(I Promise It Looked Cooler In Person)
China Town was interesting to say the least. Most stores and shops were closed by the time we got there so we didn't get a good experience of that part of the city but it was still enjoyable cruising the city streets with the windows down taking in the environment. The streets of that city are confusing to say the least. Only one way streets, no u-turns, streets where u-turns are only allowed at certain times of the day. Regardless, Brison managed to get us there all in one piece. We parked the car and walked the streets a bit. We ended up in a part of China Town where there was literally a strip club every other store front(not exaggerating one bit). Multiple guys who work for the clubs approached us trying to offer us various deals on the price of admission to get us into their clubs. As much as it would of made the night more interesting, we were responsible YouTubers and didn't take the bait. We had one drink at a hipster bar(my first bar experience). The bartender was a complete douche. He told us last call was in 10 minutes(at 10:30) yet an hour later people came in and he served them with a smile on his face. We came to the conclusion that it was cause we were underdressed. Everybody around us had dress shirts on and fit the 'criteria' for the bar. We eventually left and headed back to our room ready for the day ahead of us.
The next day was what we were waiting for, YouTube Headquarters. I literally got 1-2 hours of sleep the night before(I hate beds that aren't my own) so I was a bit of a zombie but I didn't let that kill my experience. We got there on time, ready to learn, and learn we did. The day consisted of 6 hours of various Youtube employees and successful Youtubers giving advice and teaching the ways to be successful on the platform. At about the half way mark of the day we got to enjoy "The Famous Youtube Lunch". We all lined up to get into the Youtube cafe, when we finally got in it was set up with buffet style serving stations. They had a lot of food, but it wasn't all it was hyped up to be(Hometown Buffet is more impressive haha)but it was still great, I was eating Youtube food in Youtube's Headquarters!!! We got to meet a lot of really cool and interesting Youtubers. People who are creative and like minded. That aspect of the day was very refreshing. Typically people I meet are 'sheep' and not into Youtube or creating in general. This whole day revolved around people who ONLY care about creating and I really valued that.
(The Gates To Food Heaven)
When we first got invited to the event I was pessimistic about it, I thought that thousands of channels got invited and the goal for Youtube was to fill seats. If it was up to me I wouldn't of went, but the reality is only 70 channels were there that day, and many seats were empty. Very big and popular channels(channels with half a million subscribers) were in attendance.We were one of the smallest channels there, which was a reality check, but it also meant that somebody at Youtube saw potential in what were doing at Shidam! Productions. It gave me a whole new perspective on what I'm doing. It is surreal looking back on that day and that trip and realizing that it all happened cause of what we've accomplished with our channel. If I didn't get off my ass a year ago and start making videos again I would of never experienced that experience, I would of never met those people, I would not be as happy as I am today. It was a perfect cherry to top off a full year of producing online videos. Needless to say the trip only added fire to a fire that was already burning hot. We get better with each video we put out and we will continue to get better and grow every week.
Thank You for reading and/or watching my silly videos,
Kyle Bryce
Shidam! Productions
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