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[strange headache]

Not sure why this guy popped up in my YouTube recommendations, but his channel is really cool. Captain Disillusion is focusing on explaining the work that goes into creating special effects for movies. His videos are also well edited and chock-full of great special effects, showing that he doesn't only know the theory behind it but is also capable of practicing the craft himself. He does an excellent job at explaining the inner-workings of these special effects for the layman.

In one of his recent videos he is detailing the insane work that went into creating the effects for an 80's kids movie Flight of the Navigator:





It's not the best movie ever made, but it holds a special place in my heart. So it was not only interesting to revisit that movie but also take a peek behind the curtains. In order to create the spaceship they had to create two different full size models as well as build their own custom super-computer. I still find it hard to believe how much craftsmanship went into the production of that movie, it's mind-blowing.

Somehow I get the impression that the easy availability of digital effects has had a hugely detrimental effect on the care, creativity and love that goes into modern films.

His two-part series on Back to the Future is also amazing as well:





Give it a watch if you like.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

This was a cool watch. I forgot this movie existed even though I've probably watched it 20 or more times as a kid.

 

[cormack12]

FotN was awesome.

YOU ARE...... THE NAVIGATOR.

 

[AJUMP23]

FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR was one of my mothers favorite films. She loved it and was laughing the whole time she took us to se it. I also think it is a classic.

 

[Wheeljack539]

Give it a watch if you like.

Compliance!

 

[INC]

Watched it the other day

Still legit

Its up there with batteries not included

 

[AJUMP23]

This video about the production of the movie is excellent. I was surprised by the number of authentic pieces he had.

 

[GloveSlap]

This was my favorite childhood movie (along with Goonies and Pee Wee's Big Adventure). Still love it and the design of the ship is one of the best ever. I was finally able to replace my dvd with the UK Second Sight LE Bluray and the transfer is really good.

I commented on a Corridor Crew video a long time ago tha they needed to to do a VFX react for this, but they never did. Looks like they got beat to the punch.

 

[HellforLeather]

Well I'm sucked in now for the whole 40+ min. Nice find OP.

 

[AJUMP23]

Well I'm sucked in now for the whole 40+ min. Nice find OP.

I thought I would skim it too, but I watched the whole thing.

 

[M1chl]

He is also absolute masterclass in presenting stuff to the audience, I watched it even tho, I suck at everything graphics:

 

[kunonabi]

FotN is so freaking good.

 

[UnNamed]

Thank you to suggests us this channel, very informative.

I also loved Navigator, still holds up today.

 

[INC]

The film gets even better when you realise Max is pee wee herman

 

[strange headache]

This video about the production of the movie is excellent. I was surprised by the number of authentic pieces he had.

Yeah, he even has the original props that were used to create the spaceship stair and even recreates the effect with them.

I commented on a Corridor Crew video a long time ago tha they needed to to do a VFX react for this, but they never did. Looks like they got beat to the punch.

I've watched a few Corrido Crew videos. They are well done and entertaining, but they could explain the effects a little bit better or go more into detail. Not a big fan of the "react" type kind of content though, but I like it when they try to "fix" the special effects shots. Like when they remade Birdemic or gave Superman his moustache back:

He is also absolute masterclass in presenting stuff to the audience, I watched it even tho, I suck at everything graphics:

He also debunks a lot of viral videos, but I hope he plans to do more VFXcool episodes.

 

[INC]

Their deepfake of the irishman is great, you realise how bad the cgi can look, compared to a free app anyway, done by the same people above

 

[strange headache]

Their deepfake of the irishman is great, you realise how bad the cgi can look, compared to a free app anyway, done by the same people above

Deepfakes are scary realistic, it's crazy how far technology has come. Nowadays you can recreate Tron in like an afternoon or so:

 

[nkarafo]

VFXcool is the best part of this guy's channel but he only covered 2 movies so far... The list of classic movies he could cover is so massive, he could do just that and have material for the rest of his life. Though i get that this kind of thing requires a lot of research.

He is far less annoying and more funny than the Corridor Crew members as well.

 

[Sevenfold]

Love Cap

 

[INC]

Deepfakes are scary realistic, it's crazy how far technology has come. Nowadays you can recreate Tron in like an afternoon or so:

Check out this dudes channel, some of them are unreal

 

[kondorBonk]

Captain Disillusion is a hell of a public speaker too. He talked at a blender conference in 2018 which was fantastic and really made the software feel more approachable to a one man team. Anyone just starting out in 3d, it really gets you motivated.

Edit* Lol, didn't noitce M1chl posted the same thing.

 

[LaughingStock]

Even though I've never watched Flight of the navigator I've still watched the whole CD video. He is very entertaining.

 

[AJUMP23]

Even though I've never watched Flight of the navigator I've still watched the whole CD video. He is very entertaining.

You should go watch Flight of the Navigator.

 

[INC]

Even though I've never watched Flight of the navigator I've still watched the whole CD video. He is very entertaining.

I second this, its on prime atm, go watch it

And you see a young Sarah Jessica Parker, before her face turned into a boiled horse