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Scene Still

Stage: Package → Thumbnails
Score: 3
Evidence: platform observation

What It Is

A thumbnail using a production still from the actual recording session. Shows the studio, setup, or behind-the-scenes moment.

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 recording setup is not visually interesting or professional.

Prompt Template

Copy and customize this prompt to generate this pattern:

Create a thumbnail using the Scene Still pattern.

Context:
- Episode topic: [what is this episode about]
- Key visual element: [what should dominate the thumbnail]
- Show brand colors: [hex codes or color names]
- Text overlay (if any): [maximum 5-7 words]

Requirements:
- Readable at 120x120px minimum
- High contrast between text and background
- Brand colors consistent with show identity
- 16:9 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.