How to Get Views | BECOMING YOUTUBE | Video 2

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A weekly "documentary" series about YouTubers, with fantasy elements and sketch comedy and GO PLAY IN THE MUD!

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
BERTIE GILBERT (http://youtube.com/BertiebertG)
CHARLIE McDONNELL (http://youtube.com/charlie)
CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER (http://youtube.com/carrie)
LEX CROUCHER (http://youtube.com/tyrannosauruslexxx)
ED BLANN (http://youtube.com/eddplant)
HAZEL HAYES (http://youtube.com/hazel)
ALEX DAY (http://youtube.com/nerimon)
TOM RIDGEWELL (http://youtube.com/tom)
DEAN DOBBS & JACK HOWARD (http://youtube.com/OMFGItsJackAndDean)
PHIL LESTER (http://youtube.com/AmazingPhil)
DAN HOWELL (http://youtube.com/danisnotonfire)
CHRIS KENDALL (http://youtube.com/crabstickz)
LUKE CUTFORTH (http://youtube.com/LukeIsNotSexy
JA SON (http://youtube.com/VeeOneEye)

"31 Things YouTubers Do" narrated by JAMIE SPICER-LEWIS (http://youtube.com/ragenineteen), with BRAD SMITH (http://youtube.com/WorldOfTheOrange) as the voice of Unnecessary Otter. Cheeky ("the purple puppet of celebrity and fun") appears with the kind permission of GARY C (http://youtube.com/garyc)

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

Sound:
CIARAN O'BRIEN & SAM CAPLAT

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

Animation:
ED STOCKHAM (http://youtube.com/smilinglimpet)

Music:
WHITE TREES (https://facebook.com/whitetreesband), OHO (http://facebook.com/ohoband), MR.TINOFOREVER (http://youtube.com/tino), ALEX DAY (http://youtube.com/nerimon) & KEVIN MACLEOD (http://incompetech.com). 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

Track list:
"The Windmill" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Buildings2" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Free Electron" -- OHO, 2011
"Fitzgerald Oud" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"The Best Policy" -- MR.TINOFOREVER, 2010
"Lady Godiva" -- ALEX DAY, 2012
"Company Oud" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Discovery V6" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Alone in Kathmandu" -- OHO, 2011
"Birthday Swing" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Latin Industries" -- KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech), 2012

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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