In this episode, Tiberius sits down with Benjamin Schmidt, the creative mind behind Schmedia, to explore the world of video production, storytelling, drones, editing, and content creation. Benjamin shares how a colorful TV production poster in his middle school cafeteria sparked a passion that eventually turned into a career creating high-quality content for businesses, podcasts, educational projects, commercials, and more.
From making pirate and sci-fi videos as a kid to studying at the Nicholson School of Communication at UCF, Benjamin takes us through his journey of building a career behind the camera. He shares what makes a video truly engaging, why storytelling matters more than flashy graphics, and how beginners can start creating professional content—even with just a smartphone.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• How Benjamin's passion for video production began in seventh grade
 • What Schmedia does and the types of content Benjamin creates
 • Why storytelling is the foundation of every great video
 • The difference between filming and editing—and which one can take more time
 • Common mistakes beginners make with camera angles, framing, and white balance
 • How long it can really take to create a short professional video
 • Why your smartphone can be a powerful tool for content creation
 • The difference between traditional camera drones and FPV drones
 • How gaming and drone simulators can help you learn to fly
 • Benjamin's experience studying media production at UCF
 • How his internship helped prepare him for the real world of video production
 • How technology has transformed video production over the years
 • Tips for helping people feel comfortable on camera
 • Advice for teenagers who want to become content creators
 • Why Benjamin believes young creators should stop second-guessing themselves
 • How math, coding, creativity, and video production all work together
Benjamin also shares some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, talks about his love for drones, video games, and Star Wars, and gives valuable advice for young people interested in pursuing a career in media. During Math Corners, Benjamin helps break down the real amount of time it takes to create a promotional video, proving that there is much more work behind the scenes than most people realize.
Whether you're interested in videography, editing, drones, content creation, filmmaking, gaming, or turning a creative passion into a career, this episode is packed with fun stories, practical advice, and valuable lessons for students and aspiring creators.
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