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Brittney Carlini

Thumbnail Strategist & Designer

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3 Most Realistic (& Unexpected) Methods to Use AI For Thumbnails

We all know AI still makes a lot of mistakes. Especially when it comes to making things look realistic - Logos turn to mush, details get warped, and sometimes the more you ask it to generate, the more obviously AI-generated the image gets. But there are a few effective workarounds you can use to get much more realistic results. Here are 3 methods that I’ve found especially useful: Method 1: Don’t Generate Entire Images All at Once AI tends to make more mistakes when you give it more things to...

about 12 hours ago • 4 min read

Most people think thumbnails need to have tension, stakes, and of course “create curiosity”. And while those are all powerful forms of intrigue, there's another type that almost nobody talks about — Aesthetic. Think about the lo-fi music videos we scroll through each day: They're not telling an elaborate story, they're conveying a feeling. The ocean terrace isn't just a pretty view. The coffee, the dessert, the open book, the flowers, and the cozy bed all help you feel like you’re actually...

about 3 hours ago • 2 min read

It’s true - Simplistic thumbnails aren't always better. One of the most common thumbnail rules you'll hear is to "Simplify your thumbnail." That can be good advice, but it’s not quite that simple. (Simply simplifying isn’t simple - ha!) I've seen people simplify thumbnails too much, to where they accidentally remove key elements that help build up the story or the scene in the thumbnail. The goal isn’t necessarily to make your thumbnail as clean as possible, it’s to make it as intriguing as...

about 3 hours ago • 2 min read