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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