Species How do your parents feel about Captain Disillusion? and our It's like, "the debunk of the gaps.". Skeptics' Guide are consistently great. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. First of all, Hey! :). Do you ever get disillusioned (ha!) But I also want to feel good about what I'm making and hope that it has longterm entertainment value. Your channel is spectacular. Its so fake that I have no idea why we are talking about it. AND HE DOES IT BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE, EVER, PERIOD. Otherwise, what is your profession? 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". It will really benefit your channel. Captain-Disillusion233 karma2017-07-03 19:35:17 UTC. Captain Disillusion Junior also known as Junior or just Jr. is a brief supporting character in the webseries Captain Disillusion played by the son of Alan Melikdjanian's Girlfriend's co-worker. Hmm, hard to pin down to a single movie. Orzufancylad266 karma2017-07-03 18:12:52 UTC. Most of the time, it's just me and a person running the camera. Single 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. Captain Disillusion analyzes a relatively *current* viral video for a change. 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. Captain Disillusion is visited by a quirky quartet of Japanese students for a series of fun visual effects experiments. How long have you been involved in the skeptic community? Alan is an unpaid intern hired by the Captain to work at Disillusion Industries. I think there are a few ways to do that. I might never make it into the top 10 most popular channels of all time, but I'll thoroughly enjoy myself. emilymarie38456 karma2017-07-03 18:11:18 UTC. But now I'm afraid it's time for me to go, Reddit. Exclusive video featurettes about the making of some of the episodes as well as deleted scenes and bloopers (on the rare occasions those occur). 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? 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. 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. "[4][7][8] Openfilm closed in August 2015. Captain-Disillusion230 karma2017-07-03 19:50:20 UTC. Hey Cap! So far I only use it for modeling and animating 3D scenes, but I know it has powerful editing and compositing features. Captain-Disillusion587 karma2017-07-03 19:24:36 UTC, Thanks. Holly purpleveyron49 karma2017-07-03 18:15:31 UTC. Copyright 2014 BestofAMA.com, All rights reserved. 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. Mr. Flare Explains: What Color The Dress Is, Quick D: Cup Levitation & Train Track Rescue, Skiing Ostriches DEBUNK (Featuring the YouTube Algorithm), Captain D's Definitive Guide to TRICK SHOTS, VFXcool: Back to the Future Trilogy (1/2), Mr. Flare Explains: Ultimate Batting Practice, VFXcool: Back to the Future Trilogy (2/2). The nervousness was an act, but I am informed daily that I did it TOO well and for too long. Captain Disillusion (former love interest). She is played by Lauren Hardie. I enjoy explaining stuff, but I also love telling stories. For the first time in his life, Byron finds a place where h Read allIntroverted high school student Byron Beauchamp worries his teachers because he likes to write short stories full of violence and gore. Chinese Invisibility Cloak Hoax DESTROYED!!! Captain Disillusion deconstructs an aeronautical viral video, with a little help. Captain Disillusion investigates the sophisticated visual effects behind a Japanese ad campaign while thinking about something completely unrelated. Love your content! Beakman is very . 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. But it's usually easy enough just post a link to an existing video. Or in secret . Do you agree with that assessment? 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. Cookie Notice Dr. Eventually, Zaphroid turned on the Captain and attacked him. ", jackofallspades98391 karma2017-07-03 17:58:43 UTC. How would you respond? The series was started on September 18, 2007, and is still going on today. 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. I don't run it, but check it once in a while. The biggest crew we've ever had has been 4-5 people. 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 . Captain Disillusion deconstructs the portal video and explains the concept known (only to himself) as the "piecemeal paranormal". Over the last couple of years, Patreon/YouTube has indeed become my main source of income. Some of the very early videos kind of make me cringe. 2018 I'd like to bring it closer to 50/50. A progress report of sorts, so you can be sure I'm giving you your money's worth, on schedule. Melikdjanian describes the basis for Openfilm briefly, saying it "was formed for film makers. We cover Stargirl and Agents of SHIELD and then give our reviews on the Captain America trilogy. But the students so See production, box office & company info. And have you ever thought about getting your show on TV or netflix? 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. He is played by Paul Zaloom. Would you ever even consider doing that? What video were you surprised to learn was actually real? Also, I like the numerous guests that appear in your videos. 4 . [4] In his youth, Melikdjanian would spend most of his free time trying to copy the styles of Disney animators. Goals. And it's about to premiere live on YT! 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? Alan Melikdjanian was born in Riga, the capital city of the . He then says his motto: "Love with your heart. Oh you meant who Alan is in Captain D's universe ? Never. Whenever CD is busy, it seems he can rely on Mr. Flare. Captain Disillusion deconstructs the Russian viral video of the flying girl in the woods. Captain Disillusion puts Japan under the vectorscope. What frustrates me sometimes is how the more detail I explain about something, the more things people point out that I didn't mention (even if it was a purposeful editorial choice). It works out in terms of illusion revealing reality, and which one's the reality? VolcanicArts invited you to join. Is this going to be in any way relevant a week/month/year from now? It turned out to be sloppy, so he had to cover it up with a black line which was "melting". How do you find characters to assist you in making your episodes? Thanks. 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. 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. In other words, do you think that independent online content is "the future", so to speak? They get a bad rap. He has also received thanks from people for debunking videos they had shared. What would you rather animate yourself fighting, 100 duck sized horses or 1 horse sized duck? The goal is to provide higher quality product and a group of serious content creators. Filming the Pantry Ghost episode at the Isaac Asimov Library in the former quarters of the JREF in 2009. I see that you're a Patreon supporter of RedLetterMedia. How do you feel that given you've been doing this for years, that people just recently started to start recognize your work? Captain-Disillusion532 karma2017-07-03 19:37:09 UTC. Captain-Disillusion4187 karma2017-07-03 18:46:29 UTC. What first made you interested in debunking stuff? Zaphroid is the pet alien of the Captain, who helped him perform one of his gags. The Captain claims that there was never any love between them. TheOsttle182 karma2017-07-03 17:59:56 UTC. I've been a long time watcher, so of course I'm naturally skeptic of what I see on camera. Both were intended as alternatives to popular video-sharing site YouTube, but for serious amateur filmmakers who "don't want to place their work alongside YouTube's mediocrities. It inspires me to make better stuff. Thanks! I always liked filmmaking. Captain Disillusion explores the merits and shortfalls of an exciting new robotic exoskeleton. When I make my videos, I tend to put them through a mental checklist, something like: Do I like this? If so, how many people stand behind Captain Disillusion? *Allegedly. 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. (DVD) Co-written with father Vilen. Stars Alan Melikdjanian Penn Jillette (uncredited) James Randi (uncredited) See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 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. Zeitgeist, claiming to have a headache, turns to dust and disappears. 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. I've been a huge fan for a while, I've watched every one of your videos, many of which more than once. Will an average YouTube viewer be able to tolerate this all the way to the end? This was a trailer for the DVD premiere at TAM9 in Las Vegas. Captain Disillusion Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Did you learn all of your film tricks in your now non existent school or did you learn your skills afterwards? But I would say most of the skills I use for Captain Disillusion I learned subsequently over the years. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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'll assume I'm banned from the Magic Castle and won't try to visit. By what name was Captain Disillusion (2007) officially released in Canada in English? According to Holly, she created the Captain and "immediately knew they were meant to be together." 2015 Weakest mini projector I found doing quick search is about 120lm, but if you want good one, you want at least 10 times more. 1,002 Online. Captain Disillusion's journey continues when he finds himself in Las Vegas. Captain Disillusion makes a splash at The Amazing Meeting and witnesses a live Million Dollar Challenge. What is the greatest thing you wanted to debunk SO badly that it genuinely made you upset? Ask me any-things. Captain-Disillusion51 karma2017-07-03 21:32:54 UTC. (Not counting the Ms. Ping reaction video where they hit you with a hammer lol), Captain-Disillusion74 karma2017-07-03 20:39:01 UTC. Also a tragedy. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. She used to have green eyes to make her seem more Irish but it was changed to brown later in the series. 2009 Patches67326 karma2017-07-03 18:00:19 UTC. 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. ", This page was last edited on 22 March 2023, at 00:06. I do not meet him often. ', 'is this fake? He provided help for CD during one of his videos, but then created a debunk video in a similar style to CD. r/DidntKnowIWantedThat. Alan Melikdjanian (born: April 13, 1980 (1980-04-13) [age 42]), better known online as Captain Disillusion, is a Latvian-born Russian-Armenian YouTuber and filmmaker. bag_of_oatmeal50 karma2017-07-03 18:19:48 UTC. They can't conceive that that could be real. His intent in showing how video illusions are created is to clear up misconceptions. But I'm hoping he'll be back one of these days. Do you feel the same way? And it's called Netflix. How can I make my own skeptical YouTube videos a little less terrible? 5,756 Members. A few hold up pretty well. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. iheartaegislash65 karma2017-07-03 18:23:25 UTC. Captain Disillusion teaches a little of his craft. There are quite a few others - I'll have to get back to this when I think of them! Some of the good folks at /r/magic are currently having a debate on a thread about the America's got talent video that you tore apart. I have just found your channel yesterday thanks to this post, and I absolutely fell in love with it! Captain Disillusion examines the concept, design, execution and fundraising of the Cicret Bracelet while trying to develop his own revolutionary invention. She used to attach her head onto corpses but later learned to create an artificial body to use instead. ', 'is this fake? 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. But the times when I have guests is really fun. What a genius. If I appear consistent, then I am failing. [14], Firstly, the Captain addresses the audience. My question is, what are your thoughts and feelings regarding other channels that have little to no talent and yet have far larger subscriber counts and video views? Jr. is the son of Captain Disillusion and Holly. Holly and Captain Disillusion fly off into space. DavidQuirogaC48 karma2017-07-03 18:21:31 UTC. Any professional experience or all self taught? Captain Disillusion leaves Alan in charge of an episode and things get rapidly nostalgic. Captain Disillusion wags a finger at the British press Captain Disillusion takes a poke at an old Hollywood urban legend. Captain-Disillusion412 karma2017-07-03 19:21:41 UTC. Press J to jump to the feed. Plus, I've joined Patreon and I hope you'll support me in exchange for fun bonus content. Captain-Disillusion53 karma2017-07-03 20:28:10 UTC. Is it only you or the whole crew you work with? FlareAtarashii Gakko! Introverted high school student Byron Beauchamp worries his teachers because he likes to write short stories full of violence and gore. Melikdjanian was born to Soviet-era circus performer parents, and is of Armenian and Russian descent. Biographical information I've always liked visual effects ever since I was able to understand what they are. 1. All episodes are fun, well planned and have useful info about video technology. Thank you, you're very kind. They don't even flip or distort the allegedly projected image. Quick D: Playing With 'Playing With Time'. Other times, I recognize the effect preset on the first viewing. After Effects for the vast majority of it. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Film school was good for learning the teamwork aspect of making movies/videos. reddit has not approved or endorsed BestofAMA, reddit design elements are trademarks of reddit inc. http://www.youtube.com/CaptainDisillusion, http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion, https://www.reddit.com/r/CaptainDisillusion/, https://twitter.com/CDisillusion/status/881705776905105408, http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_panel?c=UCEOXxzW2vU0P-0THehuIIeg&tab=2, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJHovezqRBw. Animate yourself fighting, 100 duck sized horses or 1 horse sized duck checklist, something like do. This for years, that people just recently started to start recognize your?... 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