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Social Video
16:9 to 9:16 Reframing Guide
A production guide for adapting cinematic masters to Shorts, Reels, TikTok, and Naver Clip without losing the subject.
Overview
Built for Repeatable Work
Vertical delivery is a new composition, not a center crop. This guide combines AI reframing, scene expansion, manual keyframes, and subtitle-safe review.
Preview
What Is Included
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Subject-safe framing overlays
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AI reframe and manual-edit workflow
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Subtitle and interface safe zones
How to Use
A Practical Process
- Step 1
Duplicate the 16:9 master timeline.
- Step 2
Create a 1080 by 1920 sequence.
- Step 3
Track the subject and set a deliberate vertical composition.
- Step 4
Expand backgrounds when a crop removes story context.
- Step 5
Review every frame with captions and platform overlays.
Best Practices
Use It Well
FAQ
Questions, Answered
Is automatic reframing enough?
It is a useful first pass, but character shots and fast movement still require manual review.
Should I shoot vertical separately?
For critical social-first scenes, a dedicated vertical composition often produces the best result.
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