
About Lesson
๐ Station Stop 1: The Video Lab
๐ฅ Step 1: Watch the Most Popular Videos in Your Niche & Take Notes
- Study top-performing videos to identify common patterns:
โ What video format do they use? (Tutorials, reviews, storytelling?)
โ How do they hook the audience in the first 5 seconds?
โ What makes their content engaging? (Editing, music, pacing?) - Use Vidooly or Noxinfluencer to analyze trending videos.
๐ Step 2: Plan Your Video Structure Before Filming
- Use the “AIDA Formula” (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) to keep videos engaging:
โ Attention โ Hook viewers in the first 5 seconds (Start with a bold statement or question).
โ Interest โ Introduce the topic & why it matters.
โ Desire โ Show valuable insights, tips, or solutions.
โ Action โ End with a call-to-action (Like, comment, subscribe!). - Use Notion or Trello to organize your video ideas and scripts.
๐ฌ Step 3: Invest in a Good Camera, Microphone & Lighting
- Quality visuals & clear audio make a huge difference in viewer retention.
- Recommended budget-friendly YouTube gear:
โ Camera: Sony ZV-1, Canon M50, or iPhone 14 Pro.
โ Microphone: Rode VideoMicro, Blue Yeti, or Boya BY-M1 (Lavalier).
โ Lighting: Neewer Ring Light or Softbox Kit. - Use Shotdeck to get inspiration for cinematic video shots.
๐๏ธ Step 4: Use the Right Editing Tools to Make Your Videos Engaging
- Good editing improves pacing and keeps viewers engaged.
- Recommended editing software:
โ Beginner-Friendly: CapCut, iMovie, VN Editor.
โ Advanced: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro. - Use Epidemic Sound or Artlist for high-quality music & sound effects.
๐ Tools & Resources for This Lesson:
โ Vidooly & Noxinfluencer โ Find top-performing videos:
- Vidooly
- Noxinfluencer
โ Notion or Trello โ Plan video ideas & scripts: - Notion
- Trello
โ Shotdeck โ Get inspiration for video shots: Shotdeck
โ Epidemic Sound & Artlist โ Find royalty-free music: - Epidemic Sound
- Artlist
โ Editing Software โ Choose the best for your needs: - Beginner-Friendly: CapCut, VN Editor, iMovie
- Advanced: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro