Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring an authentic project explanation, supporting footage and the approved appeal. 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
Explain the need, show the real work and end with the supplied donation or support request.
Try a 45-second 16:9 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 45-second 16:9 video from my an authentic project explanation, supporting footage and the approved appeal. Explain the need, show the real work and end with the supplied donation or support request. Use my supplied wording for titles. Check names, amounts and the intended use of funds.
Make the next version more specific
Check names, amounts and the intended use of funds.
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.