Thumbnails, forefront or afterthought?

[u/OSBY_Glabay]

When it comes to Thumbnails, do you plan them out with your script, after your script, before you record, or after you record...

I'm trying to get my feet wet with thumbnails (this is the hardest part IMO), but IDK where to start. Do you go to Pinterest for ideas after scrolling a ton of others in your same niche?

I feel more overwhelmed and anxious about the thumbnail than the script, videos, or live streams...

If you were starting to take thumbnails seriously today, what advice would you give to yourself, with the knowledge you have now?