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How to choose the clip's format and framing

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Short answer

In the Download clip window, choose the format in Output format: 9:16 for Reels, TikTok and Shorts, 1:1 or 4:5 for the feed and 16:9 for YouTube. In any format other than Original, Framing shows up: with Motion tracking on, the camera follows whoever is speaking.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Open Download clip

    On the Clips page, click Download clip on the clip's card.

    The Download clip button on the card.
    App screenshot The Download clip button on the card.
  2. Step 2: Choose the format

    In Output format, click Original, 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 or 4:5. Below the buttons you see what the format is for and the output size.

    The output formats. Original keeps the video's format.
    App screenshot The output formats. Original keeps the video's format.
  3. Step 3: Check the framing

    In 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 and 16:9, Framing shows up, with Motion tracking already on: the camera follows whoever is speaking. When it's off, the clip uses a fixed center crop.

    Framing with Motion tracking turned on.
    App screenshot Framing with Motion tracking turned on.

Optional steps

You don't need these steps to finish the task. Use them if you want.

  • OptionalChoose who the camera follows

    If a clip you already made didn't follow the right person, click Change focus and drag over the frame to mark the person the video should follow.

    The Choose the focus area window.
    App screenshot The Choose the focus area window.
  • OptionalUse hard cuts or a split screen between speakers

    When the passage has two or more people speaking, Hard cuts between speakers and Split screen between speakers show up.

    Hard cuts between speakers and Split screen between speakers, in a passage with two people talking (example data).
    App screenshot Hard cuts between speakers and Split screen between speakers, in a passage with two people talking (example data).

Frequently asked questions

Which format is for Reels, TikTok and Shorts?

9:16, vertical.

Why doesn't the preview follow the person?

The preview shows a fixed crop. The camera follows the speaker in the final video.

When do I use Change focus?

When a clip you already made didn't follow the right person. Mark the person and download the clip again.

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