How do you achieved your colab with Beakman? Sometimes it takes a second look to get things just right. Captain-Disillusion53 karma2017-07-03 20:28:10 UTC. I binged watched every one of your videos(from 2007 to now) and ended up watching your live at QED 2016. Melikdjanian was born to Soviet-era circus performer parents, and is of Armenian and Russian descent. Captain Disillusion @CDisillusion. Or in secret . This video was originally a reward for my supporters on Patreon. I'm stoked to be a guest on Vsauce3's 'Could You Survive the Movies'! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Captain-Disillusion578 karma2017-07-03 19:31:49 UTC. Aside from having constant access to ALL of the rewards above, at the end of the year you will become an official Disillusion Agent. My question is: What made you decide to create your Captain Disillusion videos? In this format-bending presentation, intergalactic VFX explainer Captain Disillusion recounts his journey from humble amateur superhero to best Blender artist of all time*. Captain-Disillusion272 karma2017-07-03 21:45:17 UTC. But I don't think I don't think I'm capable of doing that genre well myself. BuiltTheSkyForMyDawn3123 karma2017-07-03 18:15:53 UTC. With Captain Disillusion, I connected a random thingvisual effectsto skepticism in a way that people seem to find engaging. Press J to jump to the feed. It's all about making things look questionable and kinda crappy and low quality and then you can pretty much get away with anything." CD shows anger at Zeitgeist's manipulation, and is willing to fight him for the good of his fans and the world. Question: Are you aware of how big / small your global fandom is? I don't know the answer to this. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. Like he did with CommentEtiquette, but coincidentally you have posted a tweet about this AMA. Plus, I've joined Patreon and I hope you'll support me in exchange for fun bonus content. Captain Disillusion takes us on a ride of a lifetime. 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 Watchlist 7.1 The Candidate Storyline Edit Introverted high school student Byron Beauchamp worries his teachers because he likes to write short stories full of violence and gore. Captain Disillusion is visited by a legendary icon as he attempts a thorough explanation of the viral Disneyland Ghost surveillance video mystery. drabmaestro47 karma2017-07-03 18:22:02 UTC. He was probably disposed of later, off-screen. Has anyone ever NOT thought of having their own show on TV or Netflix? But the students so Read all. Make America Morph Again. Like, Michael Jackson Black or White style morphs. Holly, his occasional love interest, claims that she created him. He was always my favorite character besides the captain. I spend almost half the time it takes to make an episode figuring out the explanations and writing the script. You may know her from the camera being pointed at me in most videos. . I would never suggest that a creator change their content to maximize views, subscribers, etc., nor should you if you don't want to. Is this going to be in any way relevant a week/month/year from now? I'm happy to collab with anyone if the idea is cool and I think I could do a good job. Captain Disillusion wags a finger at the British press Captain Disillusion takes a poke at an old Hollywood urban legend. When I post a new video, I watch it over and over for a day. But it's usually easy enough just post a link to an existing video. 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. Captain-Disillusion1525 karma2017-07-03 18:42:44 UTC. 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. michaelikarasik268 karma2017-07-03 18:00:05 UTC. He is played by Paul Zaloom. do you use blender only for modeling or do you use it also to edit the clip where you use 3d models ? Filming usually takes half a day, sometimes a full day, occasionally a couple of days. 2. Captain Disillusion makes a glowing point. 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? 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. She used to have green eyes to make her seem more Irish but it was changed to brown later in the series. Captain-Disillusion73 karma2017-07-03 21:06:23 UTC. There are many YouTube channels (and YouTube EMPIRES) I like where charming people casually chat on camera about interesting stuff. [14] And in a following 2011 interview, he describes that his work as Captain Disillusion is done "in the maximum fun way possible". Beakman is a scientist who performs experiments in a comical manner with his sister Jax (comics exclusively) and many assistants including Josie, Liza, Phoebe and Ellie. Alan is an unpaid intern hired by the Captain to work at Disillusion Industries. 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. lol, maybe the size of a postage stamp in a pitch black room. Captain Disillusion compares two strange videos, the effects used to make them and the inexplicable gap in the levels of their popularity. Captain Disillusion (former love interest)Junior (son) Alan Melikdjanian , known by the alias Captain Disillusion, is a Soviet-born American independent filmmaker and YouTuber. Patches67326 karma2017-07-03 18:00:19 UTC. Whenever I do, I always assume he won't remember me, but he raises his hand in a mock salute and says, "Captain.". Notes before and reviews once things start airing. ", jackofallspades98391 karma2017-07-03 17:58:43 UTC. 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-Disillusion72 karma2017-07-03 20:34:29 UTC. ', and half the stuff they show me is just, you know, a juggler juggling a lot of balls. According to my calculations, this pledge total would allow me to rent a full-time studio space and pay a . The goal is to provide higher quality product and a group of serious content creators. Captain-Disillusion1841 karma2017-07-03 18:13:59 UTC, The earliest, awkwardest videos were shot in SD and exist in only slightly higher quality than what's on YouTube. It's as much an expression of admiration as it is a "debunk". How do your parents feel about Captain Disillusion? Recorded at De Balie in Amsterdam on October 25th, 2018. 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. Otherwise, what is your profession? We cover Stargirl and Agents of SHIELD and then give our reviews on the Captain America trilogy. My totally not-photoshopped proof: https://twitter.com/CDisillusion/status/881705776905105408. Alan Melikdjanian (/mlkdenin/;[2] Russian: ; born April 13, 1980), known by the alias Captain Disillusion, is a Soviet-born American independent filmmaker and YouTuber. Remember: love with your heart; use your head for everything else CAPTAIN D I S I L L U S I O N! Melikdjanian described how he designed his superhero costume: When it came time to visualize him I just thought what do I have at hand? How do you find characters to assist you in making your episodes? It's like, "the debunk of the gaps.". Whenever CD is busy, it seems he can rely on Mr. Flare. Captain Disillusion relives the funnies and the wildest parts of The Amazing Meeting 7. usually portrayed as an antagonist in the webseries Captain Disillusion. A few months ago, I enabled community subtitles on all of my videos and many people have added translations into various languages. The year went by so fast! Captain Disillusion joins forces with Mark Rober to examine a questionable invention. [15], He ends each video by saying he has to go, usually to assist with something mundane happening elsewhere in the world. Some of my videos end up being in slightly different categories from each other so it's hard to choose. Holly has a child, Junior, who may be the Captain's son. Get access to the patrons-only feed about upcoming videos with descriptions and photos of the process. 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. [23] He started this effort as a blog entry on Myspace but later saw these items as ready made scripts for short videos. As a huge fan, thank you for providing such high quality content :-). I suppose I'm most proud of the Beakman episode as a whole. My question: What as been your favorite video to make and why? 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. Also, I'm curious as to the origin of your sign-off phrase "love with your heart; use your head for everything else." Orzufancylad266 karma2017-07-03 18:12:52 UTC. I've dabbled in learning Nuke, but it's more suited for working on single shots. such mazing device! 2018 Melikdjanian describes the basis for Openfilm briefly, saying it "was formed for film makers. There, you showed a string of comments and jacksfilms was among them. No, theres tons of shit like this thatre meant just to get the views. Captain-Disillusion258 karma2017-07-03 21:29:54 UTC. So, my question is: What would you say to someone who thinks that abandoning the character would be better for your channel? 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. Captain-Disillusion116 karma2017-07-03 19:56:34 UTC. Introverted high school student Byron Beauchamp worries his teachers because he likes to write short stories full of violence and gore. Not yet, anyway. CD seems to have a disdain for her, which might be caused by his alleged personality disorder. Dr. I think traditional television and the best of web series are converging somewhere in the middle to form the future of entertainment. Captain Disillusion Community Server. Answers to these questions and more in the Captains award-pending talk. Thank you very much. I just look around the internet and field viewer suggestions for something good. And if yes, is his awkwardness part of the reason why the show is hosted by a chrome-faced hero? Thanks very much, I really appreciate it. This was pointedly addressed in two different videos you must watch even more! HISSSSSS! Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. ', 'is this fake? What is the greatest thing you wanted to debunk SO badly that it genuinely made you upset? Marital status Captain Disillusion conducts a post mortem on the Charlie Charlie Challenge phenomenon in rhyme scheme. Lol I'm not sure really, we really need to find out, sorry bruh didn't get the joke Yes, you can easily cancel or upgrade your pledge at any time. To get my gushing out of the way, I'm a huge fan and have been for a little over a year. I just wish your stuff could be seen by more people! Today, Crystal is an aspiring actress/singer who resides in Los Angeles, California, as well as her hometown of Miami Lakes, Florida. So I ended up hand-rotoscoping the ukulele and EACH STRING throughout the shot. A close look at a rudimentary visual effects trick and how it's often used by Vine filmmaker Zach King. 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? I see that you're a Patreon supporter of RedLetterMedia. I er.. I got the silver makeup prior to that, not knowing how I would use it. 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. This look is often interpreted by fans as reality and fiction melting together. The Captain wears a tracksuit consisting of a yellow jacket, black T-shirt, gray sweatpants and dark shoes. In 2020, Netflix officially announced a live-action One Piece show, with creator Eiichiro Oda sharing the exciting news on Twitter. Hmm, hard to pin down to a single movie. Which film do you think has the best blend of visual and practical effects? WAIT A MINUTE. Holly is a cosmic godess and the former love interest of the main character of the series, Captain Disillusion. 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. In this episode, Captain Disillusion dives into the tech Industrial Light & Magic used to create the diverse visuals of the Back to the Future trilogy. Captain Disillusion recounts The Amazing Meeting 6 and tackles a most requested video. But the times when I have guests is really fun. I made up the format and the crazy look both to stand out on YouTube, but ALSO because it jolts me into being creative and interesting and feeling like I know what I'm doing. The directors that come to mind who do that particularly well are Christopher Nolan, Robert Zemeckis and Edgar Wright. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. Captain Disillusion @CDisillusion. AE is great for compositing and timing many transitioning shots in a hurry. -I'm afraid it's too vulgar for the Internet. Holly and Captain Disillusion fly off into space. Sorry. Thanks to everyone who watches, subscribes and supports my work. 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. When I make my videos, I tend to put them through a mental checklist, something like: Do I like this? Add photos, demo reels Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Mr. Flare and the Captain have a mixed relationship, being colleagues rather than actual friends. Music Video VFX Magic With ATARASHII GAKKO! Erica Linz, the Cirque acrobat actually demonstrated the stunt she refuses to do in the episode, as a bonus video for us. Before that, I worked as a freelance editor and VFX artist on small (usually commercial and industrial) productions. And it's about to premiere live on YT! He toured the Soviet Union with his parents until age 6, where he would live with his grandmother while attending school. Or it's just baiting to get engagement like a lot of these "DIY" accounts do. Captain Disillusion explains the video compression artifact behind the reptilian alien conspiracy beliefs. I like filmmaking, visual effects, animation, science and skepticism. Captain Disillusion breaks down the optical illusion behind a popular Vine clip. Captain-Disillusion114 karma2017-07-03 20:46:36 UTC. Captain Disillusion gets on the last train out of meme town and performs his own version of the invisible box challenge. Privacy Policy. Holly visits Captain Disillusion with a special request. After Effects for the vast majority of it. I've always liked visual effects ever since I was able to understand what they are. Have you been "threatened" by any producers etc for any of your work? Melikdjanian in character as Captain Disillusion at, "Captain Disillusion" YouTube Channel, 2007present. 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. I've seen the twig, mic, teapot reflections & all the other details. 4 . I love how educational it is and your sense of humor. Would you ever even consider doing that? We're continuously trying to improve TheTVDB, and the best way we can do that is to get feedback from you. the one trick the Projector industry doesn't want you to know about What's your least favourite video you've done? Is it only you or the whole crew you work with? They seem to be on good terms after their latest encounter. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [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. I think there are a few ways to do that. Captain-Disillusion85 karma2017-07-03 20:43:49 UTC. It is not his intent to spoil legitimate entertainment or a current performer's work. He notes that Penn & Teller were instrumental to his current interest and eventually found the skeptical movement involved in similar work. If making memes about how it seems fake provides fun & boosts morale in this awful time, great! I do not meet him often. Captain Disillusion deconstructs an aeronautical viral video, with a little help. CAPTAIN DISILLUSION | Blender Everyday #09 Blender 1M subscribers Subscribe 1.1K Share 21K views Streamed 2 years ago A Captain is in the house! an0nym0ose811 karma2017-07-03 18:26:52 UTC. What video were you surprised to learn was actually real? 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