How does an Elevator work?

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Ever wonder what really lifts an elevator? Inside the cables, locks, and clever mechanics that move us every day.
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Thanks to mike from MQ Elevators for his help with the video. youtube.com/@MQElevators

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🌐Internet Sources:
How Elevators Changed the World (National Geographic)
Master Craftsmen - Elevator Installation
Elevator Hoist Way Doors -





📘Book Sources:
Lifted: A Cultural History of the Elevator by Andreas Bernard


The Heights, Anatomy of a Skyscraper by Kate Ascher


🟠This animation was made with blender 3.4 (Cycles Render)

🎵Music (soundstripe.com):
"Just A Dream" by CJ-0
"Light As Air" by Reveille
"Honolulu Beach Party" by Pala
A Night Alone by TrackTribe (YouTube Audio Library)

3D Models used in this animation:
Medieval Wooden Crane 11 -
Otis Gearless Elevator Traction Machine -
Wooden Barrel -

The buildings from the beginning of this animation are from CG Cookie's course called "Cubicity"


🎧Here is some of the gear that I use for animation:
Graphics Card: GTX 3090ti
Microphone: Shure MV7
Mouse: Razer Naga X
Chair: Staples Gaming Chair