Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring vertical takes, close-up inserts and a clear ending for one Reel. 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
Open on the payoff, use inserts to support the main action and keep a complete ending.
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 vertical takes, close-up inserts and a clear ending for one Reel. Open on the payoff, use inserts to support the main action and keep a complete ending. Use my supplied wording for titles. Check the first second without sound and remove repeated shots before speeding up the edit.
Make the next version more specific
Check the first second without sound and remove repeated shots before speeding up the edit.
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.