Making The Background of YouTube Thumbnail - Ep. 019

Comparing thumbnails that get 500k views vs those that get 500 views. The idea, process, and execution behind each. And how a thumbnail can be pivotal to a video's success.

Every child needs a parent, and every subject needs a background. In the YouTube thumbnail game, backgrounds/2nd images/representations can make or break a thumbnail. Today we cover: Their Importance Techniques to make them better. Techniques to separate them from the subject Contrast Textures blur and pixelate symmetry, and Finally My favorite: high****

We all want to see a face, show a face on the thumbnail. It works! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KIFpmfRZ8QM22w2q09to7 Setup: Mac Mini: https://amzn.to/48UqERt My Monitor: https://amzn.to/4ad4avN My UPS: https://amzn.to/48SPTDH Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3TRbGrE Mouse: https://amzn.to/3tKZcqF Mic: https://amzn.to/3tPJElp *The Links are Amazon Affiliate Links Thank You : )

I use Photoshop daily for last 2yr+ Today I talk a bit about it, in context to YouTube thumbnail. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KIFpmfRZ8QM22w2q09to7Setup: Mac Mini: https://amzn.to/48UqERtMy Monitor: https://amzn.to/4ad4avNMy UPS: https://amzn.to/48SPTDH Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3TRbGrE Mouse: https://amzn.to/3tKZcqF Mic: https://amzn.to/3tPJElp *The Links are Amazon Affiliate Links Thank You : )

Comparing Firefly, Midjourney & Dall. E for image generation with the purpose of YouTube thumbnails... Their individual pros and cons, and faceoff comparison 1-1. And which one(s) should you choose... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KIFpmfRZ8QM22w2q09to7 Setup: Mac Mini: https://amzn.to/48UqERtMy Monitor: https://amzn.to/4ad4avNMy UPS: https://amzn.to/48SPTDHKeyboard: https://amzn.to/3TRbGrE Mouse: https://amzn.to/3tKZcqF Mic: https://amzn.to/3tPJElp*The Links are Amazon Affiliate Links Thank You : )

I have used MJ, I have abused MJ and I have been banned from MJ. Today I'll share my experience with Midjourney in the YouTube Thumbnail Game from the beginning to today.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KIFpmfRZ8QM22w2q09to7Setup: Mac Mini: https://amzn.to/48UqERtMy Monitor: https://amzn.to/4ad4avNMy UPS: https://amzn.to/48SPTDHKeyboard: https://amzn.to/3TRbGrE Mouse: https://amzn.to/3tKZcqF Mic: https://amzn.to/3tPJElp*The Links are Amazon Affiliate LinksThank You : )

The Picture Either Exists or can be made in Midjourney/ Generative Fill... You need to find it... or find the reference image to generate it. Keep Scrolling!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KIFpmfRZ8QM22w2q09to7Setup: Mac Mini: https://amzn.to/48UqERtMy Monitor: https://amzn.to/4ad4avNMy UPS: https://amzn.to/48SPTDHKeyboard: https://amzn.to/3TRbGrE Mouse: https://amzn.to/3tKZcqF Mic: https://amzn.to/3tPJElp*The Links are Amazon Affiliate LinksThank You : )

Whenever I have thought of a great idea for a YouTube thumbnail that worked. I understood what was the BIG IDEA. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KIFpmfRZ8QM22w2q09to7 Setup: Mac Mini: https://amzn.to/48UqERt My Monitor: https://amzn.to/4ad4avN My UPS: https://amzn.to/48SPTDH Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3TRbGrE Mouse: https://amzn.to/3tKZcqF Mic: https://amzn.to/3tPJElp *The Links are Amazon Affiliate Links Thank You : )

Today I share my 7-step process to create an amazing Youtube thumbnail in the YouTube thumbnail game, ps: 7th is my fav.7 steps: 1. idea, 2. inspiration, 3. pictures, 4. AI, 5. The Text, 6. PH, 7. ______ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KIFpmfRZ8QM22w2q09to7 Setup: Mac Mini: https://amzn.to/48UqERt My Monitor: https://amzn.to/4ad4avN My UPS: https://amzn.to/48SPTDH Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3TRbGrE Mouse: https://amzn.to/3tKZcqF Mic: https://amzn.to/3tPJElp *The Links are Amazon Affiliate Links Thank You : )

1. 10 episodes done 2. 20 episode stat [https://webicaster.com/en/blog/you-need-publish-21-episodes-be-top-1-worlds-podcasts#:~:text=So%2C the top 10%25 of,make it to episode 21](https://webicaster.com/en/blog/you-need-publish-21-episodes-be-top-1-worlds-podcasts#:~:text=So%2C%20the%20top%2010%25%20of,make%20it%20to%20episode%2021). 3. Consistency Quote: "Consistency won't guarantee that you'd be successful but not being consistent would guarantee that you'd not be." 4. Ideas: I think it's possible… 5. I'll break down the Thumbnails 6. Break down Thumbnail styles from various creators 7.Also today I got an idea that could be big in this field… (and others as well) it’s that… You become better at things by doing them a lot of times but I really believe that it can be boosted by a feedback loop. So maybe a community of designers in a field who have worked in a particular niche can come together and critique your thumbnail… that would really be great. I think this idea will create much more accelerated learning. I’m gonna create a community for that… But you know what just do it… I have created a discord link… to a server where you can join and I’ll personally give feedback daily. https://discord.gg/xXRMfwPH8C It’s only available to the first 10 people who click it. end… The thumbnail game will continue… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KIFpmfRZ8QM22w2q09to7 Setup: Mac Mini: https://amzn.to/48UqERt My Monitor: https://amzn.to/4ad4avN My UPS: https://amzn.to/48SPTDH Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3TRbGrE Mouse: https://amzn.to/3tKZcqF Mic: https://amzn.to/3tPJElp *The Links are Amazon Affiliate Links Thank You : )