Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring music-backed footage or visuals and the exact approved lyrics. 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
Display short lyric phrases in time with the performance and keep the background visually quiet.
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 music-backed footage or visuals and the exact approved lyrics. Display short lyric phrases in time with the performance and keep the background visually quiet. Use my supplied wording for titles. Verify every word and review timing through the full passage.
Make the next version more specific
Verify every word and review timing through the full passage.
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.