UCLA YouTube Thumbnails
Thumbnails are requested based on the client’s video topic. Old videos are updated by giving them thumbnails where none existed. Thumbnails are created within the branding guidelines, and sent off for review. Once the client accepts, the thumbnail is uploaded to the video for all to see.
Branding Guide/Process
Find royalty free photos
Make sure to follow Branding Guidelines
Create a thumbnail with the title requested by the client
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Here are a few examples of the refinement process of the thumbnails.
Multiple iterations of the same thumbnail tend to be made at a time.
It always helps to really nail down the feel of the aesthetics when there is something to compare to.
Multiple iterations of the same thumbnail tend to be made.
It always helps to really nail down the feel of the aesthetics when there is something to compare to.
Multiple iterations of the same thumbnail tend to be made.
It always helps to really nail down the feel of the aesthetics when there is something to compare to.
Finished thumbnails are sent in for approval by the client before being uploaded to YouTube.
If they are an old video getting a new thumbnail, then they can be updated manually.