23: The Thumbnail Asset Guide for Creators & Designers
Description
Tired of getting garbage assets from creators? Or unsure how to take better photos for your own thumbnails? This episode breaks down exactly what makes a good asset, how to communicate with clients, and the lighting setups that actually work. Whether you’re a designer or a YouTuber, this is the no-BS guide to getting thumbnails that pop.
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00 ) - How to Get Good Assets
(01:32 ) - Where to Find Assets
(02:11 ) - Why Lighting Matters
(03:04 ) - Communicating with Creators
(04:51 ) - Charging for Bad Assets
(05:00 ) - What Good Lighting Looks Like
(06:28 ) - Why Skin Needs Light
(07:47 ) - Ideal Lighting Setup
(08:58 ) - Using iPhones vs. Cameras
(10:15 ) - Lens Choice Matters
(11:07 ) - What MrBeast Does
(12:14 ) - Still Photos vs. Video Poses
(13:17 ) - 1080p vs. 4K for Thumbnails
(14:58 ) - Travel Shoots and Lighting Fixes
(16:38 ) - CRI Explained Simply
(17:53 ) - Why High-CRI Lights Matter
(19:17 ) - Take New Photos Every Time
(21:00 ) - Matching Outfits with AI
(22:19 ) - Getting Proper Hand Poses
(24:06 ) - Hands: DIY, Stock, or AI?
(24:38 ) - Fixing Low-Quality Screenshots
(26:00 ) - Mixing Real Faces with AI
(27:24 ) - Adding Objects with Generative Fill
(28:28 ) - Using 3D Stock Assets
(29:39 ) - Know Your Video Before Filming
(31:15 ) - Unique Product Shots Beat Stock
(32:41 ) - Outro and Course Info
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