Terminator 2 (1991) - The T-1000 Design | Ft
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- Masterclass Cinema Episode 3 - After purely discussing the FX around the CGI of Terminator 2, we are now back discussing the importance of the T-1000 character in terms of the history of CGI as well as his impact in the Terminator franchise.
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The T-1000 is so iconic that each evil terminator after T2 is basically just a ripoff of him, right up to Dark Fate.
Spot on mate. Every sequel after T2 felt cheaper and cheaper. Nothing can´t top this two movies. Si-Fi Action cinema at it's absolute peak.
It's simple why they failed- you can't top perfection.
Well said! LOL
I'd even say they were all downgrades
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I must admit, only Arnie and Robert Patrick ever gave me chills as terminators. All of the others have been meh!
Couldn't agree more. T1 and T2 are without doubt, two of my favorite movies of all time.
TX was alright
Patrick was good as a killer. Not as a human. He always seemed really off when interacting with people to me. I have no idea if it was Intentional or just me
@@Z-Mikes00 it was intentional
@@vadamsvengeance3219 The TX was at least different because we never saw a female Terminator and it was a combination of liquid metal and an endoskeleton. After that, they pretty much did everything and couldn't offer anything new in terms of replicating the T2 formula of protector and antagonist.
Doesn't matter if he isn't as famous as Arnie, Robert Patrick's depiction of that unforgettable menacing cop of steel who not only scared the crap out of us as kids, also helped pave the way for many developments in CGI today. That's a HUGE accomplishment in itself!
Robert Patrick IS T-1000 and should absolutely have been in Terminator Genisys as the T-1000. De-aging him would do the trick.
But maybe he dodged a bullet not joining that movie since the casting in it sucked.
Jai 'charisma void' Courtney and Emilia 'not at all scary' clarke was miscast.
I like Emilia Clarke, and she seems like a great person but she is no Sarah Connor type.
Sarah Connor was a bad ass in T2 after a few years of training.
Emilia Clarke doesn't look bad ass even though she supposedly been training half her life.
Exactly, he got the T-1000 totally right.
Indeed. Everytime i hear "Terminator" i not only think about Arnold but also directly about Robert Patrick.
He *NAILED* the T-1000. Where, even now, as an adult, if I met him as an old man and showed me a photo, then said "Do you know this person?' I'd shit myself.
Agreed, the effects are great but Robert Patrick anchored it all together.
To this day, if Robert Patrick was walking toward me I would run.
bruhh.. I quake when a semi is behind me . The t1000 music keeps on playing in my head.
Have you seen this Boy? 👿
I liked his cameo role in Wayne's World. Unexpected but totally brilliant.
he is quite old now and look much more arnold today
But you won't outrun him
Man, such a high note to go out on. Shame there is nothing after Terminator 2.
What do you mean "there's nothing after T2"?? There were also.......actually you're right - shame there's nothing after T2.
:)
Indeed, but since it did end on such an ambiguous note, there's just no way to make anything after it. Much like Aliens, James Cameron knows how to make a movie with absolutely no possibility or need for sequels.
Terminator Salvation had potential, but wasn't executed great, and the interest just wasn't there. The deleted scene where John Connor became a Senator and had a happy ending should've been the ending.
Terminator was always about the relationship between the past and the future and humanity's technological suicide.
The first movie was about the inevitable future that's right behind the corner. The human creation from the future, Skynet, sends a terminator to kill the humanity's leader before he's even born. The second one is about the humanity defeating the future. Instead of John Connor, Skynet is the one who's destroyed before it can ever be born, by it's own creation. In the end, the Terminator and Sarah shake hands, a symbolic peace between the past and the future. The final monologue shows a renewed faith in humanity and a hope for the better future. It's a perfect ending.
A future war horror movie might have worked. Salvation had the right idea but dumbed things down to a PG13 level and was too silly.
I wish movies were still made with the same passion and love as they were back then.
15:58 I love that look the T-1000 gives his victim as the life is leaving his body. It's more of a curious look like it's fascinated by death rather than emotionless to it like Arnold or enjoys it like Tommy from Goodfellas for example. It's the kind of look a dog gives you when it hears a new sound.
It takes after people like Uncle Bob, but in a sinister way
The t1000 is one of the greatest cgi characters I’ve seen in a movie I mean it’s insane how ILM we’re able to achieve this kind of quality with cg still being new at time
Yep sometimes time and budget pressures can really bring out the best in you.
@@southlondon86 had nothing to do with limited budget and alot more to do with new technology.
@@Deeone282 At the time cgi was damn expensive because it was new. So yes they were under budget constraints and had to use cgi sparingly.
@@southlondon86 CGI was use sparingly cause thats the only way they knew how to use it. You think building human size replica models (which they did build) and practical effects is cheaper than cgi? Well its NOT at all but thats what they knew how to work with efficiently. Actually those are alot more expensive than cgi. Thats why ALL movies are made with cgi nowadays. Cause its cheaper than practical effects. It saves time and money. They werent experience enough with CGI to make it more convenient than practical effects.
@@Deeone282 That’s why effects movies are shitty and unmemorable today too.
The T-1000 shattering apart in slow motion is hands down one of my favorite cinematic scenes ever.
Everyone misses the 4 arms T-1000 has when hes flying the helicopter and shooting the gun at the same time
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@@schwartzy65 A helicopter requires 2 arms to fly. One on the cyclic, or stick, that controls the tilt of the rotor blades via a swash plate as they rotate around the output shaft(thus their tilt cycles every rotation). And the collective which changes the overall, or collective, pitch of the blades by moving the swash plate in the vertical axis. There is also a twist throttle on the collective to control overall engine RPM if the pilot feels they need more lifting force. Id have to watch it again to see if a 4th arm is visible as there may only be 3 on camera, but you do indeed need 4 to fly AND reload a gun. Though, many helicopters have a friction setting on the collective pivot point, so it is possible to let go of it without completely screwing up flight. Especially forward flight where the helicopter would act more like an airplane anyways (more like, not exactly like. Helicopters are a special breed of aeronautical crazy).
Bonus Fact: Helicopters do not create lift, they beat the air into submission.
Bonus Bonus Fact: The nut on the top of the output shaft that holds down the main rotor hub is called the Jesus Nut. Because if it comes loose, you're going to meet Jesus.
@@mandi8345 I've heard a variant of the Jesus Nut's origin: "Because if that nut breaks, only Jesus can save you."
I never noticed it in the shitty low res VHS era on our 21 inch CRT. It wasn't until the SD DVD era that I noticed all the small details.
Not only was the T1000 character the first to use early motion capture, it was also the first CGI character to talk in live action (helicopter scene). Truly the start of CGI characters used in movies and tv. Happy 30th anniversary to the legendary Terminator 2.
I'm glad y'all took the time to shout out the incredible physical performance Robert Patrick did. For all the groundbreaking CGI and practical effects, none of it would've worked without him actually bringing the character to life.
Not so much dialogue and plenty of action - hard for actor to make good character. If I remember right he studied predatory birds to get its disturbing body language.
One of my favourite bits is when he gets out of his car outside the Voight's house. It looks as though he is scanning the area for threats kind of like a cat.
Robert Patrick had to learn to run while not breathing heavily.
Nor blinking, especially when firing a gun.
I believe Robert did the scene where they were escaping the mall, and Robert took off sprinting, they actually had to redo the scene several times with them slowing the car down because Robert kept catching up to the car cuz he could run so fast.
also he pracitsed vigorously to be able to shoot a pistol that rapidly as he did in the corridor scene
@@jirenthegray2904 He actually blinks as he interrogates the adoptive parents at the beginning of the movie. But only once, and even that looks odd. Like if the machine is running a "appear normal"-routine, _talk -- _blink -- _talk. I belive it's the only time in the whole movie.
@@Helli__ Is that so? If it's the case than it adds up to how perfect this movie was meant to be in the eyes of James Cameron. When you pretend to be human you blink to fool people, bit when there is no point you do not blink at all. Well, I guess I have to watch the movie again to check if it's the only scene he blinks in heh :)
It's amazing how the chi for the T1000 still looks better today than most new cgi coming out. Just goes to show a little TLC in a movie goes a long way.
One more thing to add is that Robert Patrick is a beast for nailing down the menacing look and practicing shooting guns without blinking, that one affect added so much believability to his character.
This video brought me to the brink of tears. The impact of T:2 should never be taken light heartedly.
When i first saw as a kid, the T1000 gave me nightmares for years. This movie was a horror film to me. Thats why to me is the most memorable one
Me to! The t1000 gave me nightmares as a kid
What were they like?
First is pure horror film, this is horror film told as action film. What follows varies in quality and style.
The CGI in this still looks better than most movies today. Great video, keep these awesome videos coming!
A brilliant film. The CGI still holds up, even after 30 years.
There is no question that Robert Patrick’s performance in T2 was terrifying. He nailed that role. Absolute perfect casting and execution.
When younger generations watch a movie such as this one, they oftenly think that we were always fooled by some special fx that "was not up to today standards", we could tell when it was a puppet, animatronic or CG on screen even back then, but it was not all about the fx themselves but also about the craftmentship of it all, the caring in any scene, and merging these components propperly. You can see here they planned this movie so well, compare that to some Transformers crap of a movie with a bigger budget and crew than T2, that started filming not even having a script finished, cause you can always "fix it on post" or at least throw tons of CG on screen to deflect the attention from the story or meaning of the movie. You can always see passion on screen somehow and this movie is a very good example of it. Great video Mr Cordz
These effects actually look better than a lot of movies today. In my opinion at least
John vincent Agreed. They are far more grounded in physical reality.
@@southlondon86 Yes, it makes a huge difference for the actors and cameras to have something physical to interact with and the audience will also notice when something is really there versus something added in digitally.
Also, cgi is constantly improving, even the best looking cgi movies nowadays are going to look dated in 5 years.
The T-1000 is one of the greatest and most threatening movie villains ever
Your reference to Jurassic park's treatment of the dinos as animals instead of monsters gave me sweet flashbacks of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.
I fucking love your videos, man :D Watching that again now.
Terminator 2 is still my all-time favorite movie. I would rewatch it at anytime if I met anyone who hasn't yet seen it...
The best comparison I heard about the T-800 and tHe T-1000 was, The T-800 is more like a Panzer tank, and the T-1000 is more like a Porsche.
The original idea of the movie was to have another T-800 come back, one being Arnold, and one being stripped down to the endoskeleton. But the idea was dropped, and Cameron instead decided to have the villain be a more advanced model, the T-1000.
Quoted by Cameron: “I wanted to find someone who would be a good contrast to Arnold. If the 800 series is a kind of human Panzer tank, then the 1000 series had to be a Porsche.”
And with the ongoing trend and development of computer generated imagery, the idea of making the new advanced T-1000, a morphing, liquid-metal machine, came to life!
One of my favorite villains, period!
A Porsche tank?
@@perditusthornatus2718 If it was a Porsche tank, it'd be overweight and prone to catching on fire. But it'd be great at picking you off from a distance in the 10 minutes it's not on fire.
I cant believe this CGI is build in 1991, almost 30 years ago
The t-1000 change the world
Robert Patrick not only plays a super cool character, but he's also a super cool guy! 😎❤
The T1000 is easily my favourite Terminator and in my top favourite villains from any movie.
Robert Patrick’s performance really made this movie the thriller it is!
Robert still looks better than t1000 from genesis and this is truly amazing
Robert Patrick's portrayal of the T1000 set in stone my fear and love of that archetype of villain or anti-hero. Perfection.
Robert Patrick is the name I memorized forever right after seeing the film for the first time. I dont think any one other villain / actor left the same deep impression with me, because both the character and the actor bringing it to "life", made for a unique experience then and now.
BTW, he is also great in Gangster Squad.
Would like see T-1000 meet Hells Angels with iconic line: say, thats a nice bike
T2 is still making headlines in 2021 with Collaborations with fortnite and fall guys. It’s testament to a Masterclass film. It will continue to make an impact on future generations to come
Cheers to Robert Patrick's stunningly chilling portrayal of a villain
I read that Cameron initially wanted the T-1000 to look like Kyle Reese. On paper it sounds like a fantastic idea cause it would have fit in how the present father is bad, the absent father is good like Vader and Anakin were. I’m not sure why the idea was scrapped, but I’m still really glad with what we got. Don’t forget that he was also in the theme park ride of T2 3D.
The T-1000 is one of the best villains ever. I know, Captain Obvious to the rescue, but I whole-heartedly think he is. Everything about him makes up for a fine example of a villain which could have easily veered into comedic and incompetent but doesn't due to a combination of writing, visual uniqueness and of course, Patrick's acting, down to the way the man moved because for the most part, that was all him.
Saw this movie in theaters when I was 8 years old. Never forget it. Saying I was awestruck then would have been an understatement.
Truth is,is not only the cgi and the practical effects being great.
Is the story,the great perfonmances from each actor,everything came together fo create a masterpiece
Robert Patrick and Peter Weller made a masterclass of using your whole body for acting, the reason their characters are so iconic is for how much they got into making us suspend our disbelief with just their movements.
Even 30 years after (damn I'm old), I get chills just THINKING the T2 intro theme. That's just how well the ambiance and filmography of this movie has imprinted on me.
There was a behind the scenes of clip of Arnold helping the actor playing the Terminator in Dark Fate train. He's lifting weights with him etc.
Robert didn't need that. His Terminator didn't need to be buff.
Robert sold it on his performance.
From what I've seen in the trailers it doesn't look like that training helped much.
True story dude.... Robert is scary as all hell just doing his thing
Thank you for making this! I look forward to more videos!!
Been waiting for this since the last t2 masterclass. Thank you!
Terminator 2 and Jurassic park still ranks as the best uses of CGI ever in my opinion. As much as possible is done practicality and a couple of shots few and far between rely heavily on CG. It's harder to recognize a technique when it's used sparingly, as compared to using it for everything
The T-1000 getting slammed into the wall and morph-reversing is just one of those simply brilliant things that stands out so much for all the half-second of film it occupied.
All we needed was the first 2 movies. Nothing else
I remember the moment coming out of the movie theater after this film... Arnold as the T800 terminator was scary as a deadly machine and at the same time celebrated as the protagonist in the audience. Patrick as the T1000 on the other hand was 100% ice cold death and brought shivers upon everyone's spine in the movie theater. The tumultous joy when he was frozen and shattered into pieces and the pure utter shock of desperation when he warmed up again and reformed back to the T1000 was felt in the whole theater. James Cameron really knows how to control the audience to his will!
Watched 1+2 yesterday for the first time. The effects in 2 are still very good!
Another deep dive into a classic film, your perspective was good! This is wat I watch your channel always bring something to the table for us the viewer to be hooked.
Truly the best film.
I love the design of the T-1000. It’s one of my favorite robot designs in fiction aside from Robocop and Zero from Mega Man X.
As a kid it was so amazing especially in 1991. I watched T2 on a daily basis at the baby sitters house lol.
The liquid nitrogen scene is my favorite effect. The way he is walking and then his limbs get stuck and rigid and come apart. And then of course the shattering. Flawless.
It was all done for real, no CGI.
T2 content? Instant like.
Robert Patrick’s performance brings the Horror element to the movie.
Gosh I bloody love these t2 masterclass videos... T1000 ... you can't top it 😎🔥
Love this channel! Thanks for the knowledge and entertainment!
Absolutely brilliant choice of music for the montage!
Robert Patrick managed to become a icon while sharing the screen with movie star giant Arnold. That's worth mentioning. In fact. When I think of T2, I think of Robert.
Amazing video, mate! So much love in here
Super interesting! Thank you for this video! :)
I could watch a whole masterclass series based on this movie!
Man, this gives me a renewed respect for this flick. Great video!
I love that you bothered to do a correction. Top shelf Lads!
First class analysis. More of these please and thank you!
Don´t forget that Adam Jones from Tool helped with the special effects of Terminator 2 and also Jurassic Park apperently! Great video :)
You can see his name in the credits of Terminator 2, haven't checked Jurassic Park.
I have been waiting for years (since like 1996 on a documentary on CGI graphics) to find out where the stained glass man was from. Thank you sir.
Hey Cordery, any plans to do a video on the special effects of Robocop?
Absolutely.
@@cordzfx ❤
@@cordzfx aahhh yeeaahh..!!
I'd buy that for a dollar!
@@cordzfx You have 10 seconds to comply.
In the Extended Cut, i love how the T-1000 is starting to glitch after the ice shatter...and shows that it can be destroyed, so can John recognise it when imitating Sarah
in the Theatrical Cut, he is shown more indestructable ..... and how difficult is to be destroyed
KEEP EM COMING ! ❤️ love ur channel bro thumbs up !
Bravo! Great video, my man!
I feel like you missed 1 thing: Robert and Arnold (and their stunt doubles probably) did an absolutely amazing job making it look like much smaller Patrick could toss the monstrous Schwarzenegger around like a tinker toy.
Oh god. This feels just as great as watching a terminator movie. A good one. Superb work!
15:10 T-1000 with leather jacket be hitting different
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Speaking from my own experience, you CAN'T imagine the joy of tracking a shot like this entirely by hand. Takes you days and drives you crazy since you're working with a low res b&w proxy of your plate and a very rudimentary wireframe/bounding box representations of your objects. Quick test render to check your progress? Go get a coffee or two while your workstation cranks out a simple wireframe preview, only to see there's even more sliding or sub pixel movement in your track.
Hey Cordery i jusy finished watching the Lord of the Rings movies for the first time since i was a child and my GOD THESE MOVIES ARE BEUTIFUL! I love how well adapted the world of middle earth is! The visual effects, the practical effects, the costumes, the sets, the colouring, the world building, the lore, the dialouge, the attention to detail! Imm dying for you to make a video similar to your jaws video desconstructing the world of middle earth and how it was achomplished seeing as your doing an amazing job with these master class videos and they are making me inspired as a filmmaker during this time. :)
Man I miss the old way Hollywood would run adverts, having Robert Patrick come in to reprise his role for the VHS commercial is simply awesome. How lit would it to be to see Chris Evans become Captain America for an Avengers commercial.
Cameron's adage at the time and on Titanic was to not use the same gag twice to keep the audience guessing.
Great video 100% Robert Patrick was cast perfectly and his dedication and hard work for this role help make T2 one of the best movies ever.
Westworld 1973 was the first film to use CGI . Good video tho :)
Good geek knowledge. Lol. I came to the comments to say the same 😁
I remember seeing that dream sequence when I watched Westworld in the theatre, it was so cool! (yes I’m old).
Remember seeing a quote from JC sayin' the T800 was a Panzer Tank and the T1000 was a Porsche .
Awesome video amount an awesome movie!
Keep up the videos dude. I really like your content. You got me on that jaws revenge review, and nobody fools me !! Lol
Yeah yeah and it was so inventive with that effect.the mirror metal looked so rad.
This movie is just so freakin' good. I never knew about that practical all silver T1000 suit! Gotta watch it again and look out for it. Thanks for this video, it was awesome!
Your videos on the terminator franchise are quality wise your absolute best. You have great insight on the franchise knowing what makes the first 2 movies work and what makes the sequels fail. Still personal favorite video is the video on the nun since it introduced me to this wonderful channel.
Going through a total Terminator binge on UA-cam as it's such an incredible two films
FANTASTIC VIDEO 💙
Awesome video. T2 is my favorite movie by far
Best movie villain ever
Out of the movies you used to show early CGI, I think Tron was the greatest. I saw it when it was released and the Light Cycle scene just made head spin.
Add Flight of The Navigator(1986) to the list of Pre-T2 CG Effects in a movie, Which EVERYONE Forgets!!!!...A Liquid Metal Ship!!!
I'm going to watch T2 for the 200th time after this video. T2 is such a perfect film. Great content CorderyFX
these are good quality videos about movies I love. That's rare.
I wish they would make a 3rd Terminator movie, I don't care how crap it ends up being, I'll watch it
It’s perfect
Amazing!
Great video
Subed. Excellent channel. Creating memorable characters is def on the back burner of most directors now a days.