3 Ways to Make Custom Thumbnails

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Aug 20, 2023

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Creating a custom thumbnail can make a big difference in how many views or clicks you get on your video. Here are 3 ways to make custom thumbnails using Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Canva.

Thumbnail in Premiere Pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz5vTTdDa6E

Thumbnail in Photoshop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXs1En9xV-A

Thumbnails on Canva

https://youtu.be/KqisOvcs9z0

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3 Ways to Make Custom Thumbnails

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​Filmora - A free editing software with a lot of great presets. This program is perfect for new editors but even a savvy editor can have fun and elevated projects with this software. There is a text, animation and sound package included and an option to upgrade.

​Final Cut Pro - Is NOT a free editing software but has nearly all of the capabilities as pro editing software. The interface is very user friendly and as easy to use as a basic editing program.

Premiere Pro - Is NOT a free editing program. This is a professional level program. Premiere is a part of the Adobe Suite and works via "Dynamic Link" with other programs like After Effects. The user interface is complicated and you will need a teacher and tutorials to navigate the program.

DaVinci Resolve - Is a free editing program. This is a professional level program. The cool part is the option to make the interface look like Final Cut or Premiere. There is a learning curve to the program but it is free. Also known for its color grading capabilities.

Filmora - A free editing software with a lot of great presets. This program is perfect for new editors but even a savvy editor can have fun and elevated projects with this software. There is a text, animation and sound package included and an option to upgrade.

Final Cut Pro - Is NOT a free editing software but has nearly all of the capabilities as pro editing software. The interface is very user friendly and as easy to use as a basic editing program.