Captain Disillusion ponders the very concept of magic by taking a close look at the work of one particular illusionist. Get access to the patrons-only feed about upcoming videos with descriptions and photos of the process. Thanks for making me more skeptical in daily life Captain D. What got you interested in effects, and what is your favorite effect that is used widely in your industry (professional artistic projects, like movies and TV)? I literally just picked random items I had laying around. I think it might just be my own stubborn unwillingness to change things :) I picked an outfit and a corner of a room and I kept filming it until the audience relented and started saying to themselves, "Ok, maybe there's something to this. 2009 Again, I know numbers are not important, but from a personal view on the issue, it's gotta be aggravating right? usually portrayed as an antagonist in the webseries Captain Disillusion. It inspires me to make better stuff. I spend an embarrassingly long amount of time just researching and writing the script of a video - sometimes nearly 2 weeks. He does most of CD's work for him, even appearing publicly to represent CD. But I also want to feel good about what I'm making and hope that it has longterm entertainment value. 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 Disillusion gives a detailed breakdown of Kokichi Sugihara's Ambiguous Cylinder illusion. Captain-Disillusion4299 karma2017-07-03 18:09:05 UTC. The phone outputs around 30lm at most. Your videos are all great and at highest quality point I can imagine, how long does it take to gather data for 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. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. People just don't believe anything anymore. Answers to these questions and more in the Captains award-pending talk. I just had such fun details to explain! Hmm, hard to pin down to a single movie. Thank you, you're very kind. I feel it wouldn't be much of an improvement to re-upload them. The series was started on September 18, 2007, and is still going on today. Paul Zaloom (Beakman) kept making us laugh throughout the day. A compilation of endings from each episode of Captain Disillusion (not counting "Quick D") published in 2015. If I appear consistent, then I am failing. Captain-Disillusion1525 karma2017-07-03 18:42:44 UTC. CD shows anger at Zeitgeist's manipulation, and is willing to fight him for the good of his fans and the world. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Captain-Disillusion258 karma2017-07-03 21:29:54 UTC. He ran the camera and the teleprompter on this most recent Will Tsai episode! Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Species As the anticipation is still high for Netflix's live-action One Piece show, a new exciting update from its test screenings may have further boosted the hype.. The Captain claims that there was never any love between them. [15], In 2008, during an interview for The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, Melikdjanian describes Captain Disillusion as a YouTube web series that tackles paranormal and illusion videos uploaded by others on YouTube. Jack has been very kind in giving me so much promotion. 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. Could be a good place to submit potential videos for me to examine in future episodes! Alan Melikdjanian , known by the alias Captain Disillusion, is a Soviet-born American independent filmmaker and YouTuber. 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. There's plenty I could learn from the daily-posting channels in terms of marketing and audience engagement. She can be seen in the crossover episode of Beakman's World and Captain Disillusion. 4 . ", This page was last edited on 22 March 2023, at 00:06. That said, your channel is slow growing. Captain-Disillusion398 karma2017-07-03 19:41:31 UTC. Otherwise, what is your profession? Captain-Disillusion272 karma2017-07-03 21:45:17 UTC. My dad operated the camera on all of my early videos and still does it on occasion today. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Over the last couple of years, Patreon/YouTube has indeed become my main source of income. And if yes, is his awkwardness part of the reason why the show is hosted by a chrome-faced hero? purpleveyron49 karma2017-07-03 18:15:31 UTC. As far as I know, I made up the catchphrase. There, you showed a string of comments and jacksfilms was among them. I think RLM are brilliant and the original Mr. Plinkett Star Wars reviews changed the way long-form movie reviews are done online. Sometimes I get things a little wrong, and sometimes I'm not funny in the way I intended to be, but I always learn as a result. I can't think of any other filmmaker who uses more elaborate visual effects more invisibly in service of a story. Captain-Disillusion233 karma2017-07-03 19:35:17 UTC. Beakman is the titular protagonist of the television show with over 90+ episodes, Beakman's World, and a supporting role in an episode of the webseries Captain Disillusion. do you use blender only for modeling or do you use it also to edit the clip where you use 3d models ? 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). [23] He started this effort as a blog entry on Myspace but later saw these items as ready made scripts for short videos. AT QED you said that you do all of the work for Captain (Except Camera), is this still the case? 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. 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. Captain Disillusion deconstructs the viral dashboard camera video showing a "ghost car" appear on the streets of Russia. I would never suggest that a creator change their content to maximize views, subscribers, etc., nor should you if you don't want to. I'm really happy about it and I hope it continues. Remember: love with your heart; use your head for everything else CAPTAIN D I S I L L U S I O N! NETWORKING, BABY. Captain-Disillusion441 karma2017-07-03 19:27:18 UTC, Yeah, sometimes. Captain-Disillusion72 karma2017-07-03 20:34:29 UTC. 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! I got the silver makeup prior to that, not knowing how I would use it. Making of 1 Second of Captain Disillusion, Captain Disillusion Reacts to 100k Subs Milestone, Captain Disillusion: Heroic Feats of YouTube Debunkery - Live at QED 2016. She used to have green eyes to make her seem more Irish but it was changed to brown later in the series. In other words, do you think that independent online content is "the future", so to speak? I might never make it into the top 10 most popular channels of all time, but I'll thoroughly enjoy myself. EDIT: Thank you for the cool questions! Captain Disillusion creator Alan Melikdjanian frantically lectures a skeptical audience on how to never make any mistakes as a YouTuber. michaelikarasik268 karma2017-07-03 18:00:05 UTC. Orzufancylad266 karma2017-07-03 18:12:52 UTC. Thanks! Do you feel the same way? Do you have a favourite? Captain-Disillusion230 karma2017-07-03 19:50:20 UTC. It really depends on the nature of the video. We're continuously trying to improve TheTVDB, and the best way we can do that is to get feedback from you. He was probably disposed of later, off-screen. The year went by so fast! 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. How do you find characters to assist you in making your episodes? Captain Disillusion channels a popular After Effects tutorial guru to explain and recreate another viral UFO video. Holly and Captain Disillusion in a gameshow. They seem to be on good terms after their latest encounter. Anyway, here are some questions: Are you ever going to collab with him? 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. There are many YouTube channels (and YouTube EMPIRES) I like where charming people casually chat on camera about interesting stuff. YouTube seemed like a fun way to be creative so I tried it. Captain Disillusion (former love interest)Junior (son) Produced by, Episode: "Could You Survive Ghostbusters?? Captain-Disillusion95 karma2017-07-03 21:15:31 UTC. The Captain usually finds Holly annoying and irritating. 5,756 Members. I'm stoked to be a guest on Vsauce3's 'Could You Survive the Movies'! Just, thanks SO, so much. Captain Disillusion joins forces with Mark Rober to examine a questionable invention. It's all about making things look questionable and kinda crappy and low quality and then you can pretty much get away with anything." 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. Have you been "threatened" by any producers etc for any of your work? 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. 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. I spend almost half the time it takes to make an episode figuring out the explanations and writing the script. I enjoyed making-of programs and science shows like Beakman's World and Bill Nye the Science Guy as a kid. I mean, Vsause of course, I enjoy the various Brady Haran-produced science serieseseses. 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. 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. After that, i found your Twitter and I wanted to tweet at you and Jack that you should do a collab. You made me think about myself more than I'm normally comfortable with. Race_Bannon_Prime49 karma2017-07-03 18:20:35 UTC. 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 . An official insignia pin [Wear it with pride. Captain Disillusion teams up with Beakman of 'Beakman's World' to examine some free energy claims on YouTube, in the most '90s way possible. *Allegedly. -What are some YouTubers you enjoy watching? Username. Never. Personally, I've gotten past the initial weirdness of it and I've fully embraced the character. 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. [3] His father, Vilen, was a particularly well-known performer. Do you have the original files in higher quality? Captain Disillusion outsources the task of debunking a new UFO video to a tape of an old TV show. I've been a long time watcher, so of course I'm naturally skeptic of what I see on camera. Captain Disillusion climbs to the heights of absurdity. Alan is an unpaid intern hired by the Captain to work at Disillusion Industries. I'd like to bring it closer to 50/50. Alan Melikdjanian (/mlkdenin/;[2] Russian: ; born April 13, 1980), known by the alias Captain Disillusion, is a Soviet-born American independent filmmaker and YouTuber. Continue. Anyone in particular you admire or look up to (skeptic or otherwise)? It is not his intent to spoil legitimate entertainment or a current performer's work. Thank you very much. Thanks to everyone who watches, subscribes and supports my work. When an video requires something more elaborate, I call up some friends or hire crew, but this is very rare. Do you agree with that assessment? Captain-Disillusion60 karma2017-07-03 20:04:26 UTC. Does this meet TV broadcast technical standards? I don't run it, but check it once in a while. Captain Disillusion recounts an epic online hoax. Crew & Studio. How can I make my own skeptical YouTube videos a little less terrible? that no matter how many times you go over a topic, people seem to ask the same questions and are tricked by the same tricks over and over again? Captain-Disillusion114 karma2017-07-03 20:46:36 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. 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