Glossary · Updated
What is safe zone?
Short answer
A safe zone is the part of a frame guaranteed to stay visible and uncovered by interface elements or screen edges. In vertical video, it keeps captions and key text clear of buttons and post text. Because layouts change, test on a real phone rather than trusting a fixed number.
How is safe zone used in editing?
Keep text toward the middle and away from the bottom and right edges. See safe zones for captions.
What mistakes do people make?
- Putting text at the very bottom
- Ignoring the right edge
- Testing only on one device
How do skills handle it?
Explainer places captions under your chin on a dark pill. Check the stills on a phone before rendering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the safe zone the same on every app?
No. Each app places buttons, names and captions differently and changes them over time, so test on a real phone.
Where do overlays sit?
Commonly bottom and right.
Does widescreen have a safe zone?
Yes, called title safe.
How do I test?
Preview your draft on a phone in the target app, check that captions and key text are not covered, then adjust margins.
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