TheOsttle182 karma2017-07-03 17:59:56 UTC. I love how educational it is and your sense of humor. The quality of the production, effects, and script are upper-tier. Captain-Disillusion114 karma2017-07-03 20:46:36 UTC. His councilor places him in a small special class for Introverted high school student Byron Beauchamp worries his teachers because he likes to write short stories full of violence and gore. Or it's just baiting to get engagement like a lot of these "DIY" accounts do. To get my gushing out of the way, I'm a huge fan and have been for a little over a year. There are many people who believe that your channel would be even more popular if you abandoned the Captain D character, but left literally every other aspect of your videos exactly the same. It seems that Junior is a digital being so this wasn't a fatal incident. Most recently, that water slide clip where the guy zooms all the way to the edge of the pool and steps out. Hey Cap, I've been a fan for a couple of years now and I was wondering, was there any specific works of visual media(films or tv shows) that made you interested in the visual effects world? Is it only you or the whole crew you work with? During summer, he would resume touring with his parents. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Captain-Disillusion315 karma2017-07-03 20:22:51 UTC. Just barely. I feel it wouldn't be much of an improvement to re-upload them. I've seen the twig, mic, teapot reflections & all the other details. I've always liked visual effects ever since I was able to understand what they are. Your channel is spectacular. Subtitles can always be submitted here: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_panel?c=UCEOXxzW2vU0P-0THehuIIeg&tab=2, ArmTheNeutral37 karma2017-07-03 18:13:04 UTC, What happened to Mr. Flare? When I film with Lauren, who plays Holly, it's just a non-stop litany of bickering and making fun of each other's performance. Captain Disillusion puts a classic visual effect into perspective. Captain Disillusion receives an unexpected visitor, then takes on a marine mystery. Jack has been very kind in giving me so much promotion. CD seems to have a disdain for her, which might be caused by his alleged personality disorder. Also Blender for 3D stuff, although Videocopilot's 'Element 3D' plugin is awfully convenient! Thanks very much, I really appreciate it. Holly They didn't show the final step where you throw all this crap you glued together in the garbage and then go buy a 350 - 500 projector which is were the projection on the wall in the end came from. Thanks. I spent the last 7 months creating the world's most thorough breakdown of the VFX of Flight of the Navigator (1986). Some of the young actors playing the students were cast from an acting class at an urban school for "troubled teens". Captain Disillusion puts Japan under the vectorscope. I'm not married, but in a committed relationship. The nervousness was an act, but I am informed daily that I did it TOO well and for too long. As a huge fan, thank you for providing such high quality content :-). Alan Melikdjanian (/mlkdenin/;[2] Russian: ; born April 13, 1980), known by the alias Captain Disillusion, is a Soviet-born American independent filmmaker and YouTuber. He ran the camera and the teleprompter on this most recent Will Tsai episode! Captain Disillusion reports on the latest developments of the fabled Cicret Bracelet, the development of which he continues to very generously sponsor with his very own money. [24] He describes his work with James Randi, Randi calling him to participate in The Amaz!ng Meeting and his video work with Randi in a later project. [14] And in a following 2011 interview, he describes that his work as Captain Disillusion is done "in the maximum fun way possible". But the students so Read all. Captain-Disillusion272 karma2017-07-03 21:45:17 UTC. Captain Disillusion investigates the sophisticated visual effects behind a Japanese ad campaign while thinking about something completely unrelated. Captain Disillusion ponders the very concept of magic by taking a close look at the work of one particular illusionist. She is played by Lauren Hardie. Do you ever get disillusioned (ha!) [15], In 2008, during an interview for The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, Melikdjanian describes Captain Disillusion as a YouTube web series that tackles paranormal and illusion videos uploaded by others on YouTube. I think of it more as puzzle solving and try to enjoy the process. I like to think most people who make stuff for public consumption understand that it may be praised, criticized or adopted into other derivative creative works. At the very least, it's an entertaining way to spend the better part of an hour. 1. proffesordaddy25 karma2017-07-03 18:06:09 UTC. How do you find characters to assist you in making your episodes? I know you said your dad helps film when you talked at QED. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. [citation needed], The "Captain Disillusion" YouTube Channel has approximately 2.36 million subscribers and 230 million views (as of October2022[update]). Have you been "threatened" by any producers etc for any of your work? Captain Disillusion also known as CD or just the Captain is the titular protagonist of the web series with over 100+ episodes played by his creator, Alan Melikdjanian. usually portrayed as an antagonist in the webseries Captain Disillusion. Recorded at De Balie in Amsterdam on October 25th, 2018. I've been watching your videos since the ping pong one! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. They are yet to officially meet each other. [citation needed], In 2011, Melikdjanian released a DVD of his Captain Disillusion series, entitled Captain Disillusion Fame Curve Collection. He notes that Penn & Teller were instrumental to his current interest and eventually found the skeptical movement involved in similar work. Captain Disillusion details the techniques used in "Guy Catches Glasses With Face" by Never Hide Films. Captain Disillusion examines the concept, design, execution and fundraising of the Cicret Bracelet while trying to develop his own revolutionary invention. Holly is CD's love interest. His intent in showing how video illusions are created is to clear up misconceptions. Sometimes people tell me, in the way you just have, and the YouTube stats show a pretty good spread of what countries people watch my videos. He also likes to recreate effects from the videos he debunks, often incorporating this into episodes. Mr. Flare and the Captain have a mixed relationship, being colleagues rather than actual friends. ", jackofallspades98391 karma2017-07-03 17:58:43 UTC. A video a month! This time: the menace of "screamer" videos. I don't know Will Tsai, I didn't invent or design the trick, I have no inside information on how it's done and I just might be 100% wrong about what I explained (but I'm fairly sure I'm right). CD has different series like CD /, Viral comets, mr. Flare explains, quick d and just normal debunking videos, Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. I er.. Sometimes it's nothing image-based, but more of a "is this physically possible" and then I go from there. What video were you surprised to learn was actually real? You may know her from the camera being pointed at me in most videos. Captain Disillusion deconstructs the portal video and explains the concept known (only to himself) as the "piecemeal paranormal". Editing, effects and sound design take every last second of whatever time remains in the month after all of the above. I literally just picked random items I had laying around. Copyright 2014 BestofAMA.com, All rights reserved. He debuted it at TAM9, and later made it available for purchase online. Privacy Policy. Just, thanks SO, so much. I always liked filmmaking. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. Trying to figure it out, while also making the monthly videos. EDIT: Thank you for the cool questions! Then I found out that the actor, Paul Zaloom, still does appearances as the character in live shows for kids. The footage of that unfinished episode has now been recovered and is presented here. Captain-Disillusion68 karma2017-07-03 20:49:57 UTC. The Captain usually finds Holly annoying and irritating. Captain Disillusion has evidently done exactly the same thing to himself - if even more voluntarily, with a concrete countdown that doesn't even automatically kill him. Captain-Disillusion73 karma2017-07-03 21:06:23 UTC. Nowadays people will believe anything they see on the internet, and your sceptic's approach to it all is so logically and helpfully informative. Captain Disillusion considers the goods and bads of featuring kids in viral videos. Hi Capt. Big fan of your work, I'm actually in the middle of another marathon of your videos lol. [4], His family defected to the United States in the late 1980s; he rejoined them two years later,[3] attending the William H. Turner Technical Arts High School in Miami, where he studied video production and 3D animation. such mazing device! He was always my favorite character besides the captain. Holly is a recurring character. According to Holly, she created the Captain and "immediately knew they were meant to be together." However according to the Captain, they met at a . We're not fighting for airtime. Do you agree with that assessment? Already have an account? But I would say most of the skills I use for Captain Disillusion I learned subsequently over the years. lemaymayguy562 karma2017-07-03 18:06:32 UTC, Just wanted to say, I saw your video on a post yesterday and instantly went through tens of videos of yours. WAIT A MINUTE. But a few years ago, I put them on a DVD that you can get on m'website (not trying to push merch), RancidLemons1229 karma2017-07-03 18:03:40 UTC. Over the last couple of years, Patreon/YouTube has indeed become my main source of income. Holly has a child, Junior, who may be the Captain's son. Filming the Pantry Ghost episode at the Isaac Asimov Library in the former quarters of the JREF in 2009. Answers to these questions and more in the Captains award-pending talk. I think if phone manufacturers just cared, they could push the technology a bit, and with proper lenses you could turn your phone into crappy projector. Later I enjoyed shows like Penn & Teller's Bullshit. It's a case study in using Blender as a versatile production tool in a comedy web series and a love letter to the Blender community. I saw the video about your early film projects and now I'm curious as to how you migrated towards Youtube as a content platform. You're a really funny guy and I think the "Undebunkable" is one of my favorite episodes. -Any plans to work with James Randi again? Captain Disillusion investigates a case of trademark-based VFX shenanigans. If making memes about how it seems fake provides fun & boosts morale in this awful time, great! The directors that come to mind who do that particularly well are Christopher Nolan, Robert Zemeckis and Edgar Wright. Holly from the B Universe claims that he has a personality disorder which prevents him from showing genuine love or affection which may be the cause of his arrogance or usual disdain for the main Holly. I do all the post-production (editing, vfx and sound) myself. Captain Disillusion deconstructs an aeronautical viral video, with a little help. A progress report of sorts, so you can be sure I'm giving you your money's worth, on schedule. Captain Disillusion channels a popular After Effects tutorial guru to explain and recreate another viral UFO video. I think we should bring simple old MORPHS back. I feel very fortunate that the generosity of my viewers has allowed me to do this. Captain Disillusion also known as CD or just the Captain is the titular protagonist of the web series with over 100+ episodes played by his creator, Alan Melikdjanian. No, it's great, of course. As the anticipation is still high for Netflix's live-action One Piece show, a new exciting update from its test screenings may have further boosted the hype.. His appearance resembles that of the Captain, so it may be assumed that he is his biological father. Also, I like the numerous guests that appear in your videos. [15], He ends each video by saying he has to go, usually to assist with something mundane happening elsewhere in the world. In terms of examining a product claim, I'm pretty proud of the 'Cicret Bracelet Debunk'. A few hold up pretty well. I know its been acknowledged in the video comments before that its really impressive how complete the Captain Disillusion character and layout seemed from the very first video. Captain-Disillusion4187 karma2017-07-03 18:46:29 UTC. Self-proclaimed superhero Captain Disillusion reveals his cutting-edge techniques for analyzing viral video hoaxes and explaining them to viewers with tragically short attention spans. I absolutely adore all the details in your videos, so my question is which subtle visual effect in one of your videos was the most complicated? I'll assume I'm banned from the Magic Castle and won't try to visit. Just last week, Kevin Feige's Marvel Studios gave audiences their first look at the upcoming Captain Marvel 2.And despite the sequel not releasing for another seven months, Disney+ history has . Captain Disillusion makes an unauthorized landing and explores the genre of trick shot viral videos. It's as much an expression of admiration as it is a "debunk". A detailed look at one of the visual effects in the previous episode. michaelikarasik268 karma2017-07-03 18:00:05 UTC. I'd like to continue making the show bigger and better, faster and hotter. Captain-Disillusion1164 karma2017-07-03 19:18:41 UTC. After that, i found your Twitter and I wanted to tweet at you and Jack that you should do a collab. The series is aimed at 90s kids, who might get a nostalgic feel from the way the episodes are being presented. Captain Disillusion Read Edit View history Alan Melikdjanian ( / mlkdenin /; [2] Russian: ; born April 13, 1980), known by the alias Captain Disillusion, is a Soviet-born American independent filmmaker and YouTuber. This was a trailer for the DVD premiere at TAM9 in Las Vegas. Captain-Disillusion441 karma2017-07-03 19:27:18 UTC, Yeah, sometimes. We cover Stargirl and Agents of SHIELD and then give our reviews on the Captain America trilogy. Hey Captain D! His videos promote critical thinking and are mainly debunkings of viral hoax videos that claim to be video proof of the paranormal, UFOs, and other fantastic claims. I've been a huge fan for a while, I've watched every one of your videos, many of which more than once. Captain Disillusion gets pedantic about the description of a common camera effect. Also, I film at my parents' house and I think their patience is wearing thin. I might never make it into the top 10 most popular channels of all time, but I'll thoroughly enjoy myself. How do you feel that given you've been doing this for years, that people just recently started to start recognize your work? This video was originally a reward for my supporters on Patreon. Film school was good for learning the teamwork aspect of making movies/videos. How did you get started doing what you do? I have worked as a freelance camera operator, editor and visual effects artist. And still survives. Produced by, Episode: "Could You Survive Ghostbusters?? That looked so crazy, I studied it in every way I could think of and couldn't find anything substantially suspicious. Well, remotely, like we should all be. Gender Has anyone ever NOT thought of having their own show on TV or Netflix? Captain Disillusion's Escape From the USSR 822,178 views Feb 10, 2018 Watch Full Episodes here. Do you feel the same way? She has worked as an actress, television anchor and radio host and is [mostly] a pleasure to work with :P Ellie is played by an up-and-coming actress and singer Crystal Shannon with whom I worked for several years as a supervising editor on a kids' web series called HitStreak. But I don't think I don't think I'm capable of doing that genre well myself. I'd love to watch it! It will really benefit your channel. Anyone in particular you admire or look up to (skeptic or otherwise)? According to Holly, she created the Captain and "immediately knew they were meant to be together." Captain Disillusion makes a glowing point. Captain America week. The Captain was unappreciative of this, and called the Doctor out. I got some of this chrome colored make-up at the local party store and I had all those clothes and I would've done my whole face but it's too much work. This is a great question and I really wish I could remember the answer because whenever I'm working on the effects, I'm thinking "this is the hardest thing I've ever had to devise and no one will even notice this part". His councilor places him in a small special class for Read allIntroverted high school student Byron Beauchamp worries his teachers because he likes to write short stories full of violence and gore. Hey Captain! I'm happy to collab with anyone if the idea is cool and I think I could do a good job. And as an overall edu-tainment achievement, I'm very happy that I was able to get away with making the 'Beakmallusion' episode. What visual effects tricks are commonly used by fakers? While you have added to the background of the character and more story elements, most of your show details have been there since the beginning. You have a fan for life Captain. I enjoyed making-of programs and science shows like Beakman's World and Bill Nye the Science Guy as a kid. This was pointedly addressed in two different videos you must watch even more! In replying to a follow up question regarding believing what you see on the internet, he said, "When I started out, people just kinda believed everything. Creating videos debunking internet hoaxes. The Captain is a galactic superhero fighting against hoaxes and elaborate fakes in the style of a kids TV show, despite the occasional adult humor. This makes me feel like I'm having to list thank-yous in an Oscar speech in 30 secs. A few months ago, I enabled community subtitles on all of my videos and many people have added translations into various languages. If I appear consistent, then I am failing. ", Captain-Disillusion1412 karma2017-07-03 18:52:23 UTC, -I just took a stab at answering that somewhere above, -I'd love to work with James Randi again. Alan is often put under pressure by the Captain and has an unhealthy relationship, lacking praise and approval for his hard work. 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