How to make a fast montage readable

Give the montage a recognizable subject and repeat enough visual context for viewers to follow it.

Start with a clear direction

Alternate broad context with specific details. Group related shots before moving to a new location or product, and let the most informative shot stay longer.

Put it into your edit

Upload your clips to Shorty and describe the result you want. Add a reference if it helps show the pace or visual treatment. Play the first cut, then use chat to shape the next version.

An instruction to make your own

Use this direction for my video: Alternate broad context with specific details. Group related shots before moving to a new location or product, and let the most informative shot stay longer. If you need the brief to explain what the montage shows, add a clearer establishing shot.

Check the detail that matters

If you need the brief to explain what the montage shows, add a clearer establishing shot.

Keep the next change focused

Name the moment, say what should change and describe what you want to keep. For a title, supply the replacement words. For pacing, identify the shot that needs more or less time. Play the surrounding sequence after the revision to hear and see how the change fits.

Questions, answered.

How do I apply this in Shorty?

Upload your clips to Shorty and describe the result you want. Add a reference if it helps show the pace or visual treatment. Play the first cut, then use chat to shape the next version.

What should I look for in the result?

If you need the brief to explain what the montage shows, add a clearer establishing shot.

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