THE PROCESS / STEP BY STEP
First the idea. Then the thumbnail.
You don't need a perfect brief. I just need to understand what the video is about and what a viewer should notice first.
01Tell me about the video
Send the working title and a sentence or two about what happens. Add screenshots, photos, or visual references if they're useful.
The most useful detail: what's the one moment, subject, or question the thumbnail should lead with?
02I build a concept
I'll design and edit the thumbnail myself, without AI-generated artwork. You'll see the concept before any payment is due.
03We refine it from your feedback
Tell me what feels right or wrong. I'll work through the refinements with you so the design follows the video you actually made.
04You decide whether to approve
If you like and approve the work, the price is $5. If you don't approve it, you don't pay.
WHAT TO SEND
A title, a short explanation, the subject or moment that matters, any source images you can share, and one or two references if you have them. That's plenty for a starting point.