Vertical Video Syndrome

A vertical video is a bad idea because our eyes and culture are accustomed to viewing videos in a horizontal fashion, be it that all media displays are generally that shape (computers, televisions, cinemas). When a vertical video is shot, a person must modify its size and generally take only a portion of the original size to make it horizontal again, which can affect the clip severely. And if a clip is chosen to remain vertical, it pretty much occupies only half the space on a monitor because few are designed tall and skinny. Although aware of the crimes I'm committing, I too am no stranger to Vertical Video Syndrome, and have created many videos in that format. Looking back at those videos, I chose to film vertically because I felt it would be better displayed on phone screens, as I intended my work to go on social media sites, and wanted the best experience possible for the viewer.