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 Get started with our [QUICK START PAGE](https://pytorch-lightning.readthedocs.io/en/stable/new-project.html)
 
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-### [Tune in for our PyTorch Lightning 101 class with William Falcon and Alfredo Canziani! New episodes every week!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbESHcCoWbM&list=PLaMu-SDt_RB5NUm67hU2pdE75j6KaIOv2)
-[![IMAGE ALT TEXT HERE](docs/source/_images/general/PTL101_youtube_thumbnail.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbESHcCoWbM&list=PLaMu-SDt_RB5NUm67hU2pdE75j6KaIOv2)
+### [PyTorch Lightning class](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbESHcCoWbM&list=PLaMu-SDt_RB5NUm67hU2pdE75j6KaIOv2)
+[![IMAGE ALT TEXT HERE](docs/source/_images/general/PTL101_youtube_thumbnail.jpg?v=4&s=200)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbESHcCoWbM&list=PLaMu-SDt_RB5NUm67hU2pdE75j6KaIOv2)
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 ## Refactoring your PyTorch code + benefits + full walk-through
-[![Watch the video](docs/source/_images/general/tutorial_cover.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHww1JH7IDU)
+[![Watch the video](docs/source/_images/general/tutorial_cover.jpg?v=4&s=200)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHww1JH7IDU)
 
 ## Demo
 Here's a minimal example without a validation or test loop.