Tylor Skory
TheSkorys (YouTube Channel)
1. Describe YouTube in one word. Why?
Exciting. I think YouTube right now is on the brink of crossing into the public eye. Obviously everyone knows about YouTube, there are so many people who don't realize that YouTube is a real entertainment alternative to traditional media with so many great content creators on there. And to me, being able to be a part of that and be waiting when YouTube finally goes "mainstream" is so exciting.
2. How useful do you think YouTube is in finding a job?
I think it's certainly another form of social media that could be helpful when searching for a job. Showcasing your abilities or talents, gaining an audience who will help and support you, and meeting other people are all great stepping stones in finding a job.
3. How useful is YouTube to businesses in promoting themselves. Not only through ads but through actual videos as well?
If done right, YouTube can be extremely successful for businesses. It's hard for a company to come across sincere, but those who do can, get really great results. I think back to when Old Spice did their campaigns on YouTube (not just their commercials), but when they spent the day making live video responses on YouTube. Twitter was blowing up and celebrities were tweeting in questions and the Old Spice man himself would respond. It was a perfect example of a business doing YouTube right.
4. How do you think YouTube has impacted our society?
I think it's been huge, and I also think it's just the tip of the ice-burg. I honestly expect to see some huge changes in the very near future. As John Green said; "YouTube and Television are like two speeding cars headed right at each other, and when they hit, it's going to be a very ugly mess." I couldn't agree more. I see people (especially kids, in our case) subscribing to us and spending more time watching YouTube than TV. That's huge.
5. What is your opinion on those whose full-time job is making YouTube videos?
I think it's awesome. I also think it's going to become more and more common that people can make a living from creating videos. I don't think it's anything secretive or special, I just think it's simply another way that someone can work really hard and fairly get paid for it. As more and more people discover the real YouTube (not just cat videos), I think it will allow more content creators to make a living from YouTube.
6. Would you ever want to make YouTube your full-time job?
Yes, I definitely would. I certainly don't think it's a lifestyle that is for anyone, but the more I've done it, the more I think I would enjoy it if I could make YouTube a full-time job. That being said however, I think most people don't realize the amount of work that really goes into doing YouTube as a full time job. It's hours of writing, hours of shooting, and hours and hours of editing... all alone in your room all by yourself, and doing that every single week on repeat. For me personally, I enjoy the solitude of it and could easily spend hours alone making videos. But I certainly wouldn't recommend it more than a hobby for anyone who couldn't handle that type of workflow.
7. Why do you watch YouTube and why do you create content for YouTube?
I watch YouTube because I feel a personal connection to the people I follow, and really enjoy their content. Most of it makes me laugh (which I like), but some of it is simply thought proving or just plain interesting. And I think I make videos for the same reason. I like getting the chance to be there for someone when they might need a laugh. When I read comments that say that our video made someone smile after a hard day being bullied at school, I always remember that that's why we post these silly little videos every week on our channel.
