How to make freeze frames in videos from your footage

Hold the chosen frame long enough for the viewer to see the detail, then continue the sequence if requested.

Start with the moments that tell the story

Bring a clip with the exact moment you want to pause. 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

Hold the chosen frame long enough for the viewer to see the detail, then continue the sequence if requested.

Try a 20-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 20-second 9:16 video from my a clip with the exact moment you want to pause. Hold the chosen frame long enough for the viewer to see the detail, then continue the sequence if requested. Use my supplied wording for titles. Confirm that the held frame is sharp and shows the intended moment.

Make the next version more specific

Confirm that the held frame is sharp and shows the intended moment.

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.

Questions, answered.

What footage should I use?

A clip with the exact moment you want to pause. Choose the takes that support the sequence you want.

Can I use a different duration or format?

Yes. The 20-second 9:16 prompt is a starting point. Describe the length and canvas your video needs, then check the rendered result.

Your next video starts here.

Bring the footage. Tell us the idea. Shape the edit.

Start editing