OrangeRiver
@orangerivernw.bsky.social
I make video essays about Star Trek and other sci-fi media. Married to D'Vana Tendi 🖖
https://www.youtube.com/@OrangeRiver
https://www.youtube.com/@OrangeRiver
NEW VIDEO: Could Severance Happen in Real Life? youtu.be/bYySiapXjhY
Severance's premise of separating your work consciousness from your private life hits home in today's hyper-productivity culture. But does the procedure have a real-life scientific basis?
#severance
Severance's premise of separating your work consciousness from your private life hits home in today's hyper-productivity culture. But does the procedure have a real-life scientific basis?
#severance
January 30, 2026 at 7:53 PM
NEW VIDEO: Could Severance Happen in Real Life? youtu.be/bYySiapXjhY
Severance's premise of separating your work consciousness from your private life hits home in today's hyper-productivity culture. But does the procedure have a real-life scientific basis?
#severance
Severance's premise of separating your work consciousness from your private life hits home in today's hyper-productivity culture. But does the procedure have a real-life scientific basis?
#severance
Happy #EnterpriseDay! Here's a post that has only a tangential connection...entry 2 in my #StarTrekLowerDecks #MassEffect holoprogram series!
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January 17, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Happy #EnterpriseDay! Here's a post that has only a tangential connection...entry 2 in my #StarTrekLowerDecks #MassEffect holoprogram series!
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NEW VIDEO: The Aliens of the Star Trek: The Next Generation Era... youtube.com/watch?v=YeIL...
The TNG era demonstrated a measurable increase in quality of the alien makeup and designs. But how does its portrayal stack up to our expectations about aliens in real life?
#StarTrek #StarTrekTNG
The TNG era demonstrated a measurable increase in quality of the alien makeup and designs. But how does its portrayal stack up to our expectations about aliens in real life?
#StarTrek #StarTrekTNG
January 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
NEW VIDEO: The Aliens of the Star Trek: The Next Generation Era... youtube.com/watch?v=YeIL...
The TNG era demonstrated a measurable increase in quality of the alien makeup and designs. But how does its portrayal stack up to our expectations about aliens in real life?
#StarTrek #StarTrekTNG
The TNG era demonstrated a measurable increase in quality of the alien makeup and designs. But how does its portrayal stack up to our expectations about aliens in real life?
#StarTrek #StarTrekTNG
Merry Xmas! Here's my latest art piece depicting the Warp Drive 5 from #StarTrekLowerDecks about to engage in a #MassEffect inspired holoprogram!
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December 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Merry Xmas! Here's my latest art piece depicting the Warp Drive 5 from #StarTrekLowerDecks about to engage in a #MassEffect inspired holoprogram!
Become a paid patron or member to access the full-res, watermark-free version:
www.patreon.com/orangeriver
www.youtube.com/orangeriver/...
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NEW VIDEO: The World of FALLOUT Explained... www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK3c...
Known for its post-apocalyptic setting following a nuclear war between China & the US, Fallout is also set apart by its lack of technology based on the transistor. But how plausible is such an alternate history?
#Fallout
Known for its post-apocalyptic setting following a nuclear war between China & the US, Fallout is also set apart by its lack of technology based on the transistor. But how plausible is such an alternate history?
#Fallout
December 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
NEW VIDEO: The World of FALLOUT Explained... www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK3c...
Known for its post-apocalyptic setting following a nuclear war between China & the US, Fallout is also set apart by its lack of technology based on the transistor. But how plausible is such an alternate history?
#Fallout
Known for its post-apocalyptic setting following a nuclear war between China & the US, Fallout is also set apart by its lack of technology based on the transistor. But how plausible is such an alternate history?
#Fallout
Reposted by OrangeRiver
I was given permission to upload a reel of all my CGI work for @orangerivernw.bsky.social's #WildSpace to my YouTube channel. Go check it out!
youtu.be/r0-tfN4f_tc
#b3d #blender #blenderart #scifi #sciencefiction #speculativebiology #xenobiology #space #spaceart
youtu.be/r0-tfN4f_tc
#b3d #blender #blenderart #scifi #sciencefiction #speculativebiology #xenobiology #space #spaceart
Wild Space Documentary CGI Footage
YouTube video by Shawn Guku
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I was given permission to upload a reel of all my CGI work for @orangerivernw.bsky.social's #WildSpace to my YouTube channel. Go check it out!
youtu.be/r0-tfN4f_tc
#b3d #blender #blenderart #scifi #sciencefiction #speculativebiology #xenobiology #space #spaceart
youtu.be/r0-tfN4f_tc
#b3d #blender #blenderart #scifi #sciencefiction #speculativebiology #xenobiology #space #spaceart
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Y'all go check this out, I did a good chunk of CGI for it!!
#scifi #speculativebiology #b3d #blender #blenderart #xenobiology
#scifi #speculativebiology #b3d #blender #blenderart #xenobiology
NEW VIDEO: What Would Alien Life Look Like? www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlkZ...
The question of whether we're alone is one of the central driving forces of our scientific curiosity. But what would alien life actually look like?
#space #science #aliens
@shawnguku.bsky.social
The question of whether we're alone is one of the central driving forces of our scientific curiosity. But what would alien life actually look like?
#space #science #aliens
@shawnguku.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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NEW VIDEO: What Would Alien Life Look Like? www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlkZ...
The question of whether we're alone is one of the central driving forces of our scientific curiosity. But what would alien life actually look like?
#space #science #aliens
@shawnguku.bsky.social
The question of whether we're alone is one of the central driving forces of our scientific curiosity. But what would alien life actually look like?
#space #science #aliens
@shawnguku.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
NEW VIDEO: What Would Alien Life Look Like? www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlkZ...
The question of whether we're alone is one of the central driving forces of our scientific curiosity. But what would alien life actually look like?
#space #science #aliens
@shawnguku.bsky.social
The question of whether we're alone is one of the central driving forces of our scientific curiosity. But what would alien life actually look like?
#space #science #aliens
@shawnguku.bsky.social
Reposted by OrangeRiver
Wait, these are better:
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Wait, these are better:
NEW VIDEO: The World of the 3 Body Problem EXPLAINED... www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZrE...
The 3 Body Problem, known for helping popularize Dark Forest theory, chronicles the invasion of Earth by an alien species from an unstable planet 4ly away. But how plausible is such a scenario?
#3bodyproblem
The 3 Body Problem, known for helping popularize Dark Forest theory, chronicles the invasion of Earth by an alien species from an unstable planet 4ly away. But how plausible is such a scenario?
#3bodyproblem
November 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
NEW VIDEO: The World of the 3 Body Problem EXPLAINED... www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZrE...
The 3 Body Problem, known for helping popularize Dark Forest theory, chronicles the invasion of Earth by an alien species from an unstable planet 4ly away. But how plausible is such a scenario?
#3bodyproblem
The 3 Body Problem, known for helping popularize Dark Forest theory, chronicles the invasion of Earth by an alien species from an unstable planet 4ly away. But how plausible is such a scenario?
#3bodyproblem
NEW VIDEO: Mapping the Cerritos' Route in Star Trek: Lower Decks... www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNPB...
While the USS Cerritos visits plenty of strange new worlds in Star Trek: Lower Decks, she also treads lots of familiar territory as well. But what does the Cerritos' route look like?
#StarTrek
While the USS Cerritos visits plenty of strange new worlds in Star Trek: Lower Decks, she also treads lots of familiar territory as well. But what does the Cerritos' route look like?
#StarTrek
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
NEW VIDEO: Mapping the Cerritos' Route in Star Trek: Lower Decks... www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNPB...
While the USS Cerritos visits plenty of strange new worlds in Star Trek: Lower Decks, she also treads lots of familiar territory as well. But what does the Cerritos' route look like?
#StarTrek
While the USS Cerritos visits plenty of strange new worlds in Star Trek: Lower Decks, she also treads lots of familiar territory as well. But what does the Cerritos' route look like?
#StarTrek
NEW VIDEO: The Science of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater... www.youtube.com/watch?v=qus6...
MGS3: Snake Eater is considered one of the best games of all time. But its 1960s Cold War setting, how realistic is some of the tech depicted in the game?
#MetalGearSolid
Edited by @phobiasoft.bsky.social
MGS3: Snake Eater is considered one of the best games of all time. But its 1960s Cold War setting, how realistic is some of the tech depicted in the game?
#MetalGearSolid
Edited by @phobiasoft.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
NEW VIDEO: The Science of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater... www.youtube.com/watch?v=qus6...
MGS3: Snake Eater is considered one of the best games of all time. But its 1960s Cold War setting, how realistic is some of the tech depicted in the game?
#MetalGearSolid
Edited by @phobiasoft.bsky.social
MGS3: Snake Eater is considered one of the best games of all time. But its 1960s Cold War setting, how realistic is some of the tech depicted in the game?
#MetalGearSolid
Edited by @phobiasoft.bsky.social
Community post about members-only content on YouTube
October 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Community post about members-only content on YouTube
NEW VIDEO: The Aliens of Star Trek: The Original Series... www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUzA...
TOS is notorious for depicting lots of plain-looking humanlike aliens, but they occasionally featured some rather creative designs as well. Check out the video!
#StarTrek
TOS is notorious for depicting lots of plain-looking humanlike aliens, but they occasionally featured some rather creative designs as well. Check out the video!
#StarTrek
October 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
NEW VIDEO: The Aliens of Star Trek: The Original Series... www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUzA...
TOS is notorious for depicting lots of plain-looking humanlike aliens, but they occasionally featured some rather creative designs as well. Check out the video!
#StarTrek
TOS is notorious for depicting lots of plain-looking humanlike aliens, but they occasionally featured some rather creative designs as well. Check out the video!
#StarTrek
NEW VIDEO: So...Is Starfleet a Military or Not? www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztHY...
The question of whether Starfleet is truly a military organization in Star Trek has been the subject of fan debate for generations. But...is it or is it not?
#StarTrek
The question of whether Starfleet is truly a military organization in Star Trek has been the subject of fan debate for generations. But...is it or is it not?
#StarTrek
September 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
NEW VIDEO: So...Is Starfleet a Military or Not? www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztHY...
The question of whether Starfleet is truly a military organization in Star Trek has been the subject of fan debate for generations. But...is it or is it not?
#StarTrek
The question of whether Starfleet is truly a military organization in Star Trek has been the subject of fan debate for generations. But...is it or is it not?
#StarTrek
Reposted by OrangeRiver
See, Lower Decks actually has an answer for what happens when you do this
September 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
See, Lower Decks actually has an answer for what happens when you do this
NEW VIDEO: Mapping the Dominion War... www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJOs...
The Dominion War is one of the most devastating conflicts in Star Trek history. But where exactly in local space did all the major battles and engagements of the war take place in relation to each other?
#StarTrek
The Dominion War is one of the most devastating conflicts in Star Trek history. But where exactly in local space did all the major battles and engagements of the war take place in relation to each other?
#StarTrek
September 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
NEW VIDEO: Mapping the Dominion War... www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJOs...
The Dominion War is one of the most devastating conflicts in Star Trek history. But where exactly in local space did all the major battles and engagements of the war take place in relation to each other?
#StarTrek
The Dominion War is one of the most devastating conflicts in Star Trek history. But where exactly in local space did all the major battles and engagements of the war take place in relation to each other?
#StarTrek
NEW VIDEO: The Biology of Star Trek's Augments... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc6h...
Augments are a subset of genetically engineered "superhumans" in Star Trek. But what biological science underlies their creation, and what does it say about Earth's technological state in Trek's alternate history?
Augments are a subset of genetically engineered "superhumans" in Star Trek. But what biological science underlies their creation, and what does it say about Earth's technological state in Trek's alternate history?
September 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
NEW VIDEO: The Biology of Star Trek's Augments... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc6h...
Augments are a subset of genetically engineered "superhumans" in Star Trek. But what biological science underlies their creation, and what does it say about Earth's technological state in Trek's alternate history?
Augments are a subset of genetically engineered "superhumans" in Star Trek. But what biological science underlies their creation, and what does it say about Earth's technological state in Trek's alternate history?
I'm live right now for my 2025 Star Trek Day Q&A stream! Come join the chat! www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvK8...
September 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I'm live right now for my 2025 Star Trek Day Q&A stream! Come join the chat! www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvK8...
Reposted by OrangeRiver
@orangerivernw.bsky.social is making a speculative alien biology documentary and the trailer is out! I made several of the visuals here, including the landscape in the thumbnail, check it out!
#scifi #blender #b3d #speculativebiology #exoplanet
youtu.be/c-whCedWT80
#scifi #blender #b3d #speculativebiology #exoplanet
youtu.be/c-whCedWT80
Wild Space | Official Teaser
YouTube video by OrangeRiver
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September 6, 2025 at 2:47 AM
@orangerivernw.bsky.social is making a speculative alien biology documentary and the trailer is out! I made several of the visuals here, including the landscape in the thumbnail, check it out!
#scifi #blender #b3d #speculativebiology #exoplanet
youtu.be/c-whCedWT80
#scifi #blender #b3d #speculativebiology #exoplanet
youtu.be/c-whCedWT80
NEW VIDEO: The Science of The Incredibles... www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU_6...
Many people don't realize #TheIncredibles takes place in a retrofuturistic version of the mid-to-late 20th century. But how could their world, with all its social and technological differences from ours, have arisen?
Many people don't realize #TheIncredibles takes place in a retrofuturistic version of the mid-to-late 20th century. But how could their world, with all its social and technological differences from ours, have arisen?
August 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
NEW VIDEO: The Science of The Incredibles... www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU_6...
Many people don't realize #TheIncredibles takes place in a retrofuturistic version of the mid-to-late 20th century. But how could their world, with all its social and technological differences from ours, have arisen?
Many people don't realize #TheIncredibles takes place in a retrofuturistic version of the mid-to-late 20th century. But how could their world, with all its social and technological differences from ours, have arisen?
I've stated many times that '90s Trek is what I prefer, but I think a lot of people tend to overemphasize the new shows' problems while downplaying issues the classic shows had. I also think most #StarTrek discussion would be vastly improved if we stopped using the word canon
August 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I've stated many times that '90s Trek is what I prefer, but I think a lot of people tend to overemphasize the new shows' problems while downplaying issues the classic shows had. I also think most #StarTrek discussion would be vastly improved if we stopped using the word canon
NEW VIDEO: Trelane's Species FINALLY Revealed... www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIfz...
The godlike trickster alien Trelane has long been suspected to be a Q. But what implications do Strange New Worlds' newest canon contribution have on the #StarTrek timeline?
#StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds
The godlike trickster alien Trelane has long been suspected to be a Q. But what implications do Strange New Worlds' newest canon contribution have on the #StarTrek timeline?
#StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds
August 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
NEW VIDEO: Trelane's Species FINALLY Revealed... www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIfz...
The godlike trickster alien Trelane has long been suspected to be a Q. But what implications do Strange New Worlds' newest canon contribution have on the #StarTrek timeline?
#StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds
The godlike trickster alien Trelane has long been suspected to be a Q. But what implications do Strange New Worlds' newest canon contribution have on the #StarTrek timeline?
#StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds
NEW VIDEO: What Went Wrong with Star Trek: Picard? www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0l0...
Star Trek: Picard was one of the most anticipated entries of the Kurtzman era. Its three very different seasons divided the fanbase, but what exactly went "wrong" with this show?
#StarTrek
Star Trek: Picard was one of the most anticipated entries of the Kurtzman era. Its three very different seasons divided the fanbase, but what exactly went "wrong" with this show?
#StarTrek
July 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
NEW VIDEO: What Went Wrong with Star Trek: Picard? www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0l0...
Star Trek: Picard was one of the most anticipated entries of the Kurtzman era. Its three very different seasons divided the fanbase, but what exactly went "wrong" with this show?
#StarTrek
Star Trek: Picard was one of the most anticipated entries of the Kurtzman era. Its three very different seasons divided the fanbase, but what exactly went "wrong" with this show?
#StarTrek
One of the weirder sentiments expressed in my comments section is this idea that I haven't actually watched any Star Trek and that I'm just latching onto it for ad revenue and to sell merch. You can't reason with someone who thinks that
July 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
One of the weirder sentiments expressed in my comments section is this idea that I haven't actually watched any Star Trek and that I'm just latching onto it for ad revenue and to sell merch. You can't reason with someone who thinks that