Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring the source clips and the exact order in which they should appear. 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
Assemble the clips in the supplied order and smooth the joins without changing the sequence.
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 the source clips and the exact order in which they should appear. Assemble the clips in the supplied order and smooth the joins without changing the sequence. Use my supplied wording for titles. Check that there are no duplicate moments, gaps or accidental black frames.
Make the next version more specific
Check that there are no duplicate moments, gaps or accidental black frames.
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.