How Wings Work -- A reference for creature props

[xxTheemodragonxx]

Your bird is very beautiful

[pheartehcat]

Super. Incredibly. Useful. In art, they portray the extended wing with a nearly concave shape for the "hand" when it's extended and a convex shape when folded, and I got really confused as to how that would be possible, since bones don't...bend. So thanks for this a lot. It'll make building my wings incredibly easier.

[umar6419]

I remember when i slapped a parrot hardly when he tries to bite me... Yo..

[missorigamigirl]

I LOVE YOUR BIRD!

[macallyworship]

oooh i love that bird

[tek23ken]

great presentation, u made it easy form me to grasp how wings work . which it great cause i am in the middle of modeling a 3d chicken for a project i am working on.

[nightwoofking]

at 2:19 you start laughing funny

[MrEckelpeckel]

Is it just me, or does´nt this reminds a lot of the movie Rio? :P

[CandiedSnails]

I love your bird. O:>

[dreamheadstudio]

Thx for the good reference video,and btw you have a very cool bird there :)

[battletoads22]

What a silly bird.

[kosiomm]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[Bucklover4]

thats a beautiful bird u have there, i have always wanted a bird

[pang1oss]

good stuff!

[joerock00]

I have a lovebird and I want to get her or him a buddy does it mater if it's male or female? For that mater how can u tell if it's a male or female? By color?

[gryphern]

@joerock00 Love bird males and females look A LOT alike. Even a veterinarian might make a mistake (unless they do a blood test to be sure.) You can sometimes tell by behavior. Female bird may try to sit on objects, like beads or balls acting as though they're eggs.  Male birds may try to barf up food to you as a gift. In some species the female will tear paper and stuff it into her tail feathers. Female birds can get really GRRR about THEIR TERRITORY, so be slow introducing a new one.

[GeenaKay]

This is perfect for the project I'm working on (I have to model and rig a phoenix to be animated in 3D) and this revealed some things I didn't know about wings. Thanks! (And Rudy is absolutely ADORABLE! Such a playful personality!) :D

[gryphern]

@GeenaKay As a note, the bones in an out-stretched wing don't go perfectly straight out like I showed. I exaggerated for illustration purposes. Even a perfectly straight looking wing has a slight bend in the elbow.

[SareSakiSu]

WOW AN IBANEZ ELECTRIC GUITAR!!

[kmelalzate]

dghdfh

[kmelalzate]

Poor Bird, it should be in the jungle, not to make awfull videos.

[gryphern]

@kmelalzate Rudy was in the jungle a long time ago and should have stayed there. In the 1970s he was imported into the United States after being wild caught according to his previous 3 owners. He was a very fat, sick little animal when I took him in years ago, but now he flies every day, goes on trips, has his own room, two indoor trees and has his own outdoor aviary. If you want to euthanize him because he is so bad let me know, and you can heartlessly kill a happy birdie.

[kmelalzate]

@gryphern , thanx to import jungle animals, to eeuu, there is a black trade killing the savage animals in my country, why there is a parrot in eeuu?

[kmelalzate]

@gryphern , thanx to import jungle animals, to eeuu, there is a black trade killing the savage animals in my country, why there is a parrot in eeuu? thnx a people like you that help to promote that

[veizour]

Thanks for the details! (researching wings for R/C ornithopters)

[theCatbalou]

So cute! I want a bird now!

[4everbiebergirl1]

i want a pet with wings! :(

[geekkid34]

Nice bird

[geekkid34]

Nice bied

[product0454]

This really helped. Thanx a bunch.

[SheenaIsAPunkRocker]

Such a cute video :)

[indelaxiom]

This is a very very good reference video...Thank you soo much!!

[MichaelLevyVt]

This video is so helpful! Thanks!

[JakubTilecky]

How do you get along with Rudy? I have a yellow naped Amazon named Kelly and she is aggressive I have tried many times to have her come out of the cage or go pet her but she would attack me. I can give her food directly to her beak but only behind a cage, I haven't tried without one. Also once when she was out and walking I saw her about 20 feet away from me and she was walking to me so she can take a bite of my feet. Sorry for the long comment but do you have any advice

[TiannaMVA]

What kind of parrot is Rudy? I only know of two types, and he doesnt look like any I know of. ^^;

[gryphern]

@TiannaMVA pt 1 Rudy is a blue-front Amazon, specifically the xanthopteryx subspecies (which is why he's so yellow on the head and in his elbows [wing-bows??]) He's 22 years old, and supposedly was trapped in the rain forest as a baby before going through 4 different homes of people who couldn't care for him. He still says all the things he heard at those houses in the voices of the people he lived with, which is why he can say "I'm talking to you so listen you f-ing fat w-ore."

[gryphern]

@TiannaMVA pt 2 That also makes him a "rescue bird." Despite an awful time growing up, he's okay now. Since moving in with us we taught him to fly, he lost 100 grams (he was very, very fat) built him a backyard flight aviary, a big tree in the living room, he has a mate to snuggle with and he goes out shopping every other week and picks out toys from the Parrot Safari Toy Factory. He also spends his evening on chatroullette, yelling at people who don't have their microphones turned on.

[mundorch]

thanks for video, is very good

[cathicksartist]

This was great. This really helped me out with my project. Thank you!

[TheComingApocalypse]

That's a beautiful bird. Bird is the word.

[TBNotebook]

You're parrot is awesome xD This video helped me a lot... I'm starting to build wings for a cosplay and studying the structure of real bird wings is really helpfull.

[UndeadDragonEmpress]

I love ur pet bird! I have pet chickens, ducks, geese, a guinea, and a peacock. Unfortunately, the bantam hens won't fly when I say "fly". My dad wont let me have a chicken inside, even with chicken diapers. Yes they are real. Thank you for the video, btw!

[sjafalconz]

"...ever to appear in a japanese anime" i love u already haha XD

[manmademonkey]

It appears that someone missed the like button =0 well I assure you it was a Thumbs up hahaha

[FlatFish100]

i LOVE your parrot!!! :D

[GrimReaper91angel]

smart bird

[tabasom02]

some bones of the bird wings like the ulna is kinda like the same structre as our ulna in our arms

[Miyuki0Urahara]

i love this. it's a great reference

[NecroStudios]

Cute and functional. =D Faved and 5-starred.

[SmoothCriminal342]

Haha! He growled!

[tang0008]

Hey thanks so much for this video! It was really easy to understand and very helpful to see it first animated and second on a real bird. I'm working on an animation with wings and I didn't want to just "phone it in."

Also I'm a boy and cuteness factor is usually lost on me, but seeing you two playing around and talking to each-other was adorable.

[ryan50ryan]

faved

[rosiekillian]

Your bird is amazing. He is soo cute (personality-wise too)!! Thanks for the vid, it was really informative. : )

[icypawsgjks]

you should make a vid showing the trickes your birds can do :P there so cute <3

[evilmark]

Informative and useful! Great stuff. Do you have a webpage with just pictures of wings in different poses?

[LaurelNikki]

I've always wanted a bird but my family has an outdoor cat. You might wonder what what the difference would be with an indoor cat, but our cat is very good with most animals, like fish and ferrets. My cat might be good with them, but I know she goes after birds. Sometimes, I'll wake up, to go walk our dog, and find "presents" on the doorstep... Also, so you don't think I have hundreds of animals, I only have a cat and a dog right now. Most animals just seem to find us, so we get them old.

[gryphern]

Yeah, cats are super bird killers, and even if they just bite, their pointy tiny teeth kind of inject bacteria, so what they don't chew up they infect to death. I had 3 cats when my bird was little, and only one of them was allowed to be out and about when the bird was. The bird loved the cat and would run up to it and yell "kiss kiss!" then proceed to smooch it on the nose. The cat also followed the bird and made distressed yowls when the bird went somewhere "illegal" like the coat closet.

[RiverVmanna]

Your relationship with your little buddy is adorable.

I wish I had the video rolling always so I could catch some very entertaining moments with my duck. He is so much smarter than most people give ducks credit for. Giving them sincere attention develops a rich character. Otherwise they just think of you as a source for food. I see that you are aware of all this already.

[gryphern]

Ducks and geese are amazing. When they decide they like you, that you're part of their "flock," they stick with you unlike any other animal. And they have a clear sense of trust. I used to go walking at dawn in summer, and I chased a red fox off from a goose nest. After that I was "in" and the geese would let me in really close to play with their goslings for years after.

[whooptiefreakingd0]

Really informative video, and an awesome bird! :'D

[Harmasias]

At least this vid doesnt have any religious references like the one above it

[monkeytube898]

nice :)

[MavericKahwiJones]

What an adorable bird!

[jasontassell]

great video, really useful reference - thanks!

[mabuti8]

I love your bird <3

I don't know where you find time to do anything else besides train your bird and make stuff XD

[LotusPigeon]

great! thanks!

[odm184]

wanna wrestle? lol

[kimichan333]

Wow, this is a really good video, thanks. I wonder why it has a bad rating. : /

[spiderbatguy]

Bad rating it got 5 stars

[me050652]

To cute!

[Wazuiq]

Can i have your bird? =D

[Hubotnik]

excellent video, this has been an amazing reference for a personal project I've been working on. Thanks!

[Sandfirestar]

ha! I love your bird! I'm planning on doing some animations and maybe an animated series on birds from a book I wrote. I know alot if the stuff you talked about, since I'm a bird freak, but it was helped me with placement of some of the feathers. ^^

[probounderxxx]

lol im planning to make my own bird using maya or 3dsmax and then make a modeling/rigging demo reel ;) maybe ill send you my bird so u can make a good animation with it ;)

[Sandfirestar]

oh that would be AWESOME :) love ppl like u

[flightfootwarrior]

your bird is adorable and thanks for this video it should help with my art and animations ^^

[HelloFeesh]

cute bird!

[floppybelly]

Your parrot is adorable. Thanks for making this video, I'm gonna have to show it to anyone who draws folded wings that are higher than the head.

[HikaruTokeshi]

I've been watching all of your videos.They're great!They are actually quite helpful!

[ysvry]

great video thx

[JonnieZombie]

This was a surprisingly good video. You explained things very well and had fun with a parrot. Will watch more of your videos.

[xwretched]

lol :D

[Dodgy9000]

It would be cool if somebody could use this video to invent a flying wingsuit and I am not talking about those used by skydivers and base jumpers to glide. The big problem for a human wingsuit is takeoff and control - if this could be solved then this would be one of the greatest transport inventions of all time.

[gryphern]

The problem with super-small flying vehicles/suits is that 1; bulky crazy for urban living, 2, you are subject to anything the wind wants to do. For example, aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont had a tiny personal airship he would show off in by going around town, but it proved highly impractical. If interested in what personal flight would be like theres a brief account of Dumont's personal airship in the book Wing of Madness."

[zaelu]

Did you made the animation of the wing in a special program? Is there any program that would allow someone to "play" with different configuration of wings?

Sorry if my questions seems odd. I need such a program to help me visualize how birds wings actually work.

Tank you.

[skypheonix07]

I am in agreement with you. In terms of genius children though, I think the abilities are only threatened when the child has prideful parents. I talk about the price of pride & the hardships of genius children in my videos:

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watch?v=TLCfDTSYto4

[skypheonix07]

Basically, I believe that the ability is lost when it goes from being an expression of the true self to a survival mechanism for the child, who's life comes to revolve around feeding the holographic exoskeleton that is their parents pride. Children (regaurdless of where they are on the intelligence spectrum) are not worker bees and the fact that they are ever thought of as such is an absolute abomination (at least in my dictionary).

[ivanisavich]

Doesn't it hurt when he bites you with his sharp beak? :O

[gryphern]

If he really chomps down, yes. But Rudy is just grabbing in this case, or else you'd see me bleeding or turning all red. His beak can act like a thumb and forefinger grip for playing, or a mouth for crushing depending on how he uses it. Despite being a pretty aggressive male Amazon parrot he seems to reign that in when he plays with other living things, like smaller birds or children. His companion, a smaller female will rip up your shizznit for pretty much no reason.

[skypheonix07]

Something tells me that you aren't making these videos for the sake of approbation anymore than you create, investigate to create and create to investigate for the sake of approbation...however, you are a fabulous person and you deserve to be told so!

[gryphern]

Thank you. I believe those who seek approbation lose their identity and come out on the other side no better than a genius child: Many abilities but lost in emotion and needing a protective societal structure.

[skypheonix07]

You possess not only a spectacular imagination, but a remarkable ability to grasp an understanding of the way things work, combined with impeccable draftsmanship skills. This enables you to be an amazing artist... but then you're willing to share your findings that you expended time & effort in acquiring with other people for free, able to do so in a way that successfully conveys to them whatever it is you impart & willing to expend whatever amount of time and effort the explanation calls for.

[vakama380]

nicely worded

[kreo45]

wow, you saed me from future enbaresment o^o

[Zalia13]

Acrobatic bird. LOL

[GodofWarRemade]

I WANT UR BIRD.

[observer1214]

your bird is so cute XD

[KonataSuzumiya0]

OMG, your parrot is so cool! He can talk a little too! Anyway, good video!

[Derm15]

crazy bird women :D

[gryphern]

I believe the correct phrase is "one bad relationship away from becoming the crazy bird lady." *Firm nod.*

[Derm15]

but still sweet video and the bird is cool too ;)

[CosplayTakeout]

Oh, wow. What an awesome parrot. <3

Thank you for showing the structure of wings. I've been thinking of getting wings for one of my costumes, but I'm surely not going to go to Party City or Michaels to purchase the 'straight line' ones.

[spamzer]

I can ipersonate a parrot with my voice... that makes me better than that little green flying thing you have as a pet. Ha!!!

Kidding :p

You have an awesome parrot, very well trained and sooooo cuuuuute :D

Also your information was kinda useful... it explains perfectly why I haven't been successful when trying to fly :(

[EvolutionStratus]

LOL Awesome bird. :D

[Loneheadhunter]

I want a parrot

[flyingace1234]

that is one well trained parrot

[Matt3203]

lol bird growled (the best parrot i have ever seen 5/5 for her/he) =))

[SmilinSweetpea]

Completely unrelated to your awesome, informative part of your video. I love Rudy. And my Monet was enjoyed the second half, as well (though I may have some explaining to do later as to why his wings are clipped and he needs a "polly trolly" ride any time he wants to go somewhere.)

[gryphern]

Wing clipped birds can have a really high quality of life. Having flighted parrots in the house means double doors, curtains over windows, and never leaving the toilet seat up. And it also means we have to have a way to call the birds back if they go up high, or they go outside. It sucks to have to constantly work on that recall behavior, but if we don't have a reliable way to call the birds back, we might lose them.

[SmilinSweetpea]

There is a greater danger of a lost bird, 'tis true. In my area, there's also a greater risk of a frightened bird flying off and getting eaten by a predatory bird, such as a hawk. I also heard the flighted birds have a greater risk of accidents around the home. If you have the time and attention to let your bird be flighted, it is awesome, though. My parents grey isn't clipped and he owns the house. ;-)

[Venaloid]

Aww I love that bird! I had cockatiels, but they were SO LOUD! I really wish I had a parrot or Cockatoo, but they're so expensive and I find I wouldn't have the time.

[SmilinSweetpea]

A Cockatoo or any parrot is also VERY LOUD. If your 'tiels were too loud in their little bodies, than you really don't want a bird with several times the lung capacity and the genetic predisposition to announce its supremacy over all it surveys each morning and evening -- or to LET YOU KNOW W/O QUESTION that it wants attention NOW (though with training and appropriate stimulation with interaction/play, and toys, the "attention NOW" screaming is greatly reduced).

[gryphern]

Amen! And by GOD, cockatoos are insane screamers!

[ValkyriesEden]

Cockatoos arn't that bad. Mine screams probably 2 hours out of 12 :D. His name's Rocker cuz when I bought him home, my sister had some rock music playing and he let loose his head feathers and just started head banging. I thought it was hilariously cute.

[SmilinSweetpea]

Yep, and so are some Amazons.

[observer1214]

this is sorta stupid but i used to have a duck named sweetpea. were did you get your username?

[SmilinSweetpea]

It's my birth month flower. I used it once intending it for a password on a BB, but I accidentily entered it in the user name section, and a number of friends at church called me by that name for MONTHS. I grew to like it, so now I use it everywhere.

[horsesrock1397]

lol your birdy growled <3

[wlofjaw]

lol your brid is funny XD

[Fwyrg]

Rudy is CUTE!

And thank you for making all these wonderful how-to's and know-bits :D

It makes costuming and propping so much easier for everyone out there.

I allready sent some folks to your 'channel' and subscribed.

Thank you so much ^___^

(And wrestle Rudy for me, since he likes it and is such a charming model ;))

Greets! :D

[screenmagic13]

Great! This gave me a clear direction for how to rig my bird model.

[dedestratus]

very helpful, thanks:)

[Jozvex]

Thanks for this! I might be animating some birds soon and this will help! :)

[waitingfor2008]

This was quite informative, and the bit at the end with your bird was absolutely adorable. He's the cutest. ^^

[liquidplastic62]

Very interesting to artists and illustrators too. Thanks

[DoReMiMiFaSoLaTi]

Very cute bird. Reminds me of mine, but mine won't fly on cue. He'll follow me up the stairs, though. =P Nice video, too. Very informative.

[Aikachi]

You are a wonderful person. I don't really create props, but remembering the wings as different sections will help me draw wings more realistically, thank you!

[gryphern]

That was very kind, thank you!

[BarneySaysHi]

Cool bird!

[ogunshi]

I don't remember who said it but there is a quote that says...

In the film business there three things you should never work with. They are Puppets, babies and animals."

Still it was a very helpful video.

[screenmagic13]

I often find it necessary to break all these rules within the same film... it certainly adds production value! :)

[Bandaids4ever]

Nice bird. :D