Want to make your vertical videos look polished in a horizontal (landscape) timeline? In this Final Cut Pro for iPad tutorial, I'll show you how to create a blurry background behind a vertical video to make it look great on widescreen formats like YouTube or TV.
This beginner- and intermediate-friendly video shows you how to easily duplicate your vertical clip, apply a blur effect, and create a landscape-friendly version of your mobile footage—all directly on your iPad using Final Cut Pro.
Perfect for mobile filmmakers, social media content creators, and anyone editing TikTok, Instagram Reels, or iPhone footage for horizontal screens. Upgrade your mobile editing workflow with this powerful layout technique!