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David Altizer is the co-creator of Thumbnail Academy and has quickly become one of the most sought-after thumbnail designers around. David’s clients include Kurtis Connor, Jolly, Max Fosh, Hayden Hillier Smith, and now me.

David’s thumbnails have earned nearly 350 million views—and in this video, he’ll show you why creating thumbnails is actually easier than you think.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro to David Altizer
05:20 - Rule of Thirds Explained
06:26 - The Key to Composition
11:07 - Special Offer on 1of10
15:02 - Different Styles of Thumbnails
19:39 - Clickbait is Good, Actually
22:05 - The Key to More Clicks
24:27 - Thumbnail Text Strategy
29:44 - Learning from Far Side Comics
32:57 - Mastering Thumbnails and Outliers
35:41 - Working With Thumbnail Designers
45:46 - AI's Role in Thumbnail

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