Choose a thumbnail template by the evidence you can show
Pick a layout by what the viewer needs to recognize. A familiar grid is helpful when it gives your source material the right amount of space.
Pick a layout by what the viewer needs to recognize. A familiar grid is helpful when it gives your source material the right amount of space.
Match layout to content
Use a result-led layout for a strong finished object. Use a split frame only when the two states look different at small size. For tutorials with tiny controls, try a crop of one decisive detail instead of a full screen.
Replace the placeholder completely
Remove demo text, labels and images. Place your own footage and use wording that fits the video. Watch for a layout relying on a white cutout or high-key photo that your darker image does not provide.
Keep a reusable structure
Save the useful margins and proportions, then let the next episode change the image and message. If every episode looks identical in a playlist, add a consistent slot for the episode's distinguishing evidence.
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