Uploaded April 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Thumbnails are the first impression a potential client or viewer will have of your video - so creating dynamic, engaging, and clear thumbnails is super important. Here are a few tips on using Photoshop's built-in features to create compelling thumbnails for your videos. (and I couldn't help but use some lens-'flair' wordplay).

Download the image I'm using in this tutorial: goo.gl/WBx8hE

Check out the light leaks video (and download some to use): youtu.be/UsRvWBpz1fQ

Check out the Sony A7sii cinema rig video here: youtu.be/7gQ_irULvkg

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