During my college days, I took up Bachelor's of Mass Media and specialized in Advertising. That was when I started to get a little interested in films and it made me want to learn how to use a camera. A friend of mine then taught me a little editing and that's when I knew I wanted to get involved more deeply into it.
My friend Mazin and I started our own YouTube channel named 'Idiotube' where we would showcase content such as social experiments, social awareness, pranks, comedy sketches, etc. Soon after, the channel took off and we got exposed to some fame.
But that still wasn't the deal breaker for me. I was always inclined towards travel. For years, I shot and edited several travel videos but never uploaded them. One day, I decided to quit Idiotube, sell the channel and travel with the money I got out of it. That is how my journey with travel film making started.
2. When did you first decide that you wanted to create content and how did you start?
Having some experience with YouTube in the past, I knew that it was a platform where I could get instant reviews for my work. I'd get to know instantly whether people liked my work or not. That is when I decided to give it a shot and create my own YouTube channel documenting my travels.
Just like any other job, the job of a YouTube content creator also comes with its own risks. You have to be willing to put in the efforts to see good results. The idea is simple - With consistency and quality work, you will sustain the industry, automatically leading to financial stability.
I absolutely love Ronnie and Barty. I personally resonate with their style of content creation because it is genuine, authentic and true to who they are. I love how they curate the simplicity of the mountains and their day-to-day lives while showing the most visually pleasing shots with carefully chosen background score.
5. How and where do you find inspiration to churn out content?
Films have been the greatest source of inspiration for me. Ever since I was a child, I've been extremely fascinated by the thought of what goes behind the making of a film. My thought process has evolved greatly because of it.
I prefer to not restrict myself with a tight schedule. I believe that creativity flows better only with a relaxed mind and that is why I like to flow with what comes my way. Most of my work takes place during the night because it is the most peaceful time of the day.
Honestly, I am not much of a reader. But out of the very few books I've read, 'The Secret' happens to be my favourite. This book has taught me to stay centered in times when I feel like things are going the wrong way. It reminds me of the things I have done and the things I've planned to do in the near future. When work stress brings me negative thoughts, the book reminds me that I need to manifest the change I want to bring. Because, in the end, what goes around comes around. And the only way to bring positivity is to put out positivity out there.
8. What piece of advice would you like to give to future and aspiring creators?
If I had one thing and one thing only to say to all the young, aspiring content creators of today, here's what I'd say -
"Ask yourself the question, 'What makes you really happy?' When you have found the answer to it, dedicate yourself entirely to the journey of a content creator and represent your vision till the very end. A lot of people these days deviate from their path. They start to focus on what could bring them more fame or money rather than what makes them happy.
2. When did you first decide that you wanted to create content and how did you start?
Having some experience with YouTube in the past, I knew that it was a platform where I could get instant reviews for my work. I'd get to know instantly whether people liked my work or not. That is when I decided to give it a shot and create my own YouTube channel documenting my travels.
The first ever video I put up on my own channel was from my college trip to Tarkarli. With the positive response I received, I knew it was something I had to continue doing. With a basic camera and some ground-level editing knowledge, I slowly took off step by step.
3. Is vlogging and YouTube content creation a financially sustainable career?
3. Is vlogging and YouTube content creation a financially sustainable career?
Just like any other job, the job of a YouTube content creator also comes with its own risks. You have to be willing to put in the efforts to see good results. The idea is simple - With consistency and quality work, you will sustain the industry, automatically leading to financial stability.
If you aren't consistent, you might go down in a spiral. There is no rocket science involved here. It is all about what you have to offer to your audience and how well you are willing to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the viewers.
4. Who is your favorite creator and why?
4. Who is your favorite creator and why?
I absolutely love Ronnie and Barty. I personally resonate with their style of content creation because it is genuine, authentic and true to who they are. I love how they curate the simplicity of the mountains and their day-to-day lives while showing the most visually pleasing shots with carefully chosen background score.
5. How and where do you find inspiration to churn out content?
Films have been the greatest source of inspiration for me. Ever since I was a child, I've been extremely fascinated by the thought of what goes behind the making of a film. My thought process has evolved greatly because of it.
The emotions, the characters, the visually pleasing frames; all of this is what makes me a film fanatic, inspiring me to do better and better every time.
6. What does your typical day look like?
6. What does your typical day look like?
I prefer to not restrict myself with a tight schedule. I believe that creativity flows better only with a relaxed mind and that is why I like to flow with what comes my way. Most of my work takes place during the night because it is the most peaceful time of the day.
I make myself a cup of coffee and edit and I please, with no strict deadlines. I have seen tremendous results with this technique for it has allowed me to think freely. But it can always be different for different people. This is something that works for me.
7. Which is your favorite book and why?
7. Which is your favorite book and why?
Honestly, I am not much of a reader. But out of the very few books I've read, 'The Secret' happens to be my favourite. This book has taught me to stay centered in times when I feel like things are going the wrong way. It reminds me of the things I have done and the things I've planned to do in the near future. When work stress brings me negative thoughts, the book reminds me that I need to manifest the change I want to bring. Because, in the end, what goes around comes around. And the only way to bring positivity is to put out positivity out there.
8. What piece of advice would you like to give to future and aspiring creators?
If I had one thing and one thing only to say to all the young, aspiring content creators of today, here's what I'd say -
"Ask yourself the question, 'What makes you really happy?' When you have found the answer to it, dedicate yourself entirely to the journey of a content creator and represent your vision till the very end. A lot of people these days deviate from their path. They start to focus on what could bring them more fame or money rather than what makes them happy.
You need to know that when you stop thinking ahead of time to know what success would taste like and focus only on what you have to deliver, everything will start falling into place. And before you know it, your people will start to recognize you for something you always wanted to be recognized for."
- Interview by - Aakash Nair
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