Photo processing and creation of a clickable cover

Photo processing and creation of a clickable cover (YouTube Thumbnail)

Job description:
The image shows a comparison of "Before" and "After": the initial frame and the final cover created for my YouTube channel. The initial photo was dark, with low text visibility and a weak emphasis on the main object. The finished version received a brighter color accent, improved exposure and contrast, as well as more expressive text on the book, making the cover significantly more clickable.

What was done:
- Improvement of lighting and color correction.
- Enhancement of focus on the face and the book.
- Change of the book's color for visual contrast.
- Redrawing and refining the text on the cover.
- Addition of large, readable inscriptions "Before" / "After" to demonstrate the result.
- Overall retouching and work on the atmosphere of the frame to make the final image more appealing to view.

Result:
The finished cover became bright, dynamic, and attention-grabbing for viewers — perfectly suited for YouTube, where the clickability of the video depends on the visual design.