The series is aimed at 90s kids, who might get a nostalgic feel from the way the episodes are being presented. How can I make my own skeptical YouTube videos a little less terrible? 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. Zaphroid is the pet alien of the Captain, who helped him perform one of his gags. I am continually in awe of the amount work you put into each video. I'm happy to collab with anyone if the idea is cool and I think I could do a good job. I would never suggest that a creator change their content to maximize views, subscribers, etc., nor should you if you don't want to. Hmm, hard to pin down to a single movie. (Assuming normal sized phone with 1000nit screen.) Continue. Thank you very much. -What do you immediately look for that makes a video suspicious? 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? Introverted high school student Byron Beauchamp worries his teachers because he likes to write short stories full of violence and gore. And really, because it's supposed to be a superhero, what haven't we seen before? But the times when I have guests is really fun. Not yet, anyway. Captain-Disillusion95 karma2017-07-03 21:15:31 UTC. Captain Disillusion climbs to the heights of absurdity. Before that, I worked as a freelance editor and VFX artist on small (usually commercial and industrial) productions. 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 Some of the very early videos kind of make me cringe. Captain Disillusion's journey continues when he finds himself in Las Vegas. A closer look at the "Amazing Fire Animation" viral video. I think they have quite a bit in common with you, aside from the snark: you're both independent creators who have found a niche audience who admires and shares your passion. Captain Disillusion examines a common VFX hoax trope involving cars, roads, humans and running. 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. This is separated by a black line which appears to be melting. Captain Disillusion gets his hands wet with some experiments, and lets you watch. an0nym0ose811 karma2017-07-03 18:26:52 UTC. First of all, Hey! -Any plans to work with James Randi again? 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. Disenchantment is a rival of the Captain. 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). But the students so Read all. Remember: love with your heart; use your head for everything else CAPTAIN D I S I L L U S I O N! Hey Cap! 1. Creating videos debunking internet hoaxes. [10][11] On the channel he debunksamongst other thingsviral and paranormal "hoax" videos, doing so humorously, and with a heavy focus on visual effects. Sorry. Holly visits Captain Disillusion with a special request. Why Did Captain Disillusion Cross the Road? Get-up? Alan is an unpaid intern hired by the Captain to work at Disillusion Industries. When I make my videos, I tend to put them through a mental checklist, something like: Do I like this? 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. Captain-Disillusion412 karma2017-07-03 19:21:41 UTC. It makes me happy. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Captain Disillusion receives an unexpected visitor, then takes on a marine mystery. 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 Captain is presented as an arrogant superhero solving hilarious situations and exposing hoaxes. In terms of just a technical breakdown of VFX, I kind of like 'Miss Ping Debunk' and 'Brusspup Outgeeked'. Big fan of your work, I'm actually in the middle of another marathon of your videos lol. Jr. is the son of Captain Disillusion and Holly. Numbers are not the most important thing in the world, however you provide quality content deserving of a larger audience. He provided help for CD during one of his videos, but then created a debunk video in a similar style to CD. 2015 I try to be fair, good-humored and inventive about the way I present the subject in a video. I feel it wouldn't be much of an improvement to re-upload them. And it's about to premiere live on YT! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Or in secret . 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. And who would win? Captain-Disillusion85 karma2017-07-03 20:43:49 UTC. In 2020, Netflix officially announced a live-action One Piece show, with creator Eiichiro Oda sharing the exciting news on Twitter. 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 . See production, box office & company info, Captain Disillusion: Fame Curve Collection. Melikdjanian was born to Soviet-era circus performer parents, and is of Armenian and Russian descent. I might never make it into the top 10 most popular channels of all time, but I'll thoroughly enjoy myself. Did you learn all of your film tricks in your now non existent school or did you learn your skills afterwards? Later I enjoyed shows like Penn & Teller's Bullshit. And have you ever thought about getting your show on TV or netflix? I think there are a few ways to do that. 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. Captain America week. It's inspiring! The phone outputs around 30lm at most. Already have an account? Is this going to be in any way relevant a week/month/year from now? Hi Capt. "[4][7][8] Openfilm closed in August 2015. That said, your channel is slow growing. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. 2009 I suppose I'm most proud of the Beakman episode as a whole. I've always wanted to ask you this question but never got the chance, about how many hours do you spend on each part of making a video? Notes before and reviews once things start airing. Thanks. Captain Disillusion outsources the task of debunking a new UFO video to a tape of an old TV show. Do you ever plan on doing more story based content? 2. Would you ever even consider doing that? A detailed look at one of the visual effects in the previous episode. How long have you been involved in the skeptic community? 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. person_bot129 karma2017-07-03 18:06:03 UTC. He is played by Paul Zaloom. The goal is to provide higher quality product and a group of serious content creators. Holly is a cosmic godess and the former love interest of the main character of the series, Captain Disillusion. As far as I know, I made up the catchphrase. [3] His father, Vilen, was a particularly well-known performer. You may know her from the camera being pointed at me in most videos. 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. I'm sure that can be done with many other fields in different ways. As a member, you receive exclusive content, community access, behind-the-scenes updates, and the pride of fueling work that matters to you. YouTube seemed like a fun way to be creative so I tried it. 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! While Captain Disillusion recovered from world travels, Mr. Flare took it upon himself to thoroughly deconstruct a video on his own. Some of my videos end up being in slightly different categories from each other so it's hard to choose. 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. He finds that his followers like to learn about the illusions. 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. Thanks very much, I really appreciate it. Crew & Studio. But my raw power, skills and charisma proved too much for one episode and my segment was slightly edited down. I mean, Vsause of course, I enjoy the various Brady Haran-produced science serieseseses. Captain Disillusion faces the scariest of all nemeses. Captain Disillusion gives a detailed breakdown of Kokichi Sugihara's Ambiguous Cylinder illusion. Crystal has also had roles on various other television shows. What a genius. But I don't think I don't think I'm capable of doing that genre well myself. It's like, "the debunk of the gaps.". 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. They seem to be on good terms after their latest encounter. I love your content and it's easily the best OC I've seen on youtube. I've gone through them all and they're great but it's painful nowadays to watch a 240p video on a 4K screen. Captain Disillusion details the techniques used in "Guy Catches Glasses With Face" by Never Hide Films. I always liked filmmaking. 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. ", 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. Marital status Zeitgeist, claiming to have a headache, turns to dust and disappears. Have you ever thought of re-uploading some of your older videos? Username. 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. Captain Disillusion answers a viewer request and gets slightly carried away. Place of birth They don't even flip or distort the allegedly projected image. Captain-Disillusion285 karma2017-07-03 20:31:17 UTC, Well, I do my best to constantly improve. Captain Disillusion @CDisillusion. I need to take the time to learn them. My question is: What made you decide to create your Captain Disillusion videos? Captain Disillusion discovers that skepticism to an extreme is not skepticism at all. 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. WAIT A MINUTE. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. Could be a good place to submit potential videos for me to examine in future episodes! My dad operated the camera on all of my early videos and still does it on occasion today. 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). Is it all After Effects or do you use something fancier like Smoke? OUTSIDERS! Captain Disillusion gets on the last train out of meme town and performs his own version of the invisible box challenge. I got the silver makeup prior to that, not knowing how I would use it. Mr. Flare forces Captain Disillusion take that second look. https://www.youtube.com/h3podcast Watch live every Tuesday and Friday.. Captain Disillusion investigates a case of trademark-based VFX shenanigans. Holly is a cosmic godess and the former love interest of the main character of the series, Captain Disillusion. 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