Video Guides

Transform horizontal video into vertical format using ffmpeg—with pad-vs-crop strategies, copy-ready commands, quality presets, and workflows that preserve subject framing for Shorts, TikTok, and Reels.

Hit platform loudness targets without clipping—with integrated LUFS benchmarks, true peak guards, and fast normalization workflows using the LUFS Analyzer for YouTube, TikTok, Spotify, and podcasts.

Fast, practical workflow to normalize audio to −14 LUFS using the LUFS Analyzer—with measurement, preview, export, and quality checks that take 3 minutes.

Identify viral-worthy quotes and clips from long-form videos using transcript analysis, timing validation, and export workflows with Shorts Clip Finder.

Plan retention-optimized Shorts with shot-by-shot structure templates, 3-7 second pacing rules, and visual variety strategies that keep viewers watching to the end.

Keep viewers watching to the end by applying the 3–7 seconds rule—edit with strategic cuts, pacing beats, and visual variety that aligns with platform attention patterns for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Reels.

Extract high-performing Shorts from existing long-form videos by identifying self-contained story arcs, preserving narrative tension, and reframing hooks for vertical viewing—without re-filming or sacrificing context.

Decision framework for choosing between padding and cropping when converting aspect ratios—with platform-specific guidance, content type recommendations, and quality preservation strategies using Aspect Ratio Converter.

Complete platform-by-platform aspect ratio requirements for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and Facebook in 2025—with decision frameworks for when to use 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, and resolution recommendations for optimal quality across devices.

Frame vertical content that survives platform UI overlays, aspect ratio conversion, and cross-platform posting—with actionable safe zone guidelines, subject positioning rules, and framing validation using Aspect Ratio Converter.

Understand why loud audio clips and how to hit target LUFS without distortion—essential for clean uploads to YouTube, TikTok, and streaming platforms.

Master EQ and level balancing for mobile playback—with frequency sweet spots, phone speaker limitations, and practical mixing checks using LUFS Analyzer for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.