Instagram continues to set the stage for viral social media trends, and the latest sensation is the “thinnest video” trend, also called the 5120×1080 ultra-wide cinematic or panorama strip trend. Popular among creators and even public handles like Kerala Tourism and the Indian National Congress, this trend transforms ordinary videos into long, slim cinematic strips by cropping the top and bottom of the frame.
The idea is simple but visually striking: a cinematic Reel that stretches across the screen in an ultra-wide format, giving old footage a fresh, aesthetic appeal.
How to Create Your Own 5120 Ultra-Wide Videos
To jump on this trend, videos must be recorded in landscape mode and in high resolution. Since Instagram alone doesn’t support this editing, third-party apps such as InShot, Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, VN, or Canva are required.
Once your video is recorded, set the project resolution to 5120×1080 pixels in your chosen editing app. In InShot, for example, you can use the mask feature to crop the top and bottom of your video to achieve the ultra-wide frame. After saving, upload the video to Instagram Reels, making sure to preview it to prevent Instagram from automatically cropping or zooming the content.
This trend is perfect for creators looking to give old videos a cinematic, eye-catching makeover that stands out in the feed.
