Raghav—better known as Shutter Authority — is a filmmaker and VFX artist whose cinematic short films have attracted over 4.85 million YouTube subscribers. Collaborating with major brands like Lenovo, Netflix, Google, Epic Games, and more, he's made his mark by blending action-packed storytelling with stunning visual effects.
In this episode, Raghav shares his incredible journey from dropping out of school to becoming a top VFX creator and YouTuber. He discusses how patience, consistency, and clear vision helped him overcome challenges and build a global audience.
Episode 67 Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:45 Raghav's Origin Story
07:16 Raghav’s VFX Journey Started With THIS Iconic Character
11:22 How YouTube Made Raghav's Work Actually Better
14:15 Raghav's Blueprint For Turning Amateur VFX Into a Pro Career
16:47 This is The ONLY Thing That Made Raghav Successful
18:38 The Video That Changed Raghav’s Career Forever
22:32 Inside the Mind of a Successful VFX YouTuber (Make Bad Decisions)
28:58 Breaking Into the VFX Industry—What You Must Know
33:30 Why Now Is the Best Time to Be a Creator
37:46 The Secret Mindset Trick Every Artist Needs to Succeed
42:32 Raghav's Secret to Making Videos People Can’t Stop Watching
46:46 Why You Must NEVER Skip Pre-Visualization
56:43 How AI Is Changing the Future of Creativity
01:04:00 Most Artists Fail Because They Ignore This One Thing
01:10:16 Raghav’s Upcoming Projects
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