Avinav Beloor - A Creative Technician and Entrepreneur

Introduction:

Mr Avinav Beloor is a creativist hailing from Kundapura. He is the founder of PIXEL STREAM - A Production house. A B.E Graduate from CEC Bangalore, Software Engineer, an eccentric photographer, a film editor, an outstanding cinematographer and a budding entrepreneur.

Hello Avinav! Tell us something about yourself..

Well. What should I start with? Its always a tougher question to a guy who gets inspired with new things everyday. I am simple guy who just want to go with his dreams. A B.E graduate who took a creative journey. You can call me a Dreamer, Software Engineer, Photographer, Cinematographer, Film Editor, Writer etc. You can just tell a creativist who started his career in Bangalore.

Please let us know about your parents, family, native, schooling.

I am basically from Kundapura. My father is a senior pharmacist in Bhatkal Govt Hospital. He has been serving Karnataka govt from past 30 years. My mother works as chief officer at Life Insurance Corporation from 15 years. They stay in Kundapura. My younger brother is doing engineering in Moodbidiri.
I did my schooling in H.M.M and V.K.R Acharya School in Kundapura, P.U in VJC Kota. Later did my engineering in CEC Bangalore.

Tell us what motivated you to enter this field at such a young age??

Almost everyone wants to do such works that will impress people around them. But not everyone will fall under this. Many a times we should compromise with our dreams. I realized this in very younger age and I didn’t want to be one among them. There begins my creative journey along with my academics.

Very interesting! Well, Who have been your inspiration?

I get inspired with every good thing I see around me. But only some will manage to come with me for next day. Most of the time the people who blame you become your biggest inspiration. Even my life is not an exception.

What is Pixel Stream?

Pixel Stream is one of my dream ventures. Its a production house for a complete network of creative solution like Advertising, Photography, Cinematography, Cinema, Fashion etc. Launched in September 2013. Many innovations are lined up from this.

 

Who are the other helping hands for you at PIXEL STREAM?

I alone thought about these creative concepts and started Pixel Stream in Bangalore. It has many creative and enthusiastic people working for it in every section. Also it has marketing people working in Mangalore, Mysore, Udupi, Manipal and Shimoga.

Great! By the way, Did you do any market research before starting PIXEL STREAM?

Yes! We did market research for some of Pixel Stream’s innovations before starting them.

What does photography means to you?

When I wanted to show people the world I see through my I eyes, I opted Photography as a media to connect them. Photography is an art. More you get technical knowledge and experience on photography, more challenging and beautiful it gets. It keeps you creative and happy.

Below are few shots of Avinav's Creativity

What inspires you in photography?

Its a beautiful field where you get inspired everyday. It keeps you trendy and creative. It not just keeps your closest ones happy, it brings a smile on others face whom you don’t even know. One such smile is more than enough, you get inspired.

We are very anxious to know how did you enter into the field of Cinematography?

I was always inspired with motion pictures and was learning Cinematography together with Photography. My journey with cinematography started from camcorders to present DSLRs. Always loved to do experiments with motion pictures. Soon I am going to get connected with giant film cameras.

Have you contributed for any movies till now? please specify.

No! I always wanted to learn Filming all alone. And I am doing it till now. Showed less interests in working for others. Some short films written and directed by me are lined up. It starts from Dec 13.

What are the other films/videos have you completed?

I have done some music videos. Also started with a new venture from Pixel Stream called ‘Wedding Films’. A unique and creative presentation of weddings. We have launched our first project and its getting great response everywhere. Also its a new kind of venture in coastal areas like Mangalore and Udupi.

Watch a trailer of his ‘Wedding Films’ below:

 

How could you manage your studies with all these innovative stuffs?

Haha! I was always good a studies. My basics were strong.I thank to my parents for this. I was a distinction student in schools and PU. Same continued in engineering. Whatever other stuffs I do, I was regular to my classes. I would love to do post graduation too.

What are your other fields of interest except photography, Cinematography? Do tell us how well you have excelled in them.

Apart from these, I do Film Editing, Grading, Web designing. Film Editing is tougher choice where you need more patience. I was editing videos when I was in 10th and now I have a confidence to edit an entire feature film. I edit and grade wedding films done by PixeI Stream by following the same Feature Film post production work. I write stories and lyrics too. Few of my short films will be shot next month. I am good at playing cricket and table tennis.

What are your dreams and future plans?

There is no end to my dreams. Apart from these creative stuffs, my biggest dream is to start a multiplex chain in my hometown. I am doing research on this, working on requirements and procedures and have confidence that I will start this next 2-3 years.

Awesome! Are you expecting any kinds of support from the government or from the general public?

One good advantage is creative field is your works get noticed to public easily. Word of mouth from public play a major role. Govt. taxes for creative services are high. We want them to minimize.

Are there any special persons whom you really want to thank in this occasion?

I thank my parents for believing in me, supported my dreams. They are most special for me. I thank my friends for cheering me whenever I shared my thoughts.

Finally, Your message to our readers..

If you are interested in Photography/Cinematography and want to take it as your profession then you must come with your unique presentation and thoughts. Its getting competitive everyday. Many are quitting their current profession and jumping to this. Learn everyday, be inspired every moment. Love your camera. A camera always loves such people who utilize its capabilities to maximum extent. The camera you own should never think that it is in the hands of wrong person.
Creative field keeps you awake all the time. I can’t sleep for more than 3 hours a day. I am not suggesting you to spoil your routine. But try to utilize more time in a day. You live only once!
Think good and be good as much you can. Thank you all.