Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring selected clips connected by a subject, activity or mood. 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
Establish a visual thread, vary shot scale and finish with a clear final moment.
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 selected clips connected by a subject, activity or mood. Establish a visual thread, vary shot scale and finish with a clear final moment. Use my supplied wording for titles. Remove unrelated clips instead of filling the duration with weak material.
Make the next version more specific
Remove unrelated clips instead of filling the duration with weak material.
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.