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Let's beat Mediocrity

Karan Narula

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Frequency: 1 episode/24d. Total Eps: 19

We talk about creativity and how to improve yourself in your own game by seeking inspiration and insightful tips from the creators we love. Every week, with your host - Karan Narula, we bring a new guest to the podcast who talks about their journey in the stream of photography / videography / business and they share some great tips with the listeners. This podcast is a gem for the creatives as we talk about Film-making, Photography, Cinematography, Design, etc, and the business-related side of it. And again, a new podcast - every week.

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Saurav Sinha - Moving to a new country | How to stay motivated as a content creator in 2021

Season 2 · Episode 9

Sunday, April 11, 2021 • Duration 01:31:04

The guest today is one of the pioneers of content creation from the Indian YouTube community space and is none other than Saurav Sinha, who has his youtube channel by the same name - Saurav Sinha.

We talked about Saurav’s love for photography and how and when it all started and he gave some great insights on starting a youtube channel in 2021. I know we all have this question in our mind k is it too late to start a youtube channel, what if I don't get views and stuff and Saurav answered them all. He talked about how to stay motivated as a content creator and shed some light on his time management skills and how he is able to churn out great videos every single week. There is breaking news in the podcast where Saurav talks about his future plans so watch out for that. Saurav, overall, is a very hardworking, motivated, and talented individual and this podcast will definitely make you feel great about you being a content creator.

There are just so many things that we talked about in this one and I don't want to give too much away here. Listen to the podcast and get to know yourself. Cheers!

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The Let's beat mediocrity podcast is a podcast where we talk all about filmmaking, photography, visual effects, and everything related to that. I hope you all liked this episode of it and it would mean the world if will share this episode. Thanks and see you again next week with another awesome episode of the Let's beat Mediocrity Podcast. Cheers!

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Connect with Saurav Sinha here:

Saurav's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sauravus/

Saurav's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKIebaFbubF2L_ol3ujxoSA

Lame Saurav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09AjJabmAuLCtoTO93FRhQ

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Connect with me here:

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediokaran/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJIsCH87n8iHdPSkmwn24aA

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Wedding Videography Masterclass with Jay Pannu

Season 2 · Episode 6

Sunday, March 7, 2021 • Duration 02:04:23

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the let's beat mediocrity podcast where we talk all about filmmaking, photography, visual effects, and everything related to that.

#weddingVideography #weddingvideo #cinematicVideo

In today's episode, we have with us the one and only - Jay Pannu! Jay is the founder of Emerald films, a wedding videography company based in Vancouver, Canada, and has tons of experience filming 'Organic' wedding videos and is known for beautiful cinematography and editing skills. He is also very well known for his love for Rick & Morty and is a DC fanboy. According to him, you will find more figurines at his home than camera bodies, lenses, and lens caps combined.

This episode is not just a conversation btw me and Jay but is a wedding videography masterclass. We talked about his filming style, where he drives inspiration from, and what keeps him going in this industry. He talked about how he makes sure to bring the best out of the couples that he is filming with and how he is able to create something new with every single of his videos.

FYI - This podcast is jampacked with information so keep your note-taking devices with you to note down a lot of pointers.

Hope you will like this conversation with me and Jay Pannu.

Connect with Jay Pannu here:

Jay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay_pannu/

Emerald Film's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeraldfilms_/

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5 awesome Filmmaking YouTube channels that no one is talking about!

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, May 11, 2020 • Duration 16:40

Hi listeners,

I talk about my favourite filmmaking YouTube channels and no offense to anyone but I am not including the Peter Mckinnons or Daniel Schiffers of YouTube in this one. It's not like I don't watch their content but it's more about the fact that I guess you already might know about them and sorry to say this, but they don't fall into my top 5 list anyway.

Also, golden deal here - Please share this episode mentioning 3 of your favorite Youtube channels in it and I will send you my favourite lightroom preset that I have created so far!

Channels mentioned in this episode:

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Spenser Sakurai: https://www.youtube.com/user/Spensersakurai

Indy Mogul: https://www.youtube.com/user/indymogul

Potato Jet: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJe8uQhM2G4jJFRWiM89Wg

Waqas Qazi: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ_4tLOd-iu4zBDApQsZZTw

Aditya Varma: https://www.youtube.com/user/adityavarma007

My YouTube channel (shameless plug): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJIsCH87n8iHdPSkmwn24aA

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Tarun Kukreja - Vlogging, Music and his new venture

Season 1 · Episode 8

Saturday, May 2, 2020 • Duration 51:08

Tarun Kukreja – a vlogger, YouTuber, filmmaker, musician, songwriter, and what not.

We talk about Tarun’s journey of getting started with making vlogs and creating music. He shared things that he has learned from all of his experience making videos and music. Also, some really fun chat and a lot of ‘The office’ references. And as usual, some camera talk. Psst… we diss the Canon R5.

Just like all other episodes, this one is full of some great knowledge and insights. Don’t forget to share the episode with your folks if you like it. Happy listening.

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Connect with Tarun here:-

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Tarun's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickkmusic/

Tarun's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_8aZTFGCBA8kpVGSMK8XQ

Tarun’s Music – https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zUrRZe7gazRGm8MgVIfql

Yoshita’ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoshitasajwan/

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Ronnie and Barty youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/GxAce

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Mkjourney - His journey, inspiration, color grading, and Tiktok

Season 1 · Episode 7

Sunday, April 5, 2020 • Duration 01:07:00

Malik, or most commonly known as Mkjourney, who is a Filmmaker and Photographer from Paris, France comes in as the very first International guest on the Let’s beat Mediocrity podcast. In this episode, we talk about his journey and how he got interested in Filmmaking and Photography in the first place. We also talk about finding inspiration, his famous Instagram filter – ‘CINEMALIK’ and how he came up with the awesome color tones that he uses in his pictures and videos. He mentions how Tiktok is going to go really big and how he is going to go hard on TikTok this year. He also talks about his love for music and does a revelation, listen to the podcast to know what is his next step.

Just like all other episodes, this one is full of some great knowledge and insights. Don’t forget to share the episode with your folks if you like it. Happy listening.

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Connect with Mkjourney here:-

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Mkjourney's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mkjourney1/

Mkjourney's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC543mXCC6PVkkLPMrmmKboA

Mkjourney’s TikTok – @Mkjourney1

Mkjourney’s Musical Tiktok - @Malikreymusic

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GXAce youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/GxAce

Paul’s Instagram -

SMAL / Smaran Alva - A complete artist and how to tell stories, DIFFERENTLY!

Season 1 · Episode 6

Sunday, March 29, 2020 • Duration 01:08:00

Smaran Alva, a Designer, a Filmmaker, a Photographer, a 3d artist and just an awesome human being. In this episode, I talk with Smaran and get to know on how he does not just manage to do everything but how he does it all so well. He talks about Storytelling and how he does not go the conventional route of making videos. He talks about his favourite artists and where he gets his inspiration from. Just like all other episodes, this one is full of some great knowledge and insights. Don’t forget to share the episode with your folks if you like it. Happy listening.

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Connect with Smaran here:-

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Smaran's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smaran_alva/

Smaran's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjk0krJ1H_4L_QkBfQ9vEug

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The Futur - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocks

Already been chewed - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCQXCRJ7ey9bHGe4nRDF5zg

Ben Marriott - https://www.youtube.com/user/benmarriottart

Adobe color - https://color.adobe.com/create/

Aditya Varma - On how his journey started and some of his unconventional tips and tricks to shoot better videos

Season 1 · Episode 5

Saturday, March 21, 2020 • Duration 01:33:00

Aditya Varma, Cinematographer and Photographer for music videos like Cold / Mess by Prateek Kuhad, Sage and Liggi by Ritviz, etc and short films like Namdev Bhau, Kia and cosmos, etc, talks about his journey and how he got into photography and later into cinematography. Also, he mentions that he did Karate for a brief period, so maybe someday when you see him, make sure you are choosing your words wisely as this guy knows Karate too. He talks about the importance of filming for one’s own and how he keeps himself motivated during tough times. He also gives provides some unconventional tips for cinematographers on how to film videos, the “Jugaad” way. His story is such an inspiring one and I want everyone to listen to it. Don’t forget to share this with your folks too. Happy listening.

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Connect with Aditya here:-

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Aditya's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adityavarmaarts/

Aditya's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/adityavarma007

Aditya's website - https://adityavarma.in/

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Jugaad motion picture’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jugaadmotionpictures/

Dar Gai - https://www.instagram.com/molfarnist/

In conversation with Mohnish Doultani - His journey, tips and tricks for Videography and Photography

Season 1 · Episode 4

Saturday, March 7, 2020 • Duration 01:25:23

In this episode of the Let's beat Mediocrity podcast, we talk with the one and only - Mohnish Doultani, who is a Filmmaker, Photographer, Youtuber, Musician, Businessman, Influencer and the list goes on. We talk about how his journey started as a YouTuber and things related to photography and videography. He also sheds on light on his learning through his experience in the field of Filmmaking and provides some awesome tips on how everyone can create quality content.

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Connect with Mohnish here:-

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Mohnish’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mohnishdoultani/?hl=en

Mohnish's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWoGiobLTH_jTkQS3b2mH1Q

Mohnish's website – www.mohnishdoultani.com

Mohnish's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZLPQBnA8lgnMBZ76UsbPF

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Some resources mentioned in the podcast

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Matt D’Avella’s YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/blackboxfilmcompany

Dave Ramsey’s channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveRamseyShow

Film Riot’s channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/filmriot

Cinecom.net’s channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/YapperDesign

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Moody Portrait Photography tips with Twosweetapples a.k.a Jasmeet Singh

Season 1 · Episode 3

Saturday, February 15, 2020 • Duration 01:02:28

In this episode of the Let's beat Mediocrity podcast, we talk with none other than but Jasmeet Singh, also known as TwoSweetapples who is a Portrait photographer and videographer. He has this unique approach to depicting stories through his visuals and his moody compositions plus color grading. We talk about how someone can achieve those moody vibes and so many other things related to photography. He talks about his experience working as a Photographer in India and now in Canada and where did he like the most. The episode is full of knowledge and I hope that you will be able to learn atleast a couple of things from this talented guy. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Jasmeet/ Twosweetapples here:- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Jasmeet's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twosweetapples/ Jasmeet's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSSatOzhMU6ZM88M_CTv6A Jasmeet's website - https://www.twosweetapples.com/ Jasmeet's poetry - https://twosweetapples.wordpress.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Some resources mentioned in the podcast -------------------------------------------------------------------- Xenichez's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xenichez/ Britta's Instagram - @brittabug -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect to me -------------------------------------------------------------------- My instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mediokaran/?hl=en My YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJIsCH87n8iHdPSkmwn24aA Email - karannarula123@gmail.com

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How to land commercial gigs and clients - with Karan Chawla from 'The Teen Trolls'

Season 1 · Episode 2

Saturday, February 8, 2020 • Duration 53:43

In this episode of the Let's beat Mediocrity podcast, we talk with the Storyteller - Karan Chawla, about how he started his journey of videography and the things that he is upto these days. He talks about his experience in the field of creating videos and how landed his first few clients. He mentions his favourite camera gear, editing software and his trade secret on how he chooses the songs that he use in his beautiful videos. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Karan Chawla here:- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Karan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karannchawla/?hl=en Karan's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL2cXKFc76h6EtNXg-KiN3Q -------------------------------------------------------------------- Some important things mentioned in the podcast -------------------------------------------------------------------- Ronnie and Barty YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/THERONNIEVOX The Futur Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/?hl=en Matt D'avella' YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/blackboxfilmcompany The book mentioned in the podcast - The War of Art by Steven Pressfield -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect to me -------------------------------------------------------------------- My instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mediokaran/?hl=en My YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJIsCH87n8iHdPSkmwn24aA Email - karannarula123@gmail.com

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