Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring a selected interview passage, factual inserts and approved source labels. 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
Build one factual sequence around the speaker's complete point and show relevant evidence.
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 a selected interview passage, factual inserts and approved source labels. Build one factual sequence around the speaker's complete point and show relevant evidence. Use my supplied wording for titles. Preserve source context and do not manufacture a causal connection through juxtaposition.
Make the next version more specific
Preserve source context and do not manufacture a causal connection through juxtaposition.
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.