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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Thumbnails- Should they be simple or complex? Aesthetics is the key?]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[What cloniac said ^ And please, call me Smoky Air ;)
I reckon it shouldn't be toooooo basic, but over complicated is too much. "Less is more' Would apply here, so I'd be agreeing with topitmunkeydog too.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Nasrsarian]]></name>
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			<updated>2013-07-23T05:57:40Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Thumbnails- Should they be simple or complex? Aesthetics is the key?]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[[quote=topitmunkeydog]But yeah definitely do more than a pic of batman on a colored background (forrestfire...)
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lol


I've often wondered about this too. I mean it's good to keep it simple (depending on what kind of style you prefer, of course), but you also want to catch the viewers attention. If say your film shows up on the "suggested list" next to a video someone is watching and they see big flashy colors, that might get their attention. But I prefer minimalism. Keep it simple and to the point. But I think it's really up to the individual to decide what he/she likes best. So, Nasrsarian, it's up to your liking.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Legocloniac477]]></name>
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			<updated>2013-07-22T14:27:32Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Thumbnails- Should they be simple or complex? Aesthetics is the key?]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Select the outline and fill it with black on Photoshop or Gimp. Thank u.

I think the thumbnails should be little works of art in their own right, not super complicated but yeah definitely do more than a pic of batman on a colored background (forrestfire...)
Definitely have fun with typography but keep it simple and iconic so it's recognizable. Logos are nice sometimes, you don't always need a photo. For example if I was making (god forbid) a Batman film, I'd probably make the thumbnail a variation of Batmans logo.]]></content>
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			<updated>2013-07-22T12:30:18Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Thumbnails- Should they be simple or complex? Aesthetics is the key?]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[[quote=Thunderbolt]No problem, glad to help. ;)[/quote]

:P
Anyone know how to do silhouettes? 
WITHOUT a black fig.]]></content>
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			<updated>2013-07-22T10:10:22Z</updated>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[No problem, glad to help. ;)]]></content>
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			<updated>2013-07-22T10:07:01Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Thumbnails- Should they be simple or complex? Aesthetics is the key?]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[[quote=Thunderbolt]Imo, thumbnails should be simple and straightforward just to get the message across unless there's a valid reason to complicate it. It's not worth the effort because the video should speak for itself.

Moving on to your thumbnails, I'd say it's sufficient enough. Although I think the title should be a little more contrasted from the background colour, because it's not really clear. Make it stand out.

Hope I helped. :)[/quote]
Alright Ill edit it and change the text colour, thanks a lot :P

Everyone else feel free to tell me what you think!]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Nasrsarian]]></name>
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			<updated>2013-07-22T10:03:44Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Thumbnails- Should they be simple or complex? Aesthetics is the key?]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Imo, thumbnails should be simple and straightforward just to get the message across unless there's a valid reason to complicate it. It's not worth the effort because the video should speak for itself.

Moving on to your thumbnails, I'd say it's sufficient enough. Although I think the title should be a little more contrasted from the background colour, because it's not really clear. Make it stand out.

Hope I helped. :)]]></content>
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			<updated>2013-07-22T09:37:05Z</updated>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Well with thumbnails, obviously they need good aesthetics, but simple or complex? If you click this link: ( [url]https://www.youtube.com/user/nasrsarian[/url] ) and scroll down to the max and will playlist, I made a standard thumb yesterday  for the series but change the colour for each episode. My buddie Metaldog280 said it looked really good, but I feel like theres something missing. You guys check it out and tell me what your opinion is, and how it could improve or if its fine. Thx :D]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Nasrsarian]]></name>
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			<updated>2013-07-22T09:12:51Z</updated>
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