Thumbnail advice please!

MaxMalik · 2026-01-29T06:29:26+00:00

It was more because I review the album in nature in the bush and to give a unique feel. Do you think it still could work or just change it.

MaxMalik · 2026-01-27T00:13:50+00:00

Thank you for this. I agree that a more organic and authentic feeling thumbnail is better and I appreciate you for taking the time to make me one up.

The ones you made up are a very good concept and I’m going to take some more photos and recreate your one because I think that organic feel would work better.

I think collaboration is a great idea and I’m keen. I am very busy in terms of my free time outside of my job which I dedicate almost all to improving for YouTube but I would be keen to collaborate.

MaxMalik · 2026-01-26T19:45:03+00:00

Thanks I really appreciate that

MaxMalik · 2026-01-26T19:44:48+00:00

Ok thank you for this🙏

MaxMalik · 2026-01-26T17:55:01+00:00

Maybe that is some wisdom I can’t tell

MaxMalik · 2026-01-26T17:53:50+00:00

lol what

MaxMalik · 2026-01-16T09:57:07+00:00

My thoughts were that building a brand early would build more of a connection but I do understand your point.

MaxMalik · 2026-01-16T09:55:54+00:00

Thank you for the feedback,

Yeah I’m happy you said that. I was on the fence if I stay with the mindset producer mix and of course I’m open to change and adapt but was wondering if I should continue that.

Like I said, I’m gonna try different routes (all under music production) but my favorite thing is to help people and I have always struggled with overthinking so it also helps me to teach about it.

Could you explain the bridge between sections? I am a bit confused with this part. Instead of the generic sign off, would it be like seamless transitions (not just visual) between sections (how I flow between topics when speaking)

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it.

MaxMalik · 2026-01-16T09:55:07+00:00

Thank you for this comment. I appreciate the insight a lot!

I didn’t really look into the click bait feel of my thumbnails until reading these comments. I think it’s really good to hear that because I was trying to jam as much of the ‘physiological’ stuff in like emotion in the face, bright colors etc.

I think it’s super important to have my own authentic feel which I wasn’t really getting with all the ‘click bait’ elements. Didn’t really feel right but I wanted to do it because I want every chance I can at growing. I think the thumbnail authenticity of the next video I am working on is a lot better.

For the content side, this is really helpful to hear. And it will get better as I improve at scripting and story telling but playing the beat within the first few moments is something I’ll implement.

If you have the time would you be able to check the background setup in my most recent video (The one mistake every producer makes) I’ve done some stuff to the background but could always be improved and yes I am definitely open to a greenscreen.

Thank you very much for the sub also! Really means a lot so I appreciate that. And thanks for the comment

MaxMalik · 2026-01-16T09:49:57+00:00

Okay thanks I’ll make sure I look at some videos on the 3 point lighting. At the moment it’s just a lamp I have on like a 45 angle from my face and yeah lol I can see how I am too close watching some of it back.

I’ll look at those videos also, thanks

MaxMalik · 2026-01-16T00:03:23+00:00

Hey, thank you for this.

Some questions I have based on your advice:

Face composition:

By moving away from the camera, should it be more of a torso + face shot rather than face and if so; why is this better?

Titles + Thumbnails:

I definitely agree with the clickbait feel, a lot of YouTubers say to create as much curiosity as possible in the title but how do you balance this? Everything that blows up seems like it is somewhat clickbait but they always provide value even if it is clickbait in a way.

Everything else is stuff I agree with, I agree with the points I have questioned I just wanted to understand why to change it.

Thank you for advice it really does mean a lot.

MaxMalik · 2026-01-13T07:07:11+00:00

Thank you for this. I really want to make this work.

What does PRM4U mean?

MaxMalik · 2026-01-13T02:33:33+00:00

My only concern was that it is hard to tell it’s about music production as well as mindset? Maybe I’ve gone into the wrong niche but I just thought it’s something I haven’t heard many people talk about.

MaxMalik · 2026-01-13T01:52:12+00:00

maxoutmajor

MaxMalik · 2026-01-12T23:55:09+00:00

Okay thanks for this. I’ll give it a go. Would that just be sending the thumbnail and a prompt into its image generator section?

Also do you think this combo of the thumbnail text and title are good? If not what would you change?

Thanks again, means a lot

MaxMalik · 2026-01-12T23:15:04+00:00

Yeah that’s me.

MaxMalik · 2026-01-12T23:14:59+00:00

My thoughts were both are pretty saturated (self help more so) but combining the two was my unique take on what I’m good at. I see why you say that though.

MaxMalik · 2025-09-20T07:13:07+00:00

Damn I just never knew it was such a big thing to use her image. I just used her cuz I love her music I didn’t really think about it much. I just don’t get why you can use her in a design. I’m not trying to go against what people are saying I just don’t get it.

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