01 / PLAN
Start with the result and the source
Review every shot for the important subject and choose crop, fit, split layout, or a designed background. Screen recordings and two-person scenes often need a different treatment from a centered talking head.
Make the main editorial decision before adding polish. A clear message, stable timeline, and intentional aspect ratio make captions, music, graphics, and export settings easier to judge.
02 / WORKFLOW
Complete the workflow step by step
- Prepare.
Create a duplicate project or new Vertical 9:16 PeteCut project so the landscape master remains untouched.
- Set up.
Import the source and identify the essential area in every scene before choosing a framing method.
- Create.
Reposition clips shot by shot, rebuild titles, and place captions inside vertical safe areas.
- Review.
Watch on a phone-sized frame, correct clipped action, and export a dedicated vertical master.
03 / QUALITY CHECK
Review the result before the next step
Watch the full export outside the editor. Review it once with sound and once muted, then check text placement and framing at the size of the intended screen.
- No person or product is cut accidentally.
- Original proportions are preserved.
- Titles were redesigned for the narrow frame.
- The vertical opening works without landscape context.
04 / QUESTIONS
Common question
Should I stretch 16:9 footage to fill 9:16?
No. Preserve proportions and crop, fit, reposition, or redesign the surrounding canvas.
Can I update this workflow later?
Yes. Save the source and project details, then update the relevant settings, content, or output when the destination requirements change.