Vertical Video. Smart Composition.
Smart Composition is Minute-ly.com’s AI video reframing technology. It turns horizontal video into vertical, portrait, square and foldable experiences while keeping important people, action, objects and graphics in frame.
- Input
- Live broadcast feeds and VOD video
- Output
- Vertical, portrait, square and foldable video
- Workflow
- Live and VOD
About this demonstration
Smart Composition: horizontal to vertical video
A broadcast is recomposed into a portrait viewing experience. This demonstration illustrates how source content can be adapted for a different screen while retaining important visual context.
Input: Horizontal broadcast video.
Output: Vertical video through Smart Composition.
What goes in. What comes out.
Connect a live broadcast or VOD asset. Define the destination, such as 16:9 to 9:16, and receive a recomposed video for that screen. Source quality, output resolution and editorial rules are agreed for each workflow.
Recomposition, beyond center cropping.
Center cropping keeps a fixed part of the frame. A tracking crop follows a subject. Smart Composition considers the scene and can rearrange multiple regions, such as a presenter and supporting footage, into a new layout. This matters when one crop cannot preserve the story.
Built for broadcast complexity.
News may need to retain speakers, lower thirds and on-screen evidence. Sports may need to retain the ball, relevant players and scoreboard. Review representative scenes before deployment and define how the system handles transitions, replays and full-screen graphics.
Live, VOD and emerging screens.
Create vertical video from live broadcasts or process recorded libraries. Foldable layouts can use multiple regions and changing screen shapes. Processing latency and the supported layouts depend on the source and the deployment; confirm them in a production trial.
Put it into production.
Connect your source, choose layouts, agree safe areas for captions and graphics, review sample outputs, then deliver to your existing publishing system. Use human review where editorial approval is required.
Questions, answered.
What is Smart Composition?
It is Minute-ly.com’s technology for understanding a video scene and rebuilding its composition for another screen.
How do you convert horizontal video to vertical video?
Define a portrait output, identify the subjects and essential graphics, then reframe or recompose each scene. Review the result before publishing to ensure it preserves the intended story.
Is this different from center cropping?
Yes. A center crop uses a fixed window. Smart Composition can follow subjects and arrange multiple important regions in a new layout.
Can it work with live sports and news?
Yes. Live and VOD workflows are supported, with source compatibility, latency, layout rules and quality requirements scoped for the deployment.
Can it create foldable video?
Yes. Foldable compositions are designed for the target device geometry and viewing mode rather than assuming one universal foldable ratio.