Create course introduction video

Lights, Camera, Teach! Creating an Intro Video That Sells Your Bootcamp

Your introduction video is more than a welcome—it’s your most powerful marketing tool, showcasing your bootcamp and turning viewers into students.


Making Your Video Work

  1. Know Your Audience: Address their challenges, goals, and concerns.
  2. Answer Common Questions:
    • Is this bootcamp right for me?
    • What makes it unique?
    • Will I gain practical skills?
    • How will this boost my career?
  3. Show Your Unique Value: Highlight your teaching style, program features, industry insights, and the community they’ll join.

The Perfect Video Recipe

  1. Warm Welcome:
    • Greet students and share who you are.
    • Focus on what matters to them: “I’ve helped beginners become professionals.”
  2. Tell Your Why:
    • Share why you created the bootcamp and your passion for teaching.
  3. Paint the Picture:
    • Outline skills they’ll learn, projects they’ll create, and their growth journey.
  4. Highlight Benefits:
    • Be specific: “You’ll build real-world projects and solve industry problems.”
  5. Clear Call to Action:
    • Explain how to enroll and mention any limited-time offers.

Technical Tips

  1. Essentials:
    • Good lighting, clear audio, clean background, and professional but comfortable clothing.
  2. Keep It Short:
    • Aim for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Natural Delivery:
    • Talk like a friend, stay energetic, and focus on helping your students.

Pre-Recording Checklist

  • Content:
    • Introduction (30 sec), origin story (1 min), course highlights (1–2 min), benefits (1 min), call to action (30 sec).
  • Setup:
    • Well-lit, quiet environment, camera at eye level, mic tested, and clean background.

Maximizing Impact

  1. Where to Share:
    • Course page, social media, email campaigns, and community forums.
  2. Platform Optimization:
    • Full version (3–5 min) for your course page.
    • Short teaser (30–60 sec) for social media.
    • Subtitled versions for silent viewing.

Final Tips

Your intro video is key to enrolling students. Be authentic, professional, and clear about how your bootcamp meets their needs. Share a draft with target students for feedback before finalizing.

Ready to hit record? Take a deep breath, smile, and show them why your bootcamp is the right choice! 🎥

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