<p>Tired of getting garbage assets from creators? Or unsure how to take better photos for your own thumbnails? This episode breaks down exactly what makes a good asset, how to communicate with clients, and the lighting setups that actually work. Whether you’re a designer or a YouTuber, this is the no-BS guide to getting thumbnails that pop.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p><p>(00:00) - How to Get Good Assets </p><p>(01:32) - Where to Find Assets </p><p>(02:11) - Why Lighting Matters </p><p>(03:04) - Communicating with Creators </p><p>(04:51) - Charging for Bad Assets </p><p>(05:00) - What Good Lighting Looks Like </p><p>(06:28) - Why Skin Needs Light </p><p>(07:47) - Ideal Lighting Setup </p><p>(08:58) - Using iPhones vs. Cameras </p><p>(10:15) - Lens Choice Matters </p><p>(11:07) - What MrBeast Does </p><p>(12:14) - Still Photos vs. Video Poses </p><p>(13:17) - 1080p vs. 4K for Thumbnails </p><p>(14:58) - Travel Shoots and Lighting Fixes </p><p>(16:38) - CRI Explained Simply </p><p>(17:53) - Why High-CRI Lights Matter </p><p>(19:17) - Take New Photos Every Time </p><p>(21:00) - Matching Outfits with AI </p><p>(22:19) - Getting Proper Hand Poses </p><p>(24:06) - Hands: DIY, Stock, or AI? </p><p>(24:38) - Fixing Low-Quality Screenshots </p><p>(26:00) - Mixing Real Faces with AI </p><p>(27:24) - Adding Objects with Generative Fill </p><p>(28:28) - Using 3D Stock Assets </p><p>(29:39) - Know Your Video Before Filming </p><p>(31:15) - Unique Product Shots Beat Stock </p><p>(32:41) - Outro and Course Info</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Thumbnail Academy: <a href="https://thumbnailacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://thumbnailacademy.com/</a></p><p>Follow me on X: <a href="https://x.com/dvdaltizer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://x.com/dvdaltizer</a></p>

Learn Thumbnails

David Altizer

23: The Thumbnail Asset Guide for Creators & Designers

JUL 24, 202533 MIN
Learn Thumbnails

23: The Thumbnail Asset Guide for Creators & Designers

JUL 24, 202533 MIN

Description

<p>Tired of getting garbage assets from creators? Or unsure how to take better photos for your own thumbnails? This episode breaks down exactly what makes a good asset, how to communicate with clients, and the lighting setups that actually work. Whether you’re a designer or a YouTuber, this is the no-BS guide to getting thumbnails that pop.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p><p>(00:00) - How to Get Good Assets </p><p>(01:32) - Where to Find Assets </p><p>(02:11) - Why Lighting Matters </p><p>(03:04) - Communicating with Creators </p><p>(04:51) - Charging for Bad Assets </p><p>(05:00) - What Good Lighting Looks Like </p><p>(06:28) - Why Skin Needs Light </p><p>(07:47) - Ideal Lighting Setup </p><p>(08:58) - Using iPhones vs. Cameras </p><p>(10:15) - Lens Choice Matters </p><p>(11:07) - What MrBeast Does </p><p>(12:14) - Still Photos vs. Video Poses </p><p>(13:17) - 1080p vs. 4K for Thumbnails </p><p>(14:58) - Travel Shoots and Lighting Fixes </p><p>(16:38) - CRI Explained Simply </p><p>(17:53) - Why High-CRI Lights Matter </p><p>(19:17) - Take New Photos Every Time </p><p>(21:00) - Matching Outfits with AI </p><p>(22:19) - Getting Proper Hand Poses </p><p>(24:06) - Hands: DIY, Stock, or AI? </p><p>(24:38) - Fixing Low-Quality Screenshots </p><p>(26:00) - Mixing Real Faces with AI </p><p>(27:24) - Adding Objects with Generative Fill </p><p>(28:28) - Using 3D Stock Assets </p><p>(29:39) - Know Your Video Before Filming </p><p>(31:15) - Unique Product Shots Beat Stock </p><p>(32:41) - Outro and Course Info</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Thumbnail Academy: <a href="https://thumbnailacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://thumbnailacademy.com/</a></p><p>Follow me on X: <a href="https://x.com/dvdaltizer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://x.com/dvdaltizer</a></p>