Make Compelling Videos That Go Viral
Marques Brownlee
Make your next video alongside the one and only MKBHD as he guides you through creating engaging content on any platform. From ideation to filming, lighting, and even performing for the camera, MKBHD’s session will inspire you to create engaging videos that connect with your viewers.
Make your next video alongside the one and only MKBHD as he guides you through creating engaging content on any platform. From ideation to filming, lighting, and even performing for the camera, MKBHD’s session will inspire you to create engaging videos that connect with your viewers.
Make an original video
Level up your skills with step-by-step guidance on projects to achieve learnings you're proud of.
Flexible curriculum
We break down the class into manageable activities to do at your own pace.
Feedback & discussions
Access a community of peers to get feedback and be inspired
All levels
This session is approachable for beginners and has advanced techniques for the more experienced.
Make an original video
Level up your skills with step-by-step guidance on projects to achieve learnings you're proud of.
Flexible curriculum
We break down the class into manageable activities to do at your own pace.
Feedback & discussions
Access a community of peers to get feedback and be inspired
All levels
This session is approachable for beginners and has advanced techniques for the more experienced.
Unlock new skills with a structured curriculum
Section 1
Introduction to Content Creation
Section 2
Technical Best Practices: Cameras, Lenses, Lighting
Section 3
Connecting With Your Audience
Section 4
Creating Better Visuals: B-Roll and Editing
Section 5
Packaging Your Videos
Skills you will learn
Uplevel Your Videos
- Shooting B-roll footage
- Incorporating stock footage
- Choosing viral titles
- Selecting perfect thumbnails
- Engaging with your audience
Video Basics
- Identifying your audience
- Developing video topics
- Making pre-production plans
- Picking the perfect camera
- Editing your videos
Break Down Your Videos
- Delivering quality audio
- Using 3-point lighting
- Experimenting with aperture
- Understanding depth of field
- Stabilizing your camera
Skills you will learn
Uplevel Your Videos
- Shooting B-roll footage
- Incorporating stock footage
- Choosing viral titles
- Selecting perfect thumbnails
- Engaging with your audience
Video Basics
- Identifying your audience
- Developing video topics
- Making pre-production plans
- Picking the perfect camera
- Editing your videos
Break Down Your Videos
- Delivering quality audio
- Using 3-point lighting
- Experimenting with aperture
- Understanding depth of field
- Stabilizing your camera
Explore the full curriculum
Watch the Session Overview to learn more.
My Activities
Introduction to Content Creation
After a brief recap of his career making videos, Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, will guide you through how to pick the best possible topic for an engaging video for your platform of choice. You’ll complete a topic framework checklist, and begin preproduction planning.
- Video activity 1
Session Overview
Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, sets you up with who he is, what he does, and what you will learn in the session.
- Video activity 2
Meet Your Instructor: MKBHD
Marques shares the humble beginnings of his career and how he ultimately turned a hobby into a lucrative business.
- Video activity 3
Topic Development Assessment
After providing examples of his own work and explaining how he chooses topics, Marques will introduce the methodology he recommends for developing concepts. Then, you’ll sit down and brainstorm ideas for your next video.
- Video activity 4
Your Framework Checklist
Marques introduces the Framework Checklist, which will be used as a point of reference throughout the class. The checklist sets you up with everything you should be keeping in mind while you think about and plan for your original video content, from ideation to creation.
- Activity 5
Share and Score a Video
Post a link to a video you love, then score it based on the criteria rubric and explain your score to the community. Then share who your audience will be and the content you intend to make for them.
Technical Best Practices: Cameras, Lenses, Lighting
Connecting With Your Audience
Creating Better Visuals: B-Roll and Editing
Packaging Your Videos
Explore the full curriculum
Watch the Session Overview to learn more.
My Activities
Introduction to Content Creation
After a brief recap of his career making videos, Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, will guide you through how to pick the best possible topic for an engaging video for your platform of choice. You’ll complete a topic framework checklist, and begin preproduction planning.
- Video activity 1
Session Overview
Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, sets you up with who he is, what he does, and what you will learn in the session.
- Video activity 2
Meet Your Instructor: MKBHD
Marques shares the humble beginnings of his career and how he ultimately turned a hobby into a lucrative business.
- Video activity 3
Topic Development Assessment
After providing examples of his own work and explaining how he chooses topics, Marques will introduce the methodology he recommends for developing concepts. Then, you’ll sit down and brainstorm ideas for your next video.
- Video activity 4
Your Framework Checklist
Marques introduces the Framework Checklist, which will be used as a point of reference throughout the class. The checklist sets you up with everything you should be keeping in mind while you think about and plan for your original video content, from ideation to creation.
- Activity 5
Share and Score a Video
Post a link to a video you love, then score it based on the criteria rubric and explain your score to the community. Then share who your audience will be and the content you intend to make for them.
Technical Best Practices: Cameras, Lenses, Lighting
Connecting With Your Audience
Creating Better Visuals: B-Roll and Editing
Packaging Your Videos
Explore the full curriculum
Watch the Session Overview to learn more.
My Activities
Introduction to Content Creation
After a brief recap of his career making videos, Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, will guide you through how to pick the best possible topic for an engaging video for your platform of choice. You’ll complete a topic framework checklist, and begin preproduction planning.
- Video activity 1
Session Overview
Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, sets you up with who he is, what he does, and what you will learn in the session.
- Video activity 2
Meet Your Instructor: MKBHD
Marques shares the humble beginnings of his career and how he ultimately turned a hobby into a lucrative business.
- Video activity 3
Topic Development Assessment
After providing examples of his own work and explaining how he chooses topics, Marques will introduce the methodology he recommends for developing concepts. Then, you’ll sit down and brainstorm ideas for your next video.
- Video activity 4
Your Framework Checklist
Marques introduces the Framework Checklist, which will be used as a point of reference throughout the class. The checklist sets you up with everything you should be keeping in mind while you think about and plan for your original video content, from ideation to creation.
- Activity 5
Share and Score a Video
Post a link to a video you love, then score it based on the criteria rubric and explain your score to the community. Then share who your audience will be and the content you intend to make for them.
Technical Best Practices: Cameras, Lenses, Lighting
Connecting With Your Audience
Creating Better Visuals: B-Roll and Editing
Packaging Your Videos
Projects from this Session
Create Videos for Your Channels
Choose Your Video’s Topic
Pick the Perfect Camera
Set Up Pro-Level Lighting
Learn Basic Editing Skills
Shoot Complementary B-roll
Package and Title Your Videos
Get feedback from a supportive community
Meet your instructor
Entertaining and accessible, MKBHD’s in-depth video reviews of the latest and greatest technology have made him the Creator of the Decade. He has attracted more than 15 million subscribers and counting, featuring high-profile interviews with the likes of Elon Musk and former U.S. President Barack Obama.
Meet your instructor
Entertaining and accessible, MKBHD’s in-depth video reviews of the latest and greatest technology have made him the Creator of the Decade. He has attracted more than 15 million subscribers and counting, featuring high-profile interviews with the likes of Elon Musk and former U.S. President Barack Obama.
Meet your instructor
Entertaining and accessible, MKBHD’s in-depth video reviews of the latest and greatest technology have made him the Creator of the Decade. He has attracted more than 15 million subscribers and counting, featuring high-profile interviews with the likes of Elon Musk and former U.S. President Barack Obama.