Learn Thumbnails

By David Altizer

A show about YouTube thumbnails, strategy, and design hosted by David Altizer featuring some of the biggest creators and thumbnail designers on the internet!... more

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December 20, 2024 21: A Conversation with Editor Hayden Hillier-Smith
Hayden talks about how he edited @johnnywharris's recent videohis interview with the Deadpool & Wolverine editors on @TheEditingPodand the future of the Hayden Hillier-Smith YouTube channelTIMESTAMPS:(00:27) Finished Editing for Johnny Harris(05:12) Johnny Harris Spotlight(09:07) Hayden's Deadpool & Wolverine Interview(16:28) Disney Wouldn't Approve Editing Pod(39:02) Crafting Titles That Work(47:41) Audience Retention(52:06) Hayden's Personal Channel
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1h 27min
August 16, 2024 20: The 'Conversation', Hosted on Adrian Dittmann's Account
Original Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1YpKklbNLQwGj

@AdrianDittmann graciously hosted this episode on his account, which has over a hundred thousand curious and dedicated followers who value unique, deep conversations
Top-tier thumbnail designers @BrittCarlini, @DillToma, and @MostafaVisuals join in the conversation, along with MidJourney guru @NickFloats and other YouTube industry professionals
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:27) Adrian is NOT Elon Musk
(01:34) YouTube Thumbnail Discussion
(13:48) The Evolution of Thumbnail Design
(17:13) What is Generative Fill in Photoshop?
(30:46) Psychology Behind Thumbnails
(39:42) Thumbnails & Meme Creation
(41:01) A Very NOT Elon Musk Question
(47:04) Podcast Design & Live Streams
(1:19:07) Failures of X Spaces
(1:22:48) X Video Creator Tips
(1:28:47) X Should Steal From YouTube
(1:31:23) Thumbnail Thursday Community
(1:33:13) Business Content Pipeline
(1:38:04) Content Ownership
(1:42:17) Understanding X’s Unique Algorithm
(1:49:12) Exploring the Future of X
(1:52:42) RSS Podcast Integration on X
(1:58:29) Thumbnail Roasting Begins
(2:02:49) Photoshop’s Color Matching AI
(2:11:19) More Thumbnail Roasting
(2:16:25) Simplification Requires Confidence
(2:24:41) Robert Greeleyy Live Roast
(2:43:10) Next Level Hydration
(2:43:40) Retro Games Took Over My Life Roast
(2:57:41) Closing Thoughts with Adrian
(3:02:19) Easter Egg :)
I'd like to again publicly thank Adrian for his hosting of this Space

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3h 3min
August 06, 2024 19: The Winner of the 1of10 Thumbnail Thursday Contest with Nick DiGiovanni!
Original Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1gqGvNLnXXjGB

(00:00) Introduction
(01:52) Judging the Contest Submissions
(12:12) Announcing the Winner
(15:05) Interview with Winner
(35:47) Other Competition Entries
(40:18) Interview with Richard Founder of 1of10
(41:48) Inception of Innovation
(44:26) Distinguishing Different Algorithms
(44:48) Tailoring Tools for Better Results
(56:56) Longer Videos
(59:44) The Importance of Thumbnails
(1:00:23) Staying Current
(1:01:55) The Myth of Tags Unveiled
(1:08:34) Unexpected Successes and Discoveries
(1:10:07) Common Mistakes in Thumbnail Design
(1:12:16) Navigating 1of10 Tools in Niche Markets
(1:20:26) Thumbnail Roast
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1h 27min
July 25, 2024 18: The Genius Behind Nick DiGiovanni's Success on YouTube (18M Subs)
Original Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1ZkKzRPqdEaKv

Special thanks to 1of10.com for sponsoring the contest!

Nick DiGiovanni is a chef with over 18 Million subscribers on YouTube, generating half a billion views a month. Zach Blank is Nick's producer of the YouTube channel and the main lead on thumbnail design and iteration. In our conversation here on Thumbnail Thursday, we discuss their thumbnail design philosophies, YouTube strategy, and overall iteration process. We also roast our listener's thumbnails with the help of Zach! This was a fun one.

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(00:00) Introduction to Zach Blank
(04:12) Step 1: Creating Intriguing Titles
(06:48) Catching Gordon Ramsay
(10:16) Evolving Thumbnail Styles and A/B Testing
(15:20) YouTube Shorts Strategy
(19:35) Iterative Thumbnail Process
(23:05) Thumbnail Production Timeline
(23:24) Challenges with Thumbnail Designers
(25:26) Background on Relationship with Nick
(28:59) Importance of Alignment
(30:43) Authenticity
(34:01) Discovering Traction for Older Videos
(40:37) Importance of Title and Thumbnail
(48:22) Thumbnail Roasting and Feedback
(1:04:46) AI-Generated Thumbnails
(1:20:29) Implementing Artistic Integrity in Thumbnails

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1h 40min
July 25, 2024 17: Is Dude Perfect's AI Thumbnail Terrible or Genius?
Original Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1dRJZdzAgLvKB

(00:00) Introduction
(01:03) Thumbnail Thursday Contest Announcement
(09:47) Discussion on Iconic Photo of Donald Trump
(13:54) Appreciation of Photojournalism Skill
(27:37) Reflection on Community Building Efforts
(31:04) Discussion on Realistic Look in Thumbnails
(35:35) Proposal for In-Camera Thumbnail Photoshoots
(41:35) Movie Posters vs. YouTube Thumbnails
(44:46) Professional Photography in Thumbnails
(1:12:39) Dude Perfect AI Thumbnail
(1:45:19) Artistic Integrity vs. Clickbait Debate
(1:50:45) Discussion on Demonetization and Controversial Thumbnails
(1:53:01) Thumbnail Creation for Educational Video
(2:02:03) Announcement of Thumbnail Contest
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2h 6min
July 12, 2024 16: Are Outlier Thumbnails Measured Correctly? How Do You Start as a Designer?
Original X Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1BRJjwzRLyBxw

Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(04:21) Thumbnail Design Strategies
(13:44) The Power of Simplicity in Thumbnails
(20:24) The Fine Line Between Inspiration and Plagiarism
(28:11) The Impact of Thumbnail Changes on Viewer Perception
(33:04) Collaborative Ideation for Effective Thumbnails
(44:39) Comprehensive Thumbnail Strategy
(47:10) Breaking News from Veteran Teachers
(53:38) Live Thumbnail Roasting Critique
(55:34) Channel Growth and Strategy Insights
(1:06:46) Analyzing Top Performing Thumbnails
(1:08:35) Discussion on YouTube Outliers
(1:14:10) Selection Process for Thumbnail Roasts
(1:14:50) Livestream Scheduling Update
(1:17:46) New Thumbnail Design Concepts
(1:23:12) Discussion on Thumbnail Inspiration
(1:25:33) Strategies for Thumbnail Testing
(1:28:47) Designing High School Logos and Baseball Team Thumbnails
(1:49:53) Addressing Thumbnail Troubles and Engaging the Audience
(2:00:17) Strategies for Improving Click-Through Rates
(2:09:35) Transitioning to Standalone Podcast Episodes

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2h 14min
June 27, 2024 15: Fixing a Tattoo Channel in Real Time and an Open Q&A
Original Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1lPKqbMaWlbGb

This Thumbnail Thursday episode discusses client interactions, A-B testing, and VidCon anticipation. We emphasize experimenting with different thumbnail styles, highlighting the impact of authenticity, and tailoring thumbnails to specific niches. We share insights from a thumbnail contest, offer design strategy tips, and touch on YouTube analytics tools. We also tackle challenges with a speaker's YT channel about tattoos and provide feedback on his thumbnail designs. Stay tuned for a Thumbnail Thursday meetup at VidSummit with exciting collaborative opportunities ahead.

CHAPTERS
(00:00) Intro
(01:37) A/B Testing
(02:12) New YouTube Features
(06:06) A/B Results: Kurtis Conner
(11:10) Authenticity vs. Editing
(14:13) Tattoo Channel Thumbnail Challenges
(52:26) Thumbnail Roasting
(1:23:18) Free to Paid Clients
(1:25:32) Fake Money Prank Thumbnails
(1:31:28) Thumbnail Roasting Cont.
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1h 34min
June 13, 2024 14: YouTube Thumbnail A/B Testing Is Here for Everyone!
Original Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1yNGaZNXBBWJj

In this episode, we explore A-B testing on YouTube, focusing on thumbnail comparison testing. We discuss creating distinct thumbnails to gauge audience response and sharing our experiences and strategies. We highlight how subtle thumbnail differences affect watch time for both core and casual audiences.

We compare VidCon and VidSummit, showcase successful thumbnail testing examples, and offer tips for maximizing effectiveness. We also discuss the removal of A-B testing due to graphic content, strategies for thumbnail design, navigating demonetization, and using Photoshop for engaging visuals. The episode ends with a review of viewer-submitted thumbnails, emphasizing the importance of captivating visuals and narratives for audience engagement.

CHAPTERS
(00:00) Public Rollout of A/B Testing
(00:56) Jellysmack is Hiring
(07:31) VidCon vs VidSummit
(08:49) What is VidCon?
(13:01) Best Thumbnail A/B Practices
(15:36) YouTube Liaison's Tips for A/B Testing
(20:51) Thumbnail Color Considerations
(23:47) Thumbnail Testing Experience
(30:51) Realistic Thumbnails Performance
(38:16) Thumbnail Trends and A/B Testing
(44:22) Thumbnail Strategies for Sensitive Content
(48:08) Navigating Demonetization and Suppression
(57:41) Roasting Thumbnail Submissions

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1h 15min
June 06, 2024 13: Is ViewStats Pro Actually Worth It?
Original Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1jMJgmeAEEMKL

Reflecting on feedback from our episode with Chucky from MrBeast and the ViewStats co-creator, we dive into insights on thumbnails. We discuss feedback, ViewStats Pro's features, pricing, and A-B testing tools for optimization. Analyzing view stats with ViewStats Pro, we stress continuous learning in thumbnail design. Our thumbnail creation process focuses on titles, thumbnails, and hooks. Engaging with guests and our audience, we offer design feedback, discuss evolving YouTuber strategies, and share tips on motion, color balance, and image realism for better viewer engagement. We advocate for community engagement and constructive feedback, concluding with farewells and future dialogues.

CHAPTERS
(00:00) Introduction to Thumbnail Thursday
(09:28) Budget considerations for design tools
(21:28) The value of ViewStats Pro for creators
(25:54) Future guest interviews and community engagement
(27:54) Unexpected invitation to speak at VidSummit
(33:07) Thumbnail Party Plans
(34:08) Excitement for VidSummit
(35:06) Tools Empowering Creators
(37:47) Thumbnail Creation Strategies
(42:59) Roasting Thumbnails Live
(51:31) Experimenting with Thumbnails
(53:22) Evolving Thumbnail Styles
(58:32) Critiquing Thumbnail Designs
(1:00:55) Reviewing UFC Thumbnail Concept
(1:06:53) Graphic Design Feedback
(1:18:04) Enhancing Realism in Blur
(1:20:29) Creating Intriguing Thumbnails
(1:30:53) Reflecting on Thumbnail Critiques
(1:37:49) Secrets to Digital Product Success
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1h 43min
May 31, 2024 12: Chucky – Maker of Thumbnails for MrBeast & Co-Founder of Viewstats
Original Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1nAKEaLwpMOKL

Special guest Chucky shares insights on creating YouTube thumbnails for MrBeast. We also discuss the company Chucky co-founded with MrBeast, Viewstats, and the newest product, Viewstats Pro.

(00:00) Introduction
(02:24) Chucky's YouTube Journey
(04:06) MrBeast's Hands-On Involvement
(08:12) The Thumbnail Team
(11:32) Research Work & Asset Shooting
(14:52) Realistic Thumbnails Trend
(17:01) Balancing Realism and MrBeast's Style
(18:15) Thumbnail Creation Process
(23:41) Training New Thumbnail Designers
(27:37) YouTube Titles and Ideas
(42:30) Viewstats Pro
(52:00) Filtering Out Inappropriate Content
(54:10) Implementing AI in Thumbnail Design
(55:51) Thumbnail Roast
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1h 7min

FAQs about Learn Thumbnails:

How many episodes does Learn Thumbnails have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.