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@omgadrian How to frame vertical videos 101 – something we’ve all had to adapt to. Not necessarily because we wanted to but we HAD to. Coming from the horizontal world, it’s COMPLETELY different. So here’s some tips on how I frame my vertical compositions. If you enjoyed this, follow for more, bc this is just part 1 😌🤝🏽

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Video #9532 · Talking Head Edit

Cinematic vertical video framing tutorialfrom @omgadrian

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Overview

The creator teaches three specific techniques for achieving cinematic composition in vertical videos. He explains the shift from horizontal to vertical framing, demonstrates the importance of centering subjects using visual guides, illustrates how to create depth with foreground elements, and advises on avoiding the lower third 'dead space' where UI elements sit.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Contextualize medium shift
  2. 2Define central alignment
  3. 3Demonstrate depth layering
  4. 4Define safe zones

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
BreakdownBuying ListTutorial / How To
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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 35%

CINEMATIC VERTICAL VIDEO COMPOSITION

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Today, we're gonna talk about how I frame my vertical videos.

Visual hook · 40%

High-angle cinematic shot of creator walking towards a vintage car with dynamic text overlays appearing in sync with the beat.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

The Paradigm Pivot: Acknowledging a massive industry shift (horizontal to vertical) to validate the necessity of the tutorial

Payoff

The Competence Handoff: A quick, confident sign-off that assumes the viewer is now equipped to succeed

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Adaptation Protocol

Translating traditional expertise into a new medium through specific, visual constraints

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    The Golden Anchor

    Establishes the fundamental new rule (Center Line) that replaces the old standard (Rule of Thirds)

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    The Expert Nuance

    Elevates the basic rule with a specific, high-level technique (Lead Eye) backed by historical authority

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    The Dimensionality Hack

    Demonstrates how to create 3D space within the limited 2D vertical frame using foreground/background elements

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    The UI Reality Check

    Defines the 'dead space' based on the practical constraints of the platform's interface overlay

Themes

  • Skill development
  • Adaptation to new media
  • Visual aesthetics

Techniques

  • Center framing
  • Depth creation
  • Safe zone awareness

Trends

  • Vertical video optimization
  • Cinematic social content

Post caption

How to frame vertical videos 101 – something we’ve all had to adapt to. Not necessarily because we wanted to but we HAD to. Coming from the horizontal world, it’s COMPLETELY different. So here’s some tips on how I frame my vertical compositions. If you enjoyed this, follow for more, bc this is just part 1 😌🤝🏽

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  • title · beginning

    CINEMATIC VERTICAL VIDEO COMPOSITION

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    HOW I FRAME MY VERTICAL VIDEOS

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    HOW I FILM MYSELF (IN PUBLIC & BY MYSELF)

  • contextual · beginning

    DIDNT GIVE UP

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    +HOW TO POSE

  • title · beginning

    CINEMATIC

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    CUT

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  • informational · middle

    BACK GROUND

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    FOREGROUND

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  • branding · end

    WE ARE GOLDEN

Transcript

Today, we're gonna talk about how I frame my vertical videos. See, the most of us, we came from the horizontal video era, and we just had to adapt. I'm not saying that is bad or good, but rather a a necessity. So let's break down how to still achieve cinematic images while filming vertically. Number one. My golden guide is this vertical line right here. We don't have the luxury of using the rule of thirds like when we do filming horizontally, but that's okay. The overall weight of the composition should be centered. Whether it's leading lines, b roll, a two shot of anything, any subject really, it should be balanced to the center. Cut. Okay. So here's a pro tip. When filming yourself talking, you don't always need to be facing forward and better. Turn your body and put your lead eye in the center line. It's a more captivating composition to grab your audience's attention. And some of the most iconic paintings and photographs have proven so. Number two, place things in the front and behind you to give your composition a feeling of depth. The layering of what's out of focus in the foreground and the background will give that sense of depth. Help making your images look more interesting. And lastly, number three, Film what's important above this lower third. Everything below this is dead space. It'll be covered by your username, caption, and subtitle. Well, that's all folks. Hope these tips help and I'll catch you all next time. Peace.

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