Empty World | Quick D

Captain Disillusion examines the simple VFX techniques used by "empty world" genre TikTokers.

Executive Producers:
Aaron Zachariusz
Blake Partridge
Dan Kuehling
Darion Dodge
Dellboy
Heather A.
Jasper
Joe Wallner
Kate Gerry
Kevin McCoy
Kshitij N. Shetty
Mason Vuong
Nathaniel Dsouza
Roberto Vellucci
Roger Graf

[AndrewKay]

Those CGI cars are really convincing, you did a great job of making it look like there are people in your world.

[Shadowex]

It's always a great decade when Captain D uploads.

[SovietWomble]

You remain an inspiration, Captain. Happy to be among your patrons. Hope 2023 is treating you well.

[MadMovieMakers]

If there are ever VFX speedrun contests I think you could win

[Goitbit]

I really like how Captain hit us with "in the year 2037, when you're watching this" line after making us wait 15 years with 'If you're watching this in the year 2023' line from the Grey Behind Bush video.

[aL_]

You _are_ the most special boy in the world captain

[AlexiBexi]

every minute detail just deserves loves.

[Riftweaver]

how this man doesnt age and has been supplying incredible content for 15 years is just insane. please never change, captain. you are truely a gem of the internet.

[the-pink-hacker]

This 5 minute video felt like twice it's length because it's so full of details. I don't know how long Captain spends on these videos, but they make my day.

[MedlifeCrisis]

There are several channels that provoke real excitement among other creators when they post but Captain D is the only channel that YouTube friends will *always* text me about the moment he uploads, as we all try to make time to watch it 🙌🏽

[jam]

He effortlessly demonstrates S+ tier vfx shots... he's a very humble and masterful person. A role model or an inspiration to say the least. He is truly a one of a kind.

[philosoraptor]

"An entire generation's low-key sense of abandonment, as they find themselves growing up in a void between a rich past they never experienced, and a volatile future they are about to inherit." is some straight-up poetic modern philosophy. Dark, but true.

[smartereveryday]

3D track paintouts seem like they'd take forever! Super cool video, thanks for making it Captain!

[blenderguru]

I don't think people realize how much work goes into these visualizations 😲
I love that in an age of content production farms you're proving you can be successful with quality over quantity. Keep it up dude

[mtrps_]

dude drops crazy high end editing and slide it aside like its nothing in every video he makes, truly an icon. ❤

[chief]

Incredible skill and art on display here

[KayrBayr]

I love how the mirror edit probably took a pretty good amount of time to make it look good and its just there for a small bit to show it's possible and nothing else. Great job as always, Captain!

[Antifrost]

Every upload, I'm reminded that Captain D could have used his powers for evil and been spreading fake videos across the internet with a distressing amount of believability for over a decade. No joke, I'm truly glad you explain all the visual effects, compositing, and editing tricks in the way that you do, you provide a genuinely unique and informative experience.

[BasementMinions]

The level of quality artistry on display is truly mind-boggling. You sir are so skilled.

[BrayTube]

I love how a "Quick D" video takes more time to create than almost anything else on YouTube. There are plenty of channels I look forward to videos by, but there are few that give me a little thrill -some pre-emptive endorphins- like seeing a Captain D video pop up. Love it!