Rylan Eisenhauer Test Post Assignment 1/7/2025

My name is Rylan Eisenhauer. For most of my life, I have had a strong interest in both video production and consumption.

I was drawn to video media through shows and cartoons I watched as a child. I consumed various formats, including live-action, 2D animation, 3D animation, stop-motion, and more. I never had a strong preference for one type over another, and I believe that open-mindedness helped me enjoy many forms of content.

The big leap into my passion for video came when I learned from my childhood best friend about running a YouTube channel. I was inspired to start uploading a series of gaming videos by simply recording TV and computer monitors that we used to play games on. For a couple of years, it stayed in this “simple” format until around 2019, when I rebranded myself as “Bunkatron” (my current YouTube channel).

The style of my videos leans more toward quick-cut comedy, working to keep audiences entertained throughout while also including important early setups for future bits. Below is a favorite scripted video of mine, which I hope to pursue further in this class. It’s called “Meet Team Bunkatron,” where my YouTube team and I created a mock interview comedy segment, as if my co-host and I were interviewing them, asking funny questions with random responses.

I picked this video because it was fun to poke fun at those clichéd introductory videos you often see at starter jobs. It was enjoyable to combine multiple comedic styles by having each member play a “character” version of themselves while also giving glimpses into who they are and what they enjoy. This video is also listed as my “channel trailer,” as I believe it is a great way to be introduced to who we are, what to expect, and to have a good laugh.

-Rylan Eisenhauer