A detailed, structured prompt (including a JSON profile) designed to generate hyper-realistic, high-contrast, and emotionally extreme thumbnails optimized for high engagement, mimicking the style of popular YouTube creators like MrBeast.
"Monster Truck vs Brick Wall" is the title of my next youtube video. Generate a 16:9 image (size: 1280x720) that I can use as a youtube thumbnail. Don't include the video title in the image. Follow this JSON profile for general principles: { "style_profile": { "aesthetic": "hyper-realistic, cinematic, high dynamic range", "lighting": "bright, direct sunlight or vivid studio lighting, with high contrast and sharp shadows", "saturation": "highly saturated colors to emphasize action and emotion", "sharpness": "ultra-sharp detail, crisp edges, slight depth of field blur for focus", "vibe": "epic, high-stakes, extreme emotion, adventurous" }, "subject_composition": { "main_character": { "expression": "exaggerated emotion (fear, surprise, focus)", "position": "front and center or in a dramatic focal point", "eye_contact": "direct eye contact with viewer, often selfie-style perspective" }, "scene_elements": { "environment": "realistic or stylized but immersive settings (ocean, desert, mountains, stadiums, iconic landmarks)", "props": "dangerous or extreme elements like sharks, heights, collapsing objects, money, or famous symbols", "motion": "action-oriented poses, mid-movement, jumping, falling, reacting" }, "color_theme": "contrast-heavy palettes — usually warm skin tones + cool or vivid backgrounds", "framing": "tight framing on main subjects with a wide depth shot background" }, "text_and_graphics": { "use_text": false, "symbols_or_labels": { "occasionally": "short phrases like 'DAY 1' in bold, sans-serif fonts placed in corners", "font_style": "clean, thick, all-caps" } }, "thumbnail_structure": { "input": "video_title", "output": "thumbnail image with action-packed concept and a clear central subject", "goal": "create intrigue and high emotional impact within 1 second of viewing" }, "inspiration_reference": "Extreme challenges, large-scale concepts, high engagement visuals" }