So far I only use it for modeling and animating 3D scenes, but I know it has powerful editing and compositing features. 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. Hey Captain D! Captain Disillusion explains the video compression artifact behind the reptilian alien conspiracy beliefs. OUTSIDERS! Captain Disillusion gets upstaged by Mr. Flare. Lol I'm not sure really, we really need to find out, sorry bruh didn't get the joke My questions are: What is your process for choosing a video to do a video on? Or in secret . Later I enjoyed shows like Penn & Teller's Bullshit. ', 'is this fake? Here's something a tad new. I'll assume I'm banned from the Magic Castle and won't try to visit. 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. Shorter, crisper "debunks" that will be posted more frequently than regular episodes (which will still continue as well). Also, I like the numerous guests that appear in your videos. She can be seen in the crossover episode of Beakman's World and Captain Disillusion. A video a month! As Captain Disillusion attempts to deconstruct a classic viral video by Dan DeEntremont, he is visited by an old flame. Violent penguins and visual effects attention whores are no match for Captain Disillusion. (Not counting the Ms. Ping reaction video where they hit you with a hammer lol), Captain-Disillusion74 karma2017-07-03 20:39:01 UTC. He then says his motto: "Love with your heart. I've always liked visual effects ever since I was able to understand what they are. 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? AE is great for compositing and timing many transitioning shots in a hurry. Big fan of your work, I'm actually in the middle of another marathon of your videos lol. I er.. [citation needed], In 2011, Melikdjanian released a DVD of his Captain Disillusion series, entitled Captain Disillusion Fame Curve Collection. Captain-Disillusion51 karma2017-07-03 21:32:54 UTC. A closer look at the "Amazing Fire Animation" viral video. 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. 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. Sorry. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Eye color 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". usually portrayed as an antagonist in the webseries Captain Disillusion. [4][5], Melikdjanian was the co-founder and creative director of FilmNet.com,[6] and was the co-founder and chief creative officer of Openfilm. Captain Disillusion @CDisillusion. Captain-Disillusion1128 karma2017-07-03 18:27:05 UTC. My question: What as been your favorite video to make and why? The Captain attempts to rebrand himself with mixed results. He originally wanted to paint his entire face chrome, but it took too much effort so he settled with only painting the bottom half. In my next presentation, either I or Alan are going to impersonate the the Fonze. If simply presenting a hypothesis on how a trick is done (packaged in a humorous video with a little background information that's publicly available) constitutes a breach of the magicians' code then well, ok. Then one day James Randi CALLED ME ON THE PHONE and said he likes my videos. TheyveTakenMyWheezy169 karma2017-07-03 18:21:06 UTC. Place of birth 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. While Captain Disillusion deals with a spatial anomaly, Mr. Flare steps in to examine a viral video that's made a recent comeback. 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. I'm not a professional magician. Zeitgeist impersonated the Captain and imprisoned him in a claustrophobic cell behind a wall. For the first time in his life, Byron finds a place where he is comfortable and quickly befriends the other misfits in the class. Captain-Disillusion68 karma2017-07-03 20:49:57 UTC. 4 . Teh_Knife_Guy70 karma2017-07-03 18:01:14 UTC. It's inspiring! do you use blender only for modeling or do you use it also to edit the clip where you use 3d models ? 1,002 Online. Question: Are you aware of how big / small your global fandom is? I plan on showing my daughter your videos when she's a bit older as an introduction to skepticism. Captain Disillusion investigates the sophisticated visual effects behind a Japanese ad campaign while thinking about something completely unrelated. Captain Disillusion wags a finger at the British press Captain Disillusion takes a poke at an old Hollywood urban legend. Also, I'm curious as to the origin of your sign-off phrase "love with your heart; use your head for everything else." [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. They don't even flip or distort the allegedly projected image. "[4] His videos often conclude with a humorous ending sequence, which occasionally relates with the preceding video. Melikdjanian in character as Captain Disillusion at, "Captain Disillusion" YouTube Channel, 2007present. Captain-Disillusion587 karma2017-07-03 19:24:36 UTC, Thanks. 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? They feel like the facepaint is a little strange, that it might be a little off-putting for new viewers, and it can be harder to get people addicted to your videos. Also a tragedy. It is not his intent to spoil legitimate entertainment or a current performer's work. Captain America week. Ha, I'm the type of person who doesn't like their own work after it's done. It would probably overheat in two minutes if it didn't ignite the battery first, and it would probably cost more than cheap phone and mini projector separately, but you would have projector in your pocket. He notes that Penn & Teller were instrumental to his current interest and eventually found the skeptical movement involved in similar work. Captain-Disillusion4187 karma2017-07-03 18:46:29 UTC. Enjoy! Captain Disillusion conducts a thorough analysis of tiny dots orbiting a big ball. I'm very excited any time accomplished YouTubers and other creatives express that they like my stuff. I've seen the twig, mic, teapot reflections & all the other details. . There are quite a few others - I'll have to get back to this when I think of them! The video is not fake. [15], He ends each video by saying he has to go, usually to assist with something mundane happening elsewhere in the world. All episodes are fun, well planned and have useful info about video technology. https://www.youtube.com/h3podcast Watch live every Tuesday and Friday.. It makes me happy. Captain-Disillusion532 karma2017-07-03 19:37:09 UTC. Alan is an unpaid intern hired by the Captain to work at Disillusion Industries. The Captain was unappreciative of this, and called the Doctor out. In terms of just a technical breakdown of VFX, I kind of like 'Miss Ping Debunk' and 'Brusspup Outgeeked'. He also likes to recreate effects from the videos he debunks, often incorporating this into episodes. And it's called Netflix. 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. Captain Disillusion joins forces with Mark Rober to examine a questionable invention. By what name was Captain Disillusion (2007) officially released in Canada in English? Captain Disillusion is a web video series created by Latvian-born independent filmmaker Alan Melikdjanian. Some are arguing that what you did breaks the magicians code because there was actual trickery involved, and the VFX just helped in post to account for frame rate differences. CD shows anger at Zeitgeist's manipulation, and is willing to fight him for the good of his fans and the world. He was probably disposed of later, off-screen. Some of my videos end up being in slightly different categories from each other so it's hard to choose. 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 . He graduated from the Miami International University of Art & Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film production. But it's usually easy enough just post a link to an existing video. I love how educational it is and your sense of humor. Mr. Flare is very temperamental, so it's hard to book him. You're a really funny guy and I think the "Undebunkable" is one of my favorite episodes. Love your content! Holly 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? [12] He edits his videos using various software programs beginning with Avid Media Composer followed by Adobe After Effects, Blender, and Da Vinci Resolve. During summer, he would resume touring with his parents. proffesordaddy25 karma2017-07-03 18:06:09 UTC. There's plenty I could learn from the daily-posting channels in terms of marketing and audience engagement. Thanks to everyone who watches, subscribes and supports my work. [citation needed], The "Captain Disillusion" YouTube Channel has approximately 2.36 million subscribers and 230 million views (as of October2022[update]). It inspires me to make better stuff. It's like, "the debunk of the gaps.". Is it all After Effects or do you use something fancier like Smoke? Captain Disillusion soars above the rest with a thorough explanation, deconstruction and recreation of the 'Mysterious Floating City Over China' video. Captain Disillusion takes up news editing. If I appear consistent, then I am failing. 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. But I continued to work as a freelancer for years. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Is Youtube/Patreon your main source of income? [14] And in a following 2011 interview, he describes that his work as Captain Disillusion is done "in the maximum fun way possible". Filming the Pantry Ghost episode at the Isaac Asimov Library in the former quarters of the JREF in 2009. 1. After that, i found your Twitter and I wanted to tweet at you and Jack that you should do a collab. His skin is silver chrome with dark hair and the upper half of his face except for his ears is disguised with a mask/make-up for it to appear as human flesh. They can't conceive that that could be real. Melikdjanian describes the basis for Openfilm briefly, saying it "was formed for film makers. -What do you immediately look for that makes a video suspicious? The Captain claims that there never was any love between him and Holly, but despite this, Junior resembles the Captain in a very close, almost identical . This is separated by a black line which appears to be melting. Jack has been very kind in giving me so much promotion. Introverted high school student Byron Beauchamp worries his teachers because he likes to write short stories full of violence and gore. 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. I've been making videos on my channel ( I like filmmaking, visual effects, animation, science and skepticism. NETWORKING, BABY. 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. I've been a long time watcher, so of course I'm naturally skeptic of what I see on camera. 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. I made a few short films throughout that time and then went on to work in various freelance capacities - filming, editing, doing effects on - small and slightly less small. 2. For the first time in his life, Byron finds a place where he is comfortable and quickly befriends the other misfits in the class. Otherwise, what is your profession? See each new video 1 day (sometimes several days) earlier than the rest of the world! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts The existence of clickbaity channels doesn't affect my ability to post things and have them seen and the fact that they exist and are successful means people want to see them. At the very least, it's an entertaining way to spend the better part of an hour. Captain Disillusion takes a close look at a piece of Art. Can you list the top facts and stats about Captain Disillusion? Holly is a recurring character. As far as I know, I made up the catchphrase. But I think these opinions might actually be accurate, even if it's something you'd never consider doing. Then I found out that the actor, Paul Zaloom, still does appearances as the character in live shows for kids. I tries to make a perfect black separation line, but it came out messy, so I added some dripping streaks to hide it. 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. I spend almost half the time it takes to make an episode figuring out the explanations and writing the script. click this link it will take you straight to checkout, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I would never suggest that a creator change their content to maximize views, subscribers, etc., nor should you if you don't want to. By supporting creators you love on Patreon, you're becoming an active participant in their creative process. And challenging as it is, I love making the series monthly. Holly, his occasional love interest, claims that she created him. 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