If you’ve not been living under a rock, you might already be contemplating moving from smartphone clips to vlogging –– the video version of blogging. Need inspiration? YouTubers are upping their game and posting carefully-crafted, well-edited cinematic vlogs, from exotic travels to everyday life. What connects viewers is the feeling of continuity.
t2 picks seven vloggers from across the globe you must check out.
Subscriber count: 270K
CASEY NEISTAT
The Manhattan resident’s channel hit the roof after his video reviewing a Qatar Airways business class seat went viral. He glides across New York City on a boosted board –– a motorised skateboard –– and juggles meetings, outings with his family, seminars, A-list events, trips around the world and his favourite addiction — running. A lot of his episodes, if not most, have major sections dedicated to his daily runs, marathons and half marathons. Especially intriguing are mail-time sessions where he unboxes packages. His drone shots of the New York skyline are simply mesmerising, as are the sudden bursts of timelapse clips that switch to normal speed videos. He rarely misses an upload and his flawless editing is bound to keep you glued.
Must watch:
1. The Kilimanjaro Story
2. Qatar Airways A350 Business Class Review
3. The Vietnam Notebook
Subscriber count: 8.2 million
PEWDIEPIE
Felix Kjellberg, popularly known as PewDiePie, is one of the biggest draws on YouTube. What does he do in his videos you ask? He plays indie games, makes cheeky remarks and is quite the loose-lipped entertainer. He’s got enthusiasm and energy galore but that usually translates into shouting, screaming and foul-mouthed tirades. Who does he make videos for? His ‘bros’ and ‘bro army’. That’s what clicks for him but also gets him into one controversy after another. Be sure to check out his fashion and beauty vlogger girlfriend, Marzia Bisognin.
Must watch:
1. Funny Montages
2. World’s Most Offensive Game
3. Reading Mean Comments
Subscriber count: 57 million
LILLY SINGH
Known the world over for her YouTube channel Superwoman, which has earned over 12 million subscribers, she performs stand-up comedy, raps, hosts events and acts, and has also featured as a motivational speaker. Having joined YouTube in October 2010, Lilly Singh relies heavily on her ethnic background for her stand-up.
“I started my YouTube channel when I came out of depression. Something inside me switched and I decided I didn’t want to be sad anymore. Since then, I’ve set out to make people laugh and smile in the hope of being that switch for someone else. Also, I’m really weird and I feel the world should see it!” the Scarborough-born Lilly had told t2. The feather in her cap? She won the First Person trophy at Streamy Awards 2017.
Interested in knowing more about her? Read her book How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life.
Must watch:
1. Official Guide to Brown Girls
2. Bollywood Movies are Evil
3. Technology Sucks!
Subscriber count: 12 million
Peter Mckinnon
This guy is all about cameras, gear and vlogging. He has a lot of expensive gear but at the same time, he doesn’t forget viewers who can’t spend big bucks. Getting smooth shots, editing tricks, storytelling ideas... he’s got it all. Apart from his vlogs, he uploads a special ‘Two minute Tuesday’ video every week in which he explains some neat tricks for shooting and editing clips. His trademark entry for every video involves clapping his hands and the line: “What’s up everybody? Peter McKinnon here.”
Must watch:
1. Kenya videos
2. How to get smooth footage
3. Two Minute Tuesdays
Subscriber count: 1.4 million
MONA SANGHA
Mona Sangha’s channel, KeepingUpWithMona, is one that beauty and make-up enthusiasts need to follow. To cut a long story short, she’s a make-up artist who vlogs. While make-up is her niche, there’s a ton of weddings she attends and travels occasionally to add a bit of spice to her videos.
But it’s not all fun and games –– viewers get to witness what goes on inside a typical desi home in British Columbia. Cut to the chase, she’s a beauty expert and has her clients exuding radiance by the end of the videos.
Must watch:
1. How to: Tikka Setting
2. Indian Bridal Make-up
3. Fall Make-up — Get Ready With Me
Subscriber count: 104K
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