<b>Auto-reframe tools: who tracks faces without losing heads</b>

<b>Auto-reframe tools: who tracks faces without losing heads</b>

Cutting 16:9 to 9:16 auto. The fail mode is decapitation.

Descript ($24/mo):
— Pros: edit video by editing text, decent reframe, great for repurposing podcasts
— Cons: reframe loses fast-moving subjects, exports can be soft

Adobe Premiere Auto Reframe (part of $22.99/mo CC):
— Pros: best subject tracking, keyframes the crop, broadcast-grade
— Cons: needs the full CC subscription, desktop only

Verdict: Premiere's Auto Reframe is the gold standard for keeping heads in frame; Descript is the budget pick if your subjects sit still.

Not for you if you film handheld with lots of motion on Descript — it'll crop your face off. Pick Premiere for moving subjects.