Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring performance footage you have permission to use and a chosen focal performer. 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 performer visible and connect the selected moments with consistent pacing.
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 performance footage you have permission to use and a chosen focal performer. Keep the performer visible and connect the selected moments with consistent pacing. Use my supplied wording for titles. Do not crop out the action you want to highlight or imply unrelated reactions belong together.
Make the next version more specific
Do not crop out the action you want to highlight or imply unrelated reactions belong together.
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.