How to make friendship videos from your footage

Build the sequence around a few recognizable moments and end with the supplied message.

Start with the moments that tell the story

Bring shared memories, candid clips and a personal message. 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 the sequence around a few recognizable moments and end with the supplied message.

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 shared memories, candid clips and a personal message. Build the sequence around a few recognizable moments and end with the supplied message. Use my supplied wording for titles. Keep in-jokes understandable and check that everyone shown is comfortable with the shared cut.

Make the next version more specific

Keep in-jokes understandable and check that everyone shown is comfortable with the shared cut.

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?

Shared memories, candid clips and a personal message. Choose the takes that support the sequence you want.

Can I use a different duration or format?

Yes. The 30-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