And who would win? Captain Disillusion explains the visual effects behind the puzzling "Mirror Ball" video by animator Kevin Parry. Captain-Disillusion60 karma2017-07-03 20:04:26 UTC. 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. Captain Disillusion examines the concept, design, execution and fundraising of the Cicret Bracelet while trying to develop his own revolutionary invention. Do you have any other favorite Skeptic YouTube channels? In our click-bait age, your videos aren't just entertaining, they are important! Captain Disillusion's journey continues when he finds himself in Las Vegas. Will an average YouTube viewer be able to tolerate this all the way to the end? Quick D: Playing With 'Playing With Time'. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Captain-Disillusion4299 karma2017-07-03 18:09:05 UTC. Never. Set in the style of a kids show, Captain Disillusion has been called to help planet Earth, or more specifically the Internet, to debunk and explain unsolved mysteries and hoaxes. Orzufancylad266 karma2017-07-03 18:12:52 UTC. Race_Bannon_Prime49 karma2017-07-03 18:20:35 UTC. I plan on showing my daughter your videos when she's a bit older as an introduction to skepticism. [citation needed], The "Captain Disillusion" YouTube Channel has approximately 2.36 million subscribers and 230 million views (as of October2022[update]). such mazing device! Yeah, most episodes involve just a camera person and then me doing all the post-production myself. Captain Disillusion Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. AT QED you said that you do all of the work for Captain (Except Camera), is this still the case? Captain Disillusion receives an unexpected visitor, then takes on a marine mystery. Captain Disillusion wags a finger at the British press Captain Disillusion takes a poke at an old Hollywood urban legend. Captain Disillusion explores the merits and shortfalls of an exciting new robotic exoskeleton. The series was started on September 18, 2007, and is still going on today. But now I'm afraid it's time for me to go, Reddit. Some of the young actors playing the students were cast from an acting class at an urban school for "troubled teens". But sometimes, when I'm doing something more elaborate or "guest stars" are involved, I involve/hire more people for the shoot. [10][11] On the channel he debunksamongst other thingsviral and paranormal "hoax" videos, doing so humorously, and with a heavy focus on visual effects. It is currently unknown how the Captain came to be. In 2011, Captain Disillusion abruptly stopped production of a new episode and went on a long hiatus. The Unbearable Loneliness of Being Right on the Internet - Live at Skepticon Australia 2017, TUTORIAL: Rigging the Ambiguous Cylinder for Animation, Captain Disillusion: World's Greatest Blenderer - Live at the Blender Conference 2018, EXTENDED CUT - Captain D's 'Could You Survive GHOSTBUSTERS' Segment. And it's about to premiere live on YT! No, theres tons of shit like this thatre meant just to get the views. Captain-Disillusion233 karma2017-07-03 19:35:17 UTC. Mentioned in his " Cup Levitation & Train Track Rescue | Quick D" video. Following the Past. I do all the post-production (editing, vfx and sound) myself. michaelikarasik268 karma2017-07-03 18:00:05 UTC. The Captain attempts to rebrand himself with mixed results. Or it's just baiting to get engagement like a lot of these "DIY" accounts do. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Film school was good for learning the teamwork aspect of making movies/videos. While Captain Disillusion deals with a spatial anomaly, Mr. Flare steps in to examine a viral video that's made a recent comeback. I need to take the time to learn them. Captain Disillusion discovers that skepticism to an extreme is not skepticism at all. 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. When I was figuring out what to do on YouTube, I thought a skeptical approach with a dash of sarcasm would be fun. Captain Disillusion takes up news editing. I literally just picked random items I had laying around. I spend almost half the time it takes to make an episode figuring out the explanations and writing the script. Hey Captain! 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. Violent penguins and visual effects attention whores are no match for Captain Disillusion. Why Did Captain Disillusion Cross the Road? Disenchantment is a rival of the Captain. Mr. Flare forces Captain Disillusion take that second look. How do your parents feel about Captain Disillusion? 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? Beakman is very . Captain-Disillusion102 karma2017-07-03 21:20:47 UTC. Is it only you or the whole crew you work with? There's plenty I could learn from the daily-posting channels in terms of marketing and audience engagement. 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? bag_of_oatmeal50 karma2017-07-03 18:19:48 UTC. It's like, "the debunk of the gaps.". Captain-Disillusion398 karma2017-07-03 19:41:31 UTC. Then one day James Randi CALLED ME ON THE PHONE and said he likes my videos. ", During an interview for The Skeptic Zone, in 2010, Melikdjanian describes Captain Disillusion as a superhero. Filming usually takes half a day, sometimes a full day, occasionally a couple of days. 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. Captain Disillusion gives a detailed breakdown of Kokichi Sugihara's Ambiguous Cylinder illusion. Anyway, if I have any burning question, it'd probably be about whether or not you have the motivation or intention of trying to go bigger with Captain D. Would you ever consider some kind of TV series, or online partnership? Yes, I'd like to do more with the series. I er.. Produced by, Episode: "Could You Survive Ghostbusters?? Eg, Holly, your kid, Ellie? I've dabbled in learning Nuke, but it's more suited for working on single shots. -What are some YouTubers you enjoy watching? Nowadays people will believe anything they see on the internet, and your sceptic's approach to it all is so logically and helpfully informative. I did a quick google search and apparently, jacksfilms enjoys your content, but you already know that. He toured the Soviet Union with his parents until age 6, where he would live with his grandmother while attending school. Captain Disillusion recounts an epic online hoax. Holly and Captain Disillusion in a gameshow. soulruler1288 karma2017-07-03 17:59:44 UTC. There, you showed a string of comments and jacksfilms was among them. And still survives. While Captain Disillusion was away, Mr. Flare took it upon himself to explain what could possibly be the most idiotic viral mystery in the history of social communication of our species. In 2020, Netflix officially announced a live-action One Piece show, with creator Eiichiro Oda sharing the exciting news on Twitter. Chinese Invisibility Cloak Hoax DESTROYED!!! How long have you been involved in the skeptic community? -Finally, and absolutely most crucially, what exactly did Captain say to poor Alan in that Skype call at the start of "Amazing Feats of YouTube Debunkery? Thanks! Captain Disillusion creator Alan Melikdjanian frantically lectures a skeptical audience on how to never make any mistakes as a YouTuber. Melikdjanian has been active in the founding of video-sharing sites Openfilm and Filmnet.com, and is the creator of the webseries Captain Disillusion, which focuses on critical analysis of visual effects and video editing while promoting critical thinking and skepticism. I enjoy explaining stuff, but I also love telling stories. Cosmic Godess Some of the very early videos kind of make me cringe. And as an overall edu-tainment achievement, I'm very happy that I was able to get away with making the 'Beakmallusion' episode. Eye color A few hold up pretty well. Captain-Disillusion51 karma2017-07-03 21:32:54 UTC. It is not his intent to spoil legitimate entertainment or a current performer's work. The main place for Captain Disillusion fans to get together | 5,756 members. Have you ever thought of re-uploading some of your older videos? Captain Disillusion gets upstaged by Mr. Flare. Personally, I've gotten past the initial weirdness of it and I've fully embraced the character. Jack has been very kind in giving me so much promotion. A video a month! If anything, I'm more interested in taking the series in a more stylized direction of having other whimsical characters and space adventures. I just wish your stuff could be seen by more people! After that, i found your Twitter and I wanted to tweet at you and Jack that you should do a collab. that no matter how many times you go over a topic, people seem to ask the same questions and are tricked by the same tricks over and over again? Captain-Disillusion95 karma2017-07-03 21:15:31 UTC. 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. Some of my videos end up being in slightly different categories from each other so it's hard to choose. The yellow jacket, sweatpants and silver makeup ? Let's see. Captain Disillusion details the techniques used in "Guy Catches Glasses With Face" by Never Hide Films. [23] He started this effort as a blog entry on Myspace but later saw these items as ready made scripts for short videos. 2015 The Captain shows complete disregard and lack of affection toward Junior. Captain-Disillusion598 karma2017-07-03 19:07:55 UTC. Yes, you can easily cancel or upgrade your pledge at any time. 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. Recorded at De Balie in Amsterdam on October 25th, 2018. Captain Disillusion: Fame Curve Collection Holly Video 2011 High School Gig Celine 2010 Additional Crew Previous 2 Forever production assistant Short 2013 One Day on Earth participant 2012 Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content Learn more about contributing Recently viewed What's your least favourite video you've done? I'm not married, but in a committed relationship. Other times, I recognize the effect preset on the first viewing. Holly and Captain Disillusion fly off into space. Sorry. Thank you, you're very kind. iheartaegislash65 karma2017-07-03 18:23:25 UTC. This time: the menace of "screamer" videos. Captain-Disillusion116 karma2017-07-03 19:56:34 UTC. This is separated by a black line which appears to be melting. Sometimes I get things a little wrong, and sometimes I'm not funny in the way I intended to be, but I always learn as a result. CD then transports Mr. Flare into a digital setting, keeping him somewhat alive. And if yes, is his awkwardness part of the reason why the show is hosted by a chrome-faced hero? As a member, you receive exclusive content, community access, behind-the-scenes updates, and the pride of fueling work that matters to you. See each new video 1 day (sometimes several days) earlier than the rest of the world! I tries to make a perfect black separation line, but it came out messy, so I added some dripping streaks to hide it. I suppose I'm most proud of the Beakman episode as a whole. Captain Disillusion joins forces with Mark Rober to examine a questionable invention. Also, thanks for one of the greatest lines in YouTube history: Captain-Disillusion3607 karma2017-07-03 19:00:57 UTC. Holly is a recurring character. That being said, are you made of flesh and encase your lower face in metal, or are you made of metal and cover the top half of your head in flesh? What do I have at my disposal that I can actually pull off in terms of attire and make-up? I am continually in awe of the amount work you put into each video. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. Patches67326 karma2017-07-03 18:00:19 UTC. Is it all After Effects or do you use something fancier like Smoke? Captain-Disillusion315 karma2017-07-03 20:22:51 UTC. an0nym0ose811 karma2017-07-03 18:26:52 UTC. Thanks. And really, because it's supposed to be a superhero, what haven't we seen before? The Hero Realm By Joshua Alan Brown. Comments:2524Responses:41 Date:2017-07-03 17:51:40 UTCsource, Saamsonite3132 karma2017-07-03 17:53:26 UTC. Then he and Mr. Flare take up "riffing". By supporting creators you love on Patreon, you're becoming an active participant in their creative process. Whether you know/love the movie or not, it's a pretty engaging 40-min piece o'content. Can you list the top facts and stats about Captain Disillusion? 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. Jun 18, 2020 27:25. I love how educational it is and your sense of humor. Whenever CD is busy, it seems he can rely on Mr. Flare. He is played by Paul Zaloom. You have depressed me :). Captain Disillusion discusses the Mandela effect while, in a completely different universe, Holly does the same. It's just going to be some kind of diorama, they'll put in some rocks and sticks and whatever" and then the WTF hit. During summer, he would resume touring with his parents. A progress report of sorts, so you can be sure I'm giving you your money's worth, on schedule. "[4][7][8] Openfilm closed in August 2015. You may know her from the camera being pointed at me in most videos. Thanks! Captain Disillusion soars above the rest with a thorough explanation, deconstruction and recreation of the 'Mysterious Floating City Over China' video. The year went by so fast! I think I started looking up some of the people featured on that online, including James Randi. His intent in showing how video illusions are created is to clear up misconceptions. 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. People just don't believe anything anymore. She put the glue on the glass in a somewhat round manner, and then put it down on the cap.. instead of the other way around. Captain Disillusion analyzes a relatively *current* viral video for a change. *Allegedly. Most of the time, it's just me and a person running the camera. He has also received thanks from people for debunking videos they had shared. Captain-Disillusion81 karma2017-07-03 20:08:01 UTC, Hi, thanks! 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