Vertical Video (9:16)
Definition
Video in portrait orientation, 9:16 aspect ratio (1080x1920). The native format for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and mobile viewing.
Vertical fills the entire mobile screen in portrait mode. TikTok, Reels, and Shorts all use this natively. Higher completion rates than horizontal on mobile because there are fewer distractions. Everything Orange renders comes out 9:16.
Related terms
Total time viewers spend watching a video. The main metric algorithms use to decide which videos to recommend.
Faceless VideoContent where the creator never appears on camera. Uses AI visuals, stock footage, animations, or text overlays with voiceover instead.
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Faceless Content CreatorSomeone who produces video content without appearing on camera. Uses voiceover, AI visuals, stock footage, and text overlays instead.
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