What if the UNIVERSAL Logo was REAL?

What would happen if the Universal Studios logo ACTUALLY appeared in orbit above earth? In this video Wren takes you along on a journey to find out!

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00:00 What Would Happen if the Universal Logo was Real?
02:05 The Challenge of Recreating the Logo
02:55 How it Would Look, Depending on Where you Are
04:48 Calculating the Core Physics
07:01 Calculating the Gravitational Forces
08:27 Our Hero, Scott Manley Explains All
11:06 Could the Logo Lift You Off the Ground?
11:54 The True Chaos that Would Ensue

[generaljellyfish]

I legitimately want you guys to try to pitch this movie idea to Universal Studios.

[smartereveryday]

This was a fun thought experiment. I think you’d enjoy the book “Seven Eves” for many many reasons.

[iofgxsy]

I can say with certainty that the Universal Logo that was introduced about 25 years ago or so was made of Solid Brass - about 1.25 inches thick. I made them for the design studio that was commissioned to create the new Universal opening. I used a company that had a Wire EDM machine (Electro Discharge Machining) to cut the letters into separate pieces. It was shot with a motor control camera system that "flew" the letters in one by one, with the proper offset to give the proper spacing for the letters. I would assume that the letters are now on some execs office at Universal . . they were each very heavy !

[shaeisgae]

Love how Wren managed to turn this insane world ending scenario into something wholesome at the end

[CorridorCrew]

FINALLY FIXED!!!! YouTube Editor glitched out and this video was unlisted for a bit. It's all back and fixed now, thanks for being patient. Enjoy the show!

[pjawesomer]

“That was my desert :(“ sounded so sad

[iofgxsy]

The Solid Brass Logo that I fabricated for the Universal Studios Logo, was for a company I believe called Studio Effects - they had also been part of the refresh for the Paramount Studios Movie Introduction . This was shot at a facility called the Chandler Stages located in the Marina Del Rey area of LA, where they had the large Motion Control Cameras System that shot the Letters as separate elements. If there was any CGI it would have been in the very early days of Digital Compositing - but that was in post production which I had no involvement.

[jordiverswyvel]

A movie about the universal logo would be funny



Edit: does this mean I'm famous now? Maybe my dad will finally come back with the milk now

[wyattrose]

This is a question I’ve never asked, but I in fact never knew I needed the answer to. Thank you Wren for reporting only the highest of intellectual questions!

[jimothycurrie.]

1:45 "is that the U-nited States?" what a Funny Convenience lol.

[TheRoyalBurger]

I would love to see a movie about the universal logo and have references to all the other movies they made

[absolutefoot]

Such a niche concept, yet so _universally_ epic

[SIMIskits]

Wren is genuinely the greatest asset Corridor has. Seems like he constantly has ideas for interesting videos and they all convey his vision and the points of the videos perfectly.

[judahstarkenburg]

Bro, an ad was litterally in the middle of his "haircut transition", totally wrecked it. 2:40

[RedShift]

I think this is one of the best vids you guys have done. That was so interesting I want more!

[CYGNIUS]

*I think Wren and Michael from Vsauce should start a channel that focuses on stuff like this. I'd watch every second.*

[squidwardtentacles]

Imagine having a friend like Wren. There'll never be dull moments.

[anthonyrobertson]

I appreciate how you clipped the movie Another Earth in this video! It's always cool to see perhaps lesser known stuff getting some attention!

[FaynarsSaiqo]

LOVED the reference to the double rainbow video @ 4:11! And great video overall

[mailmanonfire]

Wren seems like the person who could be friends with literally anyone. Seems like a great guy