The psychology of your thinking is brilliant and really helped settle the anxiety I have between vertical vs. horizontal for me. Now I just need to train myself to not shoot so tight when I'm filming horizontal. That's gonna take a little time. Thanks for the video!
I feel that exactly same. I've been filming for years now but still stuggle at times. But I will say that I have always filmed Horizontal videos first. My struggle is trying to then make sure that my vertical videos still comes out beautifully.
This video is sooooo NECESSARY!! I recently recorded a video vertically and regretted it afterwards. I wanted to uploaded it to TH-cam, which I still can… it’s just that I wanted to keep it consistent with other uploads. Your tips were golden! And glad I came across it!
Makes sense if you are doing this professionally. But for a casual user, it's more time to edit, more skills to learn and larger files to store. I think that vertical videos are here to stay.
I hardly doubt vertical videos are here to stay. Phones are already trying to shift to a more squared resolution. And vertical video, if we take human biology in consideration, makes no sense since our eyes are aligned horizontally. The only reason vertical is trends nowadays is because of the way we hold our devices right now. I would bet in 20 years vertical videos will be mostly gone. Many resolutions have gone outdated in the past, this will only be another one.
@@unclebob8419 who knows... In a few years we may have gadgets like google glass returning and coming to the big crowd or even holographic images being displayed out of a new device. Hard to tell.
Shooting 4K vertically and rendering it to 1080 will get you wayy better image quality... plus more post-production possibilities. Yeah you can use shortcuts just to make it easier for yourself but it will always come with compromises🙏
I am SOOOOOOO glad somebody is finally mentioning this! There are so many reasons why it's better to shoot horizontally first, and coming from a graphic design background, it also works SO much better to have horizontal still images to start with (lots of cropping and layout options, and a lot of commercial photographers who know how to create images that look good with TEXT laid over top of them almost always shoot horizontally. You can actually look at the history of STOCK photography and see a lot of places stopped shooting vertical shots sometime back in the 90s, etc.)
That's for photography, makes sense. But for video? The channel for which you're creating the content should inform your choice on whether to shoot vertical or horizontal. I lose nothing by just rotating my camera and shooting, if it's for reels or stories.
@@NzeMwami Hi! Sorry if I made it sound like I believe everybody should only shoot horizontally...In my situation, I'd just want to shoot both (by using 2 cameras on 1 camera cage) because I'd like to be able to use the content to publish on the news, Netflix, and on other platforms as well, so "think big" is what I'm saying...because you never know when your story can be really helpful out there (and you'd hate it if it gets published and they have to put it on TV with blurry edges, on left and right, if you know what I'm saying)
He at the same time explain what are also the difficulties which are not complex but does not apply to everyone (begginers) like framing which I think it's obviously super super important
For content I know will be delivered vertically only, I prefer shooting vertically. Makes my framing better when I shoot and know will be delivered vertically. One advantage you forgot to mention about shooting vertically for vertical delivery is that you get shallower depth of field - you move closer to your subject or zoom in more vs shooting from further away and cropping in. Don't get me wrong, most times I do shoot horizontal and crop for vertical, but if I know the content will only be used on Social, I just shoot vertical. It's simple.
horizontal always! the only time I go vertical is when I want that "raw cell phone" look or I know I'll cover the topic again in a more evergreen horizontal video 😌
Super pleased a video discussing this has been recommended to me! I get quite overwhelmed sometimes having to shoot in multiple different orientations just so I can get footage for my vlogs on TH-cam or reels on Instagram & Tiktok. It is nice to see that I can save time and reuse the same footage instead of redoing it vertically! :)
Afraid I have to disagree (at least for some applications). If you’re shooting content for specifically a vertical output then I always find shooting vertical significantly better. It’s easier to frame and most importantly you don’t need an ultra wide angle lens to crop into a 9:16 from a horizontal image for a good frame. You also get the whole sensor for bokeh and any lens character you might want. But if you’re not sure the output or need mixed resolutions then 16:9 is best.
I am seeing it more for long form videos now too and I dont hate it. If your shooting a review in your bedroom and you dont have that glamorous booktubers bookcase etc and want people to listen to you and not explore/judge your living space then I think it works nicely. Or is that weird? @@milugar316
Good video. When shooting long videos, it is true that should not shoot horizontal videos, but when making short videos, usually shoot vertical videos.
As a professional videographer, you have saved my content for future use. I was just about to start shooting vertical and as you said, you cant use them for TH-cam and portfolio.
The funny thing is, it's a lot easier to turn a phone sideways (horizontal) than it is to turn a 60" television or monitor vertical. So any video you shoot horizontally can be easily watched horizontally on either a phone or TV/monitor, whereas if you shoot vertical, it's really aimed at excluding the horizontal viewership. In the comments many people have noted that certain services (TikTok, Instagram) are aimed at vertical viewership, not because it serves the customer (aka "consumer," but you'll go farther in business if you think of the audience you serve as customers, not consumers), but because it suits their particular business model. As a customer, I'm more interested in supporting content creators (formerly known as "artists," but that accolade no longer applies to most content creators) who demonstrate interest in relating to their audience as humans, and not point-of-sale algorithms.
I just spent the rest of my afternoon trying to figure out what L-brackets or whatever solutions there are for shooting vertically on my Weebil-S, only to realise it won't even balance well with those. I'm done with it and have just decided on my vertical filming workflow for the coming times, because it all comes down to workflow, the way I see it. Let's keep it simple: If I shoot on a tripod or handheld, I will turn the camera vertically, because I can. This will allow me to use the full potential of my lens and sensor. Easy. If I shoot on my gimbal, I will leave the camera horizontal, because there's no money, time, nor patience that can justify the trouble of setting the camera vertically on my gimbal. I'm glad to say this video helped me make my decision, but I don't appreciate the partiality of it. I wouldn't say one way is better than the other or demand people to stop doing something for the sake of a catchy title. In the end both options are useful depending on the workflow you are going for and the equipment that you have. Also, I don't think vertical video will stop being important anytime soon, on the contrary, it's only proving to be more and more relevant. This doesn't mean that horizontal video will be rendered obsolete, I don't believe that either.
Great video! I had a few thoughts throughout as someone who films about 50/50 vertical and horizontal. I feel like instead stating that people should stop shooting vertical video, it's better to state that videographers should stop shooting without intention. Film for the primary platform, and plan on doing some creative workshopping for the other orientation. If your end platform is vertical, film vertically in 4k. Just like how many filmmakers film in 4k horizontal and upload in HD, having that larger resolution to work with gives you a lot of flexibility in edits. Work with your clients and consider your platform/audience before shooting so you can plan and shoot with intention. Filming horizontally in 4K does give you a vertical frame that works in HD, but you lose the ability to zoom in without quality loss, which can be rough in edits considering you have to film wider to make the horizontal shot work for vertical framing. This method definitely works for your platform and purposes, but it doesn't apply to everyone. Vertical videos can be repurposed in just as many ways as a horizontal. So, if you find yourself needing to present your vertically filmed video in a horizontal format / platform, there are plenty of creative ways to crop, overlay, split screen, etc. footage to make it work. Just like how there are creative ways to use horizontal video in a vertical format. There's also a misconception that vertical videos can't be used for a website or portfolio - They absolutely can. Yes, you might have to restructure your website slightly but that doesn't make a huge impact. Additionally, if you're applying as a video producer or editor for anything media related that is not film or tv focused, a vertical reel will only show the that you're leaning into the popular viewing platform (a reel that showcases your work as a filmmaker will do so no matter the orientation). Vertical video likely isn't going anywhere - with phones and tablets being the primary media consumption device, vertical video is ideal for not only creators on insta/tiktok, but also any and all companies using those platforms for advertising. Media created for those platforms is instantly and easily repurposed for any social media app or web browser (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) It isn't replacing the horizontal space when it comes to film, tv, home entertainment - but that's also not where most consumer ads and casual content live these days.
Yes I absolutely agree with you. I just dont see why we have to support the dogma that 16:9 content is superior to vertical content. Both have their purpose and right to exist and neither of them is gonna get replaced by the other, nor is it just going to vanish.
I shoot 4K vertical for my other channel and it’s crispy. I think there’s to much to think about for most people. Even after 10 years of filming, I’ll still shoot vertical for social media when I can. Even when exported at 1080p it’s sooo much more crispy
“Vertical” videos won’t ever go away. It’s here to stay. Better idea is to shoot portrait orientation when you need it. If you need portrait videos more than anything else then go for it but if it’s more for tv or non-mobile use then go with landscape orientation. If you want a happy medium then get a secondary person to shoot whatever else you need or use b-roll as your secondary option.
Not to mention you can actually achieve both vertical and horizontal frame COMPOSITIONS by shooting horizontally. You compose your shot in the middle third for vertical, then offset the subject to the side (unless it's a centered composition obviously) and compose for horizontal balance and negative space as well. And just like that, you have the peace of mind of being able to edit anything you shot horizontally knowing you have a perfect vertical version of each shot as well.
This is so simple but smart! I always shoot vertical because I want to know what the framing will be, but your little thirds grid trick would come in handy for this reason! Awesome.
Thanks for the solid tips Anthony! I've been struggling to find ways to optimize my workflow between YT, TikTok, and IG Reels because I dreaded the idea of shooting twice. I'll definitely give this a try
If you’re filming for two ratios at the same time, then you sacrifice creative control over your frame and are inclined to shoot things wider. This doesn’t necessarily work all the time. Honestly, having a 2nd cam op filming vertical with you is more productive for run-and-gun, or in studio you can rotate to vertical for a new take. This may be cheaper but it’s not necessarily THE way to do it
my guy, you just solved one of my biggest dilemma's I've been having. I wanted to start filming my side hustle for youtube and realized I may be better at shorter videos like Instagram and tik tok. I've been literally filming them in both with two different phone. It was sooooooo frustrating. This is the answer.
Such an amazing tip! Never really thought about this because I always thought it would lose quality! Now I'm excited to shoot everything again horizontally!
A really good point that the current fad of vertical video on some platforms may not last forever. Personally I hate vertical video; maybe it's partly because I don't use vertical video-based platforms much but I am so used to horizontal video - which is much more akin to how we see the world - that something filmed vertically seems "off" and makes me feel like I'm looking through a keyhole. Not sure if I'll ever get over this. I know others are much more comfortable with the vertical format but it amazes me that people aren't prepared to just rotate their phones for a more natural viewing experience. And the failure of some vertical-focused sites like Quibi indicates that the vertical look has still not caught on for higher-end content.
A positive aspect (heh heh) of shooting vertically is distance from subject. A given cropped horizontal framing requires you to be further away from the subject when compared to the same framing when shooting vertically. If you’re closer to the subject, you’re able to achieve a shallower depth of field (if that is something you’re into).
Great advice! Thank you. Instinctively, I knew horizontal was the way to go but the algorithms for reels was forcing the transition. Thank you for showing the way.
It may be because it's a "content creatore" camera, but my Lumix G100 lets you overlay different aspect ratios, incuding portrait 9:16, which can help a lot with framing. Because the vertical resolution of 4k is actually slightly greater than 1920 (2160), it also gives you a little more wiggle room for adjusting framing, and you can also use keyframes in editinng software to follow subjects
When you want to add an exact amount of light bleeding into a scene you have to shoot it in the final frame you’re gonna use it if not you don’t get the same effect
I made an error shooting most of mine vertical in 22. Came to do a showcase reel for my website. Struggled. Never shooting vertical again! Using the guides on the shinobi to shoot natively horizontal 👍
I like the idea, but I'm too precious about the character of the lenses I use to sacrifice the aesthetic for versatility. But great idea, might apply the mindset for certain projects. Cheers 💕
you are right 🤙am shooting Horizontally 4k with my fx3 you can play with it in editing without losing any quality, but good framing is must. great content dude keep it up ✌
Hi! Thanks for all the videos. I learn a lot from your content. Can you maybe make a video that explains the difference between making and shooting a montage and a general story telling video/movie.
The thing is , you loose so much resolution when cropping. And yes you can tell that for sure. Also mostly you know you will post that piece of content just on social media anyways, so I would decide beforehand where i will post and then shoot vertical or horizontal.
this is definitely a big brain moment. I have done this before and used the rule of 3rds to crop the video so I can get that 9:16 ratio thats used for like tiktoks and reels. I use an s22 ultra with 4k at 30fps. If you have to make a video with a person as the main subject the portrait video mode is awesome for it. Just put it horizontal with some good lighting and framing and you have a semi professional looking video.
Thank you! You are an engaging presenter and explained everything really well! I discovered my iphone can shoot 4k...I am however making only reels for IG but I'd like to put them on youtube - but have it look horizontal...So that would just mean shooting in horizontal and having 2 seperate copies? One I edit for vertical vids and one for horizontal yeah? Thanks again :D
I still don’t understand how this works? Shooting horizontally in 4K I still have to crop in a lot to get that vertical framing for tiktok/reels. The graphic you’ve shown in the beginning doesn’t makes sense to me 😅
Love it and completely agree. I think vertical video will just be a fad. At some point phones will get a new design and people will go back to horizontal.
Great video mate, I still use HD but would that be fine for cropping? I normally record my videos horizontal also and I have been on the fence about vertical recording for Instagram. Horizontal all the way!! Big forehead, that was funny LOL
I hate the vertical craze however... if you shoot everything horizontal wide with intent to crop, that footage is garbage if you decide you want to use it for a horizontal format. Deadspace, no depth, framing...
So I'm not understanding something. 4K is 2x larger than 1080p, so can be scaled up to 200% or 2x on a 1080p timeline. But in order to fill a vertical 1920x1080 frame with landscape 4k video you must scale the clip up to 320% percent or 3.2x, so 120% past Full HD resolution.... Something's not added up because as can be seen in your video, this is a common practice that yields acceptable resolution....
what about space? I can't put my camer far back to capture everything, unless I use some fish eye distorion... That's literally the only reason I film vertically
As if the same technique couldn’t be applied to convert from 9:16 to 16:9😅 Use the lines, the shooting mode depends on many factors. If you use portrait lens, your face won’t look big anywhere you place it😂
Nah. There is a place for vertical videos. It's here and nothing wrong with it. This is for camera nerds and snubs, which is fine , I'm one of them who understands what you're saying but this isn't what vertical video platforms are for. They're meant to share quickly in a format that fits our phone. So 🤷
Which way do you shoot more often? Horizontal or Vertical?
I basically always shoot horizontal, but recently I have found myself experimenting with vertical too
Vertical bro
100% Horizontal - There is a reason why cinemas aren't 10 stores high, Vertical is only for complete... (redacted)😂
Been doing more vertical lately for Tiktok etc, but this seems solid.
Always horizontal. With humans having eyes side by side, it just makes sense. Also, less panning with horizontal.
The psychology of your thinking is brilliant and really helped settle the anxiety I have between vertical vs. horizontal for me. Now I just need to train myself to not shoot so tight when I'm filming horizontal. That's gonna take a little time. Thanks for the video!
It definitely requires some practice, and I definitely still mess up my framing! 😋
I feel that exactly same. I've been filming for years now but still stuggle at times. But I will say that I have always filmed Horizontal videos first. My struggle is trying to then make sure that my vertical videos still comes out beautifully.
This video is sooooo NECESSARY!! I recently recorded a video vertically and regretted it afterwards. I wanted to uploaded it to TH-cam, which I still can… it’s just that I wanted to keep it consistent with other uploads.
Your tips were golden! And glad I came across it!
Makes sense if you are doing this professionally. But for a casual user, it's more time to edit, more skills to learn and larger files to store. I think that vertical videos are here to stay.
This video isn't for the casuals. It's for people who create content
My thoughts exactly. This is way more work than necessary for the average influencer
I hardly doubt vertical videos are here to stay. Phones are already trying to shift to a more squared resolution. And vertical video, if we take human biology in consideration, makes no sense since our eyes are aligned horizontally. The only reason vertical is trends nowadays is because of the way we hold our devices right now. I would bet in 20 years vertical videos will be mostly gone. Many resolutions have gone outdated in the past, this will only be another one.
@@JunYouko For that to happen, phones are going to have to seriously changed. They haven't changed much in 10 years.
@@unclebob8419 who knows... In a few years we may have gadgets like google glass returning and coming to the big crowd or even holographic images being displayed out of a new device. Hard to tell.
Shooting 4K vertically and rendering it to 1080 will get you wayy better image quality... plus more post-production possibilities. Yeah you can use shortcuts just to make it easier for yourself but it will always come with compromises🙏
how do you render it at 1080p?
@@latenightliftingexport it in 1080p
@@latenightliftinghave you tried googling your question?
I am SOOOOOOO glad somebody is finally mentioning this! There are so many reasons why it's better to shoot horizontally first, and coming from a graphic design background, it also works SO much better to have horizontal still images to start with (lots of cropping and layout options, and a lot of commercial photographers who know how to create images that look good with TEXT laid over top of them almost always shoot horizontally. You can actually look at the history of STOCK photography and see a lot of places stopped shooting vertical shots sometime back in the 90s, etc.)
LOVE this! I've also stopped shooting as many vertical photos! Maybe that's another video idea to make! :)
That's for photography, makes sense. But for video? The channel for which you're creating the content should inform your choice on whether to shoot vertical or horizontal. I lose nothing by just rotating my camera and shooting, if it's for reels or stories.
@@NzeMwami Hi! Sorry if I made it sound like I believe everybody should only shoot horizontally...In my situation, I'd just want to shoot both (by using 2 cameras on 1 camera cage) because I'd like to be able to use the content to publish on the news, Netflix, and on other platforms as well, so "think big" is what I'm saying...because you never know when your story can be really helpful out there (and you'd hate it if it gets published and they have to put it on TV with blurry edges, on left and right, if you know what I'm saying)
He at the same time explain what are also the difficulties which are not complex but does not apply to everyone (begginers) like framing which I think it's obviously super super important
what software do you use to crop horizontal video to vertical video?
For content I know will be delivered vertically only, I prefer shooting vertically. Makes my framing better when I shoot and know will be delivered vertically. One advantage you forgot to mention about shooting vertically for vertical delivery is that you get shallower depth of field - you move closer to your subject or zoom in more vs shooting from further away and cropping in. Don't get me wrong, most times I do shoot horizontal and crop for vertical, but if I know the content will only be used on Social, I just shoot vertical. It's simple.
horizontal always! the only time I go vertical is when I want that "raw cell phone" look or I know I'll cover the topic again in a more evergreen horizontal video 😌
Great take! Thanks for sharing!
Super pleased a video discussing this has been recommended to me! I get quite overwhelmed sometimes having to shoot in multiple different orientations just so I can get footage for my vlogs on TH-cam or reels on Instagram & Tiktok. It is nice to see that I can save time and reuse the same footage instead of redoing it vertically! :)
Afraid I have to disagree (at least for some applications). If you’re shooting content for specifically a vertical output then I always find shooting vertical significantly better. It’s easier to frame and most importantly you don’t need an ultra wide angle lens to crop into a 9:16 from a horizontal image for a good frame. You also get the whole sensor for bokeh and any lens character you might want. But if you’re not sure the output or need mixed resolutions then 16:9 is best.
Agree with you. There is a lot people earning money from tik tok or Instagram and now TH-cam short. Vertical formal seems to be the new standard.
I am seeing it more for long form videos now too and I dont hate it. If your shooting a review in your bedroom and you dont have that glamorous booktubers bookcase etc and want people to listen to you and not explore/judge your living space then I think it works nicely. Or is that weird? @@milugar316
Good video. When shooting long videos, it is true that should not shoot horizontal videos, but when making short videos, usually shoot vertical videos.
Damn I love the editing of this video. The way you switch locations between shots is phenomenal 👍🏻
As a professional videographer, you have saved my content for future use. I was just about to start shooting vertical and as you said, you cant use them for TH-cam and portfolio.
The funny thing is, it's a lot easier to turn a phone sideways (horizontal) than it is to turn a 60" television or monitor vertical. So any video you shoot horizontally can be easily watched horizontally on either a phone or TV/monitor, whereas if you shoot vertical, it's really aimed at excluding the horizontal viewership. In the comments many people have noted that certain services (TikTok, Instagram) are aimed at vertical viewership, not because it serves the customer (aka "consumer," but you'll go farther in business if you think of the audience you serve as customers, not consumers), but because it suits their particular business model. As a customer, I'm more interested in supporting content creators (formerly known as "artists," but that accolade no longer applies to most content creators) who demonstrate interest in relating to their audience as humans, and not point-of-sale algorithms.
I just spent the rest of my afternoon trying to figure out what L-brackets or whatever solutions there are for shooting vertically on my Weebil-S, only to realise it won't even balance well with those. I'm done with it and have just decided on my vertical filming workflow for the coming times, because it all comes down to workflow, the way I see it.
Let's keep it simple:
If I shoot on a tripod or handheld, I will turn the camera vertically, because I can. This will allow me to use the full potential of my lens and sensor. Easy.
If I shoot on my gimbal, I will leave the camera horizontal, because there's no money, time, nor patience that can justify the trouble of setting the camera vertically on my gimbal.
I'm glad to say this video helped me make my decision, but I don't appreciate the partiality of it. I wouldn't say one way is better than the other or demand people to stop doing something for the sake of a catchy title. In the end both options are useful depending on the workflow you are going for and the equipment that you have.
Also, I don't think vertical video will stop being important anytime soon, on the contrary, it's only proving to be more and more relevant. This doesn't mean that horizontal video will be rendered obsolete, I don't believe that either.
Great video! I had a few thoughts throughout as someone who films about 50/50 vertical and horizontal. I feel like instead stating that people should stop shooting vertical video, it's better to state that videographers should stop shooting without intention. Film for the primary platform, and plan on doing some creative workshopping for the other orientation.
If your end platform is vertical, film vertically in 4k. Just like how many filmmakers film in 4k horizontal and upload in HD, having that larger resolution to work with gives you a lot of flexibility in edits. Work with your clients and consider your platform/audience before shooting so you can plan and shoot with intention. Filming horizontally in 4K does give you a vertical frame that works in HD, but you lose the ability to zoom in without quality loss, which can be rough in edits considering you have to film wider to make the horizontal shot work for vertical framing. This method definitely works for your platform and purposes, but it doesn't apply to everyone.
Vertical videos can be repurposed in just as many ways as a horizontal. So, if you find yourself needing to present your vertically filmed video in a horizontal format / platform, there are plenty of creative ways to crop, overlay, split screen, etc. footage to make it work. Just like how there are creative ways to use horizontal video in a vertical format. There's also a misconception that vertical videos can't be used for a website or portfolio - They absolutely can. Yes, you might have to restructure your website slightly but that doesn't make a huge impact. Additionally, if you're applying as a video producer or editor for anything media related that is not film or tv focused, a vertical reel will only show the that you're leaning into the popular viewing platform (a reel that showcases your work as a filmmaker will do so no matter the orientation).
Vertical video likely isn't going anywhere - with phones and tablets being the primary media consumption device, vertical video is ideal for not only creators on insta/tiktok, but also any and all companies using those platforms for advertising. Media created for those platforms is instantly and easily repurposed for any social media app or web browser (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) It isn't replacing the horizontal space when it comes to film, tv, home entertainment - but that's also not where most consumer ads and casual content live these days.
Yes I absolutely agree with you. I just dont see why we have to support the dogma that 16:9 content is superior to vertical content. Both have their purpose and right to exist and neither of them is gonna get replaced by the other, nor is it just going to vanish.
I shoot 4K vertical for my other channel and it’s crispy. I think there’s to much to think about for most people. Even after 10 years of filming, I’ll still shoot vertical for social media when I can. Even when exported at 1080p it’s sooo much more crispy
“Vertical” videos won’t ever go away. It’s here to stay. Better idea is to shoot portrait orientation when you need it. If you need portrait videos more than anything else then go for it but if it’s more for tv or non-mobile use then go with landscape orientation. If you want a happy medium then get a secondary person to shoot whatever else you need or use b-roll as your secondary option.
exactly. Horizontal is dead.
This is one of those videos straight to point and logical
Not to mention you can actually achieve both vertical and horizontal frame COMPOSITIONS by shooting horizontally. You compose your shot in the middle third for vertical, then offset the subject to the side (unless it's a centered composition obviously) and compose for horizontal balance and negative space as well. And just like that, you have the peace of mind of being able to edit anything you shot horizontally knowing you have a perfect vertical version of each shot as well.
This is so simple but smart! I always shoot vertical because I want to know what the framing will be, but your little thirds grid trick would come in handy for this reason! Awesome.
Thanks for the solid tips Anthony! I've been struggling to find ways to optimize my workflow between YT, TikTok, and IG Reels because I dreaded the idea of shooting twice. I'll definitely give this a try
If you’re filming for two ratios at the same time, then you sacrifice creative control over your frame and are inclined to shoot things wider. This doesn’t necessarily work all the time. Honestly, having a 2nd cam op filming vertical with you is more productive for run-and-gun, or in studio you can rotate to vertical for a new take. This may be cheaper but it’s not necessarily THE way to do it
It's not work for me, I use apsc camera, If I do that I'll lose depth of field and image quality
Found you on TikTok, your content is amazing! I’m super guilty of shooting vertical but you’ve changed my mind
my guy, you just solved one of my biggest dilemma's I've been having. I wanted to start filming my side hustle for youtube and realized I may be better at shorter videos like Instagram and tik tok. I've been literally filming them in both with two different phone. It was sooooooo frustrating. This is the answer.
Being able to exactly see how you want to frame something is more important than all these things for me.
Such an amazing tip! Never really thought about this because I always thought it would lose quality! Now I'm excited to shoot everything again horizontally!
So true. It makes totally sense!
A really good point that the current fad of vertical video on some platforms may not last forever. Personally I hate vertical video; maybe it's partly because I don't use vertical video-based platforms much but I am so used to horizontal video - which is much more akin to how we see the world - that something filmed vertically seems "off" and makes me feel like I'm looking through a keyhole. Not sure if I'll ever get over this. I know others are much more comfortable with the vertical format but it amazes me that people aren't prepared to just rotate their phones for a more natural viewing experience. And the failure of some vertical-focused sites like Quibi indicates that the vertical look has still not caught on for higher-end content.
I did struggle to find this answer and you just gave me the answer in the best way! Great job 👏
Great work man, some good ideas and tips
A positive aspect (heh heh) of shooting vertically is distance from subject. A given cropped horizontal framing requires you to be further away from the subject when compared to the same framing when shooting vertically. If you’re closer to the subject, you’re able to achieve a shallower depth of field (if that is something you’re into).
Great advice! Thank you. Instinctively, I knew horizontal was the way to go but the algorithms for reels was forcing the transition. Thank you for showing the way.
Epic. Every client should see this.
It may be because it's a "content creatore" camera, but my Lumix G100 lets you overlay different aspect ratios, incuding portrait 9:16, which can help a lot with framing. Because the vertical resolution of 4k is actually slightly greater than 1920 (2160), it also gives you a little more wiggle room for adjusting framing, and you can also use keyframes in editinng software to follow subjects
Agree with the decision fatigue factor.. thanks for this!
When you want to add an exact amount of light bleeding into a scene you have to shoot it in the final frame you’re gonna use it if not you don’t get the same effect
This is fantastic. Thank you for explaining this!! I'm sold on horizontal now.
What about if you film on an iPhone? Should you still do this?
Very informative and useful video, thanks for sharing. 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍
I made an error shooting most of mine vertical in 22. Came to do a showcase reel for my website. Struggled. Never shooting vertical again! Using the guides on the shinobi to shoot natively horizontal 👍
That's normally how I shot but when on the go and don't have time to edit, I have to record vertically.
Horizontal video is so easy to do but businesses need vertical stuff for social media
I like the idea, but I'm too precious about the character of the lenses I use to sacrifice the aesthetic for versatility. But great idea, might apply the mindset for certain projects. Cheers 💕
But how did you capture this clean audio outside?
Usually i shoot horizontal 1080, when i need flexibility i just go square and 4k or go with your method with a crop later on.
Extremly helpful video, many thanks! 💪
you are right 🤙am shooting Horizontally 4k with my fx3 you can play with it in editing without losing any quality, but good framing is must. great content dude keep it up ✌
Really good and solid tips in this video
Actually so glad I watched this. Such a great video!
I found the one sane person on this planet. Thank you.
Great video, couldnt find info about cropping a 4k video to 6:19 and not lose quality at 1080
I'm battling to use Horz or Verz. After watching your YT Video, it's a sacrilege to use Horz... 😁
This helps. Thanks, man.
How is it that your audio inside and outside is so equal and perfect?
The thirds grid? This advice is amazing
Great advices! You've only missed one piece of advice: look for an open gate camera! It helps prevent excessive cropping.
Until all movies, TV shows and video games decide to go vertical, I’ll consider horizontal video the norm and vertical something to accommodate.
Great tip, thank you!
Im from Montreal and I am learning a lot from ypou Sir
great advice! thanks!
Hi!
Thanks for all the videos. I learn a lot from your content. Can you maybe make a video that explains the difference between making and shooting a montage and a general story telling video/movie.
The thing is , you loose so much resolution when cropping. And yes you can tell that for sure. Also mostly you know you will post that piece of content just on social media anyways, so I would decide beforehand where i will post and then shoot vertical or horizontal.
I hope virtual goes away very soon. Great video it's a must these days.
this is definitely a big brain moment. I have done this before and used the rule of 3rds to crop the video so I can get that 9:16 ratio thats used for like tiktoks and reels. I use an s22 ultra with 4k at 30fps. If you have to make a video with a person as the main subject the portrait video mode is awesome for it. Just put it horizontal with some good lighting and framing and you have a semi professional looking video.
I was under the impression that you shouldn't upload reels in 4k because they lower the resolution to 1080p and distort the video
Thank you for saying this! It makes a lot of sense to shoot horizontal if you're using a camera especially
needed to hear this
Great tips, thank you!
Thank you! You are an engaging presenter and explained everything really well! I discovered my iphone can shoot 4k...I am however making only reels for IG but I'd like to put them on youtube - but have it look horizontal...So that would just mean shooting in horizontal and having 2 seperate copies? One I edit for vertical vids and one for horizontal yeah? Thanks again :D
I still don’t understand how this works? Shooting horizontally in 4K I still have to crop in a lot to get that vertical framing for tiktok/reels. The graphic you’ve shown in the beginning doesn’t makes sense to me 😅
Editing Apps: *_shows aspect ratio of 1:1 with a picture of instagram(without colour)_*
It make sense but 4k takes hell lot of space specially Fujifilm camera's
Love it and completely agree. I think vertical video will just be a fad. At some point phones will get a new design and people will go back to horizontal.
Too bad not 1 youtuber talked about a 512GB V90 card being $800. Didn't had a clue that SD cards were so expensive for 120FPS filming.
This was really helpful... thanks man!
Just learned that TH-cam is going to be pushing VERTICAL live video in the same feeds as Shorts.
Great video mate, I still use HD but would that be fine for cropping? I normally record my videos horizontal also and I have been on the fence about vertical recording for Instagram. Horizontal all the way!! Big forehead, that was funny LOL
Mate you have blown up quick, congrats
Just happy to be here! 😘
Would you suggest this with a camera that can do 4k but only in 30fps and not 60?
playing guitar and shooting my self Horizontally is giving me headache !!
Good video! Thanks!
I hate the vertical craze however... if you shoot everything horizontal wide with intent to crop, that footage is garbage if you decide you want to use it for a horizontal format. Deadspace, no depth, framing...
So I'm not understanding something. 4K is 2x larger than 1080p, so can be scaled up to 200% or 2x on a 1080p timeline. But in order to fill a vertical 1920x1080 frame with landscape 4k video you must scale the clip up to 320% percent or 3.2x, so 120% past Full HD resolution.... Something's not added up because as can be seen in your video, this is a common practice that yields acceptable resolution....
what about space? I can't put my camer far back to capture everything, unless I use some fish eye distorion... That's literally the only reason I film vertically
Excellent explanation, thank you!
Damn bro. You just changed my mind.
Now, you make me wish that everything was square, like the good old Instagram days.
Solid video!
Thanks Reggie!
As if the same technique couldn’t be applied to convert from 9:16 to 16:9😅
Use the lines, the shooting mode depends on many factors.
If you use portrait lens, your face won’t look big anywhere you place it😂
Vertical format will never go away unless we stop using cell phones.
If you have Lumix cameras then you can film in 6k 3:2 to get extra latitude on the top and bottom for cropping to vertical.
Great video. But this video for example would be hard for you to edit vertically, or am I mistaken?
What if we shoot vertical videos in the same resolution as horizontal videos,
Without changing any settings at all?
what guitars do yo have in the back? can you make a video about your guitar gear?
Nah. There is a place for vertical videos. It's here and nothing wrong with it. This is for camera nerds and snubs, which is fine , I'm one of them who understands what you're saying but this isn't what vertical video platforms are for. They're meant to share quickly in a format that fits our phone. So 🤷
Me who takes videogame clips in 720p horizontally and then crops them to vertical format for shorts: tHe BeSt Of BoTh WoRlDs
Just saw the 1st 8 seconds and OMG YES! I hate vertical videos!!!! ok im going back to watching the video
Just subscribed this is legit great info! Thank you so much for sharing!!
But what if you can only shoot 1080p - do you stick to vertical or can you get away with horizontal and follow your suggestion?