Understanding Style DNA

Style DNA is the AI's understanding of your visual style, extracted from your reference images. It ensures generated thumbnails match your brand.

What Style DNA Captures#

When you upload references, the AI analyzes:

Color Palette#

Your characteristic colors:

• Primary color: Your dominant brand color
• Secondary color: Supporting accent
• Background tones: Light, dark, or mixed
• Accent colors: Highlights and pops

Extracted as exact hex codes for consistency.

Composition Patterns#

How elements are typically arranged:

• Subject placement (center, rule of thirds, etc.)
• Text positioning (top, bottom, overlaid)
• Negative space usage
• Layering and depth

Typography Style#

Text characteristics:

• Bold vs. lightweight
• All caps vs. sentence case
• Font style (sans-serif, display, etc.)
• Text size relative to image

Visual Elements#

Recurring motifs:

• Faces and expressions
• Objects and props
• Graphics and overlays
• Borders and frames

Emotional Tone#

The feeling your thumbnails convey:

• Primary emotion (excitement, curiosity, trust, etc.)
• Secondary emotion
• Energy level (calm vs. energetic)

How Style DNA Is Created#

Initial Extraction#

When you first upload 5+ references:

1. AI analyzes each image
2. Identifies patterns across all references
3. Builds a comprehensive style profile
4. Assigns a confidence score (0-1)

Confidence Score#

Higher confidence = more consistent references:

Lower confidence isn't bad—it might mean you want flexibility.

Improving Your Style DNA#

Add More References#

Go from 5 to 10-15 references:

• AI finds stronger patterns
• Confidence typically increases
• Generations become more consistent

Use Consistent References#

If results are too varied:

• Remove outlier references that don't match
• Add more examples of your core style
• Focus on your best-performing thumbnails

Refresh Style DNA#

As your style evolves:

1. Upload new references reflecting your current style
2. Remove outdated examples
3. Style DNA updates automatically

Style DNA in Action#

When generating thumbnails, Style DNA ensures:

Color Consistency#

Generated thumbnails use your palette:

• Same primary brand color
• Consistent background treatment
• Matching accent highlights

Layout Familiarity#

Compositions follow your patterns:

• Similar subject placement
• Matching text positioning
• Familiar visual hierarchy

Brand Recognition#

Viewers recognize your thumbnails:

• Consistent look across videos
• Professional, cohesive feed
• Stronger channel identity

When to Create Multiple Projects#

Consider separate projects for:

Different Content Series#

• Main content with one style
• Behind-the-scenes with another
• Tutorial series with distinct look

Style Evolution#

• Archive old style in one project
• Develop new style in another
• Compare results

Multiple Channels#

• Each channel has its own identity
• Separate Style DNA for each
• No cross-contamination

Viewing Your Style DNA#

In your project settings:

1. Go to your thumbnail project
2. Click Style DNA
3. View extracted colors, patterns, and traits
4. See confidence score and breakdown

This helps you understand what the AI learned.

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