Glossary · Updated
What is vertical video?
Short answer
Vertical video is video framed taller than it is wide, typically 9:16 at 1080 by 1920 pixels. It fills a phone screen held upright and is the standard for Reels, Shorts and TikTok. Film vertically when possible, because cropping widescreen footage loses detail.
How is vertical video used in editing?
Frame with space for text above and captions below, and keep key content central. See how to frame a vertical video.
What mistakes do people make?
- Cropping widescreen footage as an afterthought
- Placing text under platform buttons
- Letterboxing
Which skills output vertical?
All four. Bold, Glass and Explainer are 9:16 only; Layers also supports 16:9.
Frequently asked questions
What size is vertical video?
1080 by 1920 is common.
Can I post vertical on YouTube?
Yes. As YouTube Shorts, vertical video is supported, though standard YouTube videos are usually widescreen, so check the rules.
Is vertical always better?
For phone feeds, vertical often fills the screen best, but widescreen still suits television, desktop and long-form viewing.
How do I convert?
See the reframe guide.
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