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# t1000
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## Description
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Applies a liquid-metal distortion effect inspired by the T-1000 from *Terminator 2*.
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This effect simulates molten chromium surfaces, flowing reflections, metallic warping, and fluid reshaping — producing a highly stylized morphing look that feels synthetic, slippery, and impossibly smooth.
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## Purpose
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`t1000` is designed for creators who want:
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- a molten liquid-metal look,
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- smooth reflective distortions reminiscent of mercury or shapeshifting alloy,
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- a sci-fi transformation aesthetic,
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- a surreal, fluid-motion filter with no configuration,
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- an instantly recognizable morphing style.
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## How It Works
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1. **Metallic Surface Simulation**
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Highlights intensify and shift toward chrome-like brightness.
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2. **Morphing Distortion**
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Underlying geometry is warped and reshaped as if the surface is melting or reforming.
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3. **Fluidity Modeling**
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Motion becomes slippery and continuous, giving the illusion of reflective liquid dynamics.
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4. **Encoding**
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Final output is encoded using the global Videobeaux CRF, codec, and pixel-format settings.
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## Program Template
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```bash
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videobeaux -P t1000 \
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-i input.mp4 \
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-o output.mp4
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```
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## Arguments
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- *(No additional program-specific arguments; uses global videobeaux options only.)*
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## Real World Example
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```bash
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videobeaux -P t1000 \
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-i myvideo.mp4 \
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-o t1000_styled.mp4
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```
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## Program Output
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<video controls preload="metadata" style="max-width:100%; border-radius:8px; margin:1em 0;">
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<source src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/5de6db36-f8d4-426e-9262-b9dbeb2095ae" type="video/mp4">
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Your browser does not support the video tag.
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</video>
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## Technical Notes
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- Works extremely well with reflective materials, metallic textures, or high-contrast imagery.
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- Smooth gradients transform into flowing liquid metal patterns.
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- Compression interacts strongly with this effect; higher CRF introduces chaotic chrome-grain, while lower CRF yields smooth molten surfaces.
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- Motion-heavy shots produce dynamic reshaping, while static scenes emphasize glossy morphing.
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## Recommended Usage
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- Sci-fi transformations or robotic metamorphosis sequences.
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- Music videos seeking surreal chrome or mercury aesthetics.
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- Abstract collage or experimental edits involving fluid distortion.
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- Visual motifs referencing artificial intelligence, synthetic life, or shape-shifting technology.
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- Paired with `reverse` or `speed` for dramatic reformation sequences.
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## Quality Tips
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- For the cleanest liquid effect, use low CRF for smooth reflective gradients.
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- For gritty “metal corrosion,” increase CRF to introduce grain in the reflowed surfaces.
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- Combine with `steel_wash` for a colder, industrial chrome palette.
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- Layer with `lsd_feedback` for evolving metal-fluid feedback tunnels.
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- Apply before LUTs if you want the LUT to tone the chrome; apply after for pure metallic distortion.
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