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Short-Form Video

Short-form video is content typically under 60 seconds (sometimes up to 3 minutes) designed for vertical mobile viewing. Popularized by TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels, it emphasizes quick hooks, fast pacing, and immediate engagement. Short-form is now the dominant content format for social media discovery.

Related Terms

Vertical Video

Video shot in 9:16 portrait orientation for mobile viewing.

Aspect Ratio

The proportional relationship between video width and height.

Platform Optimization

Tailoring video specs and style for specific social platforms.

Templates Using This Concept

Meme Format

Quick meme-style content with sound effects

Reddit Story + Minecraft

Viral format: Reddit stories with Minecraft parkour background

Quick Tutorial

Step-by-step tutorial format

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