– By Karthik Raghavarapu
I am not just a video editor, mentor, or content creator. Reaching this stage has taken 11 years of persistence, failures, lessons, and dreams. My journey began during my first year of college with one simple goal: to earn on my own without being a burden to my family.
The Early Days: Lessons from Failure
Back in 2014, all I had was a basic laptop. I tried every possible way to earn money online—captcha solving, app referrals, and completing random tasks. Most of these turned out to be scams or dead ends.
I even tried YouTube, but with little knowledge, I uploaded downloaded content that quickly led to copyright strikes and eventually, my channel’s termination.
That failure was painful but eye-opening. It taught me my first real lesson: there are no shortcuts—only genuine effort builds lasting success.
My first real edit was simple—a screen recording of a Facebook “block–unblock” trick, created with Camtasia. I added a background track and uploaded it. Watching the final video sparked something in me: the power of editing. That was the beginning of my passion.
Rising Fame, Setbacks, and Struggles
In my second year of college, I created a Yuvraj Singh fan page on Facebook. Within months, it grew to 1,20,000 likes, but copyright issues shut it down. Around the same time, I faced health challenges, forcing me to take a break.
Later, during B. Tech, I started freelancing. My first client was a consultancy in Dubai, paying ₹300 for a five-minute video and ₹50 for a poster. The pay was small, but I kept going.
To improve my work, I bought my first camera on EMI and even started a podcast channel, Coffee with Celebrity. Unfortunately, financial struggles hit harder when my father lost his job. With mounting EMIs and expenses, I had to shut down the channel.
I worked part-time jobs—college in the mornings, shifts in the evenings, often for a salary of just ₹4,500. Sleep was rare, but I refused to give up.
Grit, Growth, and Professional Breakthroughs
Eventually, I secured a full-time job at a government call center with a salary of ₹8,000. Alongside, I restarted my YouTube tech channel and began teaching myself Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro through free tutorials.
Inspired by creators like Sai Krishna, who later guided and encouraged me, I got an opportunity at Pixpre Studios. My routine was grueling: 8 AM to 2 PM at the studio, then 3 PM to 11 PM at the call center.
The struggle was intense—financial stress, responsibilities, bills, and endless work. But those years shaped me. At Pixpre Studios, I mastered editing, camera handling, lighting, and production—skills that became the foundation of my career.
Recognition, Mentorship, and Turning Points
Following Sai Krishna’s advice, I launched YouTube tutorials on video editing for beginners. At first, the response was small—just 100–200 views. But consistency paid off. Gradually, subscribers grew from 2,000 to 10,000.
I earned certifications from Skill India and Adobe, boosting my credibility. On November 2, 2020, a foreign client, Yateendra, gifted me a PC—an unforgettable turning point.
During the pandemic, I co-founded a workspace called Plan at B with colleagues, freelancing on YouTube and wedding projects. My efforts soon led to my first independent freelancing project, planned and executed without debt.
On August 15, 2022, I proudly launched my very own Video Editing Course.
Plan at B: Building a Community of Editors
With Plan at B, I set out to build what I never had—affordable, practical, and structured guidance for aspiring editors.
My video editing course covers:
- Video editing fundamentals for beginners
- Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop
- Professional transitions, motion graphics, and animations
- Color grading, audio editing, and storytelling
- Career paths in freelancing and full-time editing
Every student also gains access to our WhatsApp community, where I provide mentorship and guidance.
Today, our community has grown to 4,500+ active editors. Many of my students are now freelancing successfully, working with top YouTube channels, and securing editing jobs.
Meanwhile, my YouTube and Instagram have both grown to 1,20,000 followers each.
Lessons and Inspiration
If I could reach this stage starting with nothing more than a basic laptop, so can you. The difference isn’t talent—it’s access to the right guidance, resources, and mentorship.
With passion, patience, and persistence, transformation is possible.
That’s why I built Plan at B—to empower creators to turn their skills into income, to give them the support I once lacked, and to create a thriving community of learners and achievers.
Your Journey Starts Here
If you dream of a career in video editing, want to create impactful content, or are eager to build a freelancing career, Plan at B is your pathway.
Learn from someone who has walked the same struggles, made the mistakes, and built a career from the ground up.
🎯 Start today. Transform your passion into a profession. Turn your dreams into reality.
👉 Enroll in Karthik Raghavarapu’s Video Editing Course today!
