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How to use the Thumbnail Image tool from Sermon Shots

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Creating engaging sermon thumbnails has never been easier with Sermon Shots! This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of uploading your video, selecting the perfect shot, customizing your design, and downloading a professional-quality thumbnail. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, follow these simple steps to enhance your sermon visuals effortlessly. Let's get started!

 

You can watch the step-by-step tutorial on our Sermon Shots YouTube channel here:

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Step 1: Upload Your Video

  1. Start by uploading a video.
  2. Choose one of the eight options for importing content into Sermon Shots. (YouTube Link, LiveStream, Vimeo, Facebook, Dropbox, Google Drive, StreamingChurch.TV or from your computer).
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Step 2: Select your Sermon

  1. Once your video is loaded, click on the specific message you want to work with.
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Step 3: Access the Sermon Images Tool

  1. Look for the Sermon Images Tool.
  2. Click on the plus (+) icon to create a new image.
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Step 4: Choose Thumbnail

  1. Select Thumbnail and click Continue.
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Step 5: Select your Template

  1. Browse the template library. Choose from our Horizontal and Vertical templates.
  2. Choose a design you like.

Step 6: Find Your Shot

  1. Use the video slider to find the desired shot of the speaker.
  2. Click Remove Background to eliminate any visual noise.
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Step 7: Wait for Processing

  1. Wait about 35-40 seconds for the background removal to complete.

Step 8: Insert Snapshot

  1. Once processed, insert the snapshot into your design.
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Step 9: Customize Your Design

  1. Use drag and drop to arrange elements.
  2. Swap titles, customize fonts, colors, and sizes.
  3. Upload any additional images if needed.
  • For Mac users, use the function+delete to delete an element if needed.

Step 10: Finalize and Download

  1. Review your design.
  2. Click Download and choose between PNG or JPEG formats.
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Hope this streamlines your process!


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