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Vertical Video Editing for Esports

Professional video production services

9:16 format editing optimized for mobile-first platforms. — tailored for esports professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Footage Review & Selects

We ingest all raw footage, organize by scene, sync audio, and select the strongest takes for your story.

Technical details
Proxy workflow in Premiere Pro, multi-cam sync with PluralEyes, organized bin structure by scene and take number.
02

Rough Cut & Narrative

We build the narrative structure, establish pacing, and create an assembly edit for your review and feedback.

Technical details
Timeline assembly in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, J/L-cuts, match cuts, and dynamic pacing adjustments.
03

Fine Cut & Delivery

Precise trimming, audio leveling, color correction, graphics, and export in all required formats and aspect ratios.

Technical details
Final mix at -14 LUFS, ProRes 422 HQ master, H.265 web delivery, 16:9/9:16/1:1 exports.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Esports Needs Vertical Video Editing

In the Esports sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Vertical Video Editing delivers measurable results that transform how esports professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Esports

Esport content operates at broadcast speed with social media expectations. Tournament organizers need multi-camera live production with real-time overlays, player cams, and instant replays — all delivered with the polish of traditional sports broadcasting but the energy of gaming culture. Post-match highlight reels must go live within minutes to capture the social media window. Team introduction videos, player profiles, and sponsor activation content round out a production calendar that runs year-round across multiple tournament circuits and online leagues.

Video Challenges in Esports

Creating Content for the Most Engaged Audience

Gamers are the most digitally engaged audience on the planet — spending an average of 8.5 hours per week watching gaming content. 73% of gamers watch YouTube before purchasing a game, making trailers and gameplay videos the most critical marketing asset in the industry.

The challenge is producing content that resonates with a community that instantly detects inauthenticity. Game trailers must balance cinematic spectacle with honest gameplay representation. Streaming highlights need fast turnaround, and esport coverage demands broadcast-quality multi-feed production.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Indie Game Launch Trailer

An indie studio invested in a cinematic launch trailer combining gameplay captures with motion graphics. The trailer reached 5.2M views, generated 200K wishlists on Steam, and the game sold 150K copies in its first week — 4x the studio's projection.

Esport Tournament Broadcast

A regional esport league implemented broadcast-quality production with multi-camera coverage, instant replays, and animated graphics. Viewership grew 340% and attracted a major sponsor partnership worth €500K annually.

Key Benefits for Esports

Exponential Reach & Community Growth

Gaming video delivers viral potential: game trailers increase wishlists by 280%, stream highlight reels grow channels 4x faster than live-only content, and cinematic trailers generate 12x ROI on marketing spend. Community-driven content (fan videos, let's plays, reviews) extends the marketing lifecycle for months beyond launch.

Our Vertical Video Editing Process

Professional Editing Workflow

1. Media Ingestion & Organization: We import all raw footage, organize by scene/take, create proxy files for efficient editing, and synchronize multi-source audio.

2. Assembly & Rough Cut: We select the strongest takes, establish narrative structure, create the initial assembly, and review timing and pacing with you.

3. Fine Cut & Polish: Precise trimming, transition refinement, audio leveling, color consistency pass, and graphics integration. Two rounds of client revisions included.

4. Final Master & Export: Final quality check, export in all required formats and resolutions, organized file delivery with naming conventions.

What Makes Vertical Video Editing Unique

Vertical editing (9:16) is built for mobile-first consumption on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. We reframe horizontal footage using center-weighted or subject-tracking crops, add bold on-screen text that's readable on small screens, and structure content for the critical first 3 seconds that determine viewer retention. Deliverables are under 60 seconds and optimized at 1080×1920 resolution. We batch-process multiple clips — turning one long shoot into 5-10 vertical pieces — with 48-hour turnaround per batch.

What You Receive

You receive: final edited video in multiple formats (MP4 H.265, ProRes 422 HQ, web-optimized versions), project files upon request, separate audio mix, thumbnail/poster frame, and formatted versions for each target platform (16:9, 9:16, 1:1).

Technical Specifications

Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer | Formats: ProRes 422/4444, H.264/H.265, DNxHR | Resolution: Up to 8K, standard delivery in 4K/1080p | Frame rates: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps | Color: Rec.709, Rec.2020, HDR10

Getting Started with Vertical Video Editing for Esports

Ready to elevate your Esports brand with professional vertical video editing? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Let's discuss your vertical video editing needs for esports. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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