How I make my videos. JAMAICA WITH IRIE behind the scenes.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

This video is actually my first full attempt at writing COMEDY. I hope the story made you smile! 😊 The truth is - 90% of my life in Jamaica is being stuck at my computer creating videos. I work from 5 am to 9 pm every day, taking a few breaks from video production to reply to Airbnb guests and teaching (both at my computer again). About 5% of my life is time with family and the other 5% is "outside of studio", but even then - it's all about filming for the project. That's exactly why the video is called "My life in Jamaica is nothing what people think it is".

[@sir.7421]

Omg😂, yes I was definitely smiling watching your video, you are very passionate about your work and it shows in the videos you put out on KZbin. Your awesome, absolutely awesome🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Lifestylewithjada]

LOL‼️What else is there to do in Covid but get ur work done and spending time with ur family? Absolutely nothing else is there to do.😂😂😂If Covid wasn’t here then u could go out and stuffs cause Jamaica always a keep❤️

[@BORNFREE876]

🇯🇲 A person's life is an illusion to the unknowing.

[@hurricanethea1351]

Wow this is sooo good. I love the energy

[@HumbleFamilyTravels]

I think comedy comes naturally to you. Perhaps your time in Britain contributed to the sarcastic element of your humour 🤷‍♂️🤡

[@joyfullerton8841]

this is one of my fav YT channels. I am so glad you persisted :)

[@normachristian6473]

Me too

[@SkywatcherSandra]

So nice to see someone sharing what really happens behind the scenes. I appreciate you sharing about Jamaica. HUGS and GOD bless you all 🤗.

[@dtdtalktruth9734]

Love everything you do promoting my homeland

[@mysticdre321]

Once again...A masterpiece. As someone who is considering making a youtube channel, you don't know how much this means to me. Very knowledgeable this is.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much, glad you've enjoyed it! I really wanted to write a short comedy, but also use this opportunity to share some of the things I do with a hope people find them useful for their video/audio projects! 😊Check out the description - I have some links there for equipment and software I use.

[@CenterPointConstruction]

Nothing beats a trying person....keep pushing

[@sylviacunningham8043]

Irie you are so funny,love everything you're doing

[@selectamark]

Wow Irina such a blast from the past! Thanks for sharing you have come a long way 🤣🇬🇧

[@flossyEnt412]

Good Morning Everybody Blessings to Each and Every Subcriber on this Channel

[@lilethrichards3576]

I did not realise just how much work it takes to make a KZbin channel, you make it so interesting 🙋🏿

[@patrickochinski6754]

What a journey!!!🤩💪🏽💛

[@Ehkaya]

Irina you are talented. No doubt about it. This should've been titled "How to create awesome content for KZbin". Great job! I love your content.

[@trevorsteer7331]

OMG, only seven (7) minutes in, and there are tears in my eyes from laughter. I don't mean this to come across that your "early struggles" were something to laugh it; it's just the way in which you are doing it, is making me laugh so hard.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much for all your support! 😊This is the best compliment for the comedy video 💯! 🤗🤩

[@michaelwong6296]

Thank you Irina. Your channel is filled with authenticity. Your own authenticity, comes through in the facts, depth, passion, hard work, delivery and production of your videos. You have helped this diaspora member appreciate his homeland even more.

[@waitaminute2015]

Wow! So much more than I realized goes into your videos. You began with setting high standards for yourself and it shows.

[@shaniceforbes6658]

When you were speaking about how you cut and create the music for your videos really reminded me of my media classes in collage. As a communication major, we are taught that every detail, however small, is critical in making a good video. Soundscapes, foleys, BG audio tracks etc is just as important as your script. It was almost as if I was in a lecture! Loved everything about this video.

[@theothershoerupnow4283]

My goodness, on top of all of your other talents, you are also a comedian! So funny!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much 🤗🙏

[@callumeatsto]

You had me laughing out loud. I hope you can get a more even life/work balance in the future. But for now you and your content is very much appreciated ✌🏻

[@garrygtr1]

I'm smiling ear to ear watching this. This is the only channel on KZbin right now that I anticipate videos for!!!! I've watched them all and looking forward to more!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! More videos are coming! 🤗

[@trevorsteer7331]

Semoi rob, me too

[@leecam1854]

Wow. I had no idea that so much goes into making content for a KZbin channel. I will try to remember to like every video that i enjoy from now on this platform.

[@514relaxmode]

Blessings, Irina to U & ur Family! Ur skills never cease to amaze me. Seeing yourjourney in this video was a pleasure! Thanks & Keep Inspiring others!!

[@shellywilks883]

Irina, always keeping it real🤗🤗👍

[@NEENOB]

Congratulations Irina, your hard work is definitely paying off for you! I'm appreciative of your presence and contribution to the You Tube platform.

[@BORNFREE876]

🇯🇲 Thanks Irene, for not being a lecturer but a teacher. I've seen all your vids & it's evident you've worked hard, but today I " got it ". The scenic beauty, appropriately injected music & your animated delivery, down-play the hours of diligence to make your postings easy on the eyes. Great respect for the pathological love & continued belief in our Garden(🇯🇲), when many nay-sayers have voted to arrest their feet for their own personal security. I've had my detractors, for me complimenting you, a "foreigner" for a job well done. What's my alternative? Jamaica, is not unlike a garden of beautiful red🌹roses, over time, impregnated with invasive torns. Should I not visit for the evident beauty that lies within or for the perceived injury that might or might not awaits me?

[@trevorsteer7331]

Black Sheep, I LOVE this Awesome Poetic response. Most Excellent

[@Weislawa]

@@trevorsteer7331 you almost took the words right of my mouth. My first word was going to be " eloquently, " put.

[@tonydavis6118]

IRIE,...this is a perfect explanation of how to make videos....you must tell a story...otherwise it’s BORING!!!!...JAMAICA with IRIE is the best KZbin video coming from Jamaica....Thank you for your stories!!!!!

[@normalegister3786]

The phrase if you don't succeed at first try try again until you do. So very true in your case. As a teacher you had the passion to impart knowledge, to inform. The passion, for film making, for story telling to show aspects of jamaica not told or neglected with humour. This I believe caught the imagination of the viewers all over the world struck indoors unable to travel. Congrats 👏

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@Shayla404]

Love to see how much fun you had making this video!

[@sherelynwedderburn5140]

this was amazing, I knew about some challenges but this is even more eye-opening. Really appreciate it Irie!!

[@amwuclarity]

Woooow loved this one!!!!! The video from 1997 prove to us how much you are truly authentic... you have the same reactions, the same facial expressions, it is impressive! Thanks for sharing your work, you're so funny!!

[@jahnamejah7539]

WOW guys ... " No Joke " It takes a special kind of person to be a super KZbinr and Irina you are the one👏👍🤗🍸🍾😁🔥💕 you best believe girl from birth you was ordained for this ... " oh God " ... real hard work man and we really appreciate 🙏👍🤗all of your videos ... thank you 👍

[@carolt2198]

Wow! Just wow! Thanks for showing the reality behind making these videos that you do. I can see the effort you put into your videos because the end results are great. It also helps that you have background and you are a organized and focused person. I imagine you were an A+ student! lol I love your format so keep going!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you're enjoying the content :))) As for studies - you know, I was always around B+ student, since I could never fit the format enough to get an "A" 😂😂😂. I was often arguing with school principal over "limits on creativity" and did things opposite to what was required by the curriculum. I was lucky to have some amazing teachers and they fully supported me, but the examiners were not impressed 😂.

[@jackolantern7342]

Love the behind-the-scenes ...and the perserverance.

[@Weislawa]

Yes!!👏👏👏

[@winstontownsend2516]

Sista irina doing it again.up.

[@eleanor4482]

That was amazing. Thanks for sharing.😎🇯🇲

[@neilberry8248]

Sweet beautiful lovely lady thank you for sharing your videos with us nice beautiful love take care be safe bless up

[@moslimkingwilson2447]

Love ur work irie keep doin it 😁😀😂😍😍

[@bedroommoney4408]

Awe you were so beautiful. Still are :) Love your channel

[@PHOTOSOFJAMAICA]

Wonderful video Irina!

[@yardee101]

I love this lol. Your videos are very well done

[@winstoncaarons4657]

Keeping it real.

[@sophianeglia5129]

And yet she persists! Bravo

[@Dee-pj7hh]

Your most welcome iris. But I also have to tank you for making such good quality videos. You sure do put a lot of time and effort’s into making your videos. I hope millions of people will find your vlogs and subscribe. Once again thank you very very much

[@napturallyyours70]

WOW! WOW! My level of respect for you and this channel went waaaayyyy up!! Thank you for the AWESOME video stories/content you make for us to enjoy and inform us of our beautiful home!

[@waynegrant158]

Lol one time it seem like you was gonna drop a song on that awesome music beat

[@thingsyoucando6493]

All I can say is THANK YOU!

[@shenieces7839]

Wow, this was great! Thanks for the inside look😄

[@howardmiller1814]

You doing a great job, just keep it up

[@ThreadsOfMemoryTales]

I always enjoy your videos and watch them all no matter the topic. Love your sample voice over..u have talent there

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! :))))

[@kyafikaloo7268]

The level of persistence resilience and the grave to get it right is just extremely commendable.....hats off 2 u

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

oh, thank you so much! 🙏

[@kyafikaloo7268]

Sorry for the misspelling crave*

[@christoroy1310]

Excellent video irene, great info for the public to get stuck into, Thanks.

[@ingababy5196]

This video is very informative, well done Irina!!

[@eldabaxhija2721]

Anytime I see a new video of you talking about Jamaica, especially being an Eastern European myself and married to a Jamaican man, I Dream about moving to Jamaica. Maybe in the future why not, it's way better than US in so many aspects. Respect and lots of love!!

[@angelinapatt5589]

Omg I laughed so hRd when you did the voice overs! 😆🤣

[@shaniceb1783]

Such an amazing video, I’m glad I found this channel. You put in so much work and your videos are very entertaining and informative! Thank you for showing our country in such a beautiful light!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much for the support! Glad you like the videos!

[@janeander175]

Wow Irina thank you for sharing😂🤗👍

[@annas1945]

This is ACE Irina! Great music in the background. Loved the story. Congratulations for finally making it after years of hard graft! Well done 👍✅

[@thesefoxes2821]

🌿💫🗣🤗rise and shine

[@justbelit]

I commented before about your amazing work not knowing this is how it all came together. You put soooooooooooooo much in behind the scenes, WOW, and have amazing talent/skills. appreciating you so much more now.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! It's very kind of you and glad you like the videos!

[@blaek_enuh]

Here since July loving it all. Irina di Rebel. Lol. P.S. Practice makes perfect. Now we see why you are so comfy infront the camera.

[@leslielewis3925]

As a Jamaican, ! never learn so much about my county in such a short time i am falling in love with jamaica all over again.

[@Weislawa]

Irina you're so naturally funny! Gorgeous Then, still Beautiful now. Really enjoyed your journey. Thanks for sharing. 😍👏👏

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! 🤗🥰

[@JourneywithShack]

I am greatful for the video. Somedays I really feel like giving up because I started over a year now and havent even reach my FIRST goal of 1k. Its discouraging but this video gives me hope.

[@dallea]

Check out Irina, loved the video!! This is one of my favorite videos simply because it's cool to see artist's in their unique journey, in-front & behind the camera. The art of storytelling is limitless + WE GET TO SEE SWEET J A M A I C A!

[@annesmall5017]

Great work!

[@freedomr4031]

I love your personality, your facial expressions are hilarious.........LOL! Call girl, Really? LMAO.

[@shenieces7839]

That's was too funny

[@stuffroy]

👍🏾Nice - Excitingly IRIE!!! 😊

[@trevorsteer7331]

Such an eye opener on what it takes to create each video. I must admit that based on the TITLE of this Video, I thought it was going to be more about your "life" in Jamaica outside of putting out videos and running the AirBnb's. But I truly enjoyed this one anyway. Thanks for your Channel.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

That's exactly the point. 90% of my life in Jamaica is being stuck at my computer creating videos. I work from 5 am to 9 pm every day, taking a few breaks from video production to reply to Airbnb guests and teaching (both at my computer again). About 5% of my life is time with family and the other 5% is "outside of studio", but even then - it's all about filming for the project. That's exactly why the video is called "My life in Jamaica is nothing what people think it is".

[@trevorsteer7331]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE , Thanks for the clarification...which makes the humor you put into it, even more humorous. GREAT STUFF...

[@BaussTM]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! I was completely engaged 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇨🇦!

[@kelleyangel7090]

Love your energy ❤ Thanks for persevering! You have created an amazing channel!

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

Yes. Irie nice see you making good video a both Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@bigjentertainment876]

Wow..amazing🔥🔥🔥

[@anngoulbournegoulbourne3384]

Love this channel ❤💕🙌

[@MostlyHarmless68]

I really loved your backstory and hearing about all the work that goes into making videos. I also love that you play World of Warcraft :)

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Awwww!!! I'm a HUGE fan of WoW 🤩, never thought anyone would notice where the toons come from ;), thank you!

[@TheAntiArmour]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Hey Irina, do you happen to own a WoW subscription? I noticed from your previous videos that you're a fan of videogames, specifically the Assasin's Creed franchise and I was curious to know if you would ever consider doing a future video about Jamaica's e-sports community. Thanks for the amazing content so far, you're a truly wonderful KZbinr.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@TheAntiArmour I'm a huge fan of WoW and have been playing it from when it came out in Europe in 2005 :) I don't have the time to play games much right now, but wow subscription is always active. I'm a gamer in general and yes I'd love to meet up with Jamaican e-sport community!

[@mevans3291]

20:20 MIND BLOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrSimZOldSchoolRev]

Great work, you deserve all the success you get - Big Up Irie😊😎🇯🇲👍🏽

[@cocoj6397]

Big up yuself❤💛💚

[@clintonking819]

Amazing how an immigrant to Jamaica, is on the verge of ( convincing me) to return home n chill 4 couple months!!!!.. you possess multiple talents.

[@nira3103]

Irina ure so passionate and proffesional in everything that ure doing! Love ure video’s ❤️ Keep up the good work!

[@Tadrian4084]

Ooooooooooooo wooooooooooooow !!!!!!! That was you back then at 17? you came a far way, Journalisms is definitely for you.

[@phillipbeckford7814]

Wow wow I didn't know so much work would have to be put in making a video for KZbin and even after failing so many times to launch you never give up and when you finally get it right you deliver and produce continuously quality vlogs thank you for your dedication and continue your great work showcasing Jamaica,Thank you and me and plenty other's appreciate your great content plus I got a good laughter too

[@georgebromfield5008]

You’re awesome 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 thanks for loving my beautiful island ❤️

[@SurBigface]

Hello, love you Irie, im from Sweden and my dream is living in Jamaica, i am determend to do so. Dont know why im writing u this but maybe something happends and someone sees this and wanna travel with me to jamaica or anything like that i dont know :D Great vid anyways.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much for the support, glad you like the videos! If you don't find someone to travel with you to Jamaica, you can always find friends here locally! Jamaican people are very friendly and amazing when it comes to sharing awesome time together!

[@NadiaZoe1111]

This is so good. I feel like I'm in a class

[@Keneshakay1214]

Definitely enjoyed this video. I honestly did not know so much went into creating a video, but you do an excellent job and it shows in your content

[@rastamon5969]

Thanks irena. You truly are an inspiration to me and my wife and i hope we can meet up when we move there

[@alionalopez6330]

Well done, Irina!!! 😉

[@lloydporter5076]

Well done irie 🙏💯

[@atlrr8366]

You are so sweet Irena!

[@reinam3848]

If at first you don't succeed, try and try again! So glad you kept at it

[@myserenity1130]

TRUE TALENT

[@Nicuju]

I love the music that you tend to have in your videos

[@margaretwaugh2273]

You are an inspiration to many.Love your channel.

[@garyfrass]

Planning on starting up a channel myself when certain things aligned themselves.....So I am here watching this video with a ski mask on cause I'm stealing EVERY idea Irena ...so needless to say, keep em coming (wink) .....I thoroughly enjoy your videos, keep it up

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! It's my pleasure to share and I hope some things will come useful! The tip I kept hearing from all the youtubers "start before you ready". I think it's a good one too. Just film anything, remember, you can always hide this content later AND you will have some "bad" footage, so you can use it for a comedy sketch like this one :)

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Check out the description for the video for links to software and equipment

[@benaiahyehoiadakongo.5788]

I came across your channel a couple of weeks ago and subscribe cuz I love what you was doing for Jamaica and the interview with the rastafarian couple so I started watching videos with you that I didn't get to see,keep up your good work and safe. 🥰🥰🥰

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! More videos are coming soon!

[@ingababy5196]

Awesome video Irina👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@marciathomas9362]

Hi Irine! I see that you love what you do. Engaging as usual.

[@jussayinmipeece1069]

OMG, so true. At this point i just blab along and then edit it almost word by word so in the end i sound like a badly programmned voice synthesizer.🥴😄😄 because i hate to type out long ass essays and my eyes are too poor to write by hand which i actually like to do. luckily no one knows what i look like so there is that..😏😉

[@eastonhill7487]

Thanks for taking us into the background. I had no idea you had to put so much effort into your vlogs but it makes sense because all your vlogs are well done. Awesome stuff

[@derrickfranklin8022]

Now I know why you are so good at what you do......keep up the good work

[@stocamp]

Wow! Very, very impressive story. I think your video productions must be like how they make good full feature Hollywood movies. Keep up the excellent work!