Inside MKBHD's Creative Week

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Week in The Life at MKBHD's Studio

The Studio

Jul 19, 2024

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Science & Technology

There's No Normal Week

  1. The video provides a behind-the-scenes look at a week at MKBHD, showcasing the activities across four different channels.
  2. It emphasizes that there is no 'normal' week at MKBHD, as the schedule is always dynamic and filled with various tasks.
  3. The video starts on Monday, highlighting the beginning of the week and the initial tasks undertaken.
  4. Tuesday's segment continues to show the ongoing projects and the workflow within the studio.
  5. A humorous note is made about skipping to Saturday, indicating the unpredictable nature of the schedule.
  6. Thursday's segment further illustrates the diverse range of activities and the continuous work being done.
  7. Friday's segment wraps up the week, showing the culmination of the week's efforts and preparations for the next week.
  8. The video concludes with a comparison to a self-driving car, suggesting that the workflow at MKBHD is continuous and self-sustaining.

Monday

  1. The day starts at 9:00 a.m. with a few people already in the office. The first task is to create the document for the week's podcast episode, which is episode 238.
  2. Marques Brownlee has to choose a keyboard for the week. The day is packed with tasks including shooting a car before it is taken away, attending a Samsung briefing, and finishing shooting a phone and testing a beta for different videos.
  3. The podcast has been live every week for nearly five years without missing a single week. Marques has to attend the Samsung briefing and will return later.
  4. Instagram has been incorrectly tagging images with 'made with AI' for a few months. The team is testing a Kodak Super 8 camera with a new M3CS car, despite the 91° heat.
  5. Adam Molina is editing a short video for the Waveform channel, aiming to release one every week. The current short is about Meta and AI, and it was shot earlier in the podcast room.
  6. Marques returns from the Samsung briefing and provides b-roll for the video. The team has 24 hours to finish editing before the 9:00 a.m. Wednesday deadline.
  7. The editing process involves fixing b-roll, which is more time-consuming compared to studio shoots where lighting and other factors can be controlled. The team is working late into the evening to complete the task.

Tuesday

  1. The week starts with helping Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) with a script for a video about Samsung Unpacked, which is expected to be released soon.
  2. The team is also working on content related to the CMF phone, which was released on Monday, and they have many thoughts to share about it.
  3. Samsung Unpacked event is scheduled for Wednesday, and although the team hasn't seen it yet, Marques has already had hands-on experience with the devices, giving them some preliminary insights.
  4. The plan is to watch the Samsung Unpacked event on Wednesday and then share their detailed thoughts and reactions.
  5. By 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the team has finished a video, but they wish Samsung had given them more time to prepare.

Saturday (haha just kidding)

  1. The video provides a behind-the-scenes look at a week at MKBHD, focusing on various activities and tasks involved in content creation.
  2. On Wednesdays, Marques Brownlee visits a coffee shop to review and finalize stories for the WVFRM Podcast, which is recorded later in the day.
  3. During the podcast recording, a Samsung messenger delivers a package containing new devices, including the Fold 6 and Galaxy Ring.
  4. The unboxing experience is highlighted, with attention to the packaging and device integration.
  5. Post-podcast tasks include recording clips, outros, and advertisements for the episode.
  6. The completion of the podcast allows for the closing of numerous tabs and marks the end of the recording session, which lasted 2 hours and 16 minutes, a record duration.
  7. The day ends with a break and a game of ping pong between Marques and Adam.

Thursday

  1. The day starts at 12:20 p.m. with the team having about 9 hours to get the podcast online after recording.
  2. The process involves mixing down the uncut audio, removing curses, and balancing the audio while Adam cuts the podcast using a compound clip.
  3. Both team members usually finish their tasks late in the afternoon, with a stereo two-track mixed down for final cuts.
  4. Despite not being the most efficient method, it is necessary to meet deadlines, and the team is confident in their workflow.
  5. The team waits for the Ferrari Puro S, Ferrari's first SUV and production four-door car, to arrive for an Autofocus video.
  6. By 8:00 p.m., the narrator is home with Zuzu, continuing to work on the podcast to finish it up.
  7. Final touches include uploading, adding notes, and links before the podcast is completed.

Friday

  1. The video starts with a behind-the-scenes look at the team's Notion page for the episode, where Tim posted the thumbnail the previous night.
  2. Marques asks Tim to add a watch face to the thumbnail on his arm, noting that Tim often picks the worst pictures of him, which has become a meme.
  3. It's Friday morning, and Marques is about to go on vacation but first needs to set the podcast live.
  4. The team spends the day shooting a Ferrari SUV, with Ellis setting up the audio kit to capture the V12 engine sounds.
  5. Marques plans to use multiple microphones to get interesting audio, figuring out how to manage the cables effectively.
  6. Marques mentions his experience with revving various high-end cars, including the Bugatti Veyron, McLarens, and LaFerrari.
  7. The video concludes with a reflection on the busy week.

It's Like a Self Driving Car

  1. The team produces a significant amount of content, estimated to be well over 2 terabytes, possibly nearing 5 terabytes when including shorts.
  2. They recorded the longest podcast ever with three cameras, highlighting the extensive production efforts.
  3. The metaphor of a self-driving car is used to describe the content creation process, where the team sets things in motion but occasionally needs to intervene to keep everything on track.