Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring clips with their source audio and a description of which sound should lead. Pick the takes that make the subject clear, including a strong opening and a complete ending. These choices give Shorty a useful starting point for the edit.
Give Shorty the creative direction
Balance speech and existing background audio so the main message remains clear.
Try a 30-second 9:16 edit as a starting point. Include the exact title or closing message you want on screen. Add a reference when you want to show the pace, captions or mood.
Try this editing prompt
Create a 30-second 9:16 video from my clips with their source audio and a description of which sound should lead. Balance speech and existing background audio so the main message remains clear. Use my supplied wording for titles. Listen to the full render for clipping, sudden level changes and inaudible speech.
Make the next version more specific
Listen to the full render for clipping, sudden level changes and inaudible speech.
Play the first cut and pick the change that would help the story most. Name the moment, describe the result you want and tell Shorty what to keep. A note such as “hold the final product shot longer” gives the revision a clear direction.