Video Process and Thumbnails · Creator Boost Tribe

Video Process and Thumbnails

I’ve heard many times to create the thumbnail in the beginning of the process but I’ve found that I like to do it once the video is completed and it’s a quick visual summation or highlights the main point of the video.

Here’s my process:

1-Concept

2-Create thumbnail or cover shot

3-Decide in format-short/long, talking head, b-roll w/text on screen a/voice over, interview, quick location shot, etc.
4-Script outline in notes app
5-Elaborate on the script
6-Storyboard/shot list
7-Find b-roll shots or shoot content
8-Edit shots in CapCut
9-Add music
10-Add text on screen
11-Create thumbnail or cover shot

When I go through my process, I skip over doing it early on, so I added it at the end of my process. I’ll erase one of the thumbnail steps, once I make a solid decision on when to do it.

I’m wondering when everyone else does theirs in their process. I’m trying to understand if there’s something I’m missing and if there’s a big benefit that would result if I should push myself to get it done at the beginning stage.

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