I've been playing around with proper 3D models in After Effects for some upcoming videos and I'm really happy with the results. Here's a little preview of the angle of attack Super Heavy V3 has relative to the airflow and why they only have 3 grid fins in that orientation.

Yoooo thats sick

Sweet!

I’ve seen enough. You’re hired

@Erdayastronaut Do try the falcon 9 booster landing game at

And I assume once it’s slowed down to be almost vertical, the grid fins are provided very little control vs the gimbaling engines and thrusters Although this booster on Flight 5 still had the 4 grid fins

Have you ever thought about making Space videos, i think your be quite good at it?

How is after effects these days? Haven’t really touched it since CS6. Are you using a plug in for the 3D integration?

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Unsolicited Feedback: Something's wrong with how you sound on this video, could be the room echoing, or your mic, could be that you need some background music. But something's definitely gotta change. The commentary gotta be fun to listen to.

Hmm. It’s the exact mic, room, voice, mix, commentary style etc as I have used for the last 6 years 😅 what changed?

Consider trying something different on your next one.

Sweet! Thx

Really well done, Tim!

Looks great tim.

You and your videos are amazing. The world is a better place because you teach us how rockets work.

This kind of aerodynamic refinement is why private players are pulling ahead. The gap isn't closing, it's widening.

Man can't wait. I really enjoy your deep dives.

this is phenomenal, can't wait!!!

You're doing visuals yourself? Not outsourcing them? That's cool!

This looks great and explains it all so well.

Ew, 3d in after effects?? 😭

That looks sweet!

Super Heavy V3 has 3 grid fins now. I have 3 functioning brain cells left after buying the IPO. Symmetry.

Honestly, that has to be the new standard? Technology is scary. W build.

Straight into my veins, this. Can't wait.

Nice!

The aft glows red-hot during descent, with compressed air flowing around the upper areas of the Raptor V3s, so much so that there is a heat shield protecting the boosters. So, how do they cool the engines down again enough for a relight during the landing burn?

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Well done, clear and dynamic visuals greatly enhance the effectiveness of understanding in a way words alone rarely achieve.

Nice one Tim, nerding out next level.

You're still around following SpaceX? I thought you crashed out as a result of Elon being to the right of Stalin? Good on you Tim, chin up... after all you still do have 99.99999999% of corporations that will cater to your insane worldview.

Keep going mate, this is awesome content and super educational. There is a guy on youtube that does some of the best Universe/Physics explainers I've ever seen, will dig it out. Your YT is superb, I always do a watch along with the launches.

The air particles animation makes the booster to appear like it's moving in hyperspace

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