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Vertical Media Takes its Place Alongside Film and TV as a Powerful Audiovisual Language

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According to Variety, vertical media—video formatted for vertical smartphone viewing—is gaining recognition as a powerful audiovisual language alongside traditional film and television. The format has matured from its origins in social platforms into a legitimate creative medium with distinct artistic possibilities.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/vertical-media-microdram...

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