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Vertical Video Editing for Magazine

Professional video production services

9:16 format editing optimized for mobile-first platforms. — tailored for magazine 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 Magazine Needs Vertical Video Editing

In the Magazine 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 magazine professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Magazine

Magazines bring a distinctive editorial eye to video production — their strength lies in art direction, visual storytelling, and the cultivation of aesthetic sensibility that defines their brand. Cover shoot behind-the-scenes videos, editor's pick features, and seasonal trend forecast videos extend the magazine's authority from print to screen. Fashion and lifestyle magazines lead in this transition, with video versions of editorial spreads generating social engagement that print alone cannot achieve. The challenge is maintaining the curated, aspirational quality of the magazine brand in a medium that rewards raw authenticity. Subscriber-exclusive video content — interviews with cover subjects, extended photo shoot footage, and editor commentary — provides a digital membership value that supports subscription revenue.

Video Challenges in Magazine

Thriving in the Video-First Media Landscape

82% of internet traffic is now video content. Media companies must produce broadcast-quality video at editorial speed and scale. The shift from text-first to video-first newsrooms demands new workflows, skills, and equipment — while maintaining journalistic standards and editorial integrity.

Digital media competes for attention in 15-second increments. Content must hook viewers instantly, work silently with captions, and adapt to multiple platform formats. Traditional media must reinvent itself while digital-native outlets raise production quality expectations.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Digital Media Pivot to Video

A digital news outlet pivoted to video-first content strategy. Their audience tripled in 18 months, advertising revenue grew 230%, and they secured a distribution deal with a major streaming platform based on the quality of their documentary content.

Key Benefits for Magazine

Audience Growth & Monetization

Media video drives sustainable growth: video news content generates 6x more social shares than text, multi-format repurposing extends content lifespan 5x, and video-first newsrooms see 65% higher audience engagement. Media brands with strong video presence command 3x higher CPM rates from advertisers.

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 Magazine

Ready to elevate your Magazine 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 magazine. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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