Captain Disillusion is visited by a legendary icon as he attempts a thorough explanation of the viral Disneyland Ghost surveillance video mystery. The yellow jacket, sweatpants and silver makeup ? Editing, effects and sound design take every last second of whatever time remains in the month after all of the above. Captain-Disillusion95 karma2017-07-03 21:15:31 UTC. And have you ever thought about getting your show on TV or netflix? During an interview by Susan Gerbic for Skeptical Inquirer, he states "I think it's best to focus on what you knowsomething you're already an expert on outside of skepticismand explore the ways in which it's connected to skepticism. Something is a bit off as Captain Disillusion and Mr. Flare host a morning show and explore the visual effects secrets behind the "Rush Hour" viral video. Add photos, demo reels Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info For more information, please see our 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? Dr. I think RLM are brilliant and the original Mr. Plinkett Star Wars reviews changed the way long-form movie reviews are done online. bag_of_oatmeal50 karma2017-07-03 18:19:48 UTC. The quality of the production, effects, and script are upper-tier. I guess that's good for me because I get to explain lots of stuff but I wish people could finally strike that balance where they're not too credulous but they also know not to just dismiss everything out of hand. Your channel is spectacular. Do you ever plan on doing more story based content? 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. TheOsttle182 karma2017-07-03 17:59:56 UTC. The Hero Realm By Joshua Alan Brown. According to my calculations, this pledge total would allow me to rent a full-time studio space and pay a . My question is: What made you decide to create your Captain Disillusion videos? There are quite a few others - I'll have to get back to this when I think of them! Make America Morph Again. His appearance resembles that of the Captain, so it may be assumed that he is his biological father. We're not fighting for airtime. Do you agree with that assessment? -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? I need to take the time to learn them. But I continued to work as a freelancer for years. I've dabbled in learning Nuke, but it's more suited for working on single shots. Over the last couple of years, Patreon/YouTube has indeed become my main source of income. 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. Physical description Film school was good for learning the teamwork aspect of making movies/videos. 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. Captain Disillusion deconstructs the Russian viral video of the flying girl in the woods. When I make my videos, I tend to put them through a mental checklist, something like: Do I like this? So I ended up hand-rotoscoping the ukulele and EACH STRING throughout the shot. To get my gushing out of the way, I'm a huge fan and have been for a little over a year. I think they have quite a bit in common with you, aside from the snark: you're both independent creators who have found a niche audience who admires and shares your passion. If I appear consistent, then I am failing. Yeah, most episodes involve just a camera person and then me doing all the post-production myself. Has anyone ever NOT thought of having their own show on TV or Netflix? Cookie Notice 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. XelaIsPwn916 karma2017-07-03 18:00:58 UTC. 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.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.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. It's inspiring! How do you find characters to assist you in making your episodes? Some of the young actors playing the students were cast from an acting class at an urban school for "troubled teens". This Wiki was created in honor of Alan Melikdjanian's birthday which is on April 13th (although this wiki was created two days prior). He was always my favorite character besides the captain. Alan is an unpaid intern hired by the Captain to work at Disillusion Industries. Get-up? I have just found your channel yesterday thanks to this post, and I absolutely fell in love with it! You're a really funny guy and I think the "Undebunkable" is one of my favorite episodes. TheyveTakenMyWheezy169 karma2017-07-03 18:21:06 UTC. Melikdjanian described how he designed his superhero costume: When it came time to visualize him I just thought what do I have at hand? The nervousness was an act, but I am informed daily that I did it TOO well and for too long. He graduated from the Miami International University of Art & Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film production. They get a bad rap. 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? In this double feature Quick D, Captain Disillusion takes a look at two completely unrelated videos. Captain-Disillusion398 karma2017-07-03 19:41:31 UTC. What am I doing with my life? He notes that Penn & Teller were instrumental to his current interest and eventually found the skeptical movement involved in similar work. Captain-Disillusion116 karma2017-07-03 19:56:34 UTC. When I post a new video, I watch it over and over for a day. It's as much an expression of admiration as it is a "debunk". r/DidntKnowIWantedThat. Is it all After Effects or do you use something fancier like Smoke? Introverted high school student Byron Beauchamp worries his teachers because he likes to write short stories full of violence and gore. michaelikarasik268 karma2017-07-03 18:00:05 UTC. The Captain shows complete disregard and lack of affection toward Junior. Hey Captain D! Which film do you think has the best blend of visual and practical effects? Charged with such an elaborate animation task, I would of course build the scene in an efficient way that allows pre-rigged models of ducks OR horses to be swapped out as needed and their sizes adjusted with a single control. 1. Copyright 2014 BestofAMA.com, All rights reserved. I'm stoked to be a guest on Vsauce3's 'Could You Survive the Movies'! I tries to make a perfect black separation line, but it came out messy, so I added some dripping streaks to hide it. Captain Disillusion compares two strange videos, the effects used to make them and the inexplicable gap in the levels of their popularity. lol, maybe the size of a postage stamp in a pitch black room. In college I majored in film production. I enjoy explaining stuff, but I also love telling stories. 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. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. 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 Disillusion's journey continues when he finds himself in Las Vegas. 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). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. D! AND HE DOES IT BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE, EVER, PERIOD. What first made you interested in debunking stuff? I binged watched every one of your videos(from 2007 to now) and ended up watching your live at QED 2016. Zaphroid is the pet alien of the Captain, who helped him perform one of his gags. [3] His father, Vilen, was a particularly well-known performer. Get access to the patrons-only feed about upcoming videos with descriptions and photos of the process. Captain Disillusion makes a glowing point. It inspires me to make better stuff. 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. Remember: Love with your heart, use your head for everything else. Thanks! I've been making videos on my channel ( I like filmmaking, visual effects, animation, science and skepticism. And it's about to premiere live on YT! Captain-Disillusion37 karma2017-07-03 21:00:40 UTC. Captain Disillusion Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Place of birth I've been making videos on my channel (http://www.youtube.com/CaptainDisillusion) since 2007. The footage of that unfinished episode has now been recovered and is presented here. What would you rather animate yourself fighting, 100 duck sized horses or 1 horse sized duck? I like filmmaking, visual effects, animation, science and skepticism. Alan Melikdjanian (/mlkdenin/;[2] Russian: ; born April 13, 1980), known by the alias Captain Disillusion, is a Soviet-born American independent filmmaker and YouTuber. [16], Melikdjanian's work has gained recognition from The Huffington Post,[17] Kotaku,[18] Russian TV International, Phil Plait,[19] the James Randi Educational Foundation,[20] Fortean Times,[21] Home Media Magazine,[7] and Sun Sentinel,[22] among others. 3. Holly and Captain Disillusion fly off into space. No, theres tons of shit like this thatre meant just to get the views. Holly is played by Lauren Hardie (@warlaur on twitter and instagram) whom I've known for years. But I'm hoping he'll be back one of these days. Captain Disillusion (former love interest)Junior (son) Captain Disillusion receives an unexpected visitor, then takes on a marine mystery. 4 . He toured the Soviet Union with his parents until age 6, where he would live with his grandmother while attending school. I always liked filmmaking. She is played by Lauren Hardie. ', 'is this fake? -Any plans to work with James Randi again? But I also want to feel good about what I'm making and hope that it has longterm entertainment value. Long days. Can you list the top facts and stats about Captain Disillusion? [10][11] On the channel he debunksamongst other thingsviral and paranormal "hoax" videos, doing so humorously, and with a heavy focus on visual effects. Jack has been very kind in giving me so much promotion. Captain-Disillusion598 karma2017-07-03 19:07:55 UTC. Captain Disillusion Community Server. AE is great for compositing and timing many transitioning shots in a hurry. Holly is a recurring character. BuiltTheSkyForMyDawn3123 karma2017-07-03 18:15:53 UTC. AT QED you said that you do all of the work for Captain (Except Camera), is this still the case? Let's see. However according to the Captain, they met at a party and the Captain only took interest in her due to a coincidence where her head floated next to a poster of a woman, matching her head with the body. I would never suggest that a creator change their content to maximize views, subscribers, etc., nor should you if you don't want to. Do you have the original files in higher quality? From breaking down the famous video of a penguin slapping another penguin to busting down the magic behind seemingly perfect trick shots, Captain Disillusion never fails to explain how these videos can be made with clever editing and photo-realistic visual effects. He finds that his followers like to learn about the illusions. https://www.youtube.com/h3podcast Watch live every Tuesday and Friday.. (DVD) Co-written with father Vilen. I've gone through them all and they're great but it's painful nowadays to watch a 240p video on a 4K screen. How did you get started doing what you do? Zeitgeist seems to be the exact opposite of CD, spreading paranoia and fear to to fuel uncertainty in people. 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. I contacted him and after a while he got back to me, checked out my videos and agreed to do it. A video a month! [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. 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. 0:00 / 8:59 #1minutetalkshow #captaindisillusion Captain Disillusion on losing his Shorty Award 1 Minute Talk Show 579K subscribers Join Subscribe 2.3K 38K views 1 year ago Captain. Captain Disillusion wags a finger at the British press Captain Disillusion takes a poke at an old Hollywood urban legend. CAPTAIN DISILLUSION | Blender Everyday #09 Blender 1M subscribers Subscribe 1.1K Share 21K views Streamed 2 years ago A Captain is in the house! 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. We're continuously trying to improve TheTVDB, and the best way we can do that is to get feedback from you. CD seems to have a disdain for her, which might be caused by his alleged personality disorder. The goal is to provide higher quality product and a group of serious content creators. I think I found it was too complicated to make all of me silver so just settled on the bottom half of face. Beakman is very . Violent penguins and visual effects attention whores are no match for Captain Disillusion. Notes before and reviews once things start airing. Holly visits Captain Disillusion with a special request. NETWORKING, BABY. No, it's great, of course. I've been a long time watcher, so of course I'm naturally skeptic of what I see on camera. 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. Captain Disillusion recounts an epic online hoax. drabmaestro47 karma2017-07-03 18:22:02 UTC. The Captain usually finds Holly annoying and irritating. I have worked as a freelance camera operator, editor and visual effects artist. Captain-Disillusion233 karma2017-07-03 19:35:17 UTC. 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