How to make Instagram stories from your footage

Make one point, add the exact short message and leave the final frame readable.

Start with the moments that tell the story

Bring a short update, product detail or invitation recorded for Stories. 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

Make one point, add the exact short message and leave the final frame readable.

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 a short update, product detail or invitation recorded for Stories. Make one point, add the exact short message and leave the final frame readable. Use my supplied wording for titles. Keep the key message out of the top and bottom interface areas.

Make the next version more specific

Keep the key message out of the top and bottom interface areas.

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 short update, product detail or invitation recorded for Stories. 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