How to make news video intros from your footage

Establish the report and show the headline before the factual segment begins.

Start with the moments that tell the story

Bring report footage, the supplied program name and a verified headline. 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 the report and show the headline before the factual segment begins.

Try a 10-second 16:9 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 10-second 16:9 video from my report footage, the supplied program name and a verified headline. Establish the report and show the headline before the factual segment begins. Use my supplied wording for titles. Use the correct date and avoid fabricated broadcast branding or news claims.

Make the next version more specific

Use the correct date and avoid fabricated broadcast branding or news claims.

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.

Questions, answered.

What footage should I use?

Report footage, the supplied program name and a verified headline. Choose the takes that support the sequence you want.

Can I use a different duration or format?

Yes. The 10-second 16:9 prompt is a starting point. Describe the length and canvas your video needs, then check the rendered result.

Your next video starts here.

Bring the footage. Tell us the idea. Shape the edit.

Start editing