Also, make sure your image is as large as possible within the guidelines. Size matters, so check the requirements for the platform you’re creating the thumbnail for, or it will look stretched, or will have white or black strips at the edges. There are a few best practices to keep in mind when creating a video thumbnail. Your screen grab should be an image that will hint at the premise of the content and compel viewers to click to discover more. While it can feature text or branding, the most important thing to consider is whether it will look good on any device’s screen – mobile, desktop or tablet. Keep in mind what you’re trying to accomplish by using a custom thumbnail. Pause your video on the image you want to capture, then copy and save it. To make a screen capture on a PC, use the Windows Snipping Tool. For Mac users, hit Command+Shift+4 to select the part of your screen you want to capture. You can take a screenshot from your video that best explains its contents, or you can use a tool like Photoshop or Canva to overlay text or icons on the image. A preview of the home page for the chosen style appears in the dialog box.
Choose a style for the gallery from the Styles popup menu. In Photoshop, choose File > Automate > Web Photo Gallery. Making a video thumbnail is relatively straightforward. In Adobe Bridge, choose Tools > Photoshop > Web Photo Gallery.
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