This kind of cover is taken directly from Vlog, and a simple title or tag is usually added.

advantages: you can directly see the style and general content of Vlog from the cover, which can quickly attract people's attention. Disadvantages: the screenshot will be pasted if it is not cut well, and the picture quality may not be too clear. It is easy to affect the perception.

1. Self-portrait photos

This kind of cover directly uses a simple and rude self-portrait as the cover of the whole Vlog. If you use this method, it is recommended to take a good title carefully, so that people can know more about or be curious about your Vlog content. For example, the Vlog cover of bilibili Upmaster @ Lively Fat _, with a simple selfie as the cover, has played more than 71w+. However, sei makes Sister Tong not only beautiful, but also has an interesting soul ~

Advantages: This method is suitable for Vlogger with a certain fan base, and it is time-saving and labor-saving. Disadvantages: Only one selfie is too monotonous, which shows that the production level is rough and not exquisite enough. (sei doesn't want to be a delicate girl yet)

2. Expression packs

A Vlog cover with an expression pack or buzzwords is also the most common way. Keeping up with the hot trends, deus ex made people shine in the small and fresh covers. For example, bilibili up Master @ blocked my duck intestines and used the most popular amusement prince in the video cover.

Advantages: Funny emoticons can attract the audience's attention at the first time, gain attention and be full of fun. Disadvantages: If popular elements are overused, it will cause aesthetic fatigue of viewers.

3. Fixed template category

The cover of this category will have a fixed "template" framework, which makes the short video of each issue form a unified style. Most of them will be used in the form of matting and text, and this type of cover accounts for the majority at present. For example, bilibili up Master @ Auxiliary jing, who is from animation major. She combined her animation with Vlog to create a special IP image of her own.

Let's take a look at the Vlog cover of bilibili Upmaster @ Poison Corner SHOW, which basically uses the form of matting+headline. The image of unicorn and the title of fixed color scheme are impressive.

Advantages: The fixed template can make the Vlog cover form an independent style, which can better help users form the viewing habit. Disadvantages: Too much use of fixed templates may cause the viewer's visual fatigue, giving people a feeling of being unchanging and not innovative.

cover making Tips

1. Avoid pure text

In most cases, pure text will give people a monotonous feeling. Unless your text content is explosive enough, people will not want to click on your Vlog at all.

Where did you spend your money? It's none of my business. Hey!

2. Keep the picture clean

Keeping the picture clean refers to avoiding QR codes, logos, mosaics, black borders, subtitles, etc. in the cover. The accumulation of various materials will also make the picture messy.

I know you are happy! But can you leave my eyes alone!

3. The picture is complete and clear

Both the cover and the title are carriers of information, and the cover must be clear and not blurred. If the cover picture can't guarantee the clarity, then it can't convey the information, and it will lose its existence value.

I wiped my glasses three times, but I still can't see this picture clearly.

4. Strong correlation between cover and title

Strong correlation between cover and title requires direct correlation between cover and title. If you intercept it at will, most viewers will probably slip your Vlog because they are too lazy to think.

If the cover is dominated by characters, it will highlight the expressions and emotions of the characters:

Pictures? Swearing balls

If you focus on specific objects, such as food, technology, products, etc., you should highlight the key points:

Pictures? Sheep Cuisine

Students should never make covers at random in order to rub hot spots, which will easily lead to confusion and loss of users.

5. Continue to strengthen the IP image

Let the Vlog cover set a fixed form, which can better help users form the viewing habit. Using IP image directly or adding brand elements is the simplest and most effective method.

pictures? Dean Xiao Chao

forms his own style, which does not mean that all covers should have one type, but through the use of some elements, the cover has a certain symbol.

pictures? I'm Jerry Guo

How to make a Vlog cover

So how to make a Vlog cover? Lazy teacher, give me a chestnut:

1. Size selection

Common video websites mainly have video size requirements of 16:11,16:9 and 2.35:1. If students' Vlog needs to be uploaded to multiple platforms, don't be lazy and make a cover for different sizes. Otherwise, it is very likely that your head will be cut off.

It is suggested that students use the size adjustment function designed by Fotor lazily, and you can get cover pictures of different sizes with no effort.

2. Adjustment of picture base

In this step, you can cut the picture base and adjust the brightness and color of the picture. The basically processed picture can enter the next operation. Try Fotor's lazy curve function in photo editing ~ It is simple and convenient to adjust the brightness and contrast.

pictures? Jackson Yee Weibo

Ah, I can finally see the face of Brother Qianxi!

cut out the material you need, and suggest taking a photo alone on the day of shooting Vlog, so as to ensure the consistency of makeup and hair, so that there will be no big gap between the cover and the content. (Be sure to take a complete picture of the top of your head when taking pictures, otherwise it will be very troublesome to pick it up in the end.) Then use the matting function in Fotor's lazy design to pick out the parts you need.

Is it a fool's operation? It's very simple ~

Put the theme of your Vlog on the cover, either in a simple sentence or in the form of a tag. You can use the picture and text function designed by Fotor lazily, and the font is fried chicken: cute, playful, formal and everything. A variety of fonts for you to choose from ~

5. Add stickers

Cute stickers can not only help you hide the edges of the cutout material, but also enrich the content of the picture and make the picture more integrated with the theme. Fotor lazy design has a lot of beautiful stickers waiting for you!

Of course, as your intimate little cotton-padded jacket, Teacher Lazy also prepares a fool's edition tutorial for all students ~

Log in to FOTOR Lazy Design official website, click on the material library

Click on the video cover classification

Select a template you like

Import your own picture, change the background color

Change the font settings

Save your work

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