Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring selected photographs, their order and any exact captions. 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
Build a short visual story with intentional photo holds and gentle movement.
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 photographs, their order and any exact captions. Build a short visual story with intentional photo holds and gentle movement. Use my supplied wording for titles. Keep faces and important details inside the frame; motion does not create missing views.
Make the next version more specific
Keep faces and important details inside the frame; motion does not create missing views.
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.