#29 - The Art of Making Thumbnails

In this episode of Upload, the hosts focus primarily on creation of thumbnails to bring in audience interest. Smart adobe tips to create exciting eye catching images which elevate your channel aesthetic and inform the audience what they're in for, or maybe a bit of strategy to get some new viewers in. They briefly analyse recent metrics, share sites that optimise video descriptions on youtube and the significance of community feedback in shaping content.

 

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Chapters

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00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:56 - Refresher of a Previous Episode & Midgeman's Channel Growth Stats

05:53 - A Look Into Pre-flight Methodology

11:36 - Thumbnail Tester Website

18:13 - Pre-Flight Script Example

21:02 - Chapters As Questions

22:57 - Using VidIQ for Optimisation for Videos

24:39 - Approaching Streams With a New Mindset

28:50 - The Meta of Keeping Your Youtube Afloat

31:54 - George appearance

32:04 - Restructuring Methodology of Work

33:01 - How Midgeman Structures Pre-Recording Process

34:49 - Getting the Most Out of Footage

37:01 - Changing up Work Focus

40:14 - Learn Basic Visual Editing! 

42:56 - What to Avoid in a Thumbnail

44:19 - Lionhearts Thumbnails

45:35 - Logic Behind Series Part Numbers

48:13 - Elude Game Name in Title

49:59 - LH Favourite Recent Thumbnail

50:56 - Yank Up Contrast

51:41 - Lionhearts Humble CK3 Thumbnail Beginnings

53:31 - Smart Sharpen Tool

54:10 - Finding the Correct Background

55:17 - Final Words and Wrap Up

Links:

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Thumbnail Tester - https://www.testmythumbnails.com/ 

BetterBarberShop Mod for CK3 - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2220326926 

VidIQ - https://vidiq.com/features/competitors/ 

GIMP - https://www.gimp.org/