A thumbnail is seen at about the size of a thumbnail. Everything that follows comes from taking that literally.
What you'll learn
- The three-word rule
- How to build contrast that survives shrinking
- A quick readability check
Step 1: One subject
Generate or pick a single clear subject in Text to Image. Two subjects at thumbnail size become a smudge.
Step 2: Three words maximum
In Thumbnail Maker, add three words at most, and make them say something the title doesn't. Heavy weight, high contrast against whatever sits behind them.
Step 3: The squint test
Shrink the thumbnail to about 15% and look at it. If you can't tell what the video is about, the problem is the composition, not the resolution.
Tip
Make two versions with different colour backgrounds and pick the one that stands out against the other videos on your topic.
Common mistakes
- Repeating the title word for word
- Small text with a thin font
- A busy background competing with the subject
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