What are some innovative ways to edit for different platforms?

Timing is your best friend... As cliche as it may sound, what you show in the first 3-5 seconds of your video will decide if your video is going places or not... Try re-arranging the different segments of your video, for a simple example, instead of intro-narration-context-body-outro-CTA, do context-intro-narration-body-CTA. Mix and match different combinations and see what works for your type of content, see what the viral videos in your genre are doing.

Platform Customization: Tailor content based on each platform's audience and format. Vertical Video Optimization: Edit videos specifically for mobile viewing, maximizing vertical space. Interactive Elements: Incorporate polls, quizzes, or clickable features for engagement. Subtitle Integration: Ensure videos are understandable without sound for social media. Quick Cuts for Short Attention Spans: Edit for shorter attention spans, especially on platforms like TikTok. Adapt to Algorithm Preferences: Understand and align editing styles with platform algorithms. 360-Degree Editing: Explore immersive experiences for platforms supporting 360-degree content.

The most important part of optimizing content for different platforms revolves around tailoring it to each platform's unique audience expectations. This includes customizing your storytelling for diverse audiences, incorporating interactive elements, optimizing video length, adapting language and imagery for different regions, and weaving SEO strategies with platform-specific keywords. Especially with algorithm changes in the past year on Meta's platforms, optimizing the copy in your caption is becoming almost as important as putting an emphasis on natively uploaded video content. Always keep tabs on your audience information through reporting features as well - this is a huge help when working to optimize your content demographically.

There are general rules, and then there are specific rules for each platform and audience. The general rule is to open with a bang! Start with the most intriguing part of your video within the first couple of frames. If you need to earn people's attention, you better learn how to keep them. The second is to close your video strongly. Use great-looking thumbnails, this determines if people open your video at all. Ask YouTubers, they do this better than anyone. i.e. Check the thumbnails on Mr. Beast's videos. If you edit for Facebook and Instagram, then you must create vertical/horizontal videos to maximize audiences' experience, and do not forget to input interactive elements in your edit. Don't forget that each platform is peculiar.

Can't say we don't see the domination of the social. So as needed it's a great way to take the most out of a phone screen. Although cinematographers don't like it in general.

Square is the standard anyways, We see how 1x1 is a common use , but i think we lost the minimum years ago. I think we will kinda lose the borders anyway in the near future.

Horizontal videos are here and they are here for a reason, The most important part is that we have 2 parallel eyes , so our brain sees it kinda horizontal. This is my favorite standard , Best landscapes are here for the reason above and we can't take that cinema look out of our minds yet, I can say that horizontal videos are always gonna be there , even in the museums of the future.

I'm not a big fan of interactive videos in general , But i know they are one of the most used kinds these days. And we get along with it. But since i've a great respect for cinema and it's principle, i think it's the medium for average joes and not the pros u know. ????

This medium has not been polished up like other forms (vertical and horizontal specifically), and typically feels more janky. There are examples of interactive videos being done well (Markiplier has several major projects highlighting this format). The amount of prep work to succeed in this medium is massive, and it shows when not done properly.

Live video editing isn't just about streaming—it's about leveraging real-time tools and features, like those foundin vMix, to craft a dynamic and engaging narrative that captivates your audience wherever they are!

Again , not my favorite kind , but as we are getting driven into the digital metaverse, we can't ignore its importance and the benefits, Although not my cup of tea and not something for every kind of media.

Please, edit your live videos! I cannot stress it enough, leaving the footage raw is bad for your general content! There are countless tools and add-ons on the market to make it easier after the recording as well as during the livestreams themselves. Also be sure to use it often as longer video formats bring much more loyal users rather than short ones, adapting it to the short vertical ones can bring the new flow to your existing following. Good luck!

Please, edit your live videos! I cannot stress it enough, leaving the footage raw is bad for your general content! There are countless tools and add-ons on the market to make it easier after the recording as well as during the livestreams themselves. Also be sure to use it often as longer video formats bring much more loyal users rather than short ones, adapting it to the short vertical ones can bring the new flow to your existing following. Good luck!

Knowing which format fits where will not only make your production stand, it will also maximise production time and avoid unnecessary errors

Pay attention to how the file is exported/saved. Certain platforms will have restrictions on file types and sizes. Example: .mp4 or .mov? H.264 codec? Is there a MB or GB file size limit? Look up the specific platform requirements ahead of time (before exporting/finalizing your file for delivery).

To maximize your video's ability to be repurposed, try shooting landscape in a way that can be scaled in so it can be used as short-form video. You might have a 10-minute-long landscape video that's great for Facebook or YouTube. In that video, there is bound to be 1 or 2 insightful nuggets of information that can be exported in a vertical format and uploaded to TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Reels. You can then use these shorts to try to direct people back to your full-length 10-minute video.