Beakman is very . It's inspiring! He does most of CD's work for him, even appearing publicly to represent CD. But the times when I have guests is really fun. Their relationship may have been fixed, as suggested by her latest appearance. Its so fake that I have no idea why we are talking about it. Then I found out that the actor, Paul Zaloom, still does appearances as the character in live shows for kids. They can't conceive that that could be real. Sorry. Captain Disillusion teaches a little of his craft. Some of the young actors playing the students were cast from an acting class at an urban school for "troubled teens". Alan Melikdjanian , known by the alias Captain Disillusion, is a Soviet-born American independent filmmaker and YouTuber. Is Youtube/Patreon your main source of income? Gender Long days. The Captain attempts to rebrand himself with mixed results. :). A progress report of sorts, so you can be sure I'm giving you your money's worth, on schedule. cabooseblueteam2761 karma2017-07-03 18:01:57 UTC. But I think these opinions might actually be accurate, even if it's something you'd never consider doing. I suppose I'm most proud of the Beakman episode as a whole. When I make my videos, I tend to put them through a mental checklist, something like: Do I like this? Again, I know numbers are not important, but from a personal view on the issue, it's gotta be aggravating right? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. purpleveyron49 karma2017-07-03 18:15:31 UTC. A detailed look at one of the visual effects in the previous episode. The Captain usually finds Holly annoying and irritating. Captain-Disillusion5828 karma2017-07-03 18:56:35 UTC. I'll assume I'm banned from the Magic Castle and won't try to visit. [3] His father, Vilen, was a particularly well-known performer. Captain-Disillusion285 karma2017-07-03 20:31:17 UTC, Well, I do my best to constantly improve. I don't know the answer to this. Captain-Disillusion534 karma2017-07-03 19:14:33 UTC. Thirdly, he reviews the footage, utilizing his expertise in digital editing, to break down the video and show how the result was accomplished. Captain Disillusion considers the goods and bads of featuring kids in viral videos. The Captain was unappreciative of this, and called the Doctor out. Never. Is this going to be in any way relevant a week/month/year from now? He looks a lot like a more awkward and more pink-skinned version of you. Holly visits Captain Disillusion with a special request. Holly is a recurring character. Then one day James Randi CALLED ME ON THE PHONE and said he likes my videos. Captain Disillusion @CDisillusion. I'm very excited any time accomplished YouTubers and other creatives express that they like my stuff. What software do you use for your compositing? You will receive a sleek physical package containing: A personal letter of commendation [It may be humorous.] Captain Disillusion creator Alan Melikdjanian frantically lectures a skeptical audience on how to never make any mistakes as a YouTuber. Remember: love with your heart; use your head for everything else CAPTAIN D I S I L L U S I O N! 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. 1. His skin is silver chrome with dark hair and the upper half of his face except for his ears is disguised with a mask/make-up for it to appear as human flesh. I'm not married, but in a committed relationship. Otherwise, this guy is just crazy. (DVD) Co-written with father Vilen. I binged watched every one of your videos(from 2007 to now) and ended up watching your live at QED 2016. such mazing device! Captain Disillusion faces the scariest of all nemeses. Holly Captain Disillusion's journey continues when he finds himself in Las Vegas. That being said, are you made of flesh and encase your lower face in metal, or are you made of metal and cover the top half of your head in flesh? 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. When I film with Lauren, who plays Holly, it's just a non-stop litany of bickering and making fun of each other's performance. I don't run it, but check it once in a while. Captain Disillusion makes a splash at The Amazing Meeting and witnesses a live Million Dollar Challenge. The views expressed in this video are personal opinions, based on information publicly available at the time of posting. Where do I find it. I er.. As a huge fan, thank you for providing such high quality content :-). It will really benefit your channel. Captain-Disillusion68 karma2017-07-03 20:49:57 UTC. Your videos are all great and at highest quality point I can imagine, how long does it take to gather data for them? My questions are: What is your process for choosing a video to do a video on? Whenever CD is busy, it seems he can rely on Mr. Flare. Or what's left of it. What can grab people's attention? Do you feel the same way? Captain Disillusion deconstructs an aeronautical viral video, with a little help. I've appeared on various podcasts and in this short Skeptics' Guide sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJHovezqRBw. 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. As far as I know, I made up the catchphrase. Captain Disillusion takes us on a ride of a lifetime. Captain-Disillusion51 karma2017-07-03 21:32:54 UTC. A few months ago, I enabled community subtitles on all of my videos and many people have added translations into various languages. 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. Melikdjanian was born to Soviet-era circus performer parents, and is of Armenian and Russian descent. Alan is often put under pressure by the Captain and has an unhealthy relationship, lacking praise and approval for his hard work. A close look at a rudimentary visual effects trick and how it's often used by Vine filmmaker Zach King. I mean, Vsause of course, I enjoy the various Brady Haran-produced science serieseseses. [citation needed], The "Captain Disillusion" YouTube Channel has approximately 2.36 million subscribers and 230 million views (as of October2022[update]). 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 (born: April 13, 1980 (1980-04-13) [age 42]), better known online as Captain Disillusion, is a Latvian-born Russian-Armenian YouTuber and filmmaker. What a genius. He is played by Paul Zaloom. Following the Past. Recently, Patreon has made it possible for me to turn the production of Captain D into a full-time job. Mr. Flare and the Captain have a mixed relationship, being colleagues rather than actual friends. Yes, you can easily cancel or upgrade your pledge at any time. Continue. They did a brief collaboration together along with Ellie the Mailwoman. 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. I just had such fun details to explain! Press J to jump to the feed. But I don't think I don't think I'm capable of doing that genre well myself. It's all about making things look questionable and kinda crappy and low quality and then you can pretty much get away with anything." They seem to be on good terms after their latest encounter. Captain-Disillusion258 karma2017-07-03 21:29:54 UTC. Use your head for everything else. They've crawled up to the Reddit front page a couple of times (thanks!). She is played by Lauren Hardie. I like Julia Galef's YouTube videos because they make me feel intellectually minuscule in 3-5 min chunks. By what name was Captain Disillusion (2007) officially released in Canada in English? Thank you, you're very kind. Was it one where you used more effects or did a hoax interest you more than others! And that's what I had. Holly and Captain Disillusion fly off into space. 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 . Why Did Captain Disillusion Cross the Road? The Captain claims that there was never any love between them. Alan is an unpaid intern hired by the Captain to work at Disillusion Industries. My question: What as been your favorite video to make and why? Mr. Flare is very temperamental, so it's hard to book him. Yeah, most episodes involve just a camera person and then me doing all the post-production myself. an0nym0ose811 karma2017-07-03 18:26:52 UTC. But my raw power, skills and charisma proved too much for one episode and my segment was slightly edited down. I did a quick google search and apparently, jacksfilms enjoys your content, but you already know that. Sometimes it's nothing image-based, but more of a "is this physically possible" and then I go from there. Captain Disillusion (former love interest)Junior (son) Captain-Disillusion441 karma2017-07-03 19:27:18 UTC, Yeah, sometimes. Big fan of your work, I'm actually in the middle of another marathon of your videos lol. It contains the first 16 episodes remastered with optional commentary and additional bonus features. No, theres tons of shit like this thatre meant just to get the views. Sometimes it takes a second look to get things just right. Holly and Captain Disillusion in a gameshow. 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. I feel it wouldn't be much of an improvement to re-upload them. Erica LinzBrian GregoryMatt ParkerMark RoberSmarter Every DayAmi YamatoMr. Captain Disillusion takes up news editing. Captain-Disillusion233 karma2017-07-03 19:35:17 UTC. This look is often interpreted by fans as reality and fiction melting together. 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. Do you have the original files in higher quality? While Captain Disillusion deals with a spatial anomaly, Mr. Flare steps in to examine a viral video that's made a recent comeback. I'm Captain Disillusion, the titular hero of (and shy filmmaker behind) the YouTube web series that deconstructs Internet video weirdness. I grew up obsessed with all films of Robert Zemeckis. This time: the menace of "screamer" videos. But I also want to feel good about what I'm making and hope that it has longterm entertainment value. I think RLM are brilliant and the original Mr. Plinkett Star Wars reviews changed the way long-form movie reviews are done online. If simply presenting a hypothesis on how a trick is done (packaged in a humorous video with a little background information that's publicly available) constitutes a breach of the magicians' code then well, ok. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Most of the time it's just me trying to get a cohesive sentence out over the course of 12 takes, so the atmosphere is pretty boring. ", This page was last edited on 22 March 2023, at 00:06. Captain Disillusion discusses the Mandela effect while, in a completely different universe, Holly does the same. Captain Disillusion outsources the task of debunking a new UFO video to a tape of an old TV show. Some of the very early videos kind of make me cringe. All episodes are fun, well planned and have useful info about video technology. 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. ', 'is this fake? 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)? Stars Alan Melikdjanian Penn Jillette (uncredited) James Randi (uncredited) See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Junior is Holly's son. Captain Disillusion Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Do you agree with that assessment? I think of it more as puzzle solving and try to enjoy the process. Zeitgeist impersonated the Captain and imprisoned him in a claustrophobic cell behind a wall. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I'm not a professional magician. In other words, do you think that independent online content is "the future", so to speak? Most recently, that water slide clip where the guy zooms all the way to the edge of the pool and steps out. It is currently unknown how the Captain came to be. Have you ever thought of re-uploading some of your older videos? Thanks to everyone who watches, subscribes and supports my work. Captain-Disillusion60 karma2017-07-03 20:04:26 UTC. 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 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. Aside from having constant access to ALL of the rewards above, at the end of the year you will become an official Disillusion Agent. Add photos, demo reels Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info It inspires me to make better stuff. BuiltTheSkyForMyDawn3123 karma2017-07-03 18:15:53 UTC. Notes before and reviews once things start airing. 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. 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. (Not counting the Ms. Ping reaction video where they hit you with a hammer lol), Captain-Disillusion74 karma2017-07-03 20:39:01 UTC. [10][11] On the channel he debunksamongst other thingsviral and paranormal "hoax" videos, doing so humorously, and with a heavy focus on visual effects. Captain Disillusion leaves Alan in charge of an episode and things get rapidly nostalgic. [4], His family defected to the United States in the late 1980s; he rejoined them two years later,[3] attending the William H. Turner Technical Arts High School in Miami, where he studied video production and 3D animation. Also a tragedy. Yes, I'd like to do more with the series. Mr. Flare is eventually killed by CD when the latter trips over him. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. This was a trailer for the DVD premiere at TAM9 in Las Vegas. His councilor places him in a small special class for kids with a similar obsession. Shorter, crisper "debunks" that will be posted more frequently than regular episodes (which will still continue as well). Captain Disillusion puts Japan under the vectorscope. How did you get started doing what you do? He toured the Soviet Union with his parents until age 6, where he would live with his grandmother while attending school. Or in secret . Thank you very much. What's your least favourite video you've done? And related to that: does the way you see your position in "the grand scheme of things" of entertainment affect your creative decision-making process? lol, maybe the size of a postage stamp in a pitch black room. Captain Disillusion receives an unexpected visitor, then takes on a marine mystery. "[25], In a 2017 interview with Richard Saunders from The Skeptic Zone, Melikdjanian described the video effects editing process, saying, "You know, the tools change but the methods really don't. But the students so Read all. And if yes, is his awkwardness part of the reason why the show is hosted by a chrome-faced hero? usually portrayed as an antagonist in the webseries Captain Disillusion. Like he did with CommentEtiquette, but coincidentally you have posted a tweet about this AMA. Captain Disillusion conducts a post mortem on the Charlie Charlie Challenge phenomenon in rhyme scheme. I've been a Patron for a while now, and you're the only content creator I've felt comfortable giving my money to because you so consistently put out such high-quality, pertinent content. The footage of that unfinished episode has now been recovered and is presented here. 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 Marital status Like, Michael Jackson Black or White style morphs. bag_of_oatmeal50 karma2017-07-03 18:19:48 UTC. I spend an embarrassingly long amount of time just researching and writing the script of a video - sometimes nearly 2 weeks. Captain Disillusion teams up with Beakman of 'Beakman's World' to examine some free energy claims on YouTube, in the most '90s way possible. usually portrayed as an antagonist in the webseries Captain Disillusion. I'VE BEEN PLAYED! 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. Captain Disillusion deconstructs the Russian viral video of the flying girl in the woods. Thanks very much, I really appreciate it. AE is great for compositing and timing many transitioning shots in a hurry. It was quite and experience! I think traditional television and the best of web series are converging somewhere in the middle to form the future of entertainment. Captain Disillusion deconstructs the portal video and explains the concept known (only to himself) as the "piecemeal paranormal". Captain Disillusion ponders the very concept of magic by taking a close look at the work of one particular illusionist. 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. People just don't believe anything anymore. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. I love how educational it is and your sense of humor. 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. 5,756 Members. 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. Just people I know or have some connection to. Holly is a recurring character. Captain Disillusion @CaptainDisillusion 2.38M subscribers Subscribe Support on Patreon Home Videos Shorts Playlists Community Channels About Videos Play all 6:58 CD / The Horrors of the Alpha. 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 . Anyone in particular you admire or look up to (skeptic or otherwise)? Also Blender for 3D stuff, although Videocopilot's 'Element 3D' plugin is awfully convenient! 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