Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring family photographs, recorded messages and shared moments. 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
Put the personal message at the center and use memories to support it.
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 family photographs, recorded messages and shared moments. Put the personal message at the center and use memories to support it. Use my supplied wording for titles. Verify names and avoid generic wording that changes the sender's intended message.
Make the next version more specific
Verify names and avoid generic wording that changes the sender's intended message.
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.