Where does the name "StoneMountain64" come from?
'Stonemountain' is my last name translated to English, and '64' comes from the Nintendo64 which was my first gaming console and got me started.
How long have you been making content?
I bought a recording device for my xbox and started editing in iMovie during my Sophmore year of college. I created my Youtube channel on Sept 26, 2011. Have not gone more than 1 week without a piece of content since them, typically releasing 3-8 videos per week with weekly stream. Now I stream 6 days a week on Facebook with plenty of content on Youtube, Instagram and Twitter throughout the week.
What equipment do you use (computer,chair,headset, etc.)?
Full detailed outline of my setup page here
What tips do you have for brand new PUBG players?
I began a series on this that may continue in the future
Episode 1- New player basics
Episode 2- Top 5 mistakes
What tips do you have for Apex players:
Tips playlist
What is 'The Mountain' Discord?
I made a server on Discord (server) where people can go to find squads with other members in the community and chat in real time with voice and text. We have the largest PUBG server I know of and it is not limited to that. This was initially a private place for me to voice chat with other creators, but has been opened to the public for it's current purpose.
Join our facebook group too!
Is this your full time job?
I am grateful to say it is now. I started my channel in college but never even thought this would be a way to make real income. Since then I graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Economics degree, got a job in investment management and then left that job to pursue this full time. Through college and my full time position I was working every weekend and every late night to learn editing and develop new content. I have had such a passion for gaming my whole life that it was possible to commit to learning to make it entertaining.
What happened to Patreon/tips?
Facebook has continued to improve, and part of that is now using a supporters feature directly inside of Facebook. I keep 100% of the revenue if you signup on PC, and if you signup on mobile through an app store the apple/google take 30%. But for now Facebook is not taking any cut, so I made the switch from Patreon to make it easier. It also is far more beneficial as we get name badges in chat, stickers, and exclusive early access content I provide all in one place, rather than having to go elsewhere. Patreon was a fantastic tool, but I am excited with the progress made so far on FB and excited to see where it goes.
Why do you stream on Facebook?
Facebook has 2 billion users and already use it every day. I have found that quality content can go extremely viral there and with the lack of people creating content has been easier to break through to new audiences for me. I started using Facebook seriously in 2015 and early 2016, and then they enabled people to stream from their PC to the platform and I was the only one to take advantage. A few months later as things were taking off I partnered with Facebook to provide feedback on the platform to try and make it a better place for creators, and they have been passionate and welcoming to the idea and seem to be quickly moving in the direction of improvement for creators.
'Stonemountain' is my last name translated to English, and '64' comes from the Nintendo64 which was my first gaming console and got me started.
How long have you been making content?
I bought a recording device for my xbox and started editing in iMovie during my Sophmore year of college. I created my Youtube channel on Sept 26, 2011. Have not gone more than 1 week without a piece of content since them, typically releasing 3-8 videos per week with weekly stream. Now I stream 6 days a week on Facebook with plenty of content on Youtube, Instagram and Twitter throughout the week.
What equipment do you use (computer,chair,headset, etc.)?
Full detailed outline of my setup page here
What tips do you have for brand new PUBG players?
I began a series on this that may continue in the future
Episode 1- New player basics
Episode 2- Top 5 mistakes
What tips do you have for Apex players:
Tips playlist
What is 'The Mountain' Discord?
I made a server on Discord (server) where people can go to find squads with other members in the community and chat in real time with voice and text. We have the largest PUBG server I know of and it is not limited to that. This was initially a private place for me to voice chat with other creators, but has been opened to the public for it's current purpose.
Join our facebook group too!
Is this your full time job?
I am grateful to say it is now. I started my channel in college but never even thought this would be a way to make real income. Since then I graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Economics degree, got a job in investment management and then left that job to pursue this full time. Through college and my full time position I was working every weekend and every late night to learn editing and develop new content. I have had such a passion for gaming my whole life that it was possible to commit to learning to make it entertaining.
What happened to Patreon/tips?
Facebook has continued to improve, and part of that is now using a supporters feature directly inside of Facebook. I keep 100% of the revenue if you signup on PC, and if you signup on mobile through an app store the apple/google take 30%. But for now Facebook is not taking any cut, so I made the switch from Patreon to make it easier. It also is far more beneficial as we get name badges in chat, stickers, and exclusive early access content I provide all in one place, rather than having to go elsewhere. Patreon was a fantastic tool, but I am excited with the progress made so far on FB and excited to see where it goes.
Why do you stream on Facebook?
Facebook has 2 billion users and already use it every day. I have found that quality content can go extremely viral there and with the lack of people creating content has been easier to break through to new audiences for me. I started using Facebook seriously in 2015 and early 2016, and then they enabled people to stream from their PC to the platform and I was the only one to take advantage. A few months later as things were taking off I partnered with Facebook to provide feedback on the platform to try and make it a better place for creators, and they have been passionate and welcoming to the idea and seem to be quickly moving in the direction of improvement for creators.