As it is summer, and I have more time on my hands, I have recently been exploring YouTube. Not only is this a great source of entertainment and humor, but I have discovered that it is also a source of inspiration. There are few channels I have stumbled upon that have really impressed me with how they have used YouTube to its full potential. These few have shown me how much one can gain from a website that simply shares videos with the world.
Subsequently, I have been inspired to create a list, or compilation, of YouTube channels that fulfill the various facets of internet entertainment.
I hope you enjoy!
Stay Gold,
Kayla
Comedy
ThatcherJoe, it'sGrace, MyHarto
Joe Sugg of ThatcherJoe began his channel about one year ago. Many may know him from his sister's channel, Zoella, but he has certainly made a name for himself. He now has over 2million subscribers and generally creates comedy videos. His content always seems to make me laugh out loud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXb8iOYUGx8&index=3&list=PLk9cDzNGR4-j4CA_yAd5Qzb8NPw3j0eLM
it'sGrace is Grace Helbig's second YouTube channel. Many know her from her first channel, DailyGrace. Her videos are different from most comedic videos. Repetition, frequent jump shots, and a dry sense of humor all rolled together create a lighthearted video that never gets boring.
MyHarto is a channel run by Hannah Hart. Her success began with her segment "My Drunk Kitchen" and quickly spread to collaborations and advice videos. If you like cooking and puns then this is the channel for you. She is quite entertaining.
Short Films
sawyerhartman, Bertie Gilbert, PleasantRyan
Sawyer Hartman not only films typical YouTube videos and collabs, but also wonderful short films. They are extremely well made and vary from horror stories to comedies with everything in between. Each film has a different feel, and it is clear that Sawyer works really hard to produce these films.
I just recently stumbled across Bertie Gilbert's channel, and I am thrilled I did. Simplistic, well thought out, and abstract, his work is so realistic it's touching. (So prepare to tear up a bit...I sure did!) I think we can expect big things from him in the near future.
I literally found the PleasantRyan channel yesterday and I love it. Ryan O'Connor really only has two short films on his main channel, and I want more! He takes a humorous, narrative approach to some of the deeper questions we come across in life. I really hope to see more from him.
Music
Tom Rosenthal
If was asked to play one song that summed up my general taste in music, I would play a song by Tom Rosenthal. All of his music is pure and simple...and I love it. Not to mention his voice is angelic. He has songs that tell silly little stories, and others that are more than that. Regardless, all of them are quite beautifully done.
Daily Vlogs
Mr Ben Brown, FunForLouis
Both Ben Brown (Mr Ben Brown) and Louis Cole (FunForLouis) are amazing people. They literally film their lives everyday and share it with the internet world. That is quite a feat, and they should be commended for it. Unlike some people that sit at home and watch their videos, these two men venture out into the world and experience all that it has to offer. They are truly living their life to the fullest.
Pure Brilliance
Will Darbyshire, JacksGap
Will Darbyshire is fairly new to the YouTube world, but he is fitting in just fine. As far as I have seen, Will takes a different approach to creating and filming his videos. Instead of doing tags or challenges he comes up with a topic for the week and discusses it on camera. He generally keeps them short and sweet with various examples or images that drive his points home. His filming style and choice of music are just brilliant, and I really admire the videos he creates.
JacksGap, created by Jack Harries was originally began as a hobby or something fun to do over the span of his gap year. He was one of the first famous "British YouTubers". Now, with over 3.5million subscribers his channel has become much, much more. Teaming up with his brother, Finn Harries, they are creating content that is unmatched by anyone on YouTube. I believe this started with their trip to the Rainbow Centre in Sri Lanka and peeked on their trip to India to participate in the Rickshaw Run. Jack and Finn are using the success of their channel to film videos that are not only beautifully done, but also educate viewers on parts of the world that need our help. They are true philanthropies. They should be applauded for the work they do.
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