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Structural Editing

Framing

Definition

Framing is how subjects are positioned in the shot to direct attention and emotion.

Full explanation

Framing choices, headroom, crop, eye line, affect trust and clarity. Repurposed long-form must often be re-framed for 9:16 safe zones.

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Editing Psychology & Visual Storytelling

Summary: how visual tension, cuts, and composition direct attention in short-form edits.

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Safe Zones

Safe zones are areas of the frame kept clear of platform UI overlays (likes, captions, buttons).

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Visual Tension Line

A visual tension line is compositional energy, diagonal lines, gaze direction, or motion, that pulls the eye through the frame.

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