We Toured MKBHD's $1,000,000 Studio

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00:00 Touring MKBHD's Million Dollar Studio
01:30 Who works at MKBHD
02:09 Top Down Room
05:11 Set Room
06:47 MKBHD's $250,000 Robot
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11:50 Gray Room
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[@JerryRigEverything]

I filmed in my bedroom until like.... 2 million subs? 10/10 would recommend.

[@chris_ss2]

JerryRigEverything studio tour pleasseee

[@framesfc]

Is this sarcastic

[@kanbak]

@@randomstuff0069 your profile icon got me. 🤦‍♂️

[@manaspawar3749]

Studio toor please

[@lucacarpanetto6322]

Loll

[@HofTheStage]

The whole studio is sick, but those sound treatments are way more important then people think, and sometimes even just a decent blanket hanging around from somewhere can help cancel the noise a lot. Thanks for showing us this, way cool!

[@sepez]

Annoying sounds really become prominent in headphones so I'm glad they took the time to eliminate them.

[@oyeleyeosuolale944]

You guys are real dudes

[@wittywolk]

Yet I can hear AC (?) working in all his recent videos. In this also.

[@HoutarouOrekiOsu]

Yep, and his audio is still fucking shit with background noise all the time. Have you listened to the sound in any of his videos?

[@effie410]

than*

[@thisishowwebingham]

All three of these dudes are just so likable. Awesome stuff. I love how Marques didn't just sit on his success and get complacent while others passed him by. He doubled and tripled down on his passion and made all the right moves to stay relevant and on top. Deserves every bit of success he's had and more.

[@xualarenthlei3704]

Shameless self promotion

[@Aid_en007]

Comment of the year

[@Carrillophotography]

I admire this guy so much more now. He not only dedicated himself to a passion. He created a life, resources and jobs for others.

[@TheRealMTR]

Incredible that creating on KZbin can allow growth to the extent of rivaling studios of syndicated shows. Impressive. Great job with the tour!

[@One_Andonly-Zulu.1]

MTR IN DA BUILDING

[@VegasEducation]

That realization was when I realized youtube was and as big as it is and so profitable and that I wanted to eventually do it. I was watching "alec steele" the blacksmith. He was building a ridiculous studio/workshop and he mentioned that he doesn't do classes or commission pieces because he has to focus on youtube videos and I was like "WAIT A MINUTE....."

[@One_Andonly-Zulu.1]

@@guysofly4315 dumbo

[@MCKNZ]

13 years of hard work, constantly improving and getting creative by showing tech. Amazing studio, cudos to him and the team, this is a goal I hope to someday achieve for my own channel.

[@TheSeeking2know]

Key point. Constantly improving.

[@chiaraippoliti]

Kudos*

[@KeeganEvansPhoto]

That topdown set is GOALS.

[@uabforfindingthisbutalr6464]

An engineer can make that a product easy

[@danielobioma9091]

Yea

[@brendandonaldson8996]

That’s Casey Niestat top down idea but next level

[@dawn2314]

He is so inspiring and humble. I wish him so much more success!

[@alichehab5804]

The $250k Robot was 100% worth every penny IMO. It makes some epic shots that no other channel can produce.

[@MarksTech]

you cant look at it one end. you have to look at it from the "receiving" end. What I mean by that is, sure, that robot does do shots that no other channel can make... *but* , is that B-Roll shot 250k good?

[@Ezio470]

A lot of youtubers could afford one. but they just want the money instead. Marques on the other hand invests in it cause that's his passion to shoot.

[@dogdjinn]

@@MarksTech its one more piece to keep mkbhd content above the rest of the competition, over time that's worth far more than 250k

[@bambisentsho]

yeah but nobody clicks on his video with the hope of seeing a robot Broll clip, no matter how good it is

[@bambisentsho]

@@dogdjinn but it doesn't all review channels with over 5mill subs shoot some amazing videos even with broll that isn't from a robot

[@ProHomeCooks]

a true inspiration!I it was tech creators like Marques who were some of the first creators to leaving their bedrooms and create awesome studios spaces to level up their KZbin production. When I was filming out of my tiny 50 square foot kitchen in Brooklyn, MKBDH defiantly provided some inspiration to get a proper studio space. Keep crushing it!

[@spicyshizz2850]

100%, isn’t it damn crazy how young MKBHD started and now he got a whole studio n company etc, LIVIN LIFE TO THE FULLEST. This shit is inspiring honestly.

[@MosesMatsepane]

Bro I learned to make the most impressive meals for friends and family from your channel. Your videos are dope quality. I personally like the small Kitchen, but yeah if you’re aspiring for something bigger. Go for it bro. 👌🏾👌🏾

[@pesqair]

yeah “defiantly”

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

@@pesqair my fave typo

[@KingKong-xp6so]

Lmao, SINCE when MKBHD became a tech KZbinr. He's pretty much a noob. He doesn't know sh*t about tech compared to Linus, GN, HUW, etc.

[@towwf]

Creators like him are the ones that are so inspiring. Just reflecting on his first videos motivate younger and newer creators to just get started and to never stop. This is amazing!

[@tigerchillyable]

Remember when I first watched MKBHD he was a child and I've watched him grow . I'm so proud I know his family are proud too. Keep growing

[@user-yi7uy8me8c]

Brilliant comment!

[@MortenHelmert]

I have so much respect for how Marques has turned his KZbin channel into more of a media production company without loosing the personal youtubeer-feel. And I find myself drooling over the production quality of this channel. All of the professionel gear. I think a lot of people, like myself, see it as a dream job to work for Marques. MKBHD has become a brand in the tech industry and I find it so refreshing to see how they've made a succesful business out of primarily being a KZbin channel - something boomers wouldn't understand just a few years ago and still don't. It's easy to predict jobs we might loose to robots but it's difficult to imagine jobs that does not exist yet. Because they do not exist YET. Marques and his team deserve all the praise they get for being so succesful and simultaneously being one of the least drama oriented channels on this platform. They make brilliant content about tech.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

It's not that boomers don't understand KZbinrs, we just don't care. The real world has a lot more value and attraction than staring at a screen all day, watching 10 minute tidbits of fluffy entertainment designed to waste your time. I don't see working for someone else who talks about the latest disposable phone as a dream job. Marques does seem like a genuinely nice, productive and creative individual though. Wouldn't you rather BE him than work for him? Start your own channel. *lose to robots... *losing the...

[@ElAndresRodriguez]

@@BariumCobaltNitrog3n Don't act like you oldheads don't mindlessly watch TV or scroll through Facebook without gaining an ounce of new information lmao

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

@@ElAndresRodriguez Oh absolutely lol. Covid made couch potatoes out of us all but I learned how to sew and now make my own clothes. I still think people should aspire to have real jobs. Remember Vine?

[@genswarc]

@@BariumCobaltNitrog3n I just don't belive, that MKBHD only do the KZbin channel. With this amount of gear, space, devices they can do any kind of commercial work. Don't you thonk the same?

[@grqfes]

@@BariumCobaltNitrog3n his rent is 30k a month. that alone speaks volumes as to what youtube or in general online content can be.

[@KalleFlodin]

This is so impressive! Thank you for showing us around 😊

[@xualarenthlei3704]

Shameless self promotion

[@KevinStratvert]

Nicely done! Great storytelling and pacing 👍

[@NKShahariar]

Looking forward to see yours one day, Kevin.

[@xualarenthlei3704]

Shameless self promotion

[@maniveiszadeh8030]

His success is truely well deserved. This video is very inspirational. Thank you!

[@NateTheMeh]

MKBHD is creating content on a quality level that isn’t even matched by like fully syncopated networks, due to the passion for creating and technology it makes for insane growth every year. We love to see it!

[@spdcrzy]

*Syndicated

[@KingKong-xp6so]

NIce joke troll

[@babayaga5121]

@@spdcrzy The first time you were able and you had to

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great job guys!! PS. My favorite part is how the 2 camera guys are trying to avoid getting into each others shot 😂

[@ChiefYoshi]

I rewatched the video and just noticed that lol

[@rohananilpaleri8188]

@@ChiefYoshi can you give like a timestamp for it or something

[@Abdullah_Al_Saud]

exactly where?

[@ChiefYoshi]

@@rohananilpaleri8188 4:56 is one of them

[@ChiefYoshi]

@@Abdullah_Al_Saud 4:56 is an example

[@vm20709]

Super respect the hustle and risk taking to open up this entire studio. It's amazing how it all started from someone's bedroom to this state.

[@KaiTiura]

Dude, you've always impressed me with your tech understanding and especially, your delivery and universal approach to tech, but now I'm really impressed with your depth at making what are arguably some of the very best reviews available! You make it all so seamless that I never wondered how much tech you actually have to make it work... odd, due to just how much you *do* have and use. Wow, been a sub for a long time, even more committed now! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@spicyshizz2850]

Damn crazy how young MKBHD started and look at how big he is now. Got a whole studio n company etc. This shit is inspiring honestly.

[@CHEFPKR]

As a creator, I Love this back end stuff. It really opens my eyes to the operations side.

[@xualarenthlei3704]

Shameless self promotion👎👎

[@mototacularlife5267]

Nothing more amazing than watching someone’s fun hobby become an amazing award winning business that others want your advice. You guys did an outstanding job and got me as a Subscriber

[@drewcifer9701]

Thank you so much for doing this - I've followed MKB for yeaers and years this was awesome to see, so proud of him and his team.

[@LDreTheGiant]

Now I know it’s just cardboard cutout so I can snag that parking spot in peace

[@MrWiseinheart]

You'll just get a cardboard tow truck pulling your real car away😆

[@yestin3509]

🤣

[@Leanzazzy]

Holy moly! I always loved MKBHD's videos over others because of the insane editing, design, lighting etc which really make each video a work of art. I'm really grateful to see how much is really going on behind the scenes and it makes me appreciate each of his spectacular videos so much more. Shout out to his amazing team of producers, editors and researchers as well 🙌

[@youngdirkk]

Its crazy how much equipment he has just to have that slight edge over his competitors.

[@mo5045]

it's the deminishing return.

[@TacticalCactusMedia]

@@mo5045 Except for him it's exponential return as opposed to diminishing.

[@JasonB808]

He doesn’t have a slight edge over others, he has a massive edge. He is just being humble. I have seen so many other tech reviews and many of them are amateurs. The thing is that MKBHD makes you want everything they have. Forget the smartphones he reviews. Like his studio is like every tech geeks dream come true.

[@Sgtcrazyeyes235]

It goes beyond that slight edge, just having the camera robot is something a lot of big tech channels could do but his studios eye for shot and design to take advantage of the robot is really what makes those shots stand out for me personally

[@clemensbisma]

@@JasonB808 he has a slight edge tho but only to Mrwhosetheboss

[@bu_yungo]

I just want to take a minute to appreciate your logo, how responsive, adaptive and versatile it is. It morphs perfectly well in different treatments all the while maintaining its true essence.

[@FerEssence]

Thank you Colin, Samir and MKBHD ❤️ all your guys content is very insightful, impressive and useful. This is definitely my current favorite commentary channel because it directly shows you how other content creators do it

[@Kumar-mh8ke]

Dude can make a movie at this point

[@AV.Creative]

I love this guy so much and the whole team too the consistency, quality and volume of content from their net work of channels is nothing short of amazing and inspiring

[@EsyoDavid]

Absolutely insane how far Marques has come, he definitely earned it 👏

[@sebastianorue8243]

This is great. I remember watching you guys when this channel had 6k subs and now you're at half a mill! Con freaking grats you guys. I love the content. So happy to see this channel grow!

[@izzydubmusic]

MKBHD is an inspiration. I remember buying phones solely off of what he thought of it. Starting in his bedroom to THIS! Plus him gaining a team makes it all the better.

[@WojtekKosmala]

9:21 - I thought MKBHD is so perfect he doesn't even know the words to swear :O

[@paras6TEEN]

I have seen his studio so many times already in videos but it is so entertaining to see every time and every time he has something new and really expensive to show us.

[@prabhakarrao4922]

Wow!!! Oh man I could watch this all day long. Wishing you guys a super 2022. Your channel is amazing

[@truelife9859]

Although it’s more than a year this video was published but I am feel so glad to watch this and the last 20 seconds left me think a lot. Great work!

[@oswack]

an absolutely fantastic video guys. I really especially enjoyed this one, being able to watch you guys analyze his setup in realtime was a really cool event to watch and be apart of. Definitely shoot more of these types of videos! It's a great niche.

[@anhudy]

Couldn't wipe the grin off of my face as I watched this. So cool to see what MKBHD has built and I can't wait to see what you guys build too! 📈

[@mrmosk2011]

Marques and his team clearly put a lot of thoughts and work into making high quality shows. Impressive

[@DPac9]

Blown away and still in awe! Thanks for sharing this with the world!

[@popyilladayebga2570]

I like how Mk is just straight forward with it. Literally shows you how he does stuff, but he cant be duplicated.

[@Kdubb815]

I really respect MKBHD, his videos also have gotten better and better and he seems like an honestly good guy

[@HomeAutoBuddy]

What i like with mr. MKBDH is that everything is polished, colormatched - it's so smooth, so good. That's a job well-done for him and his team.

[@Iam_chrisbenson]

Wow! The studio looks amazing. I love how organized he is with everything. He is my favourite creator of tech contents.

[@rishabhranjan5162]

I still remember I was 13 yrs old playing with my brand new Lumia 520 and started watching tech channels randomly and this guy was the first one outside india whose voice caught my attention and I've watched every single video ever since.

[@razvangogan]

This video really inspires creators like me. Love it!

[@hl236]

Lovely walk through of the studio and rooms from new angles. Well edited too guys!

[@ChancellorsAlley]

The robot shots are an example of something I’m learning in class right now - for creating a sustainable competitive advantage you need a resource that’s difficult to replicate + provides value and MKHBD has that!

[@parthkhaladkar9017]

9:22 is the first time I've heard Marques swear since I started watching MKBHD 8 years ago!

[@KhaledsTech]

Lovely to see behind the scenes and how everything comes together. Brilliant video Colin and Samir!

[@UncleJessy]

This was so amazing to see in such detail

[@Vikingdescendent]

Pretty amazing workshop. I would have loved to see some samples of MKBHD's studio production work outside of their KZbin channel. Amazing success story!

[@le_beks]

a bit random but, i'm so glad of the growth of this channel!! i've been here before 100k subs and my head couldnt wrap around the idea of u guys not having the huge recognition u deserve with the quality of shooting and content! keep it up :D

[@itsjamesrush]

Dammmnn that's super inspiring. Crazy to see where KZbin is taking creators. I'm pumped!

[@mrCetus]

Loved the Podcast with him and this! What a look into the creative setup and process.

[@VenkatAkkinepally]

I kept getting more and more impressed as the video went on, thank you for the quality content!

[@Gabrielgrassmayr]

Best studio tour i’ve seen so far! U should make this a series

[@larrythesociologist]

This is so inspiring for a content creator like myself. I love MKBHD videos! 🙌🏿 Keep moving forward 💪🏿

[@adaptimpact1998]

Thank you for putting this together! Great to see inside the studio where the magic happens!

[@JDWitherspoon]

How tall is Marques? That boy is towering like a giant.

[@mikeandguido]

Linus Tech Tips and Donut Media are two channels that I'd love to see more from behind the scenes.

[@KingKong-xp6so]

Linus is DAD of MKBHD

[@Mr.DISRESPECT]

@@KingKong-xp6so JOKE of the century. LMAO

[@KingKong-xp6so]

@@Mr.DISRESPECT Like your pap at bed

[@Mr.DISRESPECT]

@@KingKong-xp6so K I D...

[@KingKong-xp6so]

@@Mr.DISRESPECT your dad

[@mahibbalde1433]

this is an incredible video love to see behind the scenes of creators who are at the top of their game

[@SokalAgency]

Totally engaging and well-shot video and I really appreciated the room by room walkthrough of gear and acoustic treatments. Was interesting to see the rooms that were designated for no audio ever and those that could still be cross-function.

[@neethch]

This is a great channel! I only caught sight of you folks in recent times, but it’s now among my favourite channels.

[@kenkioqqo]

I love the walkthrough, and the chemistry between you guys and MKBHD is also very natural awesome.

[@RTG2019]

I've really loved this tour....I'm so impressed with the way the studio style is...

[@thabangmakgalemele8730]

So inspirational and impactful. A perfect example of the magic that happens when you follow your dreams. Congratulations Sir. You’re an inspiration 🔥❤️🙌🏾

[@eddyg2017]

I remember when I was in middle school and wanted something tech wise, I would use his videos to try and convince my parents that I needed whatever the newest tech was. Now I watch his videos to see what I really want, but I use my own money. Dude is a LEGEND

[@dsdddsd4543we]

He’s such a humble person. Never knew the numbers behind his channel. Very impressive!

[@KlipschHead281]

I remember when he was setting the new studio up, man, 30k a month, wow, he really has done it up well. Having watched him for so long it's incredible how far he has come.

[@U2haveaniceday20]

Been watching for 13 Year’s Worth it. Great work and well deserved ✌️

[@cadenbigler]

I had no intention of watching all of this, but 18 mins later I relized I had watched it all. Great job!

[@JasonRobert]

The fact that you invest so much into all your environmental resources and team, shows why you are definitely a great leader in the tech review world. I remember the inception of MKBHD and I'm excited to see where you go as a brand.

[@Kronos0999]

Shows he is rich

[@learncadadia7832]

Incredible, definitely inspired! Shout to you and MKBHD!

[@rockynashlive]

I love going to CES! The Nikon /Bolt robotic arm experience is amazing. It was the first place I saw a high-speed, motion-controlled cinematic capture demonstration too. They did it at other booths too. Way before they used it on red carpets to capture celebrity outfits from multiple angles.

[@amitnagpal1985]

Really interesting. Great video. I’m a huge fan of the MKBHD channel and now I see what makes him the best at what he does.

[@livestrongforever]

never thought about how he does it! it was so informative and fun and exiting thanks all you guys, you are the future of entertainment and the present

[@paulgerhard5170]

oh god your thumbnail is annoying lol

[@teknerd]

I loved the cardboard cutout watching the parking spaces. I am kicking myself that I hadn't thought of that idea myself when unknown vehicles would park in my private parking space where I used to live. lol. I didn't know how big MKBHD studio was until today. I loved the industrial robots.

[@pillo1000]

Good and admirable job from everyone on this video! Cheers and congrats guys!!! more blessings for you to come!

[@Dhruv71]

Marques is so professional with top tier quality, yet does not sacrifice quantity. Top tier Content Creator!

[@bobafett4457]

I feel like that gag Marques did turning the lights off while he was telling the story how they busted the lights perfectly captures his mind and creativity

[@jj18]

Samir takes the lead while Colin is just chillin, I like this duo.

[@TimeCodeMechanics]

Super proud of this guy! This is amazing!

[@Scavenger_-nj1or]

so no one's gonna talk about how MKBHD swore for the first time in 8 years of me watching him?

[@Inazuchi]

right??? i was like woah, Marques is that you? LOL

[@carson9903]

Haha fr

[@ScottJWaldron]

Great studio space! Interesting that they stopped using the small robot after getting the big one. I'd be curious to see if it's decent for something like smartphone camera module autofocus testing. Having extremely consistent movements seems like a good match for a task like that.

[@drstew1]

Am well impressed . The sound blankest off the ceiling really nice… thanks MKBHD for sharing your space. Bass

[@ishayaukwen]

This is absolutely amazing

[@TheDanaYiShow]

What an epic studio! And awesome tour, keep up the awesome content :)

[@Tdevelops]

The S22 series are in that embargo box aren't they 🤓😏

[@GauravYadav-in5tt]

😀😀

[@hehehahavinny]

Used to watch the lacrosse content years ago, awesome to see you guys grow and pursue more of your interests

[@rakibulsitab]

Great video! I learned so much and can't wait to try out these tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@DrewFit]

Marques cursing is the highlight of the video for me 😅

[@WestonNey]

Honestly in the grand scheme of film studios, it’s absolutely insane the quality they get from a one million dollar studio. That’s actually pretty cheap as studios like this go. Also motorized precision is an awesome company! Touring the ViaFilms studio is always so fun!

[@Naturnal]

This was SO great!! GOALS for real for real!! Aspirations to have a studio set up like such THANKS for the video fellas...a year later still ^_^

[@ahanucasey1227]

This studio seems like it'd be a fun, unique dynamic to be a part of. I'm not a videographer but if I was, I'd want to be on a team like this.

[@conrado.]

The end was the most amazing part. Marques has done great work

[@NileSWPhotography]

I watched some of this guy’s first videos. The production value has SOAAARREEEDDDD!!! He’s grown so much.

[@danielakbari5637]

Omg this is the first time I saw Marques say a bad word 😂 Edit: at 9:22

[@awabaziz7029]

Same lol 😆 😅 🤣 lmao 🤣 😂