How to Make Trendy YouTube Thumbnails in Affinity Photo

[@juliuspereira7067]

You are a rockstar. What a unique way to make a fun youtube video on a fun topic (thumbnails) while at the same time explaining core concepts/ features that can be used on varied projects (not only thumbnails). Donno where you get your inspiration from; I'm lovin' it. Thanks again for an impressive educational fun tutorial.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you so much Julius! That's really nice of you. 😊

[@AffinityRevolution]

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[@debarunacharya7497]

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[@AffinityRevolution]

@@debarunacharya7497 Thanks for letting me know. I fixed it now. 😊 courses.affinityrevolution.com/p/10-steps-to-amazing-photos/

[@alexsensei_hi]

AMAZING how much technology streamlines the editing process and allows us to do all of these cool things! I'm so ready to take my editing skills to the next level! Thanks so much for the easy-to-follow tutorial!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the tutorial. 😊

[@mickyfranky]

WOW! Thanks to your tutorial, I could make my KZbin thumbnail and learn more about Affinity. Many thanks! I'll definitely watch your other tutorials

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Frank! Glad you liked the tutorial. 😊

[@jamesdavis8731]

Very good tutorial - even if someone doesn't have a need for thumbnails. Many of the techniques taught in this video can be used in other areas. Also, such a calm soothing voice.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you James! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@Drumjunkie22]

Thanks for the great tutorial. And the free course is amazing!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@salehmir9205]

Exactly what I needed. Clear and simply explained. Please keep making great videos!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Saleh! 😊

[@lehiortiz2916]

Please please please, more content like this!! Professional photography is great but to master how to do great thumbnails is a differently ball game. Loved this content on thumbnails!! I would love to see different techniques for thumbnails. I would love to see a video like this every week if possible, I'll even settle for every month.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Lehi! I'm happy you liked the video. 😊

[@linda1541]

CooL I will try this with the iPad. I miss your iPad tutorials. But I can still usually follow with my iPad.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Linda!

[@alainadamski7703]

Basic for beginners but very well explained, good for them. Thanks Ally.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@tonytfuntek3262]

Not planning to make and thumbnails but this lesson incorporated many elements that are useful for other projects. Thank you

[@AffinityRevolution]

Great to hear! Glad you learned a few new things. 😊

[@tonytfuntek3262]

@@AffinityRevolution A tutorial on the effects of how the layers are position would be great. The correct order for different effects , when to group etc. Thank you

[@larryoconnor8678]

Thank you, Ally. You always bring inspiration and sunshine.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Aww, thank you Larry! ☀️

[@chrissutton4256]

Thanks Ally: another cracking tutorial with a number of techniques that can be used in all manner of creations

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Chris! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@ChrisB257]

Another great selection of required techniques - one or two I'd never have found! Most useful to achieve a fine result. Thanks Ally.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Chris! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for a great tutorial. I got Affinity Photo for making thumbnails and this was very helpful covering the basics I needed.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks Mike! 😊

[@manishsag1659]

Sparkles ✨ Nice touch 👌🏻

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 🤗

[@AuthorMelodyLoomis]

I’ve always wondered how people make that white outline around them. Thanks for showing me! And the curved text looks fun. I’m going to have to play around with that. Great thumbnail!

[@AffinityRevolution]

I'm glad you liked it! Have fun making your own. 🤗

[@chaddonal4331]

@@AffinityRevolution Super helpful Video! Thank you. (However, I don't love the bold white outlining. Looks exaggerated to me.)

[@mhdoctor]

Thanks for a great tutorial. I don't really care about thumbnails, but this video included many of the basic functions that have me, as a beginner, struggling with Affinity.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I'm glad you found it to be helpful! 😊

[@snippets6757]

Very well explained.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@thehomelessconsultant9949]

Thank you for this. I just tried something new with the thumbnail for my KZbin channel trailer. I only have Serif PhotoPlus x4, but look forward to switching to the new Affinity suite soon!

[@AffinityRevolution]

I'm glad it worked for you! I hope your KZbin channel has lots of success. 😊

[@mamandapanda185]

Thank you. I just downloaded this software onto a new computer and used this tutorial to make a freelancing thumbnail.

[@AffinityRevolution]

That's great! I hope it turned out well. 😊

[@andyml1]

Another excellent, easily followed tutorial from Affinity Revolution…thanks so much! 😃

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Andy! 😊

[@MikeNelsonPedde]

Is there an advantage to drawing out a rectangle and filling it vs. adding a filled adjustment layer?

[@AffinityRevolution]

A rectangle and Fill Layer will work the exact same in this case. Use whichever you prefer. 😊

[@MikeNelsonPedde]

@@AffinityRevolution Thanks! Also wondering - regarding the white outline around the subject, would minimum Blur work? Still so much to learn; always appreciate your work!

[@MK-ni6gs]

Very nice vid. Ally thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@TudorSmith]

What an excellent video. So informative. I followed the instructions and created my newest thumbnail for my latest video. Thanks for the guidance 👍

[@AffinityRevolution]

Your thumbnail looks perfect! Great work. 😊

[@Mokhalbous]

Omg thanks you so much that was one of the most useful tutorials I have ever seen!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@IdahoSAM.]

Thanks Ally! Loved the video. I have learned so much from your videos. I have made a lot of logos over the years for our FamilySearch Library, using ArtText, and then changing to Logoist. However, with the skills learned using Affinity, I no longer need those applications. Your video is a great review in making logos using layers, special effects, etc. Again, I learned some new tricks with that gradient tool and the text along a curve. Thanks!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks so much Elder Meyers! 😊

[@ikwiljemoederneuken5356]

Could you do a tutorial on how to select a certain object and only color in that object without going out of the lines. And if you can add styles to curves and lines. If so, thankyou!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks for the ideas! 😊

[@katm1884]

Good tips, and it really help learning what I can't do in AP. Thanks

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@OkamiRD]

AWESOME VIDEO! THANK YOU

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@rgrun1]

Thanks for another great tutorial

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Rick! 😊

[@theandersonfamily6094]

That image is beautiful!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you guys! 😊

[@birdie399]

Great work, very useful skills. Thanks.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@destinlee]

You two rock. Thanks for the awesome content

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Destin! 😊

[@AndyReadGuitar]

you are a certified genius; I've learnt more in 16 minutes than my whole life, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!👍✅❤️👏

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you so much Andy! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@trexpeditiongotravel]

We use youtube and and Affinity Photo. This is a good tutorial for creating simple thumbnails, thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I hope some of these techniques can help your KZbin channel. 🤗

[@macrobionic]

Thanks for another instructional video full of great tips.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@splitrock323]

Well done. Very informative.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@sfrgamers6227]

I am learning everything from u only tq and one more u can teach neon effect plz

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! And yes, I will make a neon video. 😊

[@BadKarma714]

Yeah that’s what I am going to use when I make my thumbnails for my channel I’ve been waiting for a video like this.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I hope the new thumbnails help your channel grow. 😊

[@Lysander-Spooner]

Thanks for another great tutorial!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@mitubo1970]

a few tips for daily doing. Thank you Ally.

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@carlos_novais]

Simple and effective! Thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@nerrelloader4226]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Nerrel! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@stefaniepsiferart]

Thank you! You can really tell you enjoy what you do! I'm going to try these techniques for my art channel! Appreciated :)

[@AffinityRevolution]

That's great! I hope some of these techniques can help you with your channel. 😊

[@concrete490]

When will we be getting more designer tutorials? This probably was the first affinity channel I followed because of the designer tutorials but I don't see those anymore.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I have a few more Photo tutorials I want to make, and then I will make more Designer videos. 😊

[@nicolekuyten4977]

Would a smoother selection be possible with more refining? I’ve been trying to make stickers but the outlines are so tricky and my drawing isn’t any better haha

[@AffinityRevolution]

For really smooth selections and outlines, I'd use the Pen Tool. I made selection video that shows how to use the Pen Tool, which you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaWrZX-daqqYjbM

[@leonardoicandelariojr9090]

Can you tell me how do I contact someone in Affinity photo? I have searched and searched and I cannot find any way to get customer help.

[@AffinityRevolution]

You can leave a question on the official Affinity forums: forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/forum/5-affinity-on-desktop-questions-mac-and-windows/

[@visionandvoice]

Fun! Thank’s for the great tips.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks Gerry! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@behramcooper3691]

Very interesting tutorial. Clear and precise instructions. Thank you for moving the mouse cursor slowly, so that even people of my age can follow the cursor.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Behram. Glad you liked it. 😊

[@myreminiscencelife7417]

I love this video thankyou so much🥰

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. Good luck with your KZbin channel! 😊

[@wmafendi]

nice. how to get Affinity Photo Beta?

[@AffinityRevolution]

Here are links for the current Mac and PC betas. 😊 forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/143935-affinity-photo-customer-beta-1100244/ forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/144029-affinity-photo-windows-customer-beta-11001085/

[@mwsiviero]

Awesome! 🙂

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Marcio! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@abbeyanderson7127]

If I use affinity revolution to edit my thumbnails, will I look as cute as Ally? 🤩

[@AffinityRevolution]

Haha oh wow... thanks Abbey! 😅

[@imeprezime6664]

Most satisfying voice ever

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 🤗

[@rud]

Excellent video. I just bought Affinity to escape the Adobe tax just used it for my first YT thumbnail. I think my thumbnails are way to busy with too much going on, like I want to cram too much info into it. I didn't have the courage this time to make it a background like the one you made here although I did make it. So maybe I should try a ab comparison.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Making the right style of thumbnails for your channel is an art. You'll get better at it over time. 🙂

[@JW-uu9je]

wohooo...thanks Ally!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Jonathan! 🤗

[@Kngkupi]

can you add your own font ?

[@AffinityRevolution]

Yes, you can add your own fonts. 😊 Mac tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2eqpmeLhrR0i6M Windows 10 tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWiapI17oNB8d80

[@4toes1nose]

Thank you

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks Kevin! 😊

[@Cahangir]

Great tutorial ! I hope they pay you well )

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video. 😊

[@ntutorialyt]

thanks!

[@MsBoolo]

Awesome 👌🆒️

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@andreasneff2135]

Very good tutorial! I'd like to make a proposal, though: Instead of painting around the outline, you can duplicate the subject, having the FX (outline, shadow) only for the lower one and additionally give it a Gaussian Blur until the outline appears smooth enough. The blur doesn't matter much to the shadow as it is blurred already and you may adjust it separately. Since the overlaying subject is still sharp, you achieve a mostly satisfying result.

[@elenacastuera6]

Thanks you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@SR-zt2vy]

thanks

[@AffinityRevolution]

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[@PRINZYT]

ty :)

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! 😊

[@kqxx]

Tyyy

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Cindy! 😊

[@webphone5167]

Thank you

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it. 😊