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 and now streaming 6 days a week in addition to a second channel 'StoneMountain Plays'
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 is 'The Mountain' Discord?
I made a server on Discord 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. http://discord.gg/stonemountain64
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 when online content creation just had to many opportunities and demand for me to manage both. 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. Now that I work this full time I am able to breathe and have a balance in my life that I am incredibly grateful for.
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%. While a little different, it is far more beneficial as we get name badges in chat, stickers, and exclusive early access content I can 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 is where people go to share content from yt/twitch. They go there to tag friends and that is where most people are connected, so why not just go straight to the source. I started using Facebook a few years back after learning how VIRAL videos can go, and after regularly uploading content and growing the audience for about a year I learned I could also stream on Facebook. I have now started working with Facebook and giving them 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 and now streaming 6 days a week in addition to a second channel 'StoneMountain Plays'
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 is 'The Mountain' Discord?
I made a server on Discord 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. http://discord.gg/stonemountain64
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 when online content creation just had to many opportunities and demand for me to manage both. 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. Now that I work this full time I am able to breathe and have a balance in my life that I am incredibly grateful for.
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%. While a little different, it is far more beneficial as we get name badges in chat, stickers, and exclusive early access content I can 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 is where people go to share content from yt/twitch. They go there to tag friends and that is where most people are connected, so why not just go straight to the source. I started using Facebook a few years back after learning how VIRAL videos can go, and after regularly uploading content and growing the audience for about a year I learned I could also stream on Facebook. I have now started working with Facebook and giving them 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.