Reviewed 20 July 2026 · FreeCut 1.3
Vertical Video Editing Workflow
What changes when a story is designed vertically from the first shot instead of cropped after editing?
Concrete example
Example: a one-minute bicycle repair in which tools, hands and the repaired part must share the narrow frame.
Reproducible workflow
Order shots by vertical depth, alternate overview and close-up, keep text above the working hands, and use keyframes only to follow a moving detail.
Known limitation
Vertical is a composition choice, not proof that one export is correct for every app, placement or device.
Recommended export settings
Common ratio
9:16
Workflow in FreeCut
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Inspect the source
Example: a one-minute bicycle repair in which tools, hands and the repaired part must share the narrow frame.
Reproduce the workflow
Order shots by vertical depth, alternate overview and close-up, keep text above the working hands, and use keyframes only to follow a moving detail.
Validate at the destination
Choose the destination, read its current upload guidance and test the file in that destination's preview.
The concrete user question
What changes when a story is designed vertically from the first shot instead of cropped after editing?
Worked example
Example: a one-minute bicycle repair in which tools, hands and the repaired part must share the narrow frame.
Limits and compatibility
Vertical is a composition choice, not proof that one export is correct for every app, placement or device.
Source and review date · 2026-07-20
FreeCut 1.3 App Store listing — https://apps.apple.com/app/freecut/id6772567585
Sources & review
Reviewed on 2026-07-20
Product claims refer to public FreeCut version 1.3. External specifications can change.
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