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Guest Headshot Text

Stage: Package → Thumbnails
Score: 5
Evidence: platform observation

What It Is

A thumbnail featuring the guest's headshot alongside 3-5 words of bold text summarizing the episode topic. The most reliable thumbnail format for expert interviews.

Quality Bar

  • Readable at 120x120px minimum
  • Maximum 5-7 words of text
  • High contrast between text and background
  • Brand colors consistent with show identity
  • Face visible when using headshot or emotion styles

When Not To Use

Avoid when the guest is not recognizable to the target audience and the topic text alone is a stronger draw.

Prompt Template

Copy and customize this prompt to generate this pattern:

Create a thumbnail using the Guest Headshot + Text pattern.

Context:
- Guest name: [full name]
- Guest headshot: [attach or describe]
- Episode topic (3-5 words max): [the text overlay]
- Show brand colors: [hex codes or color names]
- Show logo: [attach or describe]

Requirements:
- Guest face clearly visible
- Text overlay: maximum 5-7 words, high contrast
- Brand colors consistent with show identity
- Readable at 120x120px (podcast app grid)
- 16:9 aspect ratio for YouTube, 1:1 option for podcast apps

Replace the bracketed placeholders with your specific details. The more context you provide about your audience, guest, and episode content, the better the output.