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Marques Brownlee

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.

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  1. Make an original video

    Level up your skills with step-by-step guidance on projects to achieve learnings you're proud of.

  2. Flexible curriculum

    We break down the class into manageable activities to do at your own pace.

  3. Feedback & discussions

    Access a community of peers to get feedback and be inspired

  4. All levels

    This session is approachable for beginners and has advanced techniques for the more experienced.

  1. Make an original video

    Level up your skills with step-by-step guidance on projects to achieve learnings you're proud of.

  2. Flexible curriculum

    We break down the class into manageable activities to do at your own pace.

  3. Feedback & discussions

    Access a community of peers to get feedback and be inspired

  4. All levels

    This session is approachable for beginners and has advanced techniques for the more experienced.

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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
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 1
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.

  1. Video activity 1
    Session Overview

    4 minutes

    Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, sets you up with who he is, what he does, and what you will learn in the session.

  2. Video activity 2
    Meet Your Instructor: MKBHD

    5 minutes

    Marques shares the humble beginnings of his career and how he ultimately turned a hobby into a lucrative business.

  3. Video activity 3
    Topic Development Assessment

    6 minutes

    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.

  4. Video activity 4
    Your Framework Checklist

    4 minutes

    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.

  5. 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.

Module 2
Technical Best Practices: Cameras, Lenses, Lighting
Module 3
Connecting With Your Audience
Module 4
Creating Better Visuals: B-Roll and Editing
Module 5
Packaging Your Videos

Explore the full curriculum

Watch the Session Overview to learn more.

My Activities
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 1
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.

  1. Video activity 1
    Session Overview

    4 minutes

    Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, sets you up with who he is, what he does, and what you will learn in the session.

  2. Video activity 2
    Meet Your Instructor: MKBHD

    5 minutes

    Marques shares the humble beginnings of his career and how he ultimately turned a hobby into a lucrative business.

  3. Video activity 3
    Topic Development Assessment

    6 minutes

    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.

  4. Video activity 4
    Your Framework Checklist

    4 minutes

    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.

  5. 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.

Module 2
Technical Best Practices: Cameras, Lenses, Lighting
Module 3
Connecting With Your Audience
Module 4
Creating Better Visuals: B-Roll and Editing
Module 5
Packaging Your Videos

Explore the full curriculum

Watch the Session Overview to learn more.

My Activities
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 1
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.

  1. Video activity 1
    Session Overview

    4 minutes

    Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, sets you up with who he is, what he does, and what you will learn in the session.

  2. Video activity 2
    Meet Your Instructor: MKBHD

    5 minutes

    Marques shares the humble beginnings of his career and how he ultimately turned a hobby into a lucrative business.

  3. Video activity 3
    Topic Development Assessment

    6 minutes

    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.

  4. Video activity 4
    Your Framework Checklist

    4 minutes

    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.

  5. 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.

Module 2
Technical Best Practices: Cameras, Lenses, Lighting
Module 3
Connecting With Your Audience
Module 4
Creating Better Visuals: B-Roll and Editing
Module 5
Packaging Your Videos

Projects from this Session

Get feedback from a supportive community

Submit your projects and receive feedback from peers.
Stay inspired and motivated with a community of your peers.
Get all your questions answered — no matter how big or small.
Submit your projects and receive feedback from peers.
Stay inspired and motivated with a community of your peers.
Get all your questions answered — no matter how big or small.

Meet your instructor

Marques Brownlee

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

Marques Brownlee

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

Marques Brownlee

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.

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