Captain Disillusion examines the concept, design, execution and fundraising of the Cicret Bracelet while trying to develop his own revolutionary invention. I love how educational it is and your sense of humor. Quick D: Playing With 'Playing With Time'. One day I remembered how cool the show was and was just browsing clips of it online. Captain Disillusion analyzes a relatively *current* viral video for a change. Captain Disillusion conducts a thorough analysis of tiny dots orbiting a big ball. The Captain shows complete disregard and lack of affection toward Junior. Captain Disillusion examines the concept, design, execution and fundraising of the Cicret Bracelet while trying to develop his own revolutionary invention. 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. -Any plans to work with James Randi again? Anyway, here are some questions: Are you ever going to collab with him? Captain-Disillusion534 karma2017-07-03 19:14:33 UTC. TheyveTakenMyWheezy169 karma2017-07-03 18:21:06 UTC. emilymarie38456 karma2017-07-03 18:11:18 UTC. [3] His father, Vilen, was a particularly well-known performer. Most of the time, it's just me and a person running the camera. Beakman is very . I don't run it, but check it once in a while. Captain-Disillusion95 karma2017-07-03 21:15:31 UTC. Captain-Disillusion60 karma2017-07-03 20:04:26 UTC. Moment of Awesome: In "The Undebunkable", the Captain is replaced by an evil Doppelganger named "Zeitgeist". I'm sure that can be done with many other fields in different ways. Is it only you or the whole crew you work with? Beakman is a TV show host who is a personal idol to the Captain. [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. ', 'is this fake? I am continually in awe of the amount work you put into each video. As Captain Disillusion attempts to deconstruct a classic viral video by Dan DeEntremont, he is visited by an old flame. Thirdly, he reviews the footage, utilizing his expertise in digital editing, to break down the video and show how the result was accomplished. Captain-Disillusion272 karma2017-07-03 21:45:17 UTC. Then he and Mr. Flare take up "riffing". Which film do you think has the best blend of visual and practical effects? After putting away the Blue Jackets at home on Tuesday and then the Blackhawks on the road Thursday, the Flyers finished the 2022-23 campaign 31-38-13 for 75 points, and barring a ping-pong ball . The nervousness was an act, but I am informed daily that I did it TOO well and for too long. Or in secret . In high school I was in a TV production class. 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. 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. Thanks. He originally wanted to paint his entire face chrome, but it took too much effort so he settled with only painting the bottom half. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. An official insignia pin [Wear it with pride. Captain Disillusion is visited by a legendary icon as he attempts a thorough explanation of the viral Disneyland Ghost surveillance video mystery. 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. 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. 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. Captain Disillusion deconstructs the viral dashboard camera video showing a "ghost car" appear on the streets of Russia. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. In terms of just a technical breakdown of VFX, I kind of like 'Miss Ping Debunk' and 'Brusspup Outgeeked'. Captain-Disillusion37 karma2017-07-03 21:00:40 UTC. 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? They don't even flip or distort the allegedly projected image. I enjoyed making-of programs and science shows like Beakman's World and Bill Nye the Science Guy as a kid. Captain-Disillusion53 karma2017-07-03 20:28:10 UTC. [15], He ends each video by saying he has to go, usually to assist with something mundane happening elsewhere in the world. Holly visits Captain Disillusion with a special request. 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. Captain-Disillusion398 karma2017-07-03 19:41:31 UTC. Will an average YouTube viewer be able to tolerate this all the way to the end? Eventually, Zaphroid turned on the Captain and attacked him. Copyright 2014 BestofAMA.com, All rights reserved. WAIT A MINUTE. Editing, effects and sound design take every last second of whatever time remains in the month after all of the above. Have you made appearances in any other youtuber's videos? TheOsttle182 karma2017-07-03 17:59:56 UTC. Orzufancylad266 karma2017-07-03 18:12:52 UTC. People just don't believe anything anymore. Produced by, Episode: "Could You Survive Ghostbusters?? 5,756 Members. What video were you surprised to learn was actually real? Whether you know/love the movie or not, it's a pretty engaging 40-min piece o'content. How do you feel that given you've been doing this for years, that people just recently started to start recognize your work? I'm Captain Disillusion, the titular hero of (and shy filmmaker behind) the YouTube web series that deconstructs Internet video weirdness. I would never suggest that a creator change their content to maximize views, subscribers, etc., nor should you if you don't want to. But now I'm afraid it's time for me to go, Reddit. Time to step away from viral videos and discuss some historically epic VFX work. But I continued to work as a freelancer for years. Captain-Disillusion578 karma2017-07-03 19:31:49 UTC. 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. Captain-Disillusion258 karma2017-07-03 21:29:54 UTC. What do I have at my disposal that I can actually pull off in terms of attire and make-up? 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). cabooseblueteam2761 karma2017-07-03 18:01:57 UTC. But the students so See production, box office & company info. For the first time in his life, Byron finds a place where h Introverted high school student Byron Beauchamp worries his teachers because he likes to write short stories full of violence and gore. She is played by Lauren Hardie. 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 breaks down the optical illusion behind a popular Vine clip. I think it's all fine. Holly has a child, Junior, who may be the Captain's son. I just look around the internet and field viewer suggestions for something good. I've dabbled in learning Nuke, but it's more suited for working on single shots. 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. 3. Is it all After Effects or do you use something fancier like Smoke? The Captain wears a tracksuit consisting of a yellow jacket, black T-shirt, gray sweatpants and dark shoes. 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. Captain Disillusion makes a glowing point. Creating videos debunking internet hoaxes. Holly is a cosmic godess and the former love interest of the main character of the series, Captain Disillusion. Secondly, he goes on to show a popular video, usually a paranormal or viral video which is "too good to be true" (often starting with humorous topics to set a lighthearted mood, and then using his wristbanda gift from James Randito lead him to talk about the real topic). CD tries to use him as a marketing strategy inspired by the AMK franchise, but after realizing that the more effort you put into something the less appreciated it is, he deletes Junior out of existence. Have you ever thought of re-uploading some of your older videos? I've been making videos on my channel ( I like filmmaking, visual effects, animation, science and skepticism. 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. 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. I have worked as a freelance camera operator, editor and visual effects artist. It really depends on the nature of the video. Alan is an unpaid intern hired by the Captain to work at Disillusion Industries. I'm not married, but in a committed relationship. 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 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. 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. Thanks very much, I really appreciate it. Where do I find it. Captain Disillusion leaves Alan in charge of an episode and things get rapidly nostalgic. First of all, I want to let you know that I am an enormous fan of your work and have seen every video at least 4 times! There's plenty I could learn from the daily-posting channels in terms of marketing and audience engagement. ", 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. 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. Mr. Flare is eventually killed by CD when the latter trips over him. Holly is a disembodied head that floats around with a green light of energy behind her. Paul Zaloom (Beakman) kept making us laugh throughout the day. Some of my videos end up being in slightly different categories from each other so it's hard to choose. I could never have achieved any of this without him. ', 'is this fake? *Allegedly. Captain Disillusion recounts an epic online hoax. My totally not-photoshopped proof: https://twitter.com/CDisillusion/status/881705776905105408. Captain-Disillusion230 karma2017-07-03 19:50:20 UTC. 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. You have some seriously incredible content, thank you for producing it! Captain Disillusion conducts a post mortem on the Charlie Charlie Challenge phenomenon in rhyme scheme. Junior is Holly's son. Captain Disillusion makes a splash at The Amazing Meeting and witnesses a live Million Dollar Challenge. Username. The yellow jacket, sweatpants and silver makeup ? But sometimes, when I'm doing something more elaborate or "guest stars" are involved, I involve/hire more people for the shoot. Captain Disillusion faces the scariest of all nemeses. Jun 18, 2020 27:25. How long have you been involved in the skeptic community? They did a brief collaboration together along with Ellie the Mailwoman. If anything, I'm more interested in taking the series in a more stylized direction of having other whimsical characters and space adventures. But the students so Read all. I er.. michaelikarasik268 karma2017-07-03 18:00:05 UTC. Captain-Disillusion587 karma2017-07-03 19:24:36 UTC, Thanks. He also likes to recreate effects from the videos he debunks, often incorporating this into episodes. Captain-Disillusion4187 karma2017-07-03 18:46:29 UTC. He toured the Soviet Union with his parents until age 6, where he would live with his grandmother while attending school. A special offer for the truly invested fans. I feel it wouldn't be much of an improvement to re-upload them. And who would win? Later I enjoyed shows like Penn & Teller's Bullshit. See production, box office & company info, Captain Disillusion: Fame Curve Collection. The Captain is presented as an arrogant superhero solving hilarious situations and exposing hoaxes. A typical introduction to his videos is "Greetings, children, Captain Disillusion here." Remember: Love with your heart, use your head for everything else. :). It's inspiring! She used to attach her head onto corpses but later learned to create an artificial body to use instead. Captain Disillusion makes an unauthorized landing and explores the genre of trick shot viral videos. Disenchantment is a rival of the Captain. Just people I know or have some connection to. 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. I mean, Vsause of course, I enjoy the various Brady Haran-produced science serieseseses. Erica LinzBrian GregoryMatt ParkerMark RoberSmarter Every DayAmi YamatoMr. Captain Disillusion gets his hands wet with some experiments, and lets you watch. I love your content and it's easily the best OC I've seen on youtube. Then someone posted a different video of a different person doing the exact same stunt from a slightly different angle. Then one day James Randi CALLED ME ON THE PHONE and said he likes my videos. 1. The Captain was unappreciative of this, and called the Doctor out. I can't think of any other filmmaker who uses more elaborate visual effects more invisibly in service of a story. Is Youtube/Patreon your main source of income? (Not counting the Ms. Ping reaction video where they hit you with a hammer lol), Captain-Disillusion74 karma2017-07-03 20:39:01 UTC. This was pointedly addressed in two different videos you must watch even more! I know you said your dad helps film when you talked at QED. Press J to jump to the feed. Dr. Never. And that's great! I don't know the answer to this. All news and notes/reviews hero-related (DCTV, MCU, DCEU, Supernatural etc.). Do you ever get disillusioned (ha!) Captain-Disillusion535 karma2017-07-03 19:29:03 UTC. CD seems to have a disdain for her, which might be caused by his alleged personality disorder. Your channel is spectacular. Captain Disillusion discovers that skepticism to an extreme is not skepticism at all. How can I make my own skeptical YouTube videos a little less terrible? The main place for Captain Disillusion fans to get together | 5,756 members. AE is great for compositing and timing many transitioning shots in a hurry. A video a month! Captain Disillusion compares two strange videos, the effects used to make them and the inexplicable gap in the levels of their popularity. Filming the Pantry Ghost episode at the Isaac Asimov Library in the former quarters of the JREF in 2009. I think of it more as puzzle solving and try to enjoy the process. As a member, you receive exclusive content, community access, behind-the-scenes updates, and the pride of fueling work that matters to you. $8,492.60 of $10,000 per month. [13], In his videos, Melikdjanian wears a vintage 1980s tracksuit, with the bottom half of his face being covered in metallic paint.[4]. Get-up? At the moment, all I remember is in the most recent video, when I talk about the trick with the color-changing ukulele, I needed to actually change its color. Do you feel the same way? Captain-Disillusion4299 karma2017-07-03 18:09:05 UTC. Could be a good place to submit potential videos for me to examine in future episodes! I'm not a professional magician. He ran the camera and the teleprompter on this most recent Will Tsai episode! This was a trailer for the DVD premiere at TAM9 in Las Vegas. Eg, Holly, your kid, Ellie? But it's usually easy enough just post a link to an existing video. It is currently unknown how the Captain came to be. As a huge fan, thank you for providing such high quality content :-). He was probably disposed of later, off-screen. When an video requires something more elaborate, I call up some friends or hire crew, but this is very rare. But I don't think I don't think I'm capable of doing that genre well myself. Also a tragedy. 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. "[4] His videos often conclude with a humorous ending sequence, which occasionally relates with the preceding video. My digital kid was played by the son of a former co-worker of my girlfriend. Captain-Disillusion532 karma2017-07-03 19:37:09 UTC. GreenLater changed to brown The Hero Realm By Joshua Alan Brown. Sometimes it's nothing image-based, but more of a "is this physically possible" and then I go from there. Cosmic Godess I'm flabbergasted by how much I didn't know on all those viral videos I see shared. Captain Disillusion creator Alan Melikdjanian frantically lectures a skeptical audience on how to never make any mistakes as a YouTuber. Exclusive video featurettes about the making of some of the episodes as well as deleted scenes and bloopers (on the rare occasions those occur). 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). Maxiscoolerthanyou1921 karma2017-07-03 17:59:39 UTC, Captain-Disillusion3644 karma2017-07-03 18:53:01 UTC, PM_ME_UR_ASSES_GIRLS1852 karma2017-07-03 18:05:14 UTC. Some of the young actors playing the students were cast from an acting class at an urban school for "troubled teens". He graduated from the Miami International University of Art & Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film production. Beakman ) kept making us laugh throughout the day streets of Russia they do n't it. 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