Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, sets you up with who he is, what he does, and what you will learn in the session.
Marques shares the humble beginnings of his career and how he ultimately turned a hobby into a lucrative business.
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.
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.
Marques introduces the three types of cameras he’ll be demoing in this section: a smartphone, a mirrorless camera, and a cinema camera.
Now that you’ve been introduced to different types of cameras, Marques will help you choose one within your budget. He’ll explain the technical details and benefits of each style.
Let’s talk lenses, aka the magic piece of glass that will help you create the look and feel for your video content. Marques explains aperture and depth of field, as well as zoom, prime, and telephoto lenses.
Marques breaks down the importance of lighting and gets you thinking about how the look and feel of a shot can really affect your audience.
Now that you know how the pros handle lighting, MKBHD shows you how to maximize effects using lights that are already lying around your house. He even shows you how to manipulate daylight in order to mimic the same basic principles to elevate your video content.
Follow along as MKBHD provides tips and tricks to make your composition match the quality of your lighting setup.
Now that you’ve learned the fundamentals for capturing visuals, you’ll tackle some of the best ways to better connect with your audience through your content. Let’s talk eyelines.
You can make your frames look perfect, but if the footage doesn’t sound right, will it still translate to your audience? Marques shares pro tips on how to capture the best possible audio with any equipment. You can read more about the different kinds of microphones in the Guide images, and also check out the Audio Pro Tips PDF Guide.
Now let’s talk about the nuances of performance and voice delivery. Marques shares his tricks for practicing your lines and demonstrates ways to make your camera feel more like a person instead of a cold piece of equipment.
This section is all about B-roll—what it is and how you can come up with creative, cost-effective methods for shooting it.
Follow along and learn the many different ways you can use your smartphone to shoot steady and compelling B-roll content.
Using something other than a smartphone to capture your content? We’ve got you covered! Marques demos a cinema-grade slider.
Sometimes it’s better to source stock footage than shoot it. Marques gives you his best recommendations for finding stock footage that will elevate your content.
New to editing? Or looking to learn some new shortcuts or workflow methods? Marques demos three of some of the most user-friendly editing programs on the market: iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
This section is all about how to maximize the potential of your content and how to get views for your videos. From creating thoughtful and direct video titles to professional tips for SEO optimization, Marques’s curriculum covers the final steps for maximizing your online reach.
Follow along as Marques highlights best practices for thumbnail creation and the many ways to draw in your online audience. Then, take everything you’ve learned and apply it to your final video on your chosen topic!
Marques shares his last piece of advice—“Done is better than perfect”—and explains how you can apply this concept moving forward.
