iMovie Export Video Orientation Changes, WHY?

What’s happening on my end:

I’m recording video in “portrait mode” - then using iMovie to blend a bunch of clips together to make an 8-10 minute video.

When the video is exported out of iMovie, the orientation changes from portrait to landscape and cuts off 50% of what’s meant to be in frame.

Solution Needed:

HOW to export movie without the orientation being changed?

iPhone XR, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 3, 2019 8:55 PM

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