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And now for something completely different.

Tell me what ya'll think...

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VFXcool: Back to the Future Trilogy (1/2)

Consider supporting my videos on: patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion Consider supporting my videos on: patreon.com/CaptainDisillusion Time 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 (https://soundcloud.com/snijboer) DeLorean 3D model by Chris Kuhn (https://www.facebook.com/Kuhn-Industries)

Comments

Kyle Wall

Called it! Video was super cool Captain

Timmo Warner

Cool! This is definitely a legitimate way to go for Captain D other than debunking things every single episode!

Gondamar

love it! really dig this style of video. cant wait for pt. 2

Anonymous

I want that widdoo Delorean.

Rob Sedgebeer

Brilliant. Utterly brilliant. Also, guessing by the time stamps / zones, you've been up all night editing this. Have a well earned sleep!

Anonymous

Great stuff! I approve :) But was that really a 1000 *kW* light behind the fake clouds at 2:02?

Useless Duck Company

I really enjoyed it. I think you should put some serious thought into making a full length documentary on the subject. The breakdown of how they did the effects is fascinating and with your passion for the subject I think audiences would really respond to it. If it was at TIFF I would jump at a chance to see it.

Jamie F

Phenomenal. Debunking bttf finally...I KNEW they faked it!

Jameson Simmons

An absolute labor of love, CD. And such a fitting tribute. It's one of my favorite series, too, for the story, the VFX, and how seamlessly they weave together. Thank you for making this!

Sgtpanda

Awesome, I must admit I haven't seen the movies (I know) but found this interesting nonetheless, the stuff about Zemeckis was also very interesting

Jerry Heiselman

Great Scott! This is really good. I like this type of video.

Duncan

Loved it. Really loved it. Thanks very much Captain D!

Kim Akerø

Love it! Part 2 can't come fast enough!

Tango Alpha Roma Nova

I am in awe of the progressions & evolutions created to bring the vision to life. I guess it's easy to just take it all for granted. Thank you for making such freakn awesome goodness 🙌🏽

Anonymous

The one time the vid is out of focus is when CD calls for pause. That's heavy...

Billman Warren

If this is where you're heading... I love it.

CaptainDisillusion
>>6963366

Thanks! It's really been a couple of weeks of all-nighters, heh. So yeah, I think I'll jus..zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Anonymous

Another great video. You've done it againian, Alan Melikdjanian.

Sarah O'Donoghue

Excellent stuff, Captain D, and as a fangirl of BTTF since *cough* 1990 *cough* who has (a)made the pilgrimage from the UK to Universal Studios CA for the BTTF ride, (b) sat in one of the REAL CARS from BTTF2 and (c) read/watched pretty much all the behind-the-scenes material on the movies...I really appreciate all the analysis you've done here which is highly entertaining and also endearingly goofy. Can't wait for the second instalment :-D

DJ Flea

Video removed?

Anonymous

Amazing as usual! Can't wait for part 2 :)

Anonymous

Great Scott is this awesome!

Richard Irons

This is really brilliant, as always. Can you recommend a book or something about the VFX in BttF, or did you have to do loads of research in different places to put this together? Also, did I hear a bit of Fratelli Stellari in there? And also, I love that you put in the DeLorean door sound effect from the movies when you closed the door of the model in the video.

Chris Barry

Great, but I noticed a small error I think....

Daniel Staniforth

Fantastic video, Captain, you managed to explain to a dullard like myself just how many of these shots were produced, but you failed to answer the biggest mystery: how did the filmmakers actually go back in time??

Anonymous

I wish I had constructive criticism for you, but that was beyond fantastic! I appreciate all your work and attention to detail. Thank you!!

Anonymous
>>6965499

I'm sure there is something, Kristen. His lower body was numb when editing this, that's gonna lead to some kind of mishap sooner or later. Keep sniffin!

Anonymous
>>6965492

Twice I might add and 2 years apart to the same precise date. That's unbelievable!

Anonymous

I think it's a great direction to change to. Why debunk the amateurs when you can celebrate the amazing? Looking forward to part 2.

Anonymous

So good! Great insight into a turning point of VFX history -- from someone who devoured every Cinefex that came out during that period, I think your take was concise, entertaining and very well-produced!!

Jasper

This is honestly a video series I've always wanted but never found. "Behind the Scenes" productions rarely go into the nerdy model-building and primitive technology used. A series dedicated to celebrating the invisible efforts of professional VFX artists and going over a breakdown of their techniques? I couldn't ask for more.

Anonymous

I always had a feeling Back to the Future was faked. It's good to have evidence now.

Anonymous

Wow. This really solidifies your knowledge and expertise with hard facts on your passion, while still being entertaining and informational to those who don't know the craft.

Anonymous

Great video, as always :)

Anonymous

Great video, thanks Captain D!

Anonymous

I feel bad because I just realized I've never watched Back to the Future 2 or 3.

Anonymous
>>6971037

You should! But since the time concept is elusive in those movies can you really say you "never" watched those movies. Maybe you did next week?

Anonymous

Excellent, I look forward to more of the same.

Anonymous

Very good, it's a good new direction to be going in!

Spoons

I liked this, I liked this a lot...

Anonymous

This is such a new direction, but one that feels so familiar compared to your current work. I can't wait to see where this leads you next.

Ali

CD Bruh, you can NEVER have too many BTTF references!

Anonymous

Good stuff, can't wait for part 2.

Anonymous

As a huge BTTF nerd and collector (who happens to also have that exact same light-up Delorean die-cast model), even I learned tasty new behind the scenes trivia. Wonderful idea for a new segment, Cap. Keep up the wonderful work!

Anonymous

this is really great. i'm a casual BttF fan but the truly entertaining bits were seeing someone's passion and perhaps the nascent beginnings of their VFX obsession :)