Also, don't forget the text deadzone in the bottom right corner where the timestamp overlay is; don't put any important text there that you don't want covered up by the video time block.
Hi Amy thanks so much for all the valuable information you share with us!! I love your new thumbnails with the aqua colour and I was wondering if you would share you how do them? Thanks so much!! XO
I'm most familiar with Photoshop Elements but I like the principles you've shared. The quick question is best SIZE for thumbnails? Canva takes the guess work out, but I'd like to know my option if you're able to answer.
First. That's cool!! Also, thank you, I just made a bunch of templates in Photoshop for TH-cam thumbnails yesterday, funny that this came out today! Stepping my game up, I like the one I made that's going live today!
Very good info! Almost my exact way of capturing thumbnails too as I am new to vlogging. What I like about Canva, is I can work on it from my iPad, say on the couch or my bed. That way when I go to sit down at my desk finishing up the video my nails already down. I even used Canva to create the book cover of my most recent book.
I used Canva all through SSSVEDA and loved it. I'm using photoshop now, but I will be going back to Canva soon you reminded me of how easy it was and how many options it has.
Great tips Amz. I've been using Powerpoint (which I have anyway) and have each slide as my thumbnail history. Easy then to capture and use previous ideas as well. Just thought to share.
Thanks for this :) I'm on Day 7 of VBU and loving it. Getting braver with my channel! I have just used canva to create a new thumbnail. Yay. I had signed up to canva when it first came out and totally forgotten about it so thanks for the reminder.
Very, VERY helpful Amy! At this moment, I am having my bestie edit my vlog vids. However, I would like to know how to do them myself and this was one of my questions! Btw, your videos have had such a positive influence on my life! Thank you for taking the time to share.
I really want to buy your book on paperback here in the netherlands!!! It seems impossible! I can only find it on e-book. Vidcon is making a huge event here in Amsterdam in april! U should organize a stand or a pop up store at the event! Great tip with the picmonkey! Thx 😘
This video was very informative. I particularly like your suggestion on using Pic Monkey to spruce up your pictures prior to heading over to Canva. Thanks for sharing this content. P.S. just got your book in the mail and can't wait to dive in. Congratulations.
Thanks Amy! I use Adobe for everything - Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere etc - but I'll try your way which I think is easier. You know... I'm 'saving' your videos in my Favs playlist in TH-cam but it's happening that I'm saving all of your videos kkkkk so I realized that it's time to create a playlist just for you.
Great video, I was making my thumbnail the same way as you but I didn't know about Canva, will def check it out this weekend. Have a fantastic day Many Thanks Izzie x
Hi, there! I love finding out about Canva! However, I am having difficulty with my thumbnails. If you have time, do you mind sharing which theme you used for youtube thumbnails? Mine had black around the edges. Thanks for your help.
Two things for people who may be watching this since the change: Picmonkey now costs (Free trial, but no free version), but it allows you to save, so you don't need the extra Canva step to affect that same scenario (save thumbnail template).
Great stuff, Amy. Did not know about picmonkey. I do mine in Photoshop. But for those not familiar with the UiUx or who don't want an expensive subscription, you just gave some great advice. Heck with Canva's templates I may even use it to save time. Thank you.
Found you from Michael Stelzner! Subbed! Great channel!
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Hi Amy, thanks for all those tips about Pic Monkey and Canva, do you use Final cut pro for editing your videos? Do you recommand it more than iMovie or Screenflow per say ? Maybe you've mentionned it in a previsous video but, since i am a new follower, i 've only watch about 30 of them, your a busy girl! Thanks Amy👊
Great tutorial! Thank you! I seriously need to ramp up my game - I don't have ANY copy on my thumbnails. Ack. Quick question - what editing tool do you use? Currently I'm using iMovie, but am open to some suggestions! I'm not sure I can take a snapshot from the footage - I will investigate more!
Thank you for sharing that. Always interested to see how people do their thumbnails. I used Canva for my channel art and use the TextSwag app for Android for thumbnails as one of the main points of this particular channel stsrtup is that I do everything strictly from an Android phone.
Adobe Spark Post looks to be way quicker and has some great templates. I actually do most of my thumbnails on my phone and they're super quick. Great video. :)
I've always used Pic Monkey and I'm pretty sure I got that from a Thumbnail Tutorial you did years ago. My channel hasn't been getting many subs and views lately so I'm now starting to change a few things in the thumbnails to hope that works. I might have to try Canva :)
I just filmed THREE videos and was thinking "I probably need to grab a thumbnail photo from these- let's hope I get something good." I make waaay too many funny faces- #nerd THANK YOU for sharing your process so I have a direction in which to move forward.
I think the key thing here is my thumbnails have either been too wordy or needed some attention grabbing tag line... Right now looking at what is recommended for me the most eye grabbing tag line is "What happened to the X-Men" and your "My Favorites" video from February.
I have used PicMonkey before But I also use two apps on my iPad which are Phonto and PicArt. Both apps are free but if you want extra features there is a fee.
today is friday 10.8. 18 .. or 8.10.18 in the states .. I seem to be getting films suggested for me by u-tube but maybe it's because of content & not in the date order they were published .. kind of like time travel because .. I know what happens next .. but I am still learning .. in realtime august I would like more tech tips from Vincenzo .. bye
Amy Schmittauer Thank You 😊 I've always done one or the other , hadn't crossed my mind to use both 🙂 what a goober I am! What's your thoughts on the mobile apps for these two?
My problem is that the thumbnail has to be 2 MB or less. Photo editing is not an issue, as I do it as a hobby. How do you make sure the thumbnail is bright and eye-catching whilst meeting this 2 MB requirement?
I hope you're taking your TH-cam thumbnails as seriously as I am! It's not that hard. Who's gonna try this now?
YOU KNOW I AM!!! i need to get back to my own channel... New job has got me busy busy busy!!
Amy Schmittauer me for sure ... thanks a lot..🤗🙏🙏
I like your contents. You always go straight to the point.
Yes! Get at it Doug!
You're so welcome!
Also, don't forget the text deadzone in the bottom right corner where the timestamp overlay is; don't put any important text there that you don't want covered up by the video time block.
Great tip
TheAmberFiles wow thankyou for amazing tip
Yes this is a great tip!! Thumbnails are my weakness and I am guilty of putting stuff in the deadzone
This is just what I needed 🙌🏼 Clear and easy to follow information!! Thank you Amy!
Most helpful video on youtube thumbnails -and quick! Thanks Amy!
So awesome Amy... thanks for your fun, easy to follow instructions!
Hi Amy thanks so much for all the valuable information you share with us!! I love your new thumbnails with the aqua colour and I was wondering if you would share you how do them?
Thanks so much!! XO
Amy! I searched your channel 2 days ago for your tips about thumbnails. Perfect timing - gracias!
Great tips. Is that a custom font that you use, or is it one of the standard Canva fonts?
Just found your channel 2 wks ago- binged a ton and ordered your book- LOVE it! Thank you so much for your tips!
Your videos are so helpful! I love how organized your channel is! I love picmonkey as well but I'm still learning lol
I'm most familiar with Photoshop Elements but I like the principles you've shared. The quick question is best SIZE for thumbnails? Canva takes the guess work out, but I'd like to know my option if you're able to answer.
I literally needed this video 12 hours earlier. This will help me out a lot in the future. I have another video to do this weekend.
First. That's cool!!
Also, thank you, I just made a bunch of templates in Photoshop for TH-cam thumbnails yesterday, funny that this came out today! Stepping my game up, I like the one I made that's going live today!
I saw a new thumbnail on your channel and I like it better. Simple.
Awesome tutorial Amy! Will test some of the stuff out in my next vid!
You Amy! We trust YOU to help us make this happen! More tutorials please!
Very good info! Almost my exact way of capturing thumbnails too as I am new to vlogging. What I like about Canva, is I can work on it from my iPad, say on the couch or my bed. That way when I go to sit down at my desk finishing up the video my nails already down. I even used Canva to create the book cover of my most recent book.
I love Canva. Easy to use and great inspiration.
Thanks Amy---helpful as always... rock on my youtube friend :-)
I used Canva all through SSSVEDA and loved it. I'm using photoshop now, but I will be going back to Canva soon you reminded me of how easy it was and how many options it has.
Thanks Amy I think this is the best thumbnail tutorial I have seen!
Oh good!!
Thanks Amy! That was super useful! Never thought to use both pic monkey and canva. I will now!
Great tips and tool suggestions Amy!
Great video! love how too. I will try and start making my own thumbnails.
Great tips Amy - thank you
Ok what video editing software do you use
I started using Canvas last week. Which is pretty much the same as the web app you use in this video.
Great tips Amz. I've been using Powerpoint (which I have anyway) and have each slide as my thumbnail history. Easy then to capture and use previous ideas as well. Just thought to share.
Thanks for this :) I'm on Day 7 of VBU and loving it. Getting braver with my channel! I have just used canva to create a new thumbnail. Yay. I had signed up to canva when it first came out and totally forgotten about it so thanks for the reminder.
Very, VERY helpful Amy! At this moment, I am having my bestie edit my vlog vids. However, I would like to know how to do them myself and this was one of my questions! Btw, your videos have had such a positive influence on my life! Thank you for taking the time to share.
I really want to buy your book on paperback here in the netherlands!!! It seems impossible! I can only find it on e-book.
Vidcon is making a huge event here in Amsterdam in april! U should organize a stand or a pop up store at the event!
Great tip with the picmonkey! Thx 😘
Vidcon Amsterdam! OMG I should look into that.
Please do!! I would love to meet you and give you a free tour lol well... u can provide me a paperback book!!! Pleaseeeeeee!!!! 💪🏽
Thanks Amy. Great info.
Another great video Amy. I was using pic monkey already, but I've never heard of the other site I definitely have to try it out!
I use Canva all the time. Create all of my pinterest files on it. Thanks for the tips.
Very helpful tutorial. Thanks, Amy
thanks for the advice! I haven't heard of canva, but I use picmonkey every day!
Great video as always. Thanks for the tips. I am going to give it a try.
Thanks for this Amy!! Needed this, been struggling lately with thumbnail ideas.
I'm so glad we timed this well then! Hope it helps.
Alternative to screencapture - play video in VLC (as you should) and right click > Video > Take Snapshot. It saves to the Pictures folder in Windows.
Great stuff Amy!!!
I love the look and feel of your thumbnails. I keep thinking mine are a bit harsh and I'm debating an overhaul. I really need some good advice.
It's cool to see the resources you use. Thanks Amy :)
You're welcome! That's what I'm here for.
A.P. Stevens ya agree
This video was very informative. I particularly like your suggestion on using Pic Monkey to spruce up your pictures prior to heading over to Canva. Thanks for sharing this content. P.S. just got your book in the mail and can't wait to dive in. Congratulations.
This was super helpful! Thank you so much!
Great video Amy - quick question... What is the font that you use for your thumbnails on canva?
Nicely done! How long does it take you, on average, to create a thumbnail? - Christina
Thanks Amy! I use Adobe for everything - Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere etc - but I'll try your way which I think is easier. You know... I'm 'saving' your videos in my Favs playlist in TH-cam but it's happening that I'm saving all of your videos kkkkk so I realized that it's time to create a playlist just for you.
Very good info. My toolbox is getting bigger. Thank you!!
I love your voice and composure on video, 😊 very professional 👍 I wonder how long you have been creating videos.
Very helpful!!!! Thanks so much....I am def. guilty of putting too much text in the thumbnail...great advice
OMG! I didn’t know about the export frame thing, but I just used it and probably made my best thumbnail ever!
You have answered my latesd question how to do this. Great video thank you.
Great video, I was making my thumbnail the same way as you but I didn't know about Canva, will def check it out this weekend.
Have a fantastic day
Many Thanks
Izzie x
Is it weird that now when I see a new video of you in my feed my first thought is: "Amy Amy Amy!" ?
Hi, there! I love finding out about Canva! However, I am having difficulty with my thumbnails. If you have time, do you mind sharing which theme you used for youtube thumbnails? Mine had black around the edges. Thanks for your help.
Two things for people who may be watching this since the change: Picmonkey now costs (Free trial, but no free version), but it allows you to save, so you don't need the extra Canva step to affect that same scenario (save thumbnail template).
Great content as always! Love Canva and Pic Monkey (need to explore PM more though), life savers as no need for hours on photoshop!
Love it! Glad you also use Canva, I'm on the right track.
Great ... info thanks
Great, helpful info. Thanks!
Very helpful Amy!!!
Super useful! Thank you!
You can save templates in picmonkey also. It's called "hub".
Great stuff, Amy. Did not know about picmonkey. I do mine in Photoshop. But for those not familiar with the UiUx or who don't want an expensive subscription, you just gave some great advice. Heck with Canva's templates I may even use it to save time. Thank you.
Yeah anytime you can use something for free and the learning curve is significantly lower is a good thing for getting started. Thanks Robert!
Great video Amy! 😆
Good tips! thank you!
Excellent! I wondered how you did this. :)
Found you from Michael Stelzner! Subbed! Great channel!
Hi Amy, thanks for all those tips about Pic Monkey and Canva, do you use Final cut pro for editing your videos? Do you recommand it more than iMovie or Screenflow per say ? Maybe you've mentionned it in a previsous video but, since i am a new follower, i 've only watch about 30 of them, your a busy girl! Thanks Amy👊
You can also use ipiccy to edit your photos in a similar way!
Thanks for the tips!!!!
Great tutorial! Thank you! I seriously need to ramp up my game - I don't have ANY copy on my thumbnails. Ack. Quick question - what editing tool do you use? Currently I'm using iMovie, but am open to some suggestions! I'm not sure I can take a snapshot from the footage - I will investigate more!
Thank you for sharing that. Always interested to see how people do their thumbnails. I used Canva for my channel art and use the TextSwag app for Android for thumbnails as one of the main points of this particular channel stsrtup is that I do everything strictly from an Android phone.
Adobe Spark Post looks to be way quicker and has some great templates. I actually do most of my thumbnails on my phone and they're super quick. Great video. :)
This video is extremely helpful. Thank you!
+IamKaySada yay! Happy to help!
love canva!
Very useful - thanks!!!
Great video thanks!
I've always used Pic Monkey and I'm pretty sure I got that from a Thumbnail Tutorial you did years ago. My channel hasn't been getting many subs and views lately so I'm now starting to change a few things in the thumbnails to hope that works. I might have to try Canva :)
I just filmed THREE videos and was thinking "I probably need to grab a thumbnail photo from these- let's hope I get something good." I make waaay too many funny faces- #nerd THANK YOU for sharing your process so I have a direction in which to move forward.
+Meg Kerns lol I feel ya!!! Get it girl!
That's almost exactly what I normally do! 😊
thank you for the tips beautiful
I think the key thing here is my thumbnails have either been too wordy or needed some attention grabbing tag line... Right now looking at what is recommended for me the most eye grabbing tag line is "What happened to the X-Men" and your "My Favorites" video from February.
ahhh!!! yes,...the screen shot. Been there. Still do it often! LOL. And I love picmonkey.com! MUST learn Canva...
Thank you!
what is your camera model?
I thought we can no longer save an image from pic mokey
I have used PicMonkey before But I also use two apps on my iPad which are Phonto and PicArt. Both apps are free but if you want extra features there is a fee.
Nice! Thank you for sharing.
makeup on point,such a natural..
1:22 If a neighbor walked by, that'd be pretty awkward.
today is friday 10.8. 18 .. or 8.10.18 in the states .. I seem to be getting films suggested for me by u-tube but maybe it's because of content & not in the date order they were published .. kind of like time travel because .. I know what happens next .. but I am still learning .. in realtime august I would like more tech tips from Vincenzo .. bye
Hi Amy
Why not just do it ALL in Canva?
+Monica McGahan I don't like the photo editing tool they have as much as I know and love picmonkey
Amy Schmittauer Thank You 😊 I've always done one or the other , hadn't crossed my mind to use both 🙂 what a goober I am! What's your thoughts on the mobile apps for these two?
My problem is that the thumbnail has to be 2 MB or less. Photo editing is not an issue, as I do it as a hobby. How do you make sure the thumbnail is bright and eye-catching whilst meeting this 2 MB requirement?
Thank you ! Hello from Turkey. =)
I had heard that putting the exact title of the video along with main keywords on the thumbnail was a key factor in SEO...?
Thanks ! :)
Watched this again to brush up my skillz. Seems my "thumbs" still need polish and tweaking ;)
I need more exciting thumbs to go with my thumbnails!
PicMonkey is not free anymore.. it's $5 per month or $48 per year..
Funny you should say screencap... that's exactly what i do all the time 😃
You do what you gotta do!! :)
Thank you so much Amy ps people will click when they see a beautiful face as yours hope you don't mind me saying that