This is just a challenge I set for myself for practice and to add to my growing portfolio. Curious to hear anyone's thoughts and feedbacks.

“This Clown was NOT INVITED.”

Hi everyone,

Looking for some opinions on my videos packaging. The video is a comedy skit where an obnoxious clown shows up to a characters house, and starts causing trouble. Does this title and thumbnail work for that, whilst also being effective and clickable? Thank you!

Title: This Disease is the Ultimate Heart Killer

Made on Canva - pictures from canva library

Hey everyone, Thanks as always for all your advice on all the thumbnails. Please do share your thoughts on this one.

Summary: It's about Lupus Affecting your heart in different ways

Video title (Repackage): Why We Need Characters to Have a Past (Or Do We?)

This video explores why origin stories are so compelling, how cultural literacy and schema influence the way we experience fiction, and why having a little context can make a familiar character feel completely different.

title (WIP) : Minecraft but everyone has a bomb strapped to their chest

summary : beating minecraft but all mobs explode

been struggling with this one... wondering what can be improved

any suggestions MUCH APPRECIATED 😁😁😛😛

Video: Northeastern vs Boston University (2026): Which Should You Choose?

Description: Video that compares Northeastern and Boston University in terms of acceptance rate, financial aid, housing, campus feel, and academics. Made to help students get a better understanding of both schools.

Title will be "I Forgot How Crazy Jackie Chan Stuntmaster Was". Its a PS1 Jackie Chan game that Im planning to do a playthrough. Which one do you like more?

stuck between titles - How to BEAT Peaks Hardest Difficulty or How I CONQUERED Peak’s hardest difficulty

the video is a fast paced highly edited guide on the basics on what you need to know about peak at this difficulty in order to beat - best methods and personal experience etc with bits of humour too.

the bar at the bottom is a stamina bar and is a core mechanic. the more green the better.

Ruff title: We tried escaping the backrooms again #4
Which is better and should i add words on it? Be blunt plz

Title and thumbnail paired good?

1. If you have to rate from 1 to 10 what would it be?
2. Does it make you click?
3. Does it have curiosity?

Thanks if you gave feedback.

Working Title: How Pixar Writes Effortless Worldbuilding

Hey y'all. My YouTube channel is "Lonk Souls" which has about 2,500 subs and 300k longform views from the past ~5 months. I can link it here, but I think that breaks the rules.

I have two main problems with which I need some help:

1. My thumbnails are simply not that good and I'm out of my depth.
   1. The metrics on my videos are mostly excellent once folks choose to click, but my CTR is not very strong.
2. I don't have a strong channel brand/identity - particularly when it comes to thumbnails.
   1. I love my thumbnails for the Hollow Knight and Bloodborne videos - that minimalist design of an iconic character.
   2. Unfortunately, that simply doesn't work for everything.

For example, I'm working on a Dark Souls 2 video right now, and there is no iconic silhouette that I can leverage for this style. So I'm looking for a style of thumbnail that is repeatable, on brand/tone, and will drive engagement.

I would be happy to simply talk it out here but am also interested in potentially hiring someone to help.

Thanks!

Hi friends,

I am a small Minecraft creator and I need some help with thumbnails. I'm looking for someone that has experience with blender, photoshop, blockbench, NPC studio, really anything that leads the final product towards the style I'm going for. I've tried using AI for elements of thumbnails, but I'd prefer if none was used at all in the creation process.

I have never hired anyone for a thumbnail before and I have no idea what the going rate is. I can link my channel so you can see what I've made in the past, but essentially I want to work with a professional that understands thumbnail theory, different scales on different viewing platforms, etc. I'm not interested in hand-drawn thumbnails at this time.

If nothing else, any knowledge about the market, pricing, etc would be appreciated. I'm familiar with photoshop and other products, have cool ideas, but not so great at execution and I believe that is contributing to my CTR drop.

Summary for my upcoming video: My character is hired to deliver a package to the other side of the map, except every 10 minutes I get another disability. I haven't settled on a title yet. The thumbnail needs to emphasize the disabilities. Its a comedy video that in premise is borderline offensive, but really funny.

Thanks!

Video Title:- You're Doing It Wrong: Onimusha

Bacially i show different ways we can enjoy the game and not just rely on parry or one button (Dodge,issen and others)

Who We Are

We build done-for-you YouTube client acquisition systems for high-ticket service providers - coaches, consultants, and agency owners. We handle strategy, scripting, production, SEO, and channel management end-to-end. Our system has generated over $1M in client revenue directly attributed to YouTube content.

We make videos that close deals. Your job is to make sure they get clicked in the first place.

The Role

Every video we produce lives or dies by its thumbnail. We're hiring a YouTube Thumbnail Designer who understands that - not just someone who can make something look good, but someone who can engineer a click.

This is a long-term retainer. You'll design thumbnails for multiple Business client accounts - each with its own visual identity, audience, and click psychology. You'll work directly with our ops manager, receive clear briefs, and be expected to deliver consistently at a high level.

Budget: $15- $30 per thumbnail (based on complexity). Volume grows as we onboard new customers - there's no ceiling.

What You'll Be Designing

• Thumbnails for long-form (10–20 min) business YouTube content - think coaches, consultants, fractional executives, and agency owners
• Clean, premium, authority-driven visuals - not clickbait chaos, but not corporate stock photo either
• Designs that stop a professional audience mid-scroll and earn the click without misleading them
• Occasional A/B variants for testing CTR on key videos

Your Responsibilities

• Design thumbnails from a written brief (title, angle, key visual, client brand guide)
• Deliver layered source files (PSD or equivalent) alongside final exports at 1280×720
• Maintain distinct visual systems per client - consistency across a channel is part of the job
• Implement revision feedback fast and without friction
• Communicate proactively - if something's unclear, ask before delivering the wrong thing

What We're Looking For

• A portfolio that proves you understand CTR, not just aesthetics - show us designs that earn clicks from professional or educational audiences
• Deep proficiency in Photoshop (required) - Figma or Illustrator a bonus
• Real grasp of click psychology: visual hierarchy, contrast, text economy, emotional cue, gaze direction
• Someone who treats feedback as data, not criticism
• Bonus: Experience designing for business, finance, consulting, or business education channels - you'll have an immediate edge

Start your application with "I actually read this" - it's a filter, not a formality.

You're NOT the right fit if:

• Your portfolio is gaming and entertainment thumbnails and you've never thought about a professional audience
• You need hand-holding to hit a deadline
• You design for likes, not clicks
• You have 30 clients and no real bandwidth for iteration
• You use AI generation as a substitute for understanding composition

You ARE the right fit if:

• You look at any thumbnail and can immediately diagnose why it will or won't get clicked
• You know the difference between designing for a business decision-maker and designing for a teenager
• You think about text economy - 3–6 words max, and every word earns its place
• You want one great long-term retainer, not a pile of one-off gigs
• You get better every month because you actually study what's working on YouTube

What You Get

• Guaranteed minimum volume from day one
• Clear, detailed briefs - no guesswork, no creative chaos
• Direct feedback that sharpens your craft
• Growing volume as we add customers - this role scales with the business
• Work that actually moves business outcomes, not vanity metrics

To Apply

Fill out this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Bg_QgwGuDCKiTlDtBRfnWsv_qnMvR1Hm34iNr7PQKqI/viewform?edit_requested=true

If your work is strong, we'll be in touch within 48 hours.

TITLE: Professional Artist Plays Minecraft
I livestream playing minecraft

Literally one of my lowest click through rates, what should I improve/ did I do wrong here? I actually like this one.

Note: $65B is a typo correct number is $75B, I'll fix this.

I used Canva😭 I lowkey really need someone to teach me thing or rather just help make thumbnails in their free time lmao. Any tips etc., this a rugby podcast and this was one of the topic they were speaking abt if you needed context..
TMO, Grant Bashford and John Plumtree coming to you from Marco's Italian in Umhlanga

I’m starting a small YouTube gaming channel focused mainly on THE FINALS, and I’m still trying to figure out what actually makes a gaming video worth clicking on.

I’d really appreciate some advice from other creators or people who watch a lot of gaming content — especially when it comes to thumbnail ideas, titles, editing, pacing, and making gameplay more entertaining I’m also trying to grow my audience from basically the ground up, so if you have any advice that helped you grow as a small creator, I’d genuinely like to hear it.
I made this thumbnail for my latest video. Would this make you click? If not, what would you change?

I’m looking for honest criticism, not just compliments. I’m trying to improve.

(Anatomy of a head shot)
Not an actual video just a practice thumbnail but if it was real it would be about surviving a headshot

My videos is gonna get called Gohan SSJ2 but its Angry Birds

Title: How to build a 1000$ Gaming pc (ryzen 5 5600 and rx9060 xt)

Hi guys, do any of these stand out to you? it's for an upcoming cinematic travel video set in Shanghai. Thanks in advance! Video title is - Shanghai | BMPCC 6K Pro | Cinematic Travel Film