How to make short news videos from your footage

State the event, show the supporting material and keep context visible.

Start with the moments that tell the story

Bring a verified recorded report, relevant footage and exact names, dates and source labels. 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

State the event, show the supporting material and keep context visible.

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 a verified recorded report, relevant footage and exact names, dates and source labels. State the event, show the supporting material and keep context visible. Use my supplied wording for titles. Check attribution and avoid presenting archive footage as footage from the current event.

Make the next version more specific

Check attribution and avoid presenting archive footage as footage from the current event.

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?

A verified recorded report, relevant footage and exact names, dates and source labels. Choose the takes that support the sequence you want.

Can I use a different duration or format?

Yes. The 30-second 9:16 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