[@DenisRyan]

Another fantastic production. Those were two incredible transitions! Excellent work.

[@jek__]

5:47 Nice transition! How is this channel so high quality? You should have at least a million subs It's possible that some smaller life forms could survive off of inorganic materials that could be common on both planets, stuff like photosynthesis could arise on many different planets, star power is one constant on every planet for sure. Maybe its even possible that life can only exist in roughly the same configuration, maybe a few core differences but with the same relationships between evolutionary advantages, driving the same adaptations on different planets, just at different speeds. Like parallel worlds where people have their corresponding person, except very slightly more possible than the math-based interpretation of dimensionality falsely applied to the physical world lol

[@regnhyld]

I can't believe they found ligma on Mars. Imagine not putting it in a Russian doll before taking it back to Earth. Also, this channel really is grinding out great content at an alarming rate. Love it, thanks!

[@alexechoz]

I'd love a video on how the effects on this video are done!