Anatomy of a YouTuber | BECOMING YOUTUBE | Video 1

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A weekly "documentary" series about YouTubers, with fantasy elements and sketch comedy and trifle.

Written, directed and edited by BENJAMIN COOK (http://youtube.com/ninebrassmonkeys). Twitter: http://twitter.com/benjamin_cook

Thanks to everyone involved! In order of appearance:
BENJAMIN COOK
PHIL LESTER (http://youtube.com/AmazingPhil)
DAN HOWELL (http://youtube.com/danisnotonfire)
DEAN DOBBS & JACK HOWARD (http://youtube.com/OMFGItsJackAndDean)
MYLES DYER (http://youtube.com/Blade376)
LEX CROUCHER (http://youtube.com/tyrannosauruslexxx)
ED BLANN (http://youtube.com/eddplant)
CHARLIE McDONNELL (http://youtube.com/charlie)
TOM RIDGEWELL (http://youtube.com/tom)
CHRIS KENDALL (http://youtube.com/crabstickz)
LIAM DRYDEN (http://youtube.com/liam)
ALEX DAY (http://youtube.com/nerimon)
CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER (http://youtube.com/carrie)

With the voice of NEIL GAIMAN (http://twitter.com/neilhimself) as "Future Ben" & BERTIE GILBERT (http://youtube.com/BertiebertG) as "Young Ben"

Camera and Lighting:
CIARAN O'BRIEN (http://youtube.com/FunnyCatVideos), SAM CAPLAT (http://plasmacat.co.uk) & ALEX ODAM (http://youtube.com/thealexfrom1994)

Additional Editing:
ALEX ODAM

Sound:
CIARAN O'BRIEN & SAM CAPLAT, with ROB COSH (http://youtube.com/ShmoNerd)

Sound Editor:
OLLY NEWPORT (http://youtube.com/OliverNewport).

This video uses many sounds from FREESOUND (http://freesound.org), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Full list: http://tinyurl.com/blqlhsy

Music:
KEVIN MACLEOD (http://incompetech.com), TOM MILSOM (http://youtube.com/hexachordal), WHITE TREES (https://facebook.com/whitetreesband) & OHO (http://facebook.com/ohoband). All tracks used with the kind permission of their respective artists. Kevin MacLeod tracks licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Pipes" is from Tom Milsom's upcoming album, Organs, to be released in 2013.

Track list:
"Movement Proposition" -- KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech), 2010
"Pipes" -- TOM MILSOM, 2013
"Free Electron" -- OHO, 2011
"Big Rock" -- KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech), 2005
"Catsongs II (Livia Deliberated)" -- TOM MILSOM, 2008
"Sonatina in C Minor" -- KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech), 2007
"The Windmill" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Unnecessary Otter" -- EDDPLANT & BRAD SMITH, 2012
"White" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Forever Yours" -- ALEX DAY, 2011
"Birthday Swing" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Buildings2" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Alone in Kathmandu" -- OHO, 2011

BetaSeries' opinion

Why You Should Dive into the Hilarious World of Smosh

If you’re looking for a TV series that delivers consistent laughter and keeps you engaged with fresh content every week, then look no further than **Smosh**. This groundbreaking show represents the evolution of online sketch comedy and has become a staple in the digital entertainment landscape since its inception in 2002. With over 16 years of comedic brilliance under its belt and more than 1,400 episodes available to binge-watch, Smosh offers something for everyone, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just discovering them for the first time.

What makes Smosh truly special is its unique blend of sketch comedy and improvisation. The series began as a simple website created by Anthony Padilla but quickly transformed into one of YouTube’s most recognized names when Ian Hecox joined the fun. Their initial success came from lip-syncing videos like the Pokémon Theme Music Video, which became an internet sensation. Since then, they have expanded their repertoire to include various comedic sketches that poke fun at pop culture phenomena, video games, and much more. This versatility means there’s never a dull moment when watching Smosh; each episode brings new laughs and surprises.

With each new season releasing sketches every Monday and Wednesday, fans are treated to regular doses of humor that keep them coming back for more. The cast's dynamic chemistry fuels hilarious interactions that resonate with audiences worldwide. Similar shows such as *After Hours* (2010) or *The UCB Show* may offer their own take on sketch comedy, but few have managed to capture the same level of audience engagement as Smosh. Its ability to evolve with changing trends while maintaining its core identity is what sets it apart from other series.

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