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Make Great YouTube Thumbnails

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Overview

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Thumbnails are the first and most important thing someone sees before deciding whether to watch your videos. This single image can make the difference between a viral hit and a complete dud. Join Evan of PolyMatter, a 1 Million+ subscriber YouTube channel in learning how to create amazing thumbnails to help grow or start your channel.

You don't need to have any background or experience in design or YouTube, I will show you exactly how to get started. I will also show you step-by-step how I created this thumbnail by recreating it for you:

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • What Makes a Good Thumbnail?
  • Getting Started
  • Design Basics
  • Advanced Design
  • Complete Walkthrough: From Blank Canvas to Finished Thumbnail
  • Mistakes to Avoid
  • Testing Your Thumbnails

Taught by

Evan (PolyMatter)

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