Unlock the art of creating thumbnails for YouTube! Dive into Photoshop basics, image compositing, and top practices for standout thumbnails. Read more.
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Who this course is for:
- Someone who wants to make great video thumbnails in Adobe Photoshop CC
What you’ll learn:Â
- Understand how to create effective video thumbnails
- Understand best practices for thumbnail images
- Managing layers and graphics in Adobe Photoshop CC
- Know how to create thumbnails that improve click-through rate
Requirements:Â
- Basic computer skills
- Working installation of Adobe Photoshop CC
Software version used in the course:
- Photoshop 2021
Do you need to create thumbnails for your YouTube channel to improve your click-through rate? Making good, clear thumbnails is the most important aspect of getting people to click on your video and watch it. People use the text, title or keywords to do searching, but the thumbnail is the key to getting people to click and watch.
This class shows you how to use Photoshop CC to create modern YouTube (and Rumble, Bitchute, etc.) thumbnails quickly and effectively. If you make a lot of videos, you will need a lot of thumbnails. The techniques I teach in this course will make you create faster and your thumbnails better.
If you create YouTube videos or have a client that needs your help, this course is for you! Most other Photoshop courses teach lots of extra material that won’t help you. This course is specifically targeted at people who want to create a thumbnail for your video service using Photoshop CC without all the headaches of unrelated skills.Mitch: “Thank you for this course. It was fast and easy. Plus it improved the number of views on my channel which was huge!“
Many “pro” thumbnail makers charge a huge amount of money for their thumbnails. If you fail to provide them with the pictures they need, your thumbnails simply won’t convert. That’s why I made this course. It’s for people who want to learn how to make great thumbnails quickly from Photoshop, whether it’s for your channel or someone else’s.
Even if you use a different program, the instructions for the above software will help you figure out what you need to do.
Save time wasted on huge “master classes” that cover a lot of what you don’t need. This course gives you exactly what you need to get the job done. You won’t wade through endless discussions and stories that aren’t relevant to your thumbnail creation. Save time and get the job done faster with this course.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned how to create thumbnails to improve click-through rate.Â
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.Â
Get started today!
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Overview Of The Course | |||
| Introduction And Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Getting Photoshop Ready For You | |||
| Introduction To Getting Photoshop Ready For You | 00:00:00 | ||
| Overview Setting Up Adobe Photoshop | 00:00:00 | ||
| Overview Mouse Clicks And Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:00:00 | ||
| Customizing Photoshop Panels Workspace For Easier Work | 00:00:00 | ||
| Saving And Creating Workspaces | 00:00:00 | ||
| Adobe Photoshop Preferences | 00:00:00 | ||
| Zoom And Interface Controls | 00:00:00 | ||
| Grids And Snap | 00:00:00 | ||
| Creating A New File | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Planning The Thumbnail | |||
| Introduction To Planning A Thumbnail | 00:00:00 | ||
| Match Your Channel Category | 00:00:00 | ||
| Planning To Add You To Your Thumbnails | 00:00:00 | ||
| Psychology Of Humans In Thumbnails | 00:00:00 | ||
| Make Your Thumbnail While Filming To Save Time | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Layers In Photoshop CC | |||
| Introduction To Layers In Photoshop CC | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Are Layers | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fundamental Layer Concepts | 00:00:00 | ||
| Layer Adjustments And Effects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Layer Groups | 00:00:00 | ||
| Layering Problems And How To Solve Them | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Adding You To The Thumbnail | |||
| Introduction Of Adding You To The Thumbnail | 00:00:00 | ||
| Getting A Clear Image Of You For The Thumbnail | 00:00:00 | ||
| Clipping You Out Of The Background | 00:00:00 | ||
| Masking Objects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mistakes To Avoid | 00:00:00 | ||
| Placing You In The Thumbnail | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Additional Graphics And Backgrounds | |||
| Introduction To Additional Graphics And Backgrounds | 00:00:00 | ||
| Where To Get Additional Items | 00:00:00 | ||
| Placing Additional Items | 00:00:00 | ||
| Additional Item Effects | 00:00:00 | ||
| 4K Logos | 00:00:00 | ||
| Icons And Graphics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Thumbnail Text | |||
| Introduction To Thumbnail Text | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fonts To Use | 00:00:00 | ||
| Font Size, Spacing, Leading, Color | 00:00:00 | ||
| Horizontal Versus Diagonal Text | 00:00:00 | ||
| Text Effects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Thumbnail Export, Saving, And Conclusion | |||
| Introduction To Thumbnail Export, Saving, And Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Thumbnail Dimensions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Saving Thumbnails And Photoshop Bugs | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Photoshop Video Thumbnails Examples And Conclusion | |||
| Introduction Photoshop Video Thumbnails Examples | 00:00:00 | ||
| Product Review Thumbnail Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Ambient Channel Thumbnail Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Channel Growth Thumbnail Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Course Completion And Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Someone who wants to make great video thumbnails in Adobe Photoshop CC
What you’ll learn:Â
- Understand how to create effective video thumbnails
- Understand best practices for thumbnail images
- Managing layers and graphics in Adobe Photoshop CC
- Know how to create thumbnails that improve click-through rate
Requirements:Â
- Basic computer skills
- Working installation of Adobe Photoshop CC
Software version used in the course:
- Photoshop 2021
Do you need to create thumbnails for your YouTube channel to improve your click-through rate? Making good, clear thumbnails is the most important aspect of getting people to click on your video and watch it. People use the text, title or keywords to do searching, but the thumbnail is the key to getting people to click and watch.
This class shows you how to use Photoshop CC to create modern YouTube (and Rumble, Bitchute, etc.) thumbnails quickly and effectively. If you make a lot of videos, you will need a lot of thumbnails. The techniques I teach in this course will make you create faster and your thumbnails better.
If you create YouTube videos or have a client that needs your help, this course is for you! Most other Photoshop courses teach lots of extra material that won’t help you. This course is specifically targeted at people who want to create a thumbnail for your video service using Photoshop CC without all the headaches of unrelated skills.Mitch: “Thank you for this course. It was fast and easy. Plus it improved the number of views on my channel which was huge!“
Many “pro” thumbnail makers charge a huge amount of money for their thumbnails. If you fail to provide them with the pictures they need, your thumbnails simply won’t convert. That’s why I made this course. It’s for people who want to learn how to make great thumbnails quickly from Photoshop, whether it’s for your channel or someone else’s.
Even if you use a different program, the instructions for the above software will help you figure out what you need to do.
Save time wasted on huge “master classes” that cover a lot of what you don’t need. This course gives you exactly what you need to get the job done. You won’t wade through endless discussions and stories that aren’t relevant to your thumbnail creation. Save time and get the job done faster with this course.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned how to create thumbnails to improve click-through rate.Â
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.Â
Get started today!
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Overview Of The Course | |||
| Introduction And Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Getting Photoshop Ready For You | |||
| Introduction To Getting Photoshop Ready For You | 00:00:00 | ||
| Overview Setting Up Adobe Photoshop | 00:00:00 | ||
| Overview Mouse Clicks And Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:00:00 | ||
| Customizing Photoshop Panels Workspace For Easier Work | 00:00:00 | ||
| Saving And Creating Workspaces | 00:00:00 | ||
| Adobe Photoshop Preferences | 00:00:00 | ||
| Zoom And Interface Controls | 00:00:00 | ||
| Grids And Snap | 00:00:00 | ||
| Creating A New File | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Planning The Thumbnail | |||
| Introduction To Planning A Thumbnail | 00:00:00 | ||
| Match Your Channel Category | 00:00:00 | ||
| Planning To Add You To Your Thumbnails | 00:00:00 | ||
| Psychology Of Humans In Thumbnails | 00:00:00 | ||
| Make Your Thumbnail While Filming To Save Time | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Layers In Photoshop CC | |||
| Introduction To Layers In Photoshop CC | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Are Layers | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fundamental Layer Concepts | 00:00:00 | ||
| Layer Adjustments And Effects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Layer Groups | 00:00:00 | ||
| Layering Problems And How To Solve Them | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Adding You To The Thumbnail | |||
| Introduction Of Adding You To The Thumbnail | 00:00:00 | ||
| Getting A Clear Image Of You For The Thumbnail | 00:00:00 | ||
| Clipping You Out Of The Background | 00:00:00 | ||
| Masking Objects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mistakes To Avoid | 00:00:00 | ||
| Placing You In The Thumbnail | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Additional Graphics And Backgrounds | |||
| Introduction To Additional Graphics And Backgrounds | 00:00:00 | ||
| Where To Get Additional Items | 00:00:00 | ||
| Placing Additional Items | 00:00:00 | ||
| Additional Item Effects | 00:00:00 | ||
| 4K Logos | 00:00:00 | ||
| Icons And Graphics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Thumbnail Text | |||
| Introduction To Thumbnail Text | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fonts To Use | 00:00:00 | ||
| Font Size, Spacing, Leading, Color | 00:00:00 | ||
| Horizontal Versus Diagonal Text | 00:00:00 | ||
| Text Effects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Thumbnail Export, Saving, And Conclusion | |||
| Introduction To Thumbnail Export, Saving, And Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Thumbnail Dimensions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Saving Thumbnails And Photoshop Bugs | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Photoshop Video Thumbnails Examples And Conclusion | |||
| Introduction Photoshop Video Thumbnails Examples | 00:00:00 | ||
| Product Review Thumbnail Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Ambient Channel Thumbnail Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Channel Growth Thumbnail Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Course Completion And Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
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