What is smallbar2012?
Founded in 2012, smallbar2012 is the online presence and creative outlet of Jonnie Barlow. What was once a simple YouTube channel, home to a few pointless videos, has since expanded to become a label for many different projects, both video-based and otherwise.
Recently, Jonnie has undertaken the task of reinvigorating and establishing smallbar2012 as a widespread brand, a process which includes the launching of this website, the establishment of a cohesive design language, and an increased commitment to quality YouTube content.
To experience that content, and to stay up to date on all the latest developments, make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/smallbar2012.
Shows
Life Unedited
Life Unedited is the beating heart at the center of smallbar2012 Industries. Though supposedly a vlog, Life Unedited could better be described as a snapshot, a weekly glimpse into the mind of Jonnie Barlow.
With episodes ranging from comedy sketches to philosophical musings, original songs to genuine vlogs, ridiculous product reviews to nonsensical how-tos, and current events to life updates over breakfast, Life Unedited is an internet experience unlike any other.
Games ‘n’ Life
With complete playthroughs, one-off episodes, retro throwbacks, and modern indie hits, Games & Life offers the complete gaming channel experience, all compressed into one weekly episode. And it's brought to you by someone who's pretty good at video games, pretty good at talking, and absolutely terrible at doing both at the same time.
At least it's a good excuse to play video games every week.
Remedial Media 101
The newest addition to the smallbar2012 family, Remedial Media 101 is an effort to provide education on every aspect of the film and video industries.
Whether you're looking for a review of the latest blockbuster, a commentary on an old classic, or a more practical tutorial or informational video, Remedial Media 101 can meet that need, and help you foster a deeper appreciation of the visual arts.
Smallbar2012 has a lot more to offer, too! You can find the whole collection at YouTube.com/Smallbar2012
Who’s the Man in the Glasses?
Jonnie Barlow is the creator, producer editor, actor, writer, and everything else behind smallbar2012. After graduating from high school in the Spring of 2012, he began recording videos on his laptop webcam and uploading them to his YouTube channel.
These videos were empirically, categorically, and undeniably terrible.
But what began as a hobby soon sparked a passion that changed the course of his life. Rather than pursuing a career in Physics or higher Mathematics, as had been his plan for years, Jonnie took a gamble and decided to major in Digital Film instead. With each class, his knowledge grew, his production quality improved, and his love for the videographic arts continued to expand.
Along the way, YouTube remained the perfect place to practice, to experiment, and to explore his many other interests—all packaged within exceedingly erratic videos. So the smallbar2012 channel persisted.
Now, having graduated from college, Jonnie is committed to developing and expanding the smallbar2012 brand, with new shows, supplementary projects, and an updated coat of polish over the whole thing. He's pretty pumped about the endeavour.
And he really hates writing about himself in the third person.
Jonnie also works full time as a video editor and producer. Check out his more career-oriented projects here.