AnimagraffsThe process for making my artwork has become quite involved, and it's my pleasure to share it with you. At 55 mins., the original SR-71 cutaway explainer video is my longest, most involved work yet!
How I reconstructed the SR-71 Blackbird (in-depth research, 3D modelling, animation, and more)Animagraffs2024-03-14 | The process for making my artwork has become quite involved, and it's my pleasure to share it with you. At 55 mins., the original SR-71 cutaway explainer video is my longest, most involved work yet!
Blender is free, open source software. Get into it! blender.org
00:00 Intro 02:16 Research 12:27 Modeling 18:58 Materials & Textures 27:44 Rigging 32:16 Animation 35:57 MusicHow a 16th Century Explorers Sailing Ship WorksAnimagraffs2024-09-04 | Take a comprehensive tour through an early example of a globe-crossing sailing vessel from 1577. Not just an explorer, but also a pirate ship!
CREDITS Jacob O'Neal - Research, script, narration, 3D modeling / animation, music
SOFTWARE USED I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
0:00 Intro 02:04 Frame / Construction 07:05 Hold 07:40 Galley 08:37 Hold (Cont'd) 10:22 Orlop Deck 11:31 Main Deck 12:09 Elm Pump 13:01 Cannons 14:47 Weather Deck 15:21 Helm 17:42 Great Cabin 18:43 Forecastle 19:03 Beakhead 19:24 Swivel Guns 20:04 Quarter Deck 20:34 Captain's Cabin 21:09 Masts 22:38 Standing Rigging 25:07 Running Rigging 28:50 Sail Control 32:11 Anchor Handling 34:21 Navigation 13.0 Full Cutaway
Correction: 0:35 Vasa is SWEDISH, not Dutch. Check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread for more.How a Helicopter Works (Bell 407)Animagraffs2024-06-19 | A detailed examination of how a helicopter works, using a well known make and model, demonstrated with physics and mechanical 3D visuals.
CREDITS Jacob O'Neal - Research, script, narration, 3D modeling / animation, music
Special thanks to Nick Aukland and the crew at Helicopter Maintenance Help Desk ( youtube.com/@HelicopterMaintenance ) for expert review.
SOFTWARE USED I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
0:00 Intro 03:18 Airframe 04:38 Engine 06:54 Turbine Section 08:41 Compressor Section 09:41 Drivetrain 10:36 Autorotation 11:44 Freewheeling Unit 13:46 Drivetrain Forward 14:38 Transmission 17:03 Drivetrain Aft 20:07 Fuel 20:28 Main Rotor 25:20 Coriolis Effect 25:54 Dissymmetry of Lift 27:12 Gyroscopic Precession vs. Phase Lag 28:53 Main Rotor Breakdown 29:22 Blade to Rotor 31:44 Blade Construction 32:58 Flight Controls from Rotor 33:29 Swashplate Assembly 36:25 Flight Controls to Cockpit 40:22 Cockpit Controls 42:36 Directional Controls (Tail Rotor) 43:56 Tail Rotor Breakdown 48:33 Cockpit Pilot View 54:44 Final CutawayHow the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird WorksAnimagraffs2024-03-01 | An intensive and thrilling look inside the SR-71 Blackbird, one of aviation's absolute greatest legends.
Special thanks to Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum (youtube.com/AirZoo), retired SR-71 Pilots Jerry Glasser and Buz Carpenter, and Arnie Gunderson (retired Pratt & Whitney J58 PM).
CREDITS Jacob O'Neal - Research, script, narration, 3D modeling / animation, music
BEHIND THE SCENES If you'd like to see how I made this video. I show my research sources, pdfs, images, etc., and also the model creation process, animating, rendering, and more: youtube.com/watch?v=hP7CDg0id4I
MUSIC I composed the background music specifically for this project. Listen to "Blackbird" on my soundcloud: soundcloud.com/jakeoneal/blackbird
SOFTWARE USED I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
0:00 Intro 03:18 Aerodynamics of supersonic flight 08:13 Radar cross section 10:18 J58 Jet Engines 15:49 Inlet spike 20:39 Engine supporting features 23:12 Start carts 23:48 Fuel system 26:48 Flight control surfaces 33:11 Landing gear 34:20 Cockpits 34:47 Front cockpit 45:07 Rear cockpit 46:08 Cockpits (cont'd) 47:15 Flight suit 49:32 Reconnaissance equipment 53:20 Hero shot 54:11 Credits 54:22 EpilogueHow I recreated an entire Steam Locomotive in 3DAnimagraffs2024-02-01 | At long last, it's time bring folks into the studio with me as I create Animagraffs, starting with the Steam Locomotive project!
Blender is free, open source software. Get into it! blender.org
00:00 Intro 00:18 Research 03:44 3D Modeling 07:19 Materials & texturing 21:48 Rigging 27:48 Animation 29:36 Rendering 31:10 LabelsHow an airliner APU (auxiliary power unit) worksAnimagraffs2024-01-26 | ...How airplane air brakes (thrust reversers) workAnimagraffs2024-01-26 | ...What the underlying frame of an airliner looks likeAnimagraffs2024-01-26 | ...How airliner windows workAnimagraffs2024-01-26 | ...How airplane doors workAnimagraffs2024-01-26 | ...How planes control pitch (front to back angle)Animagraffs2024-01-26 | ...How airplane flaps workAnimagraffs2024-01-26 | ...How airplane flight control surfaces workAnimagraffs2024-01-26 | ...How airplane landing gear worksAnimagraffs2024-01-26 | ...How airliner brakes workAnimagraffs2024-01-26 | ...Airplane static dischargersAnimagraffs2024-01-26 | ...one mil subs. to the moon!Animagraffs2023-11-18 | Here's to one of the loveliest places on Youtube, thanks everybody for being here and experiencing wonderment and awe with me!How a Steam Locomotive Works (Union Pacific Big Boy)Animagraffs2023-10-19 | A thorough examination of a steam locomotive, using the mighty Union Pacific Big Boy as our example.
Special thanks to Mark "Hyce" Huber for in-depth expert review! See more excellent railroading content at Mark's channel: youtube.com/@Hyce777
CREDITS Jacob O'Neal - Research, script, narration, 3D modeling / animation, music
SOFTWARE USED I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
0:00 Intro 00:27 Frame 01:58 Cantilever Wing 02:42 Exterior 04:05 Engine 05:15 Propeller 05:57 Fuel 06:27 Cockpit 07:22 Starting Process 08:41 Cockpit (Cont'd) 11:46 Flight Control 13:42 Landing Gear 14:44 Guns 15:38 Gun Synchronizing Gear 17:22 Pilot 18:18 Full View
Correction: 0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread. 15:38 Prop is rotating backwards!How a World War Two Submarine WorksAnimagraffs2023-07-25 | A thorough examination of a WWII submarine. Our creation is a generalized model taken from Gato and Balao class boats.
Special Thanks to the Naval History and Heritage Command https://www.history.navy.mil/
Correction: 0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread.How a Mechanical Typewriter WorksAnimagraffs2023-05-03 | Featuring more metal parts than a Terminator robot, but using exactly zero electricity, this mechanical typewriter is a wonder from recent history!
WEBSITE See more explanations of how things work: animagraffs.com
SOFTWARE USED We use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
0:00 Intro 01:34 Pressing a key 02:25 Typeface 03:21 Mainspring 03:56 Escapement 07:17 Spacebar 07:59 Margins 11:17 Line space lever 12:19 Backspace 14:17 Shift 16:27 Ink ribbon 19:28 Tabs 21:09 Feed rollsHow an 18th Century Sailing Warship Works (HMS Victory)Animagraffs2023-03-11 | Fly through a wooden warship from the age of sail!
Correction: 0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread.How a Diesel-Electric Locomotive WorksAnimagraffs2022-12-14 | Peer deep into the workings of a heavy-haul freight locomotive, rendered in full 3D!
WEBSITE See more explanations of how things work: animagraffs.com
SOFTWARE USED We use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
0:00 Intro 00:31 Body and frame 02:38 Coupling 04:14 Draft gear 04:58 Coupling cables 05:40 Engine 06:38 Turbocharging 08:31 Exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR) 09:06 Water 10:12 Electrical 10:31 Traction motors 12:02 Batteries 12:22 Trucks / bogies 14:30 Sand system 15:06 Braking 15:21 Pneumatic brake system 17:02 Dynamic braking system 19:00 Nose / Operator's cab 20:13 Operator controls 23:09 Engine control panel 24:06 Crew member's area 24:37 Final tour
Correction: 0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread.How Superchargers vs. Turbos WorkAnimagraffs2022-09-21 | Get to know the differences between superchargers and turbos.
CREDITS Jacob O'Neal - modeling, animation, texturing, vfx, music Wesley O'Neal - research
MUSIC I composed the background music specifically for this video. Hear "Boosted" on my Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/jakeoneal/boosted
WEBSITE See more explanations of how things work: animagraffs.com
SOFTWARE USED We use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
00:00 Intro 00:36 How Superchargers work 01:30 Supercharger types 02:30 How Turbochargers work 03:57 Turbo types 04:41 General comparisons 04:58 Boost 05:32 Efficiency 06:03 ConclusionsHow a Manual Transmission and Clutch WorksAnimagraffs2022-09-09 | Detailed exploration of a front wheel drive manual transmission and clutch assembly.
WEBSITE See more explanations of how things work: animagraffs.com
SOFTWARE USED We use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:31 The Clutch 03:36 The gears 04:23 Synchronizing gears 07:48 Shift change assembly 08:13 Shift lever 09:14 Reverse gear 09:35 Neutral 09:58 Oil 10:13 Outtro
Correction: 0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread.How an Airliner Cockpit WorksAnimagraffs2022-08-07 | Learn about every button, switch, knob, screen, lever, and control device in a modern airliner cockpit.
WEBSITE See more explanations of how things work: animagraffs.com
SOFTWARE USED We use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
Chapters 0:00 Intro 01:04 Seating 02:18 Sidestick 02:56 Steering 04:03 Rudder pedals 04:48 Control panels 07:17 Left inboard module 09:25 Right inboard module 11:04 Right outboard module 12:35 Lights overhead module 13:12 Glareshield 14:14 Radio and control tuning section 15:56 Flight pontrol panel 18:32 Main instrument panel 19:05 Landing gear and brakes 20:02 Center pedestal 21:52 Audio control panel 23:46 Trim control panel 24:10 Reversion switch panel 27:04 Throttle Quadrant Assembly 28:47 Outtro
Correction: 0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread.How a Jet Airliner WorksAnimagraffs2022-06-18 | Take a thorough look inside a modern jet passenger aircraft. Electronics, hydraulics, flight control surfaces, fuel system, water and waste, lighting, and more!
WEBSITE See more explanations of how things work: animagraffs.com
SOFTWARE USED We use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:15 Airframe 03:43 Windows 04:17 Doors 05:30 Wings and flight control surfaces 06:30 Secondary flight control surfaces 08:10 Landing gear 10:16 Engines 11:04 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) 12:14 Fuel 15:21 Air management 16:20 Anti-ice and fog 16:55 Electrical 17:58 Hydraulics 19:52 Water and waste 21:19 Emergency systems 23:46 Crew areas 24:36 External lighting and antennasHow a Fire Engine WorksAnimagraffs2022-04-12 | An in-depth, x-ray style look inside a fire engine or "pumper truck".
Correction: 0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread.How a NASCAR Cup Series Race Car WorksAnimagraffs2022-03-23 | An in-depth, x-ray style look inside a NASCAR Cup Series race car.
WEBSITE See more explanations of how things work: animagraffs.com
SOFTWARE USED I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
CREDITS Jacob O'Neal - modeling, animation, texturing, vfx, music Josh Oberg (obie.artstation.com) - modeling Wesley O'Neal - research/writing
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:12 Exterior/Aerodynamics 3:30 Frame 3:55 Suspension 5:34 Steering 6:51 Braking 9:00 Engine 10:36 Cooling 11:25 Fuel tank 12:19 Transaxle 13:27 Safety Systems 15:43 Cockpit 18:16 Sensors, Cameras, and AntennasHow a P-51 Mustang WorksAnimagraffs2022-01-18 | Take an in-depth look inside a North American P-51D fighter plane from the World War II era.
Correction: 0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread, as your correction or criticism has likely already been mentioned many times.How a VPN WorksAnimagraffs2021-12-07 | A visual guide into how a VPN works with helpful use cases.
SOFTWARE USED I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:14 Aerodynamics 4:47 Core support structure 5:19 Suspension 7:52 Steering 8:57 Braking 11:32 Engine 14:14 ERS 14:54 Cooling 15:39 Fuel tank 17:03 Safety systems 17:51 Cockpit 19:17 Steering Wheel 22:11 Sensors 22:31 Size comparison
Correction: 0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread, as your correction or criticism has likely already been mentioned many times.How City Water Purification Works: Drinking and WastewaterAnimagraffs2021-09-09 | Cities purify millions of gallons of drinking and wastewater daily. This incredible process happens behind the scenes, day and night. Let's take a closer look at the processes that make it all possible!
Get on Patreon and help fund my 3D animation obsession! It wouldn't feel right to put sponsorship segments in the middle of high quality educational content, so let's try another way together: patreon.com/animagraffs
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I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:17 Drinking Water 0:41 Intake 1:15 Coagulation and Flocculation 2:56 Ozonation 4:29 Filtration 5:35 Final Disinfection 6:11 Clearwell (storage) 6:35 Wastewater 6:55 Headworks 7:48 Grit Chamber 8:38 Primary Clarification 10:05 Secondary Treatment 11:10 Final Clarification 11:30 Final Disinfection 11:43 OutfallHow Solar Power WorksAnimagraffs2021-08-02 | A thorough exploration of the central concepts that make solar power work.
Get on Patreon and help fund my 3D animation obsession! It wouldn't feel right to put sponsorship segments in the middle of high quality educational content, so let's try another way together: patreon.com/animagraffs
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See more explanations of how things work at: animagraffs.com
I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:16 P-N Junction 3:13 Space Charge Region 5:28 Supporting Structures 5:43 Anti-Reflective Layer 6:30 Front Contact 6:42 Passivation 6:56 Rear Contact 7:14 ModuleHow a Car Engine WorksAnimagraffs2021-03-13 | An inside look at the basic systems that make up a standard car engine.
Get on Patreon and help fund my 3D animation obsession! It wouldn't feel right to put sponsorship segments in the middle of high quality educational content, so let's try another way together: patreon.com/animagraffs
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See more explanations of how things work at: animagraffs.com
I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:14 4 Stroke Cycle 1:22 Firing Order 1:36 Camshaft / Timing Belt 1:56 Crankshaft 2:15 Block / Heads 2:35 V6 / V8 3:02 Air Intake 3:25 Fuel 3:54 Cooling 5:02 Electrical 6:06 Oil 7:03 Exhaust 7:28 Full ModelHow Speakers Make SoundAnimagraffs2020-12-16 | Just one speaker can reproduce an entire orchestra of sounds. How is this possible? The design is deceptively simple, with incredibly complex potential.
Get on Patreon and help fund my 3D animation obsession! It wouldn't feel right to put sponsorship segments in the middle of high quality educational content, so let's try another way together: patreon.com/animagraffs
Need 3D illustration and animation? Have suggestions for what to explain next? Animagraffs can help! Let's chat: animagraffs.com/contact
See more explanations of how things work at: animagraffs.com
I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:24 Motor 1:56 Cone & Suspension 2:36 3D Sound Wave Demo 4:15 Waves to MusicHow a Mechanical Watch WorksAnimagraffs2019-11-20 | Mechanical watches have no battery, microchip, or circuitry. Watch parts are machined to near perfection at microscopic sizes and tolerances and can produce accuracy within two to three seconds per day.
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See more explanations of how things work at: animagraffs.com
I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:44 Crown 1:36 Mainspring 2:14 Wheel Train 2:57 Jewel Bearings 3:11 Motion Works 4:10 Escapement & Balance Wheel 6:38 Supporting StructureHow Jet Engines WorkAnimagraffs2019-11-04 | An inside look at how jet engines work. Most modern jet propelled airplanes use a turbofan design, where incoming air is divided between a large fan and the jet engine core, where combustion happens.
Get on Patreon and help fund my 3D animation obsession! It wouldn't feel right to put sponsorship segments in the middle of high quality educational content, so let's try another way together: patreon.com/animagraffs
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See more explanations of how things work at: animagraffs.com
I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: blender.org
Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:21 The Core 0:36 Compressor 1:18 Combustor 2:04 Turbine 2:34 Exhaust Cone 2:44 Fan 3:54 Low Bypass Engine 4:13 Afterburner 4:49 ComparisonHow a sewing machine works - AnimagraffsAnimagraffs2018-11-29 | A common sewing machine design uses a floating shuttle hook. The floating hook design allows a top thread loop to pass completely around the bobbin assembly. A lock stitch is formed when the top thread has looped completely around the bottom thread. The take-up lever ensure a tight stitch.
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