CD / Shutter Speed Captain Disillusion 2024-01-28 | Please consider supporting my videos on Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCD /• Intro - youtu.be/R4sF0MT1TGM• Aspect Ratio - youtu.be/g5ZgUIobSj0• Frame Rate - youtu.be/DyqjTZHRdRs• Resolution - youtu.be/1unkluyh2Ks• Interlacing - youtu.be/1Yja9m1Lu6M• Color - youtu.be/FTKP0Y9MVus• Alpha Channel - youtu.be/XobSAXZaKJ8EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Blake PartridgeDan KuehlingDarion DodgeHeather A.JasperJoe WallnerKate GerryKevin McCoyKshitij N. ShettyMason VuongRoger GrafCC IMAGE CREDITS:• "Basic operation of a film camera" GIF animation by Joram van Hartingsveldt (CC BY-SA 3.0)• Panavision camera photo by Bubba73 (Jud McCranie) (CC BY-SA 4.0)(a "do not touch" sign was painted off the camera body for the video)• CMOS image sensor photo by Bengt Nyman (CC BY 2.0)• NASA JPL sign photo by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)• The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory from the Sam Merrill Trail" photo by Marty B (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Surviving Feedback - Live at the Blender Conference 2023 Captain Disillusion 2023-11-02 | A brief but thorough analysis of viewer comments on Captain Disillusion's most recent Shorts. By Alan. The intern. (Unpaid)Please consider supporting my work on patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionFootage courtesy of @BlenderOfficial See the rest of the 2023 Lightning Talks session here: youtube.com/watch?v=XgN5QBnf4Uc
Coming clean about the wrench Captain Disillusion 2023-10-06 | Captain Disillusion addresses the controversy brought on by the last Short.
AlBot #vfx #animation #shorts Captain Disillusion 2023-09-30 | Captain Disillusion embraces new tech to make Intern Alan more efficient.
Empty World | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2023-08-08 | Please consider supporting my videos on patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion examines the simple VFX techniques used by "empty world" genre TikTokers.Executive Producers:Aaron ZachariuszBlake PartridgeDan KuehlingDarion DodgeDellboyHeather A.JasperJoe WallnerKate GerryKevin McCoyKshitij N. ShettyMason VuongNathaniel DsouzaRoberto VellucciRoger Graf
Orangutan Card Trick DEBUNK Captain Disillusion 2023-05-02 | Please consider supporting my work on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion• instagram.com/CaptainDisillusion• twitter.com/CDisillusion• tiktok.com/@captaindisillusionSpecial Thanks to@CorridorCrew @standupmathsExecutive Producers:Darion DodgeNathaniel DsouzaKshitij N. ShettyMason VuongKate GerryJoe WallnerDan KuehlingBlake PartridgeRoger GrafJasperKevin McCoyHeather A.JayMoltenLlama (Tim)
Why No Debunks? #shorts Captain Disillusion 2022-12-05 | Captain Disillusion is dealin' with the world as best he can.http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionhttp://www.twitter.com/CDisillusionhttp://www.instagram.com/CaptainDisillusion
CD / The Horrors of the Alpha Channel Captain Disillusion 2022-10-22 | Please consider supporting my videos on Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCD /• Intro - youtu.be/R4sF0MT1TGM• Aspect Ratio - youtu.be/g5ZgUIobSj0• Frame Rate - youtu.be/DyqjTZHRdRs• Resolution - youtu.be/1unkluyh2Ks• Interlacing - youtu.be/1Yja9m1Lu6M• Color - youtu.be/FTKP0Y9MVus@AmiYamato sighting at 1:46!
Music Video VFX Magic With ATARASHII GAKKO! Captain Disillusion 2022-07-26 | Follow ATARASHII GAKKO!instagram.com/japan_leaderstwitter.com/japanleadersfacebook.com/japanleaderstiktok.com/@japanleadersCaptain Disillusion is visited by a quirky quartet of Japanese students for a series of fun visual effects experiments.Please consider supporting my videos on Patreon: patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion88rising channel:youtube.com/88risingCAPTAIN DISILLUSIONtwitter.com/CDisillusioninstagram.com/CaptainDisillusiontiktok.com/@CaptainDisillusionfacebook.com/CaptainDisillusion
The Great British Fake Off | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2021-12-25 | Please consider supporting my work on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion investigates a case of trademark-based VFX shenanigans.
Playing With Playing With Time | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2021-09-02 | Please consider supporting my work on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionA dangerously detailed thrill ride through the VFX techniques of the 'Playing With Time' viral video (youtube.com/watch?v=gooWdc6kb80)
Flight of the Navigator | VFXcool Captain Disillusion 2021-05-20 | Captain Disillusion leaves Alan in charge of an episode and things get rapidly nostalgic.Please consider supporting my work on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCHAPTERS:00:00 - Prologue01:10 - Subjectively Amazing08:15 - Big Slow Computers14:13 - Motion, but Controlled19:51 - Get in the Camera!27:00 - Arts & Crafts35:27 - The World Has ChangedCREDITS:Written & Directed byAlan Melikdjanian Research & Additional WritingSamantha KukCameraEmily WoodVilen MelikdjanianVisual Effects & AnimationAlan MelikdjanianJoey DeutschProp SupportBill & Brittany Doran3D Printing NerdTransportationMichael WoodIntro Theme byHachik0‘Robot Romp’ Music Cover byJoey DeutschStories & Images Provided byDave SiegJeff KleiserDoug MacMillanGeorge MuhsPeter CookTony UrbanoTim BlaneyDavid Goldberg Special Thanks toAndrew James SpoonerGlenn CampbellAmi YamatoIan HubertDisney DanTony Hipwell&All of Captain Disillusion’s Patreon Supporters!
Mr. Flare Explains: The Popcorn Guy Captain Disillusion 2020-12-25 | Please consider supporting my videos on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionSome movies have secrets. Mr. Flare hates secrets.
Behind the Scenes with James Randi Captain Disillusion 2020-10-22 | Filming the Pantry Ghost episode at the Isaac Asimov Library in the former quarters of the JREF in 2009.
CD / Color Captain Disillusion 2020-08-18 | Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionSpecial Thanks to the Action Movie Kids for lending their voices!youtube.com/user/theActionMovieKidMore CD/• Intro - youtu.be/R4sF0MT1TGM• Aspect Ratio - youtu.be/g5ZgUIobSj0• Frame Rate - youtu.be/DyqjTZHRdRs• Resolution - youtu.be/1unkluyh2Ks• Interlacing - youtu.be/1Yja9m1Lu6MATTRIBUTION:- Keanu Reeves at the 41st American Film Festival - photo by Marybel Le Pape CC BY-SA 4.0- Unknown Brain - Saviour (feat. Chris Linton) [NCS Release] music provided by http://spoti.fi/NCS
UFO on the Moon | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2020-06-03 | Please consider supporting my videos on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion conducts a thorough analysis of tiny dots orbiting a big ball.Written by Alan Melikdjanian and Samantha KukGuest-starring the stellar Phil Plait! http://about.me/philplaitJapanese language translation/dubbing by @rasha1m833
THE DEBUNKATHON Captain Disillusion 2020-04-08 | Captain Disillusion faces the scariest of all nemeses.Written byAlan Melikdjanian and Samantha KukPlease consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCreative Commons Images:• Dolly Parton accepting Liseberg Applause Award 2010 - by Curtis Hilbun• Dodie Clark You Tour at Brussels La Madeleine - by DancingInSpace(youtube.com/channel/UCTZ5TmejeEN2nS2HFZ1hzWw/about)
EXTENDED CUT - Captain Ds Could You Survive GHOSTBUSTERS Segment Captain Disillusion 2019-11-04 | I'm stoked to be a guest on Vsauce3's 'Could You Survive the Movies'! (Check out the full GHOSTBUSTERS episode here: youtu.be/hA0tOcNE4IY)But my raw power, skills and charisma proved too much for one episode and my segment was slightly edited down. So here is the full, uncensored Director's Cut version. Enjoy!Please consider supporting my videos on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion
Gyro Drop | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2019-10-04 | Captain Disillusion takes us on a ride of a lifetime.Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionSpecial thanks to the students of Bongpyeong High School (봉평고등학교)Actors:최지성추연진황성호Camera:전승현
Static Helicopter Blades | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2019-08-12 | Captain Disillusion gets pedantic about the description of a common camera effect.Please consider supporting my videos on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionJoin the CD Discord server! I might show up for some Q/A: cddiscord.info/discordVideo being discussed: youtube.com/watch?v=yr3ngmRuGUcGuest - Matt Parker: http://www.youtube.com/standupmaths
CD / Interlacing ADDENDUM Captain Disillusion 2019-06-20 | Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionEpisode to which this is an addendum: youtu.be/5eu_KjKsnpM
CD / Interlacing Captain Disillusion 2019-06-03 | Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCD/• Intro - youtu.be/R4sF0MT1TGM• Aspect Ratio - youtu.be/g5ZgUIobSj0• Frame Rate - youtu.be/DyqjTZHRdRs• Interlacing - youtu.be/1Yja9m1Lu6M
CD / Resolution Captain Disillusion 2019-05-14 | Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCD/• Intro - youtu.be/R4sF0MT1TGM• Aspect Ratio - youtu.be/g5ZgUIobSj0• Frame Rate - youtu.be/DyqjTZHRdRs• Interlacing - youtu.be/1Yja9m1Lu6MCREATIVE COMMONS PHOTO CREDITS:Christopher Nolan at Cannes - by Georges BiardJ.J. Abrams at Star Trek Beyond Japan Premiere - by Dick Thomas JohnsonIMAX Theater at Paragon Cineplex - by Khemkhaeng
CD / Aspect Ratio Captain Disillusion 2019-04-09 | Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCD/• Intro - youtu.be/R4sF0MT1TGM• Frame Rate - youtu.be/DyqjTZHRdRs• Resolution - youtu.be/1unkluyh2Ks• Interlacing - youtu.be/1Yja9m1Lu6M
CD / Frame Rate Captain Disillusion 2019-04-09 | Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCD/• Intro - youtu.be/R4sF0MT1TGM• Aspect Ratio - youtu.be/g5ZgUIobSj0• Resolution - youtu.be/1unkluyh2Ks• Interlacing - youtu.be/1Yja9m1Lu6M
CD / Intro Captain Disillusion 2019-04-09 | Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCD/• Aspect Ratio - youtu.be/g5ZgUIobSj0• Frame Rate - youtu.be/DyqjTZHRdRs• Resolution - youtu.be/1unkluyh2Ks• Interlacing - youtu.be/1Yja9m1Lu6M
Laminar Flow DISAMBIGUATION Captain Disillusion 2019-02-14 | Captain Disillusion gets his hands wet with some experiments, and lets you watch.Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion
Mr. Flare Explains: The Virgin Mary Captain Disillusion 2018-12-12 | While Captain Disillusion recovered from world travels, Mr. Flare took it upon himself to thoroughly deconstruct a video on his own.----Please consider supporting the show on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionRead CD's constant complaints on:twitter.com/CDisillusionJoin for occasional live Q&A on Discord:discord.gg/zdwPgNc----Featured in this video:youtube.com/juanitochiguesqueyoutube.com/GarrettDavidGinner
Captain Disillusion: Worlds Greatest Blenderer - Live at the Blender Conference 2018 Captain Disillusion 2018-11-08 | Recorded at De Balie in Amsterdam on October 25th, 2018.In this format-bending presentation, intergalactic VFX explainer Captain Disillusion recounts his journey from humble amateur superhero to best Blender artist of all time*.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. At the very least, it's an entertaining way to spend the better part of an hour.*Allegedly.----------Creative Commons Credits:Oscar Award Statue model - androgenius23 (Blendswap)Photo of Ton Roosendaal - William Maanders (Wikimedia Commons)Lightwave 3D screenshot - Bernhard Bazant
Mobile Drone | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2018-09-27 | Captain Disillusion joins forces with Mark Rober to examine a questionable invention.Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionMark Rober's video: youtu.be/LEZCxxKp0hM
Wall Walking | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2018-09-03 | Captain Disillusion puts a classic visual effect into perspective.Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion---------------Image of Stanley Donen by Adam Schartoff (Wikimedia Commons)
Escherian Stairwell Deconstruction Captain Disillusion 2018-08-19 | Captain Disillusion climbs to the heights of absurdity.Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion-----Credits and Attribution• Michael Lacanilao's channel: http://www.youtube.com/hydrogliphix• Image at 10:20 from Michael's FB Page: facebook.com/The.Films.of.Michael.Lacanilao• Starfury 3D model by Chris Kuhn (facebook.com/Chris-Kuhn-3D-Artist)
Marble Sorting Machine DEBUNK Captain Disillusion 2018-06-28 | Please consider supporting my videos on: http://patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion----------Holly visits Captain Disillusion with a special request.----------Subject video being discussed: youtu.be/tJOTAou0fzwKonstantin's Instagram: instagram.com/arab_voisovJapanese version translated & performed by @rasha1m833
A Fighter Jet Says Hi | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2018-05-10 | Please consider supporting my videos on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion deconstructs an aeronautical viral video, with a little help.SPECIAL THANKS TO:Tara SandlinJoey GuerraJ. Matthew TurnerJames Turner, Ph.D.Dan "Buzz" BrananDavid "Beaker" KentSubject video discussed: facebook.com/Fighterjetsworld/videos/2038887389477352F-18 Hornet high-poly Blender model by Chris Kuhnfacebook.com/Chris-Kuhn-3D-ArtistDestin's engaging educational videos can be found on his channel:Smarter Every Dayyoutube.com/smartereverydayTom's formidable intellectual (and physical) prowess can be witnessed on his channel:Tom Scottyoutube.com/tomscottgo
Dancing Phantoms | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2018-04-06 | Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion takes a close look at a piece of Art.----------Kiyan Forootan on Instagram: instagram.com/kiyanforootanIMAGE/VIDEO CREDITS:Jetpack Samurai - by ソフトバンク（SoftBank), YouTubeKathleen Turner - by Rob Rich, FlickrBalloon Dog - by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra, FlickrString of Puppies - by John Wisniewski, FlickrSample motion capture clips:CMU Graphics Lab Motion Capture DatabaseDanceDBOptitrack----------The CG version of Captain D was designed using the Flex Rig by CG Cookie, Inc.
Chinese Invisibility Cloak Hoax DESTROYED!!! Captain Disillusion 2018-03-16 | Please consider supporting my work: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionThe Captain attempts to rebrand himself... with mixed results.-----Educational YouTube channels parodied in this video, which do things much better than me:http://www.youtube.com/periodicvideoshttp://www.youtube.com/billwurtzhttp://www.youtube.com/cgpgreyhttp://www.youtube.com/tomscottgohttp://www.youtube.com/Vsaucehttp://www.youtube.com/SmarterEveryDay-----Creative Commons image attributions (in order of appearance):Petro Vlahos receiving award - by Cristo VlahosSteven Spielberg at Tintin Premiere - by Georges BiardChristopher Nolan at WonderCon - by BrokenSpherePaul Thomas Anderson in NY - by Jürgen FauthQuentin Tarantino at Grindhouse Premiere - by Jeff BalkeCMOS Image Sensor - by Filya1Corner of Photosensor Array - by Natural PhiloLenslet Array Illustration - Hamamatsu Learning CenterMicrolenses - by Eastman KodakFrame From Elephants Dream - by Ton Roosendaal et al.Casey Neistat at TechCrunch Disrupt - by TechCrunch
Invisible Box Challenge | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2018-01-31 | Please consider supporting my videos on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion gets on the last train out of meme town and performs his own version of the invisible box challenge.
Gateway to Sedona DEBUNK Captain Disillusion 2018-01-07 | Please consider supporting my videos on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion deconstructs the portal video and explains the concept known (only to himself) as the "piecemeal paranormal".Creators discussed:FunkyFatHead - youtube.com/channel/UCyEk02FtSV-ZAzPwmcVDhJwKorney Aleev - youtube.com/channel/UC13jOfkwQtqqcLN5eoFPeZQAdam Ellis - twitter.com/moby_dickheadCreative Commons credits of celebrity photos:Alex Jones by Michael Zimmermann | Wikimedia CommonsDavid Blaine by MagicMama | Wikimedia CommonsSasha Baron Cohen as Borat by Skssoft | WikipediaDeepak Chopra by Mitchell Aidelbaum | FlickrMehmet Oz by World Economic Forum | FlickrJoseph Mercola by Joseph Mercola | FlickrVladimir Putin by kremlin.ru | kremlin.ruKim Jong-un by driver Photographer | Flickr
The Unbearable Loneliness of Being Right on the Internet - Live at Skepticon Australia 2017 Captain Disillusion 2017-11-30 | Captain Disillusion creator Alan Melikdjanian frantically lectures a skeptical audience on how to never make any mistakes as a YouTuber.Recorded at City Recital Hall in Sydney, Australia, during Skepticon 2017. Footage courtesy of Think, Inc.Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion
Back to the Future | VFXcool (2/2) Captain Disillusion 2017-11-05 | Part 1: youtu.be/AtPA6nIBs5gAmi's finished motion control scene: youtu.be/pKQn2VvZbxg Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion---Unless otherwise indicated, all footage and images used to illustrate this video essay are property of Universal Pictures, Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic.Intro theme by Hachik0 (soundcloud.com/snijboer)
Mr. Flare Explains: Ultimate Batting Practice Captain Disillusion 2017-09-30 | Please donate to Puerto Rico hurricane relief: http://unidosporpuertorico.com/enConsider supporting my videos on: patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionWhile Captain Disillusion deals with a spatial anomaly, Mr. Flare steps in to examine a viral video that's made a recent comeback.
Back to the Future | VFXcool (1/2) Captain Disillusion 2017-08-31 | Consider supporting my videos on: patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionTime to step away from viral videos and discuss some historically epic VFX work. 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.---Unless otherwise indicated, all footage and images used to illustrate this video essay are property of Universal Pictures and ILM.Intro theme by Hachik0 (soundcloud.com/snijboer)DeLorean 3D model by Chris Kuhn (facebook.com/Kuhn-Industries)
Captain Ds Definitive Guide to TRICK SHOTS Captain Disillusion 2017-08-04 | Please consider supporting the videos on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion makes an unauthorized landing and explores the genre of trick shot viral videos.Throwing a Ball - Raw Footage: youtu.be/g_Qq7QDyg4UOther relevant mentions:Dude Perfect channel: youtube.com/DudePerfectPeople Are Awesome channel: youtube.com/PeopleAreAwesomeJackson Roberts' Doctor Disenchantment video: youtube.com/watch?v=8-6pogavrFw CC-BY 3D assets used in this video:Basketball by CGMasters.netEarth in Cycles by AdrianoMI-24 Gunship by Chris Kuhn
Beakmallusion Outtakes Captain Disillusion 2017-07-30 | // New video coming in a few days! This is just a li'l something to keep your hope alive.Once a Patreon exclusive, now available to all! Bloopers and outtakes from my episode with the one... the only... the Beakman.Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=sT_bTnkwLuE
The Magic of Will Tsai | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2017-06-30 | Please consider supporting the series on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion ponders the very concept of magic by taking a close look at the work of one particular illusionist.Relevant Links:• Will Tsai's AGT Audition Performance: youtu.be/s7wrfzpjf9U• Will Tsai's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCKQi_jng7xcAhw7rWpAkNkA• Analysis of Kevin James' 'Man Sawn in Half' Act by Robers Dee: youtu.be/zt8YFOiIBcc
Superhuman Tape Measure Skills DEBUNK Captain Disillusion 2017-05-31 | Please consider supporting the show: http://patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion answers a viewer request and gets slightly carried away.• Subject video: youtube.com/watch?v=Wx_5GI0QRdw• Jackson's request video: youtube.com/watch?v=oX129xRZXakFeaturing the Debunk Breakdown remix by HoriXZ0n(http://youtube.com/EventHoriXZ0n)
The Method Robot | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2017-04-30 | Please consider supporting these videos on http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion explores the merits and shortfalls of an exciting new robotic exoskeleton.
Why Did Captain Disillusion Cross the Road? Captain Disillusion 2017-04-01 | ...To illustrate some VFX techniques.http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionThis video originally appeared in: youtu.be/63qn9w-a2ok
Traffic Dodging | Quick D Captain Disillusion 2017-03-30 | Please consider supporting my videos on: http://www.patreon.com/CaptainDisillusionCaptain Disillusion examines a common VFX hoax trope involving cars, roads, humans and running.----------Subject video: youtu.be/LGRU5zXRwdQVehicle Blendswap model by: ctdabomb.
