The massive proliferation of smartphones and tablets has led to the emergence and rapid spread throughout the world of a new disease of the 21st century.
Vertical Video Syndrome (Vertical Video Syndrome)
Every day, more and more people are shooting vertical video. This, of course, is not a crime, but such a video is actually terrible. Often, people do not think that it is one thing to take pictures in portrait orientation, which can be easily rotated as you like. Another thing video - turn which is impossible without loss. The result is a narrow strip of video with huge black bars on the sides. The syndrome has already spread to all continents. To a greater extent, the beautiful half of humanity is subject to this disease, although it does not bypass men.
When you shoot a video on a mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc.), there is always a temptation to shoot a vertical video. But… ')
Say "NO" to a vertical video!
For those who do not know English well, you can include Russian subtitles in the video.
PS This Friday post is dedicated to all those who have long picked up words to explain to a friend, friends, relatives - why, while shooting a video, you need to hold a mobile phone (smartphone, tablet, fotik, etc.) - horizontally. I hope this great video will help you reduce the time for explanations next time, and make the world a better place.
PPS The post deals with ordinary amateur clips (and not exceptions, when required by artistic intent, or the subject does not fit in the frame) ...