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Do you know the eternally drunk Vlad in overalls, who most of the time doesn't even know where he is? That's exactly the same Vlad who participated in the creation of The Farm or Love Island. Cool, right? We think so too. Of course, the alter ego Vlad is just a fictional character played by Maťo Zedníček mostly in videos on the PPPeter channel. In fact, Maťo is a very experienced content creator, with rich experience in the field of production. We decided to uncover Maťo's professional side and interview him. Read about what big projects he worked on and what is hidden behind the big production.
Hi Maťo, we know about you that in addition to creating YouTube videos, you also participated in the production of big reality shows like The Farm or Love Island. How long have you been working on such big projects and how did you get into them?
"I've been doing the finishing touches with the performers on the farm for 3 years now. A creative producer called me to Love Island, who likes my style of work. :)"
What do you think is the biggest difference between reality shows and YouTube videos?
"YouTube videos are very easy to create (in most cases), their production itself is not difficult and you are a one-man show. You think it all up, direct it, film it, edit it and publish it. On the other hand, more than 100 people work on the reality show Love Island for 2.5 months, plus people handle casting 6 months in advance. In other words, it's so complicated that there has to be a person there for everything. From cleaning the villa to sightseeing to directing individual departments."
What was the most surprising thing for you when filming big shows?
"I was most surprised by the number of people working on the Love Island show for 2.5 months. It's a really big responsibility to make content for two nations."
What do you enjoy most about TV projects and YouTube videos?
"I'm very happy to be part of the biggest Czech and Slovak production. What I really like about TV projects is that you can show what you know in the right place. If someone notices you, you have potential for the future. What I like most about YouTube is the freedom. You can put out whatever you think and no one limits you."
Would you sign up for a reality show?
"I would sign up for a reality show if I didn't have a girlfriend, but I would sign up for Survivor. I think it's very difficult these days to switch off from the usual stereotype for 3 months. No social media, no work, problems, worries, nothing. Just the present moment, and that's what participating in a reality show would bring me."
Which YouTube video, whether your own or another, that you've participated in is your favorite and are you proud of?
"I personally only have one video that I keep coming back to, and that's the backstage video from the farm. Otherwise, I don't watch my videos after a while because I kind of stop liking them and I see what I could have done differently and better and without that there would be no progress."
What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about starting a YouTube channel?
"I would only advise one thing to someone who wants to make videos on YouTube. Do it differently than others and make content that when you watch it in 5 years you will say that it's not a pi*****. It's great to be inspired, but you have to have your own handwriting. :)"
Do you have any new plans for your YouTube channel Vlad?
"In 2022 I want to launch Youtube fully. Since I've narrowed down the things in my life that I dedicate my time to, I've come to the conclusion that YouTube is a platform that I really enjoy and I believe that the people who follow me enjoy it too. :)"
We know that you work with cars and they are your big hobby. Can we expect you to create a Slovak Top Gear in the future? (or some content about cars in general)
"I don't think I'll create a Slovak Top Gear, but I would like to do more complex things in terms of production, which I think are very much in their infancy in Slovakia and especially no one does it here. :)"
What simple set-up for shooting videos would you recommend to a complete beginner? (camera/microphone)
"If someone wants to start shooting videos on YouTube, the most important thing is really high-quality sound. I myself sometimes use a shot that is blurry, but has great content thanks to the sound. So for a quality microphone I would look at the Rode brand and at least one light to start with, the price-performance ratio of the ring light is great to start with :) and I had a Canon 700D camera to start with, it's more than enough and it's a guarantee that you won't mess anything up. I would really avoid shooting videos on my phone. :)"
So, are you surprised by what Vlad can do? Maťo is a real dude through and through in video creation and accessories, so if you're looking for tips and tricks on how to shoot a great video, be sure to check out his YouTube channel. But before you start shooting, remember, everyone has to start somewhere, so don't expect Hollywood movie quality from the first video. Make videos regularly and try to do a little better with each subsequent one. We'll keep our fingers crossed for you.
