Recreating a MrBeast Thumbnail in Photoshop

In order to make better thumbnails that get a higher click-through rate and get more views, today I'm attempting to recreate one of my favourite MrBeast thumbnails from scratch in photoshop.

We'll go over the whole process, from taking the necessary photos to cutting out the images in 2 clicks and then making them all look like one cohesive scene.

So if you want to know how to make a YouTube video thumbnail like mr Beast, then this video is for you!

Why am I doing this?

Mr beast, or Jimmy, has one of the most successful YouTube channels in the history of the platform. My main goal for this channel is to simply get better at the game of YouTube. Therefore I want to study what the best of the best do and learn how to do it myself.

My hope is that by taking this approach, I'll get better at making YouTube videos, get better at making thumbails and be able to make a full-time living impacting lives and having fun.

And of course, I hope you all learn a thing or two too!

I hope you enjoyed the video and I hope you picked up a few tips that can help you when you next create your own thumbnail!

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[Larstendolle_nl]

Even as a non-YouTuber/Photoshop noob, this video was extremely interesting to watch! Keep it up Brandon! Really like your video style!

[Scouppi]

Great tutorial! Thanks m8!
I learned new things from this🙏🔥.

[edoardodepiccoli]

keep doing what you are doing and your channel is gonna blow up, subscribed

[HeroVibes]

I looked down at the subs and you're only at 1.6k!? Dude, from the quality and presentation alone I assumed you were in the millions. 🔥 Absolutely crazy content dude, I'd love to work with you one day!

[vashishtha]

Supperb 👌 brother. Appreciate your work and talent.

[taufeeq]

that's top-notch! I am quite familiar with creating designs in photoshops but couldn't exactly recreate his style of thumbnails (maybe a bit of a creative block) so went on to YouTube, searched up a little bit, and found your video! I need to buy a graphics tablet as soon as i earn some money because it's hella tough to do designs without that (the dodging and burning and other stuff). Great Stuff Btw.

[DereksHorrorStuff]

This was excellent! Great job! I always have a hard time making my thumbnails. I subscribed

[Tauramehtar]

I think on the green colorize layer, you probably could have used a "blend if" adjustment to let the darker browns come through instead of painstakingly painting them. However, I realize that would make the next step where you brought the browns up in saturation need a different approach. Still, it might be something you try experimenting with in the future.

I will admit that I myself enjoy the painting process, so I honestly understand if you prefer doing it this way) Great video)

[hb-kcmt]

Best thumbnail tutorial out there! <3

[investfoxy]

You are definitely amazing at what you do

[olvrs]

this lowkey helped my thumbnail design thanks gang

[KevinKouto]

i subsribed because we almost have the same followers and I know the hustle..keep it up

[TheAero]

The only difference is that the wall, mrbeast and the soldier have a lighting coming from right to left this allows mr beast to have a little more color on his wall and the face of character popping more. Finally, popping whites on the tank and making it bigger may have been better. Again the diference are minimal!

[SammyLame]

Thanks for video, there is many things to learn from this. The only thing that is better on mr beast thumbnail is the clothes of soldier. It looks like from game, do u have any idea how it is done?

[memesultrapro]

Keep it up man. Underrated and talented YouTubers like you are very helpful because we can ask for any tutorial we want and you will pretty much make it

[MortgageHowDoI]

This was amazing! Our team is starting to learn how to make thumbnails a little bit more animated I hope we can do this!

[Shanedmc]

It’s perfect! I’m really impressed with how gorgeous it looks. Wish your skin was a tad warmer to match the atmospheric look of the scene

[HeroVibes]

I've see Jimmy talk about having a point of interest in all four corners or the thumbnail, even if it's a hand or a logo - perhaps give that a try in the next one! 😁

[per.]

Suggestion: Changing Title to "Recreating MrBeast Thumbnail" might be better than "I recreated a MrBeast Thumbnail from Scratch..."

Banger video!
~A Photoshop Noob

[BiancaICMarques]

Thank you for this tutorial, I learned a lot!