Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring candid pet, family or everyday clips with a clear shared theme. 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
Keep the natural expressions and small actions that make the footage engaging.
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 candid pet, family or everyday clips with a clear shared theme. Keep the natural expressions and small actions that make the footage engaging. Use my supplied wording for titles. Preserve the actual interaction and avoid repeating one moment until the story becomes confusing.
Make the next version more specific
Preserve the actual interaction and avoid repeating one moment until the story becomes confusing.
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.