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by Ron » Sun Mar 04, 2007 1:46 pm
If you'd like to have a thumbnail image of your video (or any file for that matter - *.zip, *.doc, *.mp3, *.flv, etc), there's a simple process to accomplish this.
The format for a thumbnail image is:
yourvideo.wmv
thumb_yourvideo. jpg
First of all, create a new album - let's call it 'My Thumbnails'
Make it 'Private' by going to the album 'Properties'
Scroll down to where it says 'Permissions for this album'
Select 'Me Only' from the drop-down menu
Press ' Update Album'
Now the album will not be seen by anyone but you. You'll understand the significance of this later.
Let's say your new video is called 'project1.wmv'. Create your custom thumbnail, or use the 'Export Frame' feature in Premiere Elements, and save it as a jpg with the filename 'thumb_project1.jpg'
Go to your Gallery and select 'Upload File'
Browse and select your video file
Browse and select your thumbnail image file
Press 'Continue'
Once the upload is successful, press 'Continue'
From the drop-down menu, if this is your thumbnail image, select 'My Thumbnails'
Press 'Continue'
From the drop-down, if this is your video, another album of your choice
Press 'Continue'
You should now have a customized thumbnail for your video creation.
If the thumbnails were in a 'public' album, then the thumbnails would appear to be duplicated and everyone would see, not only the thumbnail for the video, but the exact image jpg file next to it. Since the thumbnail album is private, there's no simulated duplication.
The thing to remember is - make sure the video filename matches the thumbnail filename, especially the case of the name:
Incorrect
BobSmith.wmv
thumb_bobsmith.jpg
Correct
JaneDoe.wmv
thumb_JaneDoe.jpg
That's all there is to it. If you have any problems or questions, post them here.
Let's get some nice thumbnails representing your videos in the Gallery
Regards, -Ron
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by Bob D » Sun Mar 04, 2007 3:52 pm
Thanks Ron. I tried it out and it works. The only area I had trouble with was setting the icon for the album. I appears that it takes the last jpg uploaded. I think there is a pull down selection for this in the album properties, but it is only gives you selections within that album.
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by Ron » Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:03 pm
Don't worry about setting the icon for the album. Different tutorial But, definitely explore away !
Edit : Well. I just checked and you have nailed the thumbnails. Good going!
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by Jayell » Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:23 pm
What about size for the thumbnails?
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by Bob D » Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:51 pm
When I mouse over the icon I can see the file name, which includes the type.
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by Jayell » Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:38 pm
Yes, that's a nice compromise. What size did you make your thumbnails .. or does that matter?
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by Bob D » Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:10 pm
I'm not sure it really matters. The biggest one I had was around 700k. Ron might be able to shed light on the optimum size though.
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by Ron » Mon Mar 05, 2007 5:57 am
The thumbnails in the Gallery are sized to 100 pixel width (scaled proportionately). So, anything larger than that is a waste really.
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by Jayell » Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:11 am
That's what I figured, Ron .. and no point using up space on the site with a large photo that serves no purpose.
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by momoffduty » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:00 pm
If I understand correctly, export from PE3 a freeze frame to a file with the name thumbs_myproject.jpg.
In the gallery, I create a new 'private album' and import the thumb jpeg.
Do I then create a second public album and upload my file & thumb?
I am confused Maybe I am reading too much into the steps.
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by Chuck Engels » Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:01 pm
Upload the thumbnails in the 'My Thumbnails' album and the video to an album of your choice. If you don't have a public album yet you will need to create one. Just remember, the thumbnails go in the PRIVATE 'My Thumbnails' album, everything else can go in other albums, public or private.
Ron will probaly be along to straighten out anything I missed or mis-stated
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by Ron » Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:54 pm
Yep, Chuck nailed it. Put your video in an album of choice (public or private), then put the thumbnail in the private album. This is so the general public doesn't see the thumbnail only. The key here is the naming of the thumbnail. ' thumb_ ' and your video name - with the jpg extension of course.
Any questions, post away. It may (and will) help others.
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