Not all videos are created equal—at least when it comes to platforms.
A video that crushes on TikTok might flop on YouTube. The secret? Optimization.
Here's your complete guide to KINO settings for every major platform.
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KINO App Screenshot: Aspect ratio selector showing 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 options with platform icons (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)
TikTok & Instagram Reels
Recommended Settings
- Aspect Ratio: 9:16 Portrait
- Duration: 4-8 seconds (shorter performs better)
- Resolution: 1080p for quality
Prompt Tips:
- • Fast-paced, attention-grabbing content
- • Bold colors and high contrast
- • Text-friendly compositions (leave space for captions)
- • Trending sounds? Add audio descriptions to your prompt
"Dynamic product reveal, smartphone rotating in space, holographic effects, bold neon colors, fast cuts, social media style, 9:16 vertical frame"
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KINO App Screenshot: 9:16 vertical video preview showing a TikTok-style product reveal with bold colors
YouTube (Long-form)
Recommended Settings
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Landscape
- Duration: 8 seconds
- Resolution: 1080p
Prompt Tips:
- • Cinematic, professional quality
- • B-roll that complements narration
- • Establishing shots and scene-setters
- • Consistent style throughout a video
"Cinematic establishing shot of mountain landscape at sunrise, slow drone footage revealing valley below, golden hour lighting, volumetric fog, epic scale, film look"
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KINO App Screenshot: 16:9 landscape video preview showing cinematic b-roll footage with film look
YouTube Shorts
Recommended Settings
- Aspect Ratio: 9:16 Portrait
- Duration: 4-6 seconds
- Resolution: 1080p
Prompt Tips:
- • Similar to TikTok but can be slightly more polished
- • Hook viewers in the first frame
- • Satisfying loops work well
Instagram Feed
Recommended Settings
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 or 1:1 (crop in post)
- Duration: 4-6 seconds
- Resolution: 1080p
Prompt Tips:
- • Aesthetic-first approach
- • Cohesive with your grid style
- • High production value look
Recommended Settings
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Landscape
- Duration: 6-8 seconds
- Resolution: 1080p
Prompt Tips:
- • Professional, polished aesthetic
- • Corporate-friendly content
- • Abstract visualizations for concepts
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KINO App Screenshot: Settings panel showing all platform presets with quick-select buttons for each social platform
General Platform Tips
- 1Generate variations — Create multiple versions with same prompt, pick the best
- 2Use style references — Upload examples of content that performs well
- 3Match the energy — Fast platforms need fast content
- 4Plan for sound-off — Many viewers watch muted
