
content creation 101: going viral.


[00:00 - 00:08]Talk is about the art of short form content


[00:09 - 00:16]Speaker is a short form content creator


[01:51 - 02:06]Has created different characters, each with their own unique traits


[02:06 - 02:14]Characters have collectively received over four billion views on various platforms


[02:24 - 02:33]Follows a simple formula for creating viral videos involving engaging and satirical characters in realistic scenarios


[07:20 - 07:37]Shares examples of successful videos and the unexpected attention they received


[07:58 - 08:04]Encourages audience to apply these principles to their own content creation


[08:10 - 08:19]Identifies four keys to creating viral content: hook, emotion, questions, and not giving the audience what they want


[00:00 - 10:31]Tips for creating viral content include using engaging characters, eliciting strong emotions, creating questions, and avoiding giving the audience what they want.


[16:00 - 16:16] The speaker discusses the importance of creating content that keeps the audience wanting more


[17:30 - 17:42]Repeating content or asking engaging questions can help achieve this


[17:43 - 17:58]Social media has made it easier to reach a large audience with viral content


[18:23 - 18:33]Principles are demonstrated through examples of viral videos


[18:23 - 18:33]Following the formula can lead to creating viral content


[18:23 - 18:33]Using these principles can help inspire and change the narrative for a large audience


[18:23 - 18:33]Principles can guide creators in creating viral content


[18:23 - 18:33]Importance of creating engaging content emphasized


[18:23 - 18:33]Formula for creating viral content discussed


[18:23 - 18:33]Examples of viral videos used to demonstrate principles


[18:23 - 18:33]Importance of social media in reaching a large audience emphasized


[18:23 - 18:33]Possibility of creating viral content with a phone highlighted


[18:23 - 18:33]Possibility of creating viral content with a phone highlighted


[10:31 - 18:33]Principles can help create content that keeps the audience wanting more and can potentially reach a large audience


[18:35 - 18:44]Introduction discussing breaking down videos


[18:44 - 18:51]Millions of people may disagree with you due to lack of understanding


[19:22 - 19:31]Feedback on video - too long and lacking a strong hook


[20:44 - 20:54]Suggestions for improvement - focus on 20 seconds of engaging content, use a stronger hook, and consider breaking down into multiple videos


[21:50 - 22:04]Review and suggestions for improvement on a third video - lacking context and a compelling concept


[21:50 - 22:04]Review and suggestions for improvement on a fourth video - lacking context and a compelling concept


[22:10 - 22:21]Review and suggestions for improvement on a second video - more context and a better title are needed


[18:35 - 27:46]The speaker gives feedback and suggestions for improvement on four videos, discussing the importance of a strong hook, engaging content, and providing context for the viewer. They also highlight the importance of a compelling concept and balancing giving the audience what they want with leaving them curious. The speaker ends with a general sentiment about feeling trapped and doing things without help.


[28:14 - 28:23] Speaker discusses a video and suggests jumping to the song faster for audience engagement


[30:29 - 30:45]Another video is critiqued for being too long and corporate, suggests doing the opposite of what is commonly seen on the internet


[33:19 - 33:31]A third video is praised for its storytelling and personal touch, with suggestions for different B-roll and experimenting with different types of content


[35:59 - 36:12]Importance of starting with a fun and interesting idea and experimenting for success in creating viral content


[27:47 - 37:03]Speaker gives feedback on three different videos, discussing the importance of fast engagement, avoiding common tropes, and experimenting for success in creating viral content.


[37:05 - 37:14] The speaker advises to double down on what works on TikTok


[41:08 - 41:14]They mention Mr. Beast's success as an example of finding your own genius and incorporating it into your content


[41:15 - 41:21]They gave an example of how they found success with a viral video and continued with similar concepts


[41:15 - 41:21]The speaker explains the importance of being creative and thinking outside the box when it comes to creating viral videos


[41:15 - 41:21]They give examples of potential concepts for a viral video


[42:50 - 43:03]The speaker encourages finding and utilizing your own unique talents in your content


[42:50 - 43:03]The speaker emphasizes the idea that any idea or context can be turned into interesting and engaging content


[44:31 - 44:40]They mention that their own success on TikTok came from tapping into their skill sets and experimenting with different types of content


[44:59 - 45:17]The speaker advises that focusing on short form content and honing those skills will also benefit long form content


[37:05 - 45:27]The key to success on TikTok is finding your own unique talents and incorporating them into your content. The speaker advises to double down on what works on TikTok, giving an example of their own success with a viral video and encouraging the audience to find and utilize their own unique talents in their content. They also mention Mr. Beast's success and the importance of being creative and thinking outside the box when creating viral videos. The speaker gives examples of potential concepts for a viral video and emphasizes that any idea or context can be turned into engaging content. They mention that their own success on TikTok came from tapping into their skill sets and experimenting with different types of content. The speaker advises focusing on short form content and honing those skills, as well as finding one's own unique talents and incorporating them into their content as the key to success on TikTok.


[45:28 - 52:47]Short form videos are hyper-interesting and shareable. Long form videos should focus on a key concept and be compelling. Start with short form and transition to long form when the content becomes more interesting. Content should be targeted towards the desired demographic and should focus on grabbing attention rather than promoting the product. Building a community first and then finding ways to sell the product is important. Consider showcasing challenges and engaging the audience. Clickbait can be effective but building a brand is important.


[52:48 - 53:00] Clickbait works in the short term, but can harm your long-term reputation as a content creator.


[53:00 - 53:11]On YouTube, creators may use clickbait to get views, but it's important to focus on creating engaging content that keeps viewers interested.


[53:34 - 53:45]To create attention-grabbing content about the attention economy, use similar techniques as clickbait, but present it as a problem.


[53:34 - 53:45]However, simply discussing the attention economy won't be engaging enough for viewers, so it's important to find a unique and engaging angle.


[55:56 - 56:12]Faceless accounts are becoming more popular, using AI-generated content and celebrity voices to create viral videos.


[56:58 - 57:03]The future of content creation will involve AI-enhanced tools and techniques, which can greatly improve the production process.


[56:58 - 57:03]The future of content creation will involve a blend of human creativity and AI-enhanced production techniques.


[58:45 - 58:55]Experimenting with different AI tools can lead to the discovery of new and unique styles of content.


[52:48 - 1.00:10]Overall, it's important to create engaging and unique content that stands out in the crowded digital landscape.