Tired of getting garbage assets from creators? Or unsure how to take better photos for your own thumbnails? This episode breaks down exactly what makes a good asset, how to communicate with clients, and the lighting setups that actually work. Whether you’re a designer or a YouTuber, this is the no-BS guide to getting thumbnails that pop.TIMESTAMPS(00:00) - How to Get Good Assets (01:32) - Where to Find Assets (02:11) - Why Lighting Matters (03:04) - Communicating with Creators (04:51) - Charging for Bad Assets (05:00) - What Good Lighting Looks Like (06:28) - Why Skin Needs Light (07:47) - Ideal Lighting Setup (08:58) - Using iPhones vs. Cameras (10:15) - Lens Choice Matters (11:07) - What MrBeast Does (12:14) - Still Photos vs. Video Poses (13:17) - 1080p vs. 4K for Thumbnails (14:58) - Travel Shoots and Lighting Fixes (16:38) - CRI Explained Simply (17:53) - Why High-CRI Lights Matter (19:17) - Take New Photos Every Time (21:00) - Matching Outfits with AI (22:19) - Getting Proper Hand Poses (24:06) - Hands: DIY, Stock, or AI? (24:38) - Fixing Low-Quality Screenshots (26:00) - Mixing Real Faces with AI (27:24) - Adding Objects with Generative Fill (28:28) - Using 3D Stock Assets (29:39) - Know Your Video Before Filming (31:15) - Unique Product Shots Beat Stock (32:41) - Outro and Course InfoCheck out Thumbnail Academy: https://thumbnailacademy.com/Follow me on X: https://x.com/dvdaltizer

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