How to Edit Vertical Videos in EDIUS 11- Guide for Reels, Shorts & IGTV

📌 Why Vertical Video Editing Matters in 2025

With the rise of platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Stories, and TikTok, vertical video has become a dominant format. But if you’re using a professional editing tool like EDIUS 11, you might be wondering: How do I create vertical (9:16) videos without cropping or distortion?

This tutorial blog—will walk you through how to:

• Set up a vertical (1080×1920) project in EDIUS

• Edit vertical content shot on mobile phones

• Add transitions and effects correctly in portrait mode

• Export vertical videos without black bars

• There are various type of ready to use projects & templates for edius 10, edius 11
• Reel Wedding Teaser, Reel Wedding Trailer, Reel Wedding Stories

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🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide: Editing Vertical Videos in EDIUS 11

✅ Step 1: Create a New Project

1. Open EDIUS 11

2. Click on “New Project”

3. In the Project Settings window:

   • Frame Size: 1080 x 1920 (This is the vertical 9:16 aspect ratio)

   • Frame Rate: Choose based on your source (e.g., 25p, 30p)

   • Field Order: Progressive

   • Aspect Ratio: 9:16

   • Name the project something like “VerticalVideo_Project”

💡 Pro Tip: If your footage is 4K vertical (like 2160×3840), set the resolution accordingly.

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🎞️ Step 2: Import Vertical Footage

• Drag & drop your vertical mobile video (shot in portrait mode)

• EDIUS will prompt if you want to match the clip settings—choose No, as we’ve already created a vertical timeline.

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✂️ Step 3: Place and Adjust Clips

• Drag your clip onto the timeline.

• If it appears zoomed or cropped, right-click → Layouter → Scale and Center the video correctly.

• Use “Layouter Tool” for fine adjustments (scale, position, rotation).

🔧 Adjust clips to fit perfectly within 9:16 to avoid black borders or letterboxing.

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✨ Step 4: Add Titles, Effects, and Transitions in Portrait Mode

• Use Title Tool to create vertical-aligned text. Make sure your text is centered within the 1080×1920 area.

• Add transitions as you normally would, but make sure you preview the vertical alignment.

• Use EDIUS 11’s GPU-accelerated effects that work well with vertical resolution (e.g., blur background, dynamic zoom).

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🔊 Step 5: Audio & Voice-overs

• Add background music or narration.

• Use AI Audio Noise Removal for clean voiceovers (optional but recommended for reels/shorts).

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📤 Step 6: Export Settings for Vertical Videos

1. Click Export > Print to File

2. Select H.264 or H.265 MP4 format

3. In Advanced Settings:

   • Resolution: 1080 x 1920

   • Bitrate: 10,000–16,000 kbps for HD, 20,000+ for 4K

   • Frame Rate: Match source (30p or 25p)

4. Check “Use Hardware Encoding” if your GPU supports NVENC or VCE

✅ Final output will be compatible with Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms.

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🔍 Common Problems & Fixes

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📲 Where You Can Use These Vertical Videos

• Instagram Reels (max 90 seconds)

• YouTube Shorts (under 60 seconds)

• Facebook Stories

• Snapchat

• TikTok

• Mobile-first advertisements

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📚 Additional Tips

• Always shoot in portrait mode with phone lock to prevent metadata rotation issues.

• For professional Reels or Shorts, keep your duration under 60 seconds.

• Use safe title margins so your text doesn’t get cropped on small screens.

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✅ Conclusion

Editing vertical videos in EDIUS 11 is not only possible—it’s powerful. With the right setup, you can create high-quality portrait-mode content perfect for today’s mobile-first platforms. Just follow the correct project settings, adjust layout properly, and export using optimized presets for social media.

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